Dodgers Reportedly Exercise $10M Team Option on Max Muncy for 2026 Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping the band together, exercising a $10 million team option on third baseman Max Muncy for the 2026 MLB season, according to multiple reports.
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Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell to return in 2026, AD says - ESPN
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell will return to lead the Badgers in 2026, athletic director Chris McIntosh announced on Thursday.
Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance gathers sports leaders to combat antisemitism
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft discusses the messaging of the Blue Square Alliance as antisemitism rises in the U.S.
Russian skiers appeal to sports’ highest court over ban from Olympic qualifying events
Russian skiers are challenging their continuing ban from competitions as they try to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday.
Sports greats on new NWSL advisory board aimed at growing league
NEW YORK :Soccer World Cup winner Alex Morgan, baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr and basketball's Magic Johnson and Sue Bird are among the sports greats joining a new advisory board to accelerate the growth of the NWSL, the top-flight U.S. league said on Thursday.
Federal lawsuit brought by Iowa college athletes dismissed - ESPN
A federal lawsuit brought by more than 35 Iowa college athletes against state investigators was dismissed Wednesday, as a judge ruled that the investigators had immunity in obtaining the athletes' sports wagering data, even though their search would be classified as unconstitutional.
Smiths back, Itoje on bench for much-changed England against Fiji
BAGSHOT, England :Fullback Marcus Smith and flyhalf Fin Smith have been recalled among seven changes to the England team to face Fiji on Saturday, with captain Maro Itoje having the rare experience of starting on the bench.
Gordon, Osula, Livramento - Newcastle injury news and return dates after Athletic Bilbao clash
Newcastle United were dealt several injury blows following their 2-0 win over La Liga side Athletic Club in the Champions League clash at St. James' Park.