Oakland youth soccer club marks 51 years of empowering girls on and off the field

While the typical soccer season may be nearing its end, the training and mentorship at the Oakland Soccer Club never truly stop. For the more than 500 girls and boys enrolled in the program, the pitch is a place of refuge, growth, and community.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor

Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.

Preserving Filipino Martial Arts
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This AAPI Heritage Month, discover the Filipino martial art teaching confidence, culture, and real-world self-defense. Joseph Bautista, founder of Legacy Filipino Martial Arts based in Daly City, gives insight.

'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández signs professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC

El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."

Alysa Liu honored with rare custom-made doll

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is the inspiration for a doll by a San Francisco small business.

Valkyries win home opener before sold-out crowd in 2nd season debut

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Phoenix Mercury 95-79 in front of a sold-out Chase Center crowd, as fans and local businesses celebrated the start of the team’s second season.

FOX Sports teaming up with Harvard to study fandom

Research shows that nearly 90% of Americans identify as fans of a sport or a specific team, with deep implications for communities. But experts say fandom is deeply understudied.

Steve Kerr agrees to new coaching contract with Golden State Warriors: ESPN

Steve Kerr has signed up to lead the Golden State Warriors again, agreeing to a new contract that will see him guide the team for at least another two years.

Braves legend Bobby Cox passes away at age 84

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series title, has died at 84.

World Cup Fever: Final Rosters, Superfans, and the Road to 2026 | Futbol HQ
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The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially on. Futbol HQ breaks down the U.S. Men’s National Team roster decisions, follows diehard fans traveling across continents to support their countries, and explores how cities and communities are preparing for soccer’s biggest stage. Plus, a look at new youth soccer investments, a behind-the-scenes USMNT documentary, and even a chance to get paid to watch every match.

NCAA expanding March Madness college basketball tournaments to 76 teams in 2027

The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format.

Golden State Valkyries prioritize continuity as season two approaches

As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their sophomore season, the franchise is betting on a rare commodity in professional sports: consistency.

PWHL Detroit team announced as first expansion team of the year

Detroit is getting a PWHL team, the league and officials with the city announced during a press conference Wednesday morning.

Disabled athlete in Menlo Park sets out to swim 26 miles on his birthday

Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.