The islands of Cape Verde hum with a music called morna, full of longing and hope. Many people have left the ten islands for work overseas, but they still feel a strong bond to home. Now that bond is turning into excitement as the national soccer team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, prepares for t
The puzzle for today is all about sports, with a mix of easy and tricky groups. The easiest set talks about young talent, while the hardest focuses on teams that no longer exist or have changed names. The middle sets celebrate sports awards and popular movies about athletics from 2004. In the light
The Southern Spartans showed why they are strong this season by beating the MP Tigers with a huge margin. They chased 158 runs in just 14 overs, losing no wickets at all. The match was played at the Greater Noida Sports Complex on a Friday night. MP Tigers started their innings after winning
In the summer before his second season, coach Ryan Odom met a group of new players and set out to turn them into a team that could match the heights Virginia once reached. He’s taken a 30‑win season as a springboard and is assembling a roster that looks stronger for next year. Odom’s plan invo
The USA TODAY Store has a new way to honor dads who live for the game. Instead of a generic gift, they’re offering prints that capture some of the most memorable moments in sports history. These are not just pictures; they’re framed front‑page stories that turn a championship win or a legendary play
Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g
The planned UFC showdown at the White House on June 14 is facing a star‑free problem. Many high‑profile guests who received invites are skipping the event, according to reports. Notable absentees include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Adam Sandler, Jared Leto and Mario Lopez. No confirmation yet for
Kylian Mbappe says the long‑running question about who is the best soccer player ever comes down to two very different styles. He has played alongside Messi and faced Ronaldo, so he can speak from experience. He points out that the two stars are almost opposite. Ronaldo is tall, powerful and love
The 158th Belmont Stakes is set for a 7:04 p. m. start at Saratoga Race Course, but the real race might be against a changing sky. Forecasts predict afternoon highs in the low‑to‑mid 80s, cooling to the upper 70s by night. The key question is whether rain will arrive before the horses hit the gate.
The NBA Finals opening game for the New York Knicks was a rollercoaster. Jalen Brunson became the hero, but not without some rough patches along the way. First, a scary moment when teammate Harrison Barnes crashed onto his knee during a rebound battle. Brunson headed straight to the locker room, lea
