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We’re still a few years away from the Olympic debut of flag football, but this March, fans can look forward to a global tournament featuring some of football’s biggest names.

Ricky Hatton, a former boxing world champion in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, has died.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format that will significantly change the global soccer landscape. This new structure provides increased opportunities for nations that have previously struggled to qualify for the tournament, giving more teams a chance to compete on the world stage.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales process has begun, with a multi-phase system that includes a lottery for early access and a final first-come, first-served sale.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's status for Sunday is unclear with news of a toe and left shoulder injury, according to coach Kyle Shanahan. 

49ers fans packed Bay Area sports bars Sunday, as San Francisco defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the opening game of the 2025 season. 

A quarterback who recently joined UCLA was booked over the weekend for an alleged felony incident.

Thousands of fans packed the Coliseum in Oakland for a spirited international soccer match between Japan and Mexico, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

As fans scrambled for a homerun ball, a man came up with it and gave it to a young boy. Both were wearing Phillies gear. Moments later, a woman wearing Phillies apparel approached the man and appeared to shout at him. The man then took the ball from the boy's glove and gave it to the woman.

The Golden State Valkyries made history Thursday, becoming the first WNBA expansion team to clinch a playoff spot in their inaugural season.

The Golden State Valkyries clinched their spot in the playoffs, making WNBA history – the first expansion team in the league to go to the postseason in their inaugural season. 

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott Thursday night.

A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.

Two communities ravaged by fire will come together next year, to find hope and strength through football. The high school football teams from Lahaina, Hawaii and Paradise, California have announced they’ll meet on the gridiron in September 2026, as they mark their shared experiences and resilience.

The Mexican National soccer team is in Oakland in preparation to play Japan in a friendly match on Saturday at the Coliseum.

A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.