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Fifth asylum-seeking women's soccer player decides to return to IranA fifth member of the Iranian women's national soccer team who originally decided to remain in Australia on a refugee visa had a chance of heart and decided to return home Sunday evening, the Australian government announced.,The team arrived in Melbourne to compete in the 2026 Asian Women's Cup shor...

AFC official: Iran still set to play in 2026 World CupIran has given no indication it intends to remove its national team from this summer's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a representative for the Asian Football Confederation said Monday.,The Iranian team, currently 20th in the FIFA rankings, is set to compete in its fourth con...

Five College Pro Days That Could Shake Up the 2026 NFL DraftWith the NFL Combine finished, these five college pro days could significantly impact the 2026 NFL Draft board....

Tom Brady-Fanatics flag football event moved from Saudi Arabia to L.A.

The flag football event organized by Tom Brady and Fanatics for Saudi Arabia has been moved from Riyadh to Los Angeles amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, Fanatics announced Monday.,The revamped event will take place on March 21 as planned but will now be held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, the...

Joey Aguilar Eligibility Ruling Is a Win for College Football

The NCAA won a key court ruling denying Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar an extra year of eligibility. Here’s why the decision matters....

DIII football player dies of carbon monoxide poisoning

A football player at Rhode Island's Division III Salve Regina was found unresponsive in his car during Monday's historic blizzard and later died at a hospital, with his passing attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning.,Joseph Boutros, 21, was found in a snow-covered vehicle Monday night while chargin...

Sacramento State’s Move to the MAC Highlights College Football’s Travel Problem

Sacramento State is joining the MAC as a football-only FBS member in 2026, raising concerns about travel, costs and conference realignment....

Northern Iowa tight end Parker Sutherland dies at 18

Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died Saturday morning at age 18, the university announced.,The school's statement did not reveal a cause of death. However, on Thursday afternoon, Cedar Falls Fire and Rescue responded to a call from the university's football complex, with the call log...