Anne M. Peterson

Fire fans celebrate after the team's 3-1 victory over Orlando City during an Eastern Conference wild-card playoff game Oct. 22, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

MLS owners vote to shift the season to a July-to-May calendar starting in 2027

November 13, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

Major League Soccer owners voted to shift the league’s season to a late-summer-to-spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal with defender Jordi Alba, second from left, as Nashville SC midfielder Gastón Brugman (7) and defender Jack Maher walk away during the second half Saturday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (John Amis/AP)

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi wins the Golden Boot — and the MLS playoffs are set on Decision Day

October 18, 2025 at 11:13 p.m.

Saturday was the traditional Decision Day, the final day of the MLS regular season when the two conferences each played games simultaneously with playoff spots and seeding on the line.

Indiana players and fans celebrate a 30-20 win over Oregon on Oct. 11, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. (Soobum Im/Getty Images)

No. 7 Indiana stays unbeaten with 30-20 win over No. 3 Oregon — the Ducks’ 1st Big Ten regular-season loss

October 11, 2025 at 8:34 p.m.

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown, and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday.

Penn State cornerback Jahmir Joseph celebrates a pick-six during the fourth quarter against Villanova on Sept. 13, 2025, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Jared Freed)

Big game in the Big Ten: Will No. 6 Oregon vs. No. 3 Penn State have CFP implications?

September 24, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

There’s a lot of hoopla surrounding No. 6 Oregon's visit to No. 3 Penn State. It’s just the second White Out game involving top-10 teams.

Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore (1) is congratulated after his touchdown by tight end Jamari Johnson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

No. 6 Oregon steamrolls Oklahoma State 69-3 for Cowboys’ worst loss in 20 years under Mike Gundy

September 6, 2025 at 6:40 p.m.

Dante Moore threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, Dakorien Moore ran for a score and caught a touchdown pass and No. 6 Oregon routed Oklahoma State 69-3 on Saturday.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq runs for a touchdown during the first half against Montana State, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Eugene, Ore. (Lydia Ely/AP)

Dante Moore throws 3 touchdown passes in No. 7 Oregon’s 59-13 rout of FCS power Montana State

August 30, 2025 at 8:47 p.m.

Dante Moore started at quarterback for No. 7 Oregon and threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns, and the Ducks routed FCS power Montana State 59-13 on Saturday.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning walks on the field before the Big Ten championship game against Penn State on Dec. 7, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Big Ten football: What will No. 7 Oregon do to build on its stellar conference debut? ‘Double down.’

August 28, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

What does Oregon do for an encore in its second season in the Big Ten? Well, that’s coach Dan Lanning’s theme for the season: double down.

North Carolina Courage coach Sean Nahas before the team's match against Racing Louisville FC on Oct. 6, 2021, in Cary, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

NWSL’s North Carolina Courage abruptly fire coach Sean Nahas for ‘multitude of factors’ — but no specifics

August 7, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

A “multitude of factors” went into the firing of North Carolina Courage coach Sean Nahas, sporting director Ceri Bowley said, but he would not elaborate.

FILE – Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard shoots a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, March 8, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Damian Lillard returns to the Portland Trail Blazers on a 3-year, $42 million deal

July 17, 2025 at 6:12 p.m.

Damian Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. He played the first 11 seasons of his career with the team.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, from left, Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage appear at an event to award Portland a WNBA franchise on Sept. 18, 2024, at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)

Portland’s WNBA expansion team reaches into the past for its nickname

July 15, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

Portland's WNBA expansion franchise, which begins play next season, announced its name and branding Tuesday — reviving the moniker of the city’s previous WNBA team.

All Stories