We’ll believe it when we see it. For now, Japan – defending champions, three-time WBC titlists – is ranked first in USA TODAY’s power rankings after the Feb. 5 reveal of rosters.

The Royals' list is solid now and could get significantly better soon as their younger prospects come into their own.

Spring training opens next week and the World Baseball Classic is exactly a month away. Pool play (i.e. first round) begins ...

The ECC and GMC races will come down to the wire among teams ranked in the latest girls basketball power rankings.

French international Kylian Mbappé once again lit up the European stage. The French striker bagged a brace in Real Madrid’s comprehensive 6-1 victory over Monaco in Matchday 7 of the Champions League ...

The Chicago White Sox have seen many elite prospects come and go over the last decade. Some of these prospects, such as Dylan Cease and Lucas Giolito, turn out to be good major leaguers. Others like ...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The defending NBA champions Oklahoma ...

The Columbus East team gives a thumbs up while posing with the Girls Wrestling State Championship trophy Jan. 17 at the Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis. It was a year of firsts for local teams and ...

The 2025-26 Champions League season will be back in 2026 after six matchdays of the league phase took place from September to December 2025, but the top European leagues aren't going on break in the ...

LANDOVER, Md. — As the percussive horns of Steve Wonder’s “Sir Duke” filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, “Been there, won that” — made ...

Ewa Pajor put Barcelona on course for a 3-1 win against Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday and moved within sight of Sam Kerr's scoring record. Pajor’s opening goal in the 29th minute at ...