Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Announces World Cup Watch Parties On The Common
The events are meant to bring residents, visitors and soccer fans downtown for live match screenings and family activities.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Youth Sports
Local youth leagues, registration info and opportunities for kids to get involved in sports around town.
Massapequa, NY|News|
Nassau County Team Of The Week: Matthew Schaefer In Port Washington, Massapequa Lax Takes Home Title
See which athletes were at the top of their game in the Nassau County Team of the Week.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|Neighbor News|
LI Girls Soccer Team Headed To Portugal After Championship Season
The Smithtown Kickers / Long Island Slammers G2014 team earned a bid to the Iber Cup after winning the LIJSL Elite Club Alliance League.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Marin Championships Tennis Tournament 50th Anniversary Honored At City Council Meeting
City proclamation saluted the local tennis club and partner clubs for five decades of national-level competition and volunteer leadership.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|News|
Cheshire Wins SCC Softball Championship In Dramatic Fashion
The Rams claimed the SCC title with a walk-off extra-inning victory.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Governor Names State Holiday In Honor Of Soccer Star Who Grew Up In Melrose
Frantzdy Pierrot is getting ready to represent Haiti in the World Cup in less than three weeks.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
5 Things To Know About World Cup 2026 In Boston
The World comes to Boston June 13.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
UWA Hires Inaugural Women’s Flag Football Head Coach
The University of West Alabama has hired Benjamin White as the inaugural head coach of its new women’s flag football program.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
West Windsor, NJ|News|
West Windsor Bracing For 2026 FIFA World Cup Tourism Surge
Health Officer Jeff Grosser says regional public health planning is underway.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
2-Day World Cup Festival In Prince George's Celebrates FIFA Games
Prince George's will be hosting a World Cup Festival to celebrate the return of the men's FIFA World Cup games to the U.S.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Atlanta 2026 FIFA World Cup: Soccer's Main Event To Gross $500M In GA
ATL is preparing to welcome thousands of people to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to net more than $500 million fiscally in GA.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Aces Collegiate Baseball Team Issues Urgent Call For Summer Host Families
Alexandria's collegiate summer baseball league is scrambling to find a few more host families for its visiting players this summer.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Girls Lacrosse Beats North Haven On Senior Night: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team closed out its regular season with a win over North Haven.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC, Lake Placid Being Eyed As Future Winter Olympics Hosts: Report
The idea of a New York City and Lake Placid partnership comes after the success of the most recent Winter Olympics in Italy.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford Schools Appoints New Athletic Director
The school district has officially named its newest athletic director.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
Alabama's Vandagriff Named NCAA Softball Championship Elite Scholar-Athlete
The award was presented during the Women’s College World Series banquet in Oklahoma City.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Cheltenham Cancels 2026 High School Football Season
The schools superintendent said the JV season will also be scrapped due to fallout from hazing in the football program last year.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Scotch Plains Approves FIFA World Cup Viewing Party This Summer
The Township Council unanimously granted a special use permit for up to 11 match-day events at the Park Avenue bar and restaurant.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Turf Field Replacement Coming To Westfield Sports Complex
Westfield officials said two heavily used turf fields at Houlihan/Sid Fay have reached the end of their lifespan.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
Somerset County Scores FIFA World Cup Grants For Summer Fan Events
Somerset County has landed two World Cup Community Initiative Grants to fund watch parties and cultural festivals ahead of the tournament.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
New Basketball Coach Named At Lyman Hall High School
The school announced the hiring this week.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Huntington, Babylon And Bay Shore Headline Big Week
A Bay Shore football standout was recognized while Babylon and Huntington athletes continued a strong spring.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
Nassau County Team Of The Week: Signing Day In Levittown, Steeplefest In Long Beach, Girls' Lax Title Games
Nassau County sports action didn't stop this week, with teams in action on fields and tracks across the county. Read on to see who won big!
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
For Kara Wolters, A Connecticut Gold Key Award Really Hits Home
The UConn basketball great is now an in-state hall of famer.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Outdoor Swimming Pools Open Soon For The Summer In Prince George's
If you're needing a refreshing dip to beat the heat, here's when swimming pools across Prince George's will open for the season.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury's Brooke Strauss Officially Gets Athlete Of The Year Hardware
Brooke Strauss has been honored by a major organization.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Sheehan Girls Lacrosse Falls To Sacred Heart Academy: PHOTOS
The Sheehan girls lacrosse team closed out its regular season with games against Sacred Heart Academy, Hand-Madison, and North Branford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Sacred Heart Academy Lacrosse Beats Sheehan On Senior Night: PHOTOS
The Sacred Heart Academy lacrosse team closed out its season with recent games against Sheehan and Mercy.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Construction Begins On College of Lake County Sports Complex In Grayslake
New baseball and softball facilities are part of a larger upgrade plan aimed at improving athletic spaces at CLC, according to reports.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Madison’s Drew University To Host Sports Business Pre-College Program This Summer
2 NJ executives are offering high school students hands-on exposure to sports industry careers before college applications begin.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Prominent Family Recreation/Athletics Hotspot In Berlin To Close
The kids' gymnastics and tumbling studio will close this weekend after serving local families for 14 years.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Sheehan Boys Lacrosse Falls To Hamden In Hard-Fought Game: PHOTOS
The Titans closed out the regular season with recent games against Hamden and Cheshire.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Boys Lacrosse Edges Sheehan In Thriller: PHOTOS
The Hamden boys lacrosse team split its recent games with Sheehan and Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Bravehearts Return To Fitton Field For 2026 Opening Night
The city's summer collegiate baseball team is returning for another season this month.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Three Milford High Student-Athletes Honored At Faneuil Hall Ceremony
The seniors attended the event in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos South Cardinals Bring Home The Hardware From SWIC Track Meet
Palos South Middle School seventh-grade boys and girls teams, along with eighth-grade boys teams, all earned first-place finishes.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Summer Jam Classic Returns For Its 10th Year In Worcester
The event features high-level basketball competition alongside community programming, local vendors, entertainment and giveaways.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
World Cup Fan Events Rolling Into Somerset County
Two Somerset County towns will host grant-funded World Cup celebrations, including watch parties and festivals.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Beats West Haven, Falls To Southington In Recent Girls Lacrosse Games: PHOTOS
The Hamden girls lacrosse team split its recent games against West Haven and Southington.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
University Of Rhode Island Women's Rowing Threepeats As Atlantic 10 Champs
The Rams won their 12th Atlantic 10 crown in school history
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
