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Spain Extends De la Fuente Contract Through 2032 — Sep 21, 2026Spain extends World Cup winner Luis de la Fuente through 2032, the longest head-coach tenure the national team has ever agreed.

Maya Lindstrom Eight years feels like a big commitment, but he deserves it for delivering that title and building a solid squad.

U.S. Leads International Team 3-2 at Presidents Cup — 6dThe Laver Cup 2026 in London features Team Europe and Team World competing over three days at the O2, with Europe aiming to reclaim the title and the event airing on the Tennis Channel in the US. The 16th Presidents Cup at Medinah presents a heavily favored U.S. side with a schedule that blends four-ball, foursomes, and singles, including announcements of opening pairings and a ceremonial kickoff.

USMNT camp features 13 newcomers, eight teenagers — 6dMauricio Pochettino says unfinished business and a strong connection with the U.S. drove his decision to stay through 2030, as he looks to build on the team’s progress and develop its emerging young talent. His next challenge is broadening the player pool—through youth development and recruiting dual nationals—and testing its depth during a demanding run of matches, including after Ricardo Pepi’s injury opened an opportunity for Damion Downs.

James Rodríguez Retires From Colombia National Team After 131 Caps — Sep 15, 2026James Rodríguez retires from Colombia after 131 caps and 31 goals, saying he gave absolutely everything following the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal.

Priya Raman James had an incredible run and those World Cup moments in 2014 will never be forgotten.

Brewers Clinch National League First-Round Bye — Sep 21, 2026Milwaukee clinched a first-round playoff bye by securing the NL Central and preserving the best record, positioning the Brewers for home-field advantage and a potential No. 1 seed in the NL playoffs. The team has set a franchise win record and is on the cusp of a 100-win season, with ongoing milestones like Chourio’s 20-20 potential highlighted as they close the season.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium Selected for 2027 Women’s Champions Cup Final Round — Sep 20, 2026Miami’s Nu Stadium will host the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027, featuring Barcelona and Club América with the remaining two slots determined through a continental qualifying path culminating in a four-team knockout in late January. Separately, UEFA announced the 2027 UEFA Women’s Champions League final will be staged at Warsaw’s National Stadium under a revamped 18-team single-league format, along with the launch of a second competition, the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, marking Poland’s first time hosting the women’s club final.

Nicole Hardy Warsaw landing the 2027 final under the new format is a solid step for Poland and the added Europa Cup gives more clubs a shot.

Ronald Koeman’s Wife Bartina Dies at 65 — Sep 16, 2026Bartina Koeman, wife of Ronald Koeman, has died at 65 after a long battle with breast cancer, prompting condolences from Barcelona, the Netherlands, and Koeman’s family. Koeman announced the loss publicly, celebrating Bartina as his beautiful wife and the family’s pillar as tributes poured in from clubs and national teams.

MLB Sets Multiple Weekend Matchups Including Giants at Dodgers — Sep 17, 2026This round of MLB previews highlights upcoming September games across several teams, including Giants at Dodgers, Nationals at Cardinals, Royals at Pirates, Brewers at Orioles, and Mariners at Rockies, with listed start times and accompanying ticket and broadcast details. The articles repeatedly promote StubHub tickets and game broadcasts as part of the schedule coverage.

Moose Jaw Warriors Open WHL Season With Overtime Win — Sep 20, 2026Moose Jaw Warriors edged the Saskatoon Blades 7-6 in overtime to open the WHL season, led by Gage Nagel’s hat trick and Colt Carter’s goals, as local prep teams also posted wins over the weekend. Across football and other major leagues, Manchester City took the Premier League lead, Ireland prepared for Nations League fixtures, and NFL/MLB updates plus a Week 10 waiver-wire guide shaped weekend sports coverage.

Chris Dalton Blades came close but the Warriors depth showed up when it mattered most in the extra frame.

Scott Seeks Presidents Cup Win in 12th AppearanceSports — Sep 21, 2026Australian Adam Scott, at 46, has played in every Presidents Cup since 2003 and remains a central figure for the International Team as they chase their first win, with his longevity and leadership cited by teammates and captain Geoff Ogilvy as a key source of inspiration. The team aims to capitalize on Scott’s experience and the broader veteran-to-young-player bond to finally topple the United States in a competition he has long defined by perseverance.

Márquez named Mexico coach with 2030 World Cup goal in view — Sep 10, 2026Rafael Márquez was introduced as Mexico’s new head coach, vowing to build on the Javier Aguirre era to push the national team beyond the World Cup last-16 and toward the 2030 cycle. He emphasizes continuity, familiarity with the players, and will lead a staff including Guardado as Mexico plans friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the U.S., and Chile.

Priya Raman Márquez has the respect of the players so maybe that familiarity helps push past the round of 16 this cycle.

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Ancelotti names Brazil squad mixing veterans and prospects for friendlies — Sep 9, 2026Ancelotti unveiled a 26-player Brazil squad signaling a renewal of the national team for the 2030 World Cup, mixing established stars like Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Alisson with a wave of younger talents and potential domestic-league picks as Brazil begins three friendlies against Australia and India. The India clash will mark the first senior meeting between the nations, and the set-up comes after Brazil’s last-16 exit in the 2026 World Cup, underscoring a push to rebuild under a historic foreign appointment as head coach.

Dana Whitfield Including domestic league players for these friendlies against India could uncover some real surprises worth keeping around.

