Tropicana Field took a major step toward reopening for the business of baseball. All 24 replacement panels have been placed on the roof of the stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida the largest step toward ensuring the hurricane-damaged stadium is set to open on time for the 2026 season. Hurricane Milton ravaged the stadium as it made a surprise turn through ...
AI-assisted summary USA TODAY Sports observed the production of Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ pregame show, ‘TNF Tonight.’ The show’s success is attributed to the chemistry between the cast and the collaborative production environment. ‘TNF Tonight’ has seen a significant ratings increase, with viewership up 18% from the previous season’s average. FOXBOROUGH, MA – Throw on a headset a ...
The last of the WNBA’s vacant head coaching jobs has been filled. The New York Liberty have agreed to a deal to hire Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, according to ESPN. The 40-year-old DeMarco replaces Sandy Brondello, who was fired in September after four seasons, despite leading the franchise to back-to-back WNBA Finals appearances, ...
Adrian Hill, the referee for the Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills ‘Thursday Night Football’ game, suffered an injury in the third quarter of the contest and will not continue. The injury occurred on a Bills punt midway through the third quarter. Hill was standing behind the play in the end-zone and pulled up and reached for his left leg after ...
Four WNBA players have now committed to play in Project B, a women’s basketball startup league expected to tip off in Europe, Asia and Latin America in November 2026. All-Stars Jewel Loyd, who played for the Las Vegas Aces last season, and Jonquel Jones, who was on the New York Liberty, said they would play in the league. “Every step ...
Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub did not mince words when asked for his reaction to President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of the NFL’s dynamic kickoff rule. Toub – who has been a special teams coordinator at the NFL level since the 2004 season – made it clear during a Nov. 20 media availability that he doesn’t care ...
Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL’s ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting after Sunday afternoon’s late games and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday’s and Thursday’s games or Saturday’s, if applicable. And, when the holidays roll around, we’ll be watching then, too). What just ...
Two months after Terence Crawford handed Canelo Alvarez the third loss of his career, rumors of a potential rematch in 2026 have surfaced, according to the Mexican outlet TV Azteca. According to TV Azteca’s social media post, Canelo has discussed plans for a potential rematch, and negotiations are reportedly underway, though specific details remain undisclosed. Crawford has yet to comment ...
Shane Beamer’s seen enough of his South Carolina team’s three-win season to know where the Gamecocks will be this time next year: in the thick of the playoff hunt. “We’re going to be sitting here (this time next November) watching the playoff rankings to see where we are in the ranking show,” Beamer told reporters this week. “And we’re going to be firmly in ...
AI-assisted summary USC receiver Makai Lemon earned high praise from Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who called him one of the most impactful players he has seen in over 20 years. Lemon leads all Power Four receivers with 1,090 receiving yards and has become deadly in yards after the catch. After succeeding against other top defenses, Lemon faces his next challenge ...