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This Week in Sports Trivia: March 19, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Alex Eala returns to the Miami Open, where a dream run launched a tennis phenomenon
Last year's run to the semifinals propelled Eala up the tennis rankings — and into the sport's wider consciousness.
Coastal Carolina University and Playfly Sports Enter into a 10-Year Multimedia Rights Agreement
NEW YORK, N.Y. / CONWAY, S.C. – March 19, 2026 – Playfly Sports, the sports industry's leading revenue maximization company, today announced it has entered into a 10-year multimedia rights (MMR) agreement with Coastal Carolina University Athletics, beginning July 2026.
Chelsea’s huddle and pre-match rituals in sport: Psychological weapon or silly gimmick?
Chelsea's huddle has drawn a lot of debate. So what is the point of it and other pre-match rituals? Sarah Shephard explains
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 19, 2026, puzzle No. 542
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics game played on June 16, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
LeBron James’ path to NBA ownership ‘less likely’ as partners pass on expansion bid: Sources
LeBron James has repeatedly made it clear that he wants to own an NBA team in Las Vegas. That dream is looking more unlikely now.
Not official ‘win-now’ actions but Cowboys credited with improvement
The Dallas Cowboys font office wasn't given rave reviews for their free agency, but they did get credit from The Athletic for positioning themselves
Sanford Sports launches in Black Hills region
Sanford Sports, the modern athletics arm of Sanford Health, is now available to athletes in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.
Al Hilal identify Liverpool’s Richard Hughes as leading contender for sporting director role
The former Scotland midfielder was widely credited with playing a key role in Liverpool’s Premier League title win last season.
Eastern Athletics Announces Two Promotions in Sports Medicine - Eastern Michigan University Athletics
Eastern Michigan University Athletics announced two promotions within the sports medicine department, recognizing the work and leadership of athletic trainer...
World Cup 2026 stadium guides: Kansas City Stadium – home of the loudest sports crowd in history
What can fans expect from the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium, usually known as Arrowhead, at the 2026 World Cup?
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 18, 2026, puzzle No. 541
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics game played on June 15, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
How Fox landed Zlatan Ibrahimović for the World Cup: ‘He was at the top of the list’
Fox began its pursuit of Ibrahimović last fall. The Swedish star will join Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas atop its lineup of analysts.
Inside SMU’s Strategy for NIL, Revenue Sharing, and the New College Sports Business Model
SMU Athletic Director Damon Evans and Deputy AD Brian Ullmann explain the new financial models, private equity conversations, and renovations needed at Ford Stadium.
Dante Moore reveals mental health struggles, asks Oregon governor for more state resources
In a letter to Oregon's governor, Moore cited the pressure thrust upon him as an 18-year-old freshman starting quarterback at UCLA in 2023.
Penguins Foundation and UPMC Western Behavioral Health to Host 3rd Annual Mental Health and Student-Athletes Symposium on April 15
On April 15, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation in collaboration with UPMC Western Behavioral Health, UPMC Sports Medicine, and the Citrone Thirty-Three Foundation, will host its 3rd Annual Mental Health and Student-Athletes: Managing the Invisible Injury—a free educational symposium at PPG Paints Arena. The event will bring together coaches, athletic
Academic All-Big Ten Honors Announced for Winter Sports - Michigan State University Athletics
East Lansing, Mich . - The Big Ten Conference has acknowledged its fall sport student-athletes – including 58 across five sports from Michigan State – who ea...
College softball power rankings: The sport’s superpowers are showing they are mortal
Mississippi State lost a series to No. 1 Tennessee, but the Bulldogs proved they belong among the nation's elite.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 17, 2026, puzzle No. 540
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Coal Ridge athletic director named best in state after landmark year of Titans prep sports
Ben Kirk did not dedicate his life to the art of sports for recognition or praise. He did it because he knows how much sports can shape a young kid, and how much impact a...