South Korea U-20 women reach World Cup round of 16 after late goals — Sep 13, 2026South Korea posted a string of advances across sports, rolling past Japan 100-83 to top Group A in the Asian Games basketball group stage and reach the quarterfinals, while in the Overwatch World Cup the national team swept its quarterfinals to reach the semifinals, and in the U-20 Women's World Cup the junior side defeated Ecuador 3-2 to finish second in Group C and advance to the Round of 16.

Dana Whitfield The basketball win over Japan plus the Overwatch sweep makes this a strong week overall for Korean teams.

Notre Dame Plans Holtz Helmet Decal for 2026 — Sep 3, 2026Notre Dame will honor Lou Holtz this season with a helmet decal featuring the name “LOU” and hand signals, commemorating his 1988 national championship and 100-win tenure. The team will debut the tribute in the season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6, with additional commemorations planned around the 2026 season.

Marcus Bell Honestly overdue. The guy built the program back up in the late 80s and doesn't get talked about enough with today's fans.

Dodgers turn to Wrobleski as Ohtani injury status remains unclear — Sep 6, 2026Justin Wrobleski will start the Dodgers’ series finale against the Nationals, marking his return to the rotation amid a spate of recent lineup changes and Shohei Ohtani’s unresolved injuries. The team has been managing rest days and potential IL placement for Ohtani, while Wrobleski’s past rough stretch and IL stint color the matchup as they weigh roster moves and bullpen plans.

Jared Kim Wrobleski's had a rocky year but give the kid a shot, everyone deserves a second chance after an IL stint.

Would you get phished?Quizie — QuizFifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.

Lynx Sign Aari McDonald, Waive Eliška Joklová — Sep 7, 2026The Minnesota Lynx signed guard Aari McDonald and waived Eliška Joklová as they bolster depth ahead of the playoffs, marking McDonald’s return to the WNBA after a 2025 season with Indiana and recent injury setbacks. A 2021 No. 3 overall pick who helped Arizona reach its first Final Four and national title game, McDonald joins a Lynx team that sits atop the standings at 31-9 and is preparing for a late-season push.

Pitt Defeats UCF 12-7 in Defensive Battle — Sep 11, 2026Pitt prepares to host UCF at Acrisure Stadium in a 2026 clash that would extend the Panthers’ 2-1 edge in the series, with Hall of Fame recognition and Kids Day on the event slate, while UCF’s strong rushing attack tests Pitt’s run defense, which ranked eighth nationally in 2025. In other Pitt news, the No. 2 volleyball team opened Victory Heights Arena with a 54th straight home win and a dominant performance, and Pitt’s football defense has already produced standout moments, including an interception in the Miami (OH) game.

Chris Dalton Pitt's run defense ranking eighth should make that UCF game a real grind in 2026.

Iranian footballers granted asylum after anthem protest at Asian Cup — Sep 7, 2026Iranian women’s national team players Atefeh Ramazani-Sadegh and Fatemeh Pasandideh confirmed in interviews that their refusal to sing Iran’s anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup was a deliberate protest against Tehran and a stand with protesters at home, a move that exposed them to personal risk. The episode sparked international debate, with Iran labeling them traitors and Australia granting asylum to several teammates while others later returned home, highlighting the ongoing tension between athletes, state power and political protests.

Sam Okafor Sport keeps colliding with politics in these situations. These women risked everything for a gesture most of us will never have to make.

Two Workers Rescued as Nepal Flood Toll Rises — Sep 1, 2026A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal nearly a week after floods triggered by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, as thousands remain missing and more than 1,000 have died; rescue operations continue to focus on vast hydropower tunnels where hundreds of workers are believed trapped. The multinational effort involves Nepali, Chinese, Indian, Korean, and Australian teams conducting air rescues and tunnel searches, with officials and Prime Minister Balendra Shah providing updated totals and analysts weighing whether a glacier collapse or landslide triggered the disaster.

Stranded survivors cross Trishuli River by zip line after Nepal floods — Sep 3, 2026After devastating floods in Nepal cut off communities, relief camps report shortages of essential medicines and cash despite food aid, as efforts continue to reach hundreds of thousands displaced and thousands killed or missing. Rescuers—armed forces and international teams—have used a makeshift zip line across the Trishuli River to move people and supplies, while teams focus on trapped workers in hydroelectric tunnels and delivering medicines, food, and essentials to those in dire need.

All Blacks captain Savea plans shoulder surgery — Sep 21, 2026All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will undergo shoulder surgery after dislocating his shoulder in the South Africa series, ruling him out of next month’s Bledisloe Cup tests and making a return in 2026 unlikely for the Nations Championship, with recovery expected to be around six months. He joins a casualty list that includes Luke Jacobson and Caleb Clarke, while several other teammates are anticipated back within weeks, highlighting a tumultuous period for New Zealand Rugby ahead of the Wallabies clashes and year-end fixtures.

Chris Dalton Savea's shoulder injury is a real setback with the Bledisloe tests so close and the team already short on key players.

Dallas Mavericks Are the First US Pro Sports Team to Stop Playing the National AnthemReporting — Feb 10, 2021The Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association are no longer playing the national anthem before their games. “It was my decision, and I made it in November,” team owner Mark Cuban said, The New York Times…

US Women’s National Team To Appeal Pay Claims After Working Conditions SettlementReporting — Apr 13, 2021The U.S. women’s national team can proceed with their appeal over claims for equal pay after a judge on Monday approved a settlement between the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the players over working…

US Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Breaks Silence on Her Teammates Kneeling During National AnthemReporting — Oct 22, 2023Soccer star Carli Lloyd said the kneeling by the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team had begun to pale as she approached her final Olympic match. During the 2021 Tokyo Games, Lloyd was the only player on the team not to…