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Mia Hamm, left, and Julie Foudy attend the Netflix upfront at Sunset Pier 94 Studios on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Mia Hamm interview: U.S. men’s exciting run, the 2027 Women’s World Cup and the impact of Brazil

If anyone understands the power of participating in a World Cup at home, it is Mia Hamm. Hamm knows what it feels like when a stadium stops being just a venue and becomes...

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Ty Dillon ready for another Denny Hamlin showdown as NASCAR In-Season Challenge begins at Sonoma

SONOMA, Calif. — Ty Dillon sat down with a thousand-yard stare beside an equally stone-faced Denny Hamlin, and both were clad in black to promote their In-Season Challeng...

Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts during a practice session, ahead of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, Saturday June 27, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Star power: Serena Williams commands spotlight ahead of her Wimbledon return

LONDON — Iga Swiatek is the defending champion. Aryna Sabalenka is the No. 1 women’s singles player. Serena Williams is the star, though, at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old Wi...

Lincoln sweeps doubleheader from Chicago Dogs

The Chicago Dogs dropped both games of their doubleheader against the Lincoln Saltdogs at Haymarket Park on Saturday. Chicago lost the first game 5-4 and the second 10-1....

Schaumburg Boomers win first extra-inning contest

Kyle Fitzgerald blasted a pair of homers, including a three-run shot in the top of the 10th inning as the Schaumburg Boomers upended the Tri-City ValleyCats 8-6 on the ro...

The Mets traded pitcher David Peterson to the Cubs this week. He will start Saturday’s game at Milwaukee.

New Cubs pitcher Peterson will put change of scenery to test vs. Brewers

After being traded to the Cubs on Wednesday from the Mets, left-hander David Peterson will debut with his team by starting Saturday in Milwaukee.

Barrington's Lamar Osterhues carries the ball for a touchdown during a game last season.

Countdown to prep football: Nine area juniors to watch

Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine area juniors to see play this season.