Customers accuse Whatnot of illegal gambling operation over sports card breaks, repacks
One of the largest online live-selling platforms, Whatnot sold more than 76 million sports cards last year.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 16, 2026, puzzle No. 539
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UK Sports Network Coverage of Kentucky Softball vs Florida
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Emotional Abuse in College Sports
March Madness is here. The high-stakes, sudden-death college basketball tournament is a beloved tradition in American sports. For the players, it’s a chance to showcase the skills they’ve developed through years of hard training of the body and mind. In many cases, that push produces incredible feats of athletic performance. But an investigation by reporters Julia Haney and Elizabeth Santos has found instances in which athletes allege that the push from coaches goes too far. Emotional abuse by coaches, some athletes maintain, can cause lasting, even irreparable damage. On this episode of The Sunday Story, we hear from athletes who fought back.*A warning that today’s story includes mentions of sexual and emotional abuse, suicide, bullying and includes explicit language.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 15, 2026, puzzle No. 538
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Colorado Rockies vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Colorado Rockies vs. Athletics game played on June 12, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Examining MSU's plans in the NIL college sports era
This week we published an exclusive from columnist Graham Couch about MSU's plans for Spartan Ventures to boost athletics.
Inside the mind, flair and ambition of Syracuse’s new AD: ‘Give me the idea that will get me fired’
Syracuse's new athletic director helped lure future No. 1 NFL Draft pick Cam Ward to Washington State and installed a dunk tank in his old school's end zone.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 14, 2026, puzzle No. 537
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FVCC logger sports team hosts fundraiser dinner, auction
The Flathead Valley Community College logger sports team held a fundraiser inviting the community to help support their athletic program.The fundraiser featured
ASU AD: Basketball job drumming up head-coach candidates
ASU athletic director Graham Rossini said the men's basketball head-coaching vacancy is getting plenty of interest since moving on from Bobby Hurley.
Bill repealing 2023 high school sports transfer law passes West Virginia Legislature
A bill that would end immediate athletic eligibility for high school transfers and revert rules back to as they were prior to 2023 has passed the West Virginia
Without NIL bill, Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh says ‘everything is on the table’
Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh said 'everything is on the table' and did not rule out cutting sports.
‘We’re in a downward spiral’: Inside the high-stakes battle to reform WorldTour cycling
A confused race calendar and an imbalanced revenue model has led to several attempts to change the sport — could we be nearing a denouement?
Sports quiz of the week: world records, wrong turns and wild scenes
Have you followed the big stories in football, winter sports, cricket, rugby, horse racing, athletics, basketball and F1?
Mike Schultz has won Paralympic gold, but his sporting legacy goes far beyond
The U.S. snowboarder has reached the Paralympic pinnacle. But it's his other job that will leave a lasting mark on para sports.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 13, 2026, puzzle No. 536
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Trinidad Chambliss says NCAA eligibility fight cost him shot at EA Sports video game cover
EA Sports told Chambliss on Monday that it “just can’t stomach the risk” of him not suiting up for the Rebels this fall, the filing said.
New Syracuse AD Bryan Blair is ‘the rising star’ in college sports (what they’re saying)
Syracuse's new athletic director recently made Sports Business Journal's '40 under 40' list
Syracuse hires Toledo AD Bryan Blair to lead Orange athletic department
Bryan Blair, the AD at Toledo, has been hired as the successor for Syracuse AD John Wildhack.
The University of Akron, NIKE and BSN SPORTS Elevate Relationship with New Deal - University of Akron Athletics
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron Athletics Department is proud to expand its partnership with NIKE and LeBron James alongside BSN SPORTS with a new mult...
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 12, 2026
NFL free agency is always a whirlwind, and this year’s feeding frenzy has been as busy as ever. The legal tampering period — we have a great explainer on that here — ended Wednesday, with a host of deals finally becoming official. Moves included Daniel Jones re-upping with the Indianapolis Colts, Jaelan Phillips signing with the Carolina Panthers and Mike Evans ending a long run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in favor of a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The biggest news of the week, though, was a trade that went down — until it didn’t. That, of course, was the Las Vegas...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 12, 2026, puzzle No. 535
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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Athletics - Live Score
View the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Athletics game played on June 09, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Boston World Cup games to go ahead after Kraft Sports agrees deal with town of Foxboro
Dispute over security costs of $7.8million had threatened the staging of games at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro
Lake Erie College, BGSU announce Exercise Science graduate school partnership
The agreement creates formal pathways to BGSU's Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy graduate programs for Painesville students.
Iran could boycott World Cup in wake of U.S. attacks, sports minister says
On Tuesday night, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he had U.S. President Trump's assurance that Iran will be welcome at the tournament.
