U.S. women’s national team midfielder Jaedyn Shaw was dragged down by her hair during a 2-0 win over Argentina on Sunday, March 1. The incident happened late in the first half of the SheBelieves Cup opener for both teams. Shaw got in front of Argentina midfielder Sofía Domínguez, who grabbed the midfielder’s ponytail and dragged her to the ground. Shaw ...
An NBA player from an opposing team has called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming game promotion that revolves around celebrating a well-known local gentleman’s club. San Antonio Spurs center LukeKornet asked the Hawks to reconsider their ‘Magic City Monday’ plans for a March 16 game against the Orlando Magic in a letter posted to Medium on Monday, ...
The WNBA made significant movement to accelerate maximum contract eligibility for star players on rookie contracts in the latest CBA proposal it submitted to the WNBPA, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak publicly about ongoing negotiations. They confirmed the WNBA submitted a counterproposal ...
Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler fired back at former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl over Pearl’s criticism regarding the undefeated RedHawks’ NCAA Tournament at-large credentials. The 29-0 RedHawks have been the center of debate on whether they are a lock for March Madness in the event they don’t win the MAC tournament since they have piled up 29 straight victories. ...
The Angel City Football Club is one of USA TODAY’s 2026 Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and beyond. Meet this year’s honorees here. If you’re heading to your first Angel City Football Club home game at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, you will experience a vibe. Girls wearing too-large player jerseys − their dads in pink wigs. PodeRosas, a group of Spanish-speaking supporters, chanting, ‘Dale, dale, ACFC. Dale, Angel City.’ You’ll see grandmas and ...
The Washington Commanders are moving on from one of their former marquee acquisitions. The team has informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore it will release him before the start of the new league year on March 11, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday. Lattimore had been set to have an $18.5 million cap hit for 2026. Instead, Washington wiped that figure out entirely ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return for the Milwaukee Bucks appears to be imminent. The 31-year-old Bucks star is aiming to be back in the lineup when Milwaukee begins a five-game homestand on Monday, March 2 against the Boston Celtics, according to a new report. Antetokounmpo missed more than five weeks of action due to a calf injury and the Bucks have mostly ...
The Houston Texans are trading for a potential starting running back ahead of 2026 NFL free agency. The Texans are acquiring running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. The Lions will acquire offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick in exchange for the 28-year-old’s services. The trade comes just ...
Weston McKennie has signed a new contract with Juventus through 2030, the club has announced. McKennie’s previous deal was set to expire at the end of the current season. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder had been in negotiations with Juventus for several months, and the two sides have finally pushed a deal over the line. The 27-year-old is in ...
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 18, but before that, teams across the country will compete for the chance at winning their respective conference championships. Conference tournaments, which begins during the first week of March for many programs, highlights some of the best talent across women’s college basketball that more people should know about. Perhaps fans have heard ...