Mesa’s Arizona Athletic Grounds determined to offer “white glove service” as Turkey’s training site for World Cup 2026
MESA – Turkey’s World Cup 2026 training site, Arizona Athletic Grounds, is preparing the facility to FIFA’s world-class standards in anticipation of the team’s arrival.
Chicago’s World Cup opt‑out in focus as US hosts Germany in final tune‑up
CHICAGO – Chris Brady didn’t need long to explain what it would mean to play for the U.S. men’s national team when it hosts Germany in a pre-World Cup exhibition match at Soldier Field on Saturday in his hometown. “It would be incredible,” the Chicago Fire goalkeeper said. “A lot of pride, a lot of…
Kenny Dillingham targets in-state recruiting to keep ASU in college football’s arms race
TEMPE – Kenny Dillingham’s loyalty is a rarity in today’s college sports landscape. ASU’s coach is committed to building both the program and the greater community through youth programs and in-state recruiting initiatives.
Copper and Insight and Cheez-it, oh my! Cactus Bowl is back at Mountain America Stadium
TEMPE – Cactus Bowl returns to Mountain America Stadium in Tempe under the lights in primetime.
Glendale’s Kaitlyn Terry finds her way back to WCWS with Texas Tech
PHOENIX – Arizona native and left-handed ace Kaitlyn Terry is back in Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series for the third year in a row, this time donning red and black instead of blue and gold.
A lasting legacy: Hamilton baseball coach Mike Woods ready to hand program to ‘next wave of young coaches’
CHANDLER – Hamilton baseball coach Mike Woods retires after 28 seasons at Chandler’s Hamilton High School, where he built a powerhouse program with 10 state championships and shaped generations of players on and off the field.
Panini sticker tradition thrives as 2026 World Cup fuels demand
PHOENIX – Panini’s World Cup sticker tradition is booming as the 2026 tournament expands, driving record demand, rising costs and a new generation of collectors across the United States.
US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte, with Christian Pulisic ending his scoring drought and Mauricio Pochettino’s attack showing promise, though defensive concerns remain.
Filip Jakubcik chasing Arizona’s first individual NCAA men’s golf title
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Arizona senior Filip Jakubcik is hoping to win the Wildcats’ first individual NCAA men’s golf title in his senior season.
Arizona’s Jakubcik leads, ASU’s Williams makes push in NCAA men’s golf as Sun Devils showcase international flavor
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Michael Mjaaseth and Fifa Laopakdee are two of five international players on the Arizona State men’s golf roster. Their presence continues a longstanding Sun Devil tradition.
Senegal offers stern test for Pochettino’s US squad in pre-World Cup friendly
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The U.S. faces Senegal in a key World Cup tuneup that will test Mauricio Pochettino’s roster choices, tactical flexibility and player roles, while Senegal looks to reaffirm its status as a serious 2026 contender amid an African title dispute.
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