Cycling’s ‘Big Six’: The super-teams with a growing stranglehold at the top of the sport
Does a growing financial disparity in the men's WorldTour mean races are becoming more predictable?
Gerry McNamara’s Siena basketball team clinches NCAA Tournament berth
The Saints beat top-seeded Merrimack 64-54 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Championship game on Tuesday night.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 11, 2026, puzzle No. 534
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College Sports Commission CEO says system struggling with volume of ‘manufactured’ NIL deals
Some CFB deals guaranteed millions of dollars without having yet received approval through NIL Go, the clearinghouse used by the CSC.
Two men to stand trial over ‘transnational criminal organisation’ behind sports piracy site
Streameast sites provided free access to a wide range of sports fixtures including Premier League, Champions League, NFL, NBA and MLB.
No contest: The uneven playing field of high school sports
Public school athletic programs across Miami-Dade are struggling to keep pace with well-funded private school rivals, as shrinking enrollment, limited budgets and transfer rules reshape the high school sports landscape.
TNT Sports investigating FA Cup outage, no issues expected for Champions League coverage
What happened in West ham vs Brentford? What has TNT said? What is scheduled to be shown on TNT Sports?
Skyhawk Sports Talk: Season 3, Episode 26
"Skyhawk Sports Talk" provides the most complete in-depth coverage of all Skyhawk athletic teams, including live weekly interviews with coaches and student-a...
San Francisco Giants broadcast guide 2026: TV info for Rafael Devers, Logan Webb and crew
From the NBC Sports Bay Area games to the national spotlights, here's how to watch Devers and the Giants in 2026.
How Charlie Ward, after White House summit, would fix college sports
FAMU coach Charlie Ward attended a White House roundtable on college athletics. Here's what he pushed for.
O'Connor headlines Ireland's World Athletics Indoor team
World indoor and outdoor silver medallist Kate O'Connor and Irish national champion Nick Griggs are named in Ireland's team for the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 10, 2026, puzzle No. 533
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National Survey of Youth Sports Families Highlights Impacts of Shifting NCAA Realities, With a Clear Culprit: Too Few Roster Opportunities
BRADENTON, Fla. (March 9, 2026) – As the future of college athletics is debated in boardrooms, courtrooms and on Capitol Hill, a new national survey of youth sports families suggests there is ...
Tickets Available for 2026 Alaska Nanooks All-Sports Banquet on April 2
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics has announced that a limited number of public tickets are now available for the 2026 All Sports Banquet, set for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the 8 Star Event Center.
Tennis players and coaches have one of sports’ most complex relationships. Some go alone
Tennis players going without a coach is far more common — and complicated — than fans might think.
At Indian Wells, tennis crowds, tickets and show courts form a complex equation
A new ticketing policy has caused controversy, as tournaments across the world try to find the balance between economics and fan experience.
Are prediction markets just sports betting by another name? How legal battles are taking shape
Prediction markets present a new asset class that is moving faster than regulation. How are sportsbooks, and lawmakers, responding?
Michael Jordan’s first Sports Illustrated cover sells for record $229,360
Here is why your 1983 Sports Illustrated copy of Jordan's first appearance on the magazine's cover is probably not worth as much.
As F1 drivers continue to criticize their new cars, paddock politics is at play
Many F1 drivers continued to criticize the new 2026 cars after the Australian GP. But there is a split on what works and what does not
Julian Brandt to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer after seven years at the club
Dortmund CEO for sport Lars Ricken confirmed that the player and club have been unable to agree on an extension.
24 Hours With Nike’s C.E.O. as He Races to Win Back the Sports World
Elliott Hill is traveling the globe to meet with leagues, teams and athletes to rebuild connections and spur a turnaround for the world’s largest athletic-wear company.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 8, 2026, puzzle No. 531
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Napheesa Collier talks Unrivaled and WNBA’s future on this week’s ‘The Athletic Show’
Collier shares details on why and how the league was formed, and how the league structure could offer a blueprint to improve women’s sports.
Miami (Ohio), at 31-0, is a perfect college basketball team causing an insufferable debate
A wretched discourse from college football has crossed into basketball: Is a non-power team deserving of a shot on the sport's main stage?
Severe storms damages Beggs school campus and sports complex
Storm damage at Beggs Public Schools left debris across athletic facilities and caused roof damage at the middle school, though no injuries were reported.
