1917 — Catcher Hank Gowdy of the Braves became the first major league player to enter military service in World War I. 1939 — The Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves played a 23-inning, 2-2 tie.

Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Scott Halleran / Allsport / Getty Images, USA Today Sports Editor’s note: As the World Cup continues in the United States for the first time ...

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the ...

While there are many ratings and numbers that matter when judging the top players in a football video game, one of the figures that draws the eye most is speed. If that's what you're looking for when ...

The 2026 college football season will kick off Sept. 3 for SEC schools. The first contest featuring a league school will be Missouri hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, ...

Colorado football's speed showed up in a big way in the latest EA Sports College Football 27 ratings, and the numbers point to a roster built on transfer-portal additions. Wide receiver Kam Perry and ...

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs. The justices ...

Did you miss the Miss Louisiana Pageant? If so, here’s what you missed. Miss Louisiana Port City Shelby Bordelon was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 on June 20 in Monroe. Miss University of Louisiana ...

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