A study ranked the most popular national soccer team by state. Texas’ favorite wasn’t USA. Which one beat them?

WorldSoccerShop.com ranked each state’s most popular national soccer team based on sales data from January to July 1. TEXAS, USA — Texans are known for not only for their Lone Star pride, but patriotism for the United States, sure.  But apparently that doesn’t extend to the level of fandom of the country’s soccer team, according … Read more

MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in ’95

The game-time temperature for the 1995 game was 96 degrees, and more than 100 people were treated at first-aid stations inside the ballpark for heat-related problems ARLINGTON, Texas — Major League Baseball was still stinging from a strike that had wiped out the World Series the previous season when the 1995 All-Star Game was played … Read more

Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales, followed by Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge

The two-way star, limited to designated hitter duty following elbow surgery, was joined by Dodgers teammates Mookie Betts in fourth and Freddie Freeman in 20th. NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani remained the top-selling jersey during the first half of the season, followed by Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge. Ohtani became the first Japanese player to … Read more

Paris Olympics: When is the Opening Ceremony?

Thousands of athletes will parade through Paris on boats in the first-of-its-kind Opening Ceremony. WASHINGTON — Paris is hosting the Olympics for the first time in a century, promising a stellar two weeks of athletic excellence. Innovation is at the forefront of the 2024 Summer Games as several new sports will debut. For the first … Read more

CAUGHT ON CAM: Police shoot goalkeeper in the leg with rubber bullet at Brazil regional soccer game

The shooting happened after a post-match altercation between two Brazilian soccer clubs on Wednesday night. BRAZIL, — Video of a Brazilian police officer shooting a soccer player with a rubber bullet after a match has garnered millions of views since the incident happened on Wednesday night.  According to Brazilian newspaper Globo, the shooting happened after … Read more

Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women’s sports

Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins were among the honorees on Thursday night. LOS ANGELES — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach … Read more