Isiah Kiner‑Falefa was on the field in Game 7 of the World Series, ready to run from third base. He had a short lead—just 7. 8 feet—because his coach told him to keep the runner close, a rule that had been used all season. The ball hit by Daulton Varsho fell near the ground, and Kiner‑Falefa had to
Portage, a city in Indiana, is hoping to land a big deal by offering 300 acres of its own land for a Chicago Bears football stadium. The plan, dubbed “Halas Harbor, ” plays on the Bears’ famous headquarters in Lake Forest and aims to bring the team closer to its fan base in Northwest Indiana. The si
Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, recently underwent a significant medical procedure that many fans did not expect. He had to have surgery on both eyes, an uncommon move for a fighter who relies on vision to gauge distance and timing. The operation was scheduled after doctors noticed probl
Curling fans are buzzing again as the Winter Games bring a new twist to the sport. The American duo, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, are set to clash with Sweden for the mixed‑doubles gold. A victory would mark the first time the U. S. takes home a medal in this category, which only began in 2018.
Bellwood‑Antis girls’ senior Lilly Gerwert faced a tough time with illness as the season closed. She said she still felt unwell but was motivated by her coach’s pep talk. Gerwert pushed through the pain to spark a strong third quarter and finished with 21 points, 12 in the final period. The
The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 record, followed by Tatnall and Cape Henlopen. St. Georges moves into the top five after a strong finish, while Salesianum and Middletown secure spots in
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy marked a historic shift: the top athletes will glide on skis that no longer use fluorinated waxes, chemicals linked to long‑term health risks. For years these substances helped competitors shave milliseconds off their times, but growing awareness of environmental an
Sports groups are trying new ways to win over kids who grew up on TikTok and YouTube. A dad in Chicago, Trevor, watches the Blackhawks like his son did a decade ago—on TV and paper. His 14‑year‑old, Tye, checks scores on Snapchat or searches Google for a quick answer. This shows how the audience has
A recent proposal by the local school board to increase rental costs for community sports teams has sparked strong opposition from several youth league leaders. The plan, aimed at covering maintenance and utility expenses for shared facilities, would raise fees for football, cheerleading, lacrosse,
The Wildcats’ first Big 12 outing at Allen Fieldhouse left Arizona players and coach Tommy Lloyd stunned by how loud the Kansas crowd could be. Motiejus Krivas, who had sat on the bench because of a foot injury, finally got to play in Kansas’ 82‑78 win. He described the arena as “crazy” and said