Business of Football: Premier League’s ‘worrying concentration of talent’, EFL’s prized assets
A look back at the can't-miss croissant on the sports conference circuit, and why Bradford City and Wigan Athletic might be attractive buys
Athletic Club vs Barcelona, La Liga: Preview
Barça travel to the Basque Country for a historically tough away game looking for another big win
Trump’s college sports roundtable: Two hours of talk, with few solutions
President promises an executive order to fix college sports, while the SCORE Act receives a boost. Here's a breakdown of the meeting.
A’s reveal ‘Athletic Club’ dining experience for new Las Vegas ballpark
The Athletics announced plans for the all-new “Athletic Club” on Friday.
ECU Sports Properties - East Carolina University Athletics
“ECU Sports Properties is the exclusive Multimedia Rights Holder of ECU Athletics. Connecting partners to ECU fans since 2021.” ECU Sports Properties Mike Sh...
Looking back on the history of women’s sports at Baylor
When you think of the greatest moments in Baylor women's athletics history, you likely think of highlights like Women's Basketball's three national championships, Acrobatics & Tumbling's decade of dominance, and Softball's six Women's College World Series appearances. Not surprisingly, many o
World Cup ticket prices, ICE and visas: Two U.S. politicians weigh in on the big issues
The 2026 World Cup has its fair share of hot-button issues in the U.S., and things are only intensifying as the tournament nears
Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez appears to be breaching FA’s gambling rules
Argentinian sports betting website bplay announced Martinez as an ambassador in June 2024.
Las Vegas A’s, Will Guidara, and Aramark Sports + Entertainment Reveal Vision for First-of-its-Kind Athletic Club Behind Home Plate of A’s New Ballpark
The Athletics (A’s), world-renowned restaurateur Will Guidara, and Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) today revealed the vision for the Ath...
Why are college sports and private equity converging? Here are the best-case scenarios
Private equity cash infusions into college sports come with plenty of much-discussed criticism and skepticism. So what's the case for it?
LSU sports is barely in the black financially, with uncertain financial times ahead
As LSU sports barely breaks even financially, difficult times potentially lie ahead for both its athletic teams and academic programs.
Body language in sports isn’t mystical. It can win or lose the next play
This isn't a character flaw; it's human wiring. The question is: What we can learn to do about it?
MADISON KAIFAS-STEINER ’22 NAMED ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR RECREATION/CLUB SPORTS AND HEAD SPIRIT COACH
Syracuse, N.Y.- Le Moyne College Assistant Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletes and Campus Recreation Phil Brown has announced the hiring of Madison Kaifas-Steiner '22 as the Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation/Club Sports and Head Spirit Coach.
Lionel Messi takes rare step into politics as Inter Miami enters President Trump’s orbit
Messi has notably avoided political spotlight, but a toast to the 2025 MLS Cup winners began as an Iran war briefing and didn't stop there
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 6, 2026, puzzle No. 529
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Breaking down the top 10 upcoming promotions for NC State sports
Every year, NC State’s athletics program brings out promotions that range from raising awareness on important issues to fun opportunities for kids. Correspondent Molly McCleary previews the most exciting among them.
Football bowl exec with ties to Syracuse interviews to be school’s next athletic director
A longtime college sports executive whose career launched in Syracuse is among the candidates the school has interviewed to become its new AD.
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 5, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
See Texas Tech pre-House settlement NIL funding by year, sport
Texas Tech athletics has released a breakdown of its annual NIL dollars by sport from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 5, 2026, puzzle No. 528
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Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs - Live Score
View the Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs game played on June 02, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Don’t let Congress ruin college sports
Should the revenues made by big-time college athletics be “shared” by all the schools? Do we want “revenue-sharing” socialism to come to college football and basketball? Many in Congress are answering yes to that question. The NCAA isn’t the massive moneymaker the NFL and NBA are, but in many ways the product is more exciting […]
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Trump to host roundtable on future of college sports
President Trump will host a number of top executives in the business of college and professional sports for a meeting focused on improving college athletics. The meeting, which was confirmed by The…
Teams have been calling about Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, teams have reached out to the Denver Broncos about the availability of backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. The veteran backup started the AFC Championship Game vs. the Patriots after Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle and is viewed highly by teams around the league. With it being a weaker quarterback […]