Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series schedule 2026: Scores, times, channels to watch every game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 12th annual Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series begins on Sunday, Aug. 2, commencing an eight-day slate of action from Livermore, California.Players in the Intermediate Division range from ages 11 to 13, one step up from Little League's Majors division and one step below Junior League.The 50/70 name comes from its field setup: a 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths, larger than the standard Little League diamond but still smaller than the 60-foot-6-inch, 90-foot dimensions used at the Junior and Senior League levels.Last year, Flor Amarillo Little League of Valencia, Venezuela defeated Central East Maui Little League of Wailuku, Hawaii for the tournament title, giving Latin America its first Intermediate 50/70 championship. Neither squad returns for 2026, as a new 12-team field looks to make its mark in Livermore.Here's everything that you need to know about watching the 2026 Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series, including live stream information for every game.Where to watch Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World SeriesTV channels:N/ALive stream:ESPN appThe Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series will not air on national television.Instead, viewers can stream every game live on ESPN+ with theESPN app.Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series schedule 2026The Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series begins on Sunday, Aug. 2, and ends a week later on Sunday, Aug. 9. The games will be played at Max Baer Park in Livermore, California.The entire schedule is included below, with regions listed rather than the individual representatives. All times are listed in Eastern time; there is no game scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7.Sunday, Aug. 2Game 1:Asia-Pacific 10, Australia 0Game 2:California D57 8, Southeast 5Game 3:Europe-Africa vs. Canada, 6 p.m., ESPN appGame 4:East vs. Central, 10 p.m., ESPN appMonday, Aug. 3Game 5: Latin America vs. Asia-Pacific, 12 p.m., ESPN appGame 6: West vs. California D57, 3 p.m., ESPN appGame 7: Puerto Rico vs. Game 3 winner, 6 p.m., ESPN appGame 8: Southwest vs. Game 4 winner, 10 p.m., ESPN appTuesday, Aug. 4Game 9: Australia vs. Game 7 loser, 12 p.m., ESPN appGame 10: Southeast vs. Game 8 loser, 3 p.m., ESPN appGame 11: Game 3 loser vs. Game 5 loser, 6 p.m., ESPN appGame 12: Game 4 loser vs. Game 6 loser, 10 p.m., ESPN appWednesday, Aug. 5Game 13: Game 9 winner vs. Game 11 winner, 12 p.m., ESPN appGame 14: Game 10 winner vs. Game 12 winner, 3 p.m., ESPN appGame 15: Game 5 winner vs. Game 