Soccer Frenzy: Cities, Fans, and What to Know | Futbol HQ
With the World Cup just months away, host cities ramp up preparations for a global surge of fans. Philadelphia takes center stage as the World Cup draws closer. From major fan event changes and security planning to base camps and short-term rentals, here’s what to know ahead of the matches.
With the World Cup just months away, host cities ramp up preparations for a global surge of fans. Philadelphia takes center stage as the World Cup draws closer. From major fan event changes and security planning to base camps and short-term rentals, here’s what to know ahead of the matches.
Watch: Soccer players rush to help seagull struck by ball mid-flight
Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.
Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.
Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon
A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court.
A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court.
De La Salle suspends baseball team 5 games over conduct violations
De La Salle High School was set to open its baseball season Wednesday, but the game never happened.
De La Salle High School was set to open its baseball season Wednesday, but the game never happened.
San Jose Sharks' star Macklin Celebrini back on the ice
Back from Europe and back on the ice on Wednesday, Macklin Celebrini and his San Jose Sharks teammates were practicing tape-to-tape precision at Sharks Ice in the Alma section of San Jose.
Back from Europe and back on the ice on Wednesday, Macklin Celebrini and his San Jose Sharks teammates were practicing tape-to-tape precision at Sharks Ice in the Alma section of San Jose.
The pickleball dating revolution
A new bay area AI-powered social platform is designed specifically for the pickleball community, aiming to help players connect through shared interests and real-world meetups rather than traditional dating app swipes. Dawna Strouse, founder and CEO of Dink Date, gives insight on her app.
A new bay area AI-powered social platform is designed specifically for the pickleball community, aiming to help players connect through shared interests and real-world meetups rather than traditional dating app swipes. Dawna Strouse, founder and CEO of Dink Date, gives insight on her app.
Historic tennis club recalls being first and only Black national champions
The predominantly-Black club is not active anymore, but it was a mecca for Black tennis players 70 years ago, when the sport was segregated.
The predominantly-Black club is not active anymore, but it was a mecca for Black tennis players 70 years ago, when the sport was segregated.
Team USA gold medal hockey victory could help grow the sport for both fans and players
Team USA Gold Medal hockey victory could help grow the sport in America, both in terms of fans and future players.
Team USA Gold Medal hockey victory could help grow the sport in America, both in terms of fans and future players.
LA28 Olympic ticket registrations surge past 5 million in record-setting draw
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee reports over 5 million ticket draw registrations from 194 countries ahead of the March deadline.
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee reports over 5 million ticket draw registrations from 194 countries ahead of the March deadline.
Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
US tops Canada 2–1 in OT for 1st Olympic men’s hockey gold since 1980
The United States beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980’s “Miracle on Ice."
The United States beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980’s “Miracle on Ice."
Will Messi Miss the World Cup? + Cashless Stadiums & Shocking Parking Prices! | Futbol HQ
Messi injury update as the World Cup nears. Cashless payments in host cities, Texas heat preparations, volunteer opportunities, Alexi Lalas predictions, and soaring LA parking prices.
Messi injury update as the World Cup nears. Cashless payments in host cities, Texas heat preparations, volunteer opportunities, Alexi Lalas predictions, and soaring LA parking prices.
Hella Oakland: Marshawn Lynch champions Alysa Liu to win gold. And she does
Alyssa Liu's Olympic gold medal win was hella Oakland. Just ask fellow Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Alyssa Liu's Olympic gold medal win was hella Oakland. Just ask fellow Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Oakland's own Alysa Liu captures Olympic gold for Women's figure skating
Oakland's own Alysa Liu has captured the gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympics. It's the first individual gold in women's figure skating for a member of Team USA since 2002.
Oakland's own Alysa Liu has captured the gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympics. It's the first individual gold in women's figure skating for a member of Team USA since 2002.
49ers to play in 2026 NFL Mexico City game
The National Football League on Wednesday announced that the San Francisco 49ers will be one of the participating teams for the upcoming 2026 NFL Mexico City game.
The National Football League on Wednesday announced that the San Francisco 49ers will be one of the participating teams for the upcoming 2026 NFL Mexico City game.
At 15, this Northern Californian is the youngest Team USA athlete at the Winter Olympics
It wasn’t that long ago that Northern California Olympian Abby Winterberger was racing down a snowy mountain as a pint-sized toddler on skis, with a blanket in hand and her pacifier in her mouth.
It wasn’t that long ago that Northern California Olympian Abby Winterberger was racing down a snowy mountain as a pint-sized toddler on skis, with a blanket in hand and her pacifier in her mouth.
Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan
Tyler Reddick surged past a wrecked field on the final lap to win the Daytona 500, delivering a dramatic victory for a team co-owned by basketball great Michael Jordan.
Tyler Reddick surged past a wrecked field on the final lap to win the Daytona 500, delivering a dramatic victory for a team co-owned by basketball great Michael Jordan.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez released from prison
Velasquez spent 11 months in custody for a 2022 shooting where he chased the man accused of molesting his son.
Velasquez spent 11 months in custody for a 2022 shooting where he chased the man accused of molesting his son.