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Portland's new WNBA team selected 11 players in their first-ever expansion draft, officially launching their journey toward the 2026 season. General Manager Vanja Černivec says the day "went better than anyone expected."
Five members of the U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold medal team are headlining the largest PWHL draft class since the league's launch. The impressive talent pool of 235 players is so deep that the league is adding up to four new expansion teams next season.
Six UCLA women's basketball players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, a first in league history. Just one week after winning the national championship together, the teammates are ready to make their mark as professionals.
The Atlanta Falcons made the 2026 NFL Draft unforgettable for the Terrell family, selecting cornerback Avieon Terrell to join his older brother A.J. on the same team. What started as smart drafting turned into a heartwarming family reunion on the football field.
States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
Former President Bill Clinton walked into Jerry Jones' pre-draft press conference Wednesday, creating a moment of laughter and friendship before one of football's biggest nights. The unexpected visit highlighted the longtime bond between the two public figures.
Over 805,000 football fans flooded Pittsburgh across three days, shattering the NFL Draft attendance record and proving that good weather isn't required when a city has heart. Even Saturday's rain couldn't dampen the turnout as the Steel City crushed the previous record set in Detroit by 30,000 people.
A Moroccan biscuit and chocolate factory just doubled its workforce with a massive expansion that's putting hundreds of people to work. Fortune Maroc's investment is creating opportunities in a region hungry for economic growth.
Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller stayed calm on the phone with Detroit Lions coaches, but his family erupted with joy the moment he hung up. The first-round pick's emotional draft night moment reminds us why sports matter.
Up to 700,000 football fans are flooding Pittsburgh this week for the NFL Draft, potentially bringing $200 million to local businesses. It's the largest single event the city has ever hosted.
A teenager who beat cancer got the chance of a lifetime to announce a draft pick for the Kansas City Chiefs. The moment brought together resilience, youth, and the excitement of professional football.
Both men's and women's March Madness tournaments are growing by eight teams next season, giving more college athletes a shot at championship glory. It's the biggest tournament expansion in over 30 years, creating new opportunities for schools across the country.
The Las Vegas Raiders made history by selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This milestone moment launches the young athlete into professional football's biggest stage.
When his son felt crushed by expectations, NFL rushing king Emmitt Smith shared simple wisdom that changed everything. Now EJ Smith awaits his own NFL draft call armed with his father's game-changing perspective.
A British tight end became the first graduate of the UK's NFL Academy to be drafted by a professional American football team. His journey from playing in London as a teenager to the Miami Dolphins proves international pathways to the NFL are working.
Former Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is expected to be drafted in the first round this week, joining an elite group of Buckeye receivers in the NFL. Despite following legends like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chris Olave, Tate is focused on carving his own path while honoring the "Receiver U" legacy.
The New York Yankees selected Luke Pettitte, son of five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte, in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The talented two-way player from Dallas Baptist University now has a chance to follow his father's pinstriped legacy.
An 18-year-old basketball star from Hermosillo is expected to become the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft this June. Karim López's journey from childhood dreams to professional basketball in Australia has positioned him to break barriers for Mexican athletes.
The American Heart Association and NFL player Damar Hamlin are attempting to break a world record for CPR training during this year's NFL Draft. The initiative aims to equip thousands with life-saving skills after Hamlin's own cardiac arrest survival story.
Nigeria's basketball influence reached new heights as six players of Nigerian heritage were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. The group includes Stanford's Ebuka Okorie, who went 17th overall to Oklahoma City.
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