Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations Posted April 19, 2025 Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on March 20. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensu…
Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines—even in the rain—in Tokyo Posted April 13, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest—and the dollars that come with it—from fans across the …
New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner Posted April 7, 2025 The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed at improving player recruitment as the team tries to w…
College sports put a twist on team spirit, with signature brews at games and grocers Posted March 24, 2025 Missy Vraney and Kristin Westphal didn't go to Marquette University. Neither did any of their relatives. Yet their family tradition of attending Marquette Golden Eagles basketball…
WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal Rumble Posted March 1, 2025 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) continues to expand its social media reach, as its successful blend of wrestling and celebrities took center stage at its Roya…
Australian Open champion Madison Keys credits therapy with helping her off a tennis court and on Posted February 24, 2025 The first person Madison Keys sent a message to after winning the Australian Open for her first Grand Slam title was her mother. "Because," a smiling Keys said, "of course, you…
NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock Posted January 25, 2025 NBC Sports made its first foray into doing a National Football League (NFL) alternate broadcast on December 21 when it put the matchup between the Houston Texans …
Sumo to hold second-ever event outside of Japan, returning to London after 34 years Posted January 7, 2025 Sumo wrestling will return to London for the first time in 34 years in 2025 as the historic Royal Albert Hall hosts a Grand Sumo Tournament next October—just the second official e…
Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs Posted December 22, 2024 The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch the National Football League (NFL) games on TV and see quarterbacks (QBs) putting their hands on …
The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds Posted November 18, 2024 The rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million to teams across Europe’s leading leagues last season, according to a report. At a time…