Months removed from a storybook ending to his big league career, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation is coming out for an encore. Clayton Kershaw will represent the U.S. in the upcoming World Baseball Classic,

The IOC, the International Olympic Committee, have released a strong statement in the wake of speculation that Team USA may be banned from the upcoming Winter Olympics after the latest controversy surrounding President Donald Trump.

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Ali Khan, the USA fast bowler of Pakistan origin, has claimed in a caption to a story on Instagram that he has been "denied" an Indian visa. USA are scheduled to play India in Mumbai on February 7, the opening day of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The NBC broadcast network and streaming service Peacock will be the company’s primary platforms for its coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, scheduled for Feb. 6-22, 2026. Click here for more programming information and here for information about the Paralympics, which will take place March 6-15, 2026.

Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes a mix of seasoned vets, world champions and rising stars.

Following a long rain delay, India's target has now being reduced to 96. The match has also been reduced to 37 overs per side. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the only Indian batter to be dismissed so far.

The World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching, and the first wave of gear has hit the market, featuring top teams like Japan, USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, Dominican Republic, and more.