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Bucknell University has appointed Jeff Behrman, a highly experienced college football coach with a 71-27 record, as its new head football coach, emphasizing team culture and development, after successful coaching stints at John Carroll and Union.
Tyler Soderstrom and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension, the largest guaranteed deal in franchise history, with potential to reach $131 million including an eighth-year option, reflecting the team's investment in their young star amidst their ongoing relocation plans.
The Oakland Athletics have signed outfielder Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million extension, including a club option for 2033 and potential escalators, securing his future with the team through his age-31 season and making it the largest contract in club history.
The Oakland Athletics designated pitcher Ken Waldichuk for assignment to make room for new acquisition Jeff McNeil, with Waldichuk's future uncertain as he awaits potential trade or waivers, following injuries and mixed performance.
Georgia Tech athletics received two $10 million anonymous gifts, boosting their fundraising efforts for the Full Steam Ahead initiative, which aims to elevate their sports programs, especially football, with over $90 million raised since October 2024 towards a $500 million goal, supporting major renovations and investments in facilities and staff.
The LA28 Olympics will start with the women's 100m final on day one, followed by the men's 100m on day two, with a record number of female athletes and a diverse schedule across 36 sports and 51 disciplines, including a historic swap of swimming to the second week and a 'Super Saturday' finale.
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature a historic athletics schedule, with the women's 100m kicking off the Games on day one, and athletics spanning all 13 days of the event, including innovative formats and potential athlete doubles, culminating in the men's marathon on the final day.
Nick Kurtz of the Athletics was named the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, earning a full year of service time despite a late start and injuries, thanks to his outstanding performance and the Prospect Promotion Incentive rules. His teammate Jacob Wilson and Roman Anthony of the Red Sox finished second and third in voting, with Anthony signing a significant extension and Wilson's rookie status affected by injury and service time rules.
Nick Kurtz of the Athletics was unanimously named the 2025 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year, becoming the 14th player to win the AL award by a unanimous vote and the second for the A's. He joins a distinguished list of winners and is the eighth first baseman to earn this honor. Kurtz was the only player listed on every ballot, highlighting his standout rookie season.
The U.S. set a record with 16 gold medals at the World Track and Field Championships, winning three relay titles and achieving their fifth consecutive overall medal lead, with notable performances from Sha’Carri Richardson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and others, while narrowly missing the men's 4x400m relay title to Botswana.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone showcased her dominance in track and field by winning gold in the 400m at the World Championships, setting a historic time of 47.78 seconds, and excelling in the 400m hurdles, with prospects of winning double gold at the 2028 Olympics, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes in her sport.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won her first 400m world title with a time of 47.78 seconds, nearly breaking the longstanding world record, and became the first athlete to win world titles in both hurdles and flat 400m events, marking a historic achievement at the World Championships.
Josh Kerr's attempt to defend his 1500m title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships was thwarted by a calf injury, causing him to finish last and miss his chance at a second consecutive gold, despite showing resilience in finishing the race.
Katie Moon won her third consecutive women's pole vault title at the World Championships, setting a record as the oldest woman to do so, while Sandi Morris earned her fifth silver medal. The event highlighted Moon's resilience and skill, and the Championships featured notable performances across various track and field events, including a close men's 1500m race and young record-breakers in the women's steeplechase and men's long jump.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the US 400m record with a time of 48.29 seconds at the world championships, setting her sights on the historic world record of 47.60 seconds, and demonstrating her potential to challenge one of the last remaining Eastern Bloc records from 1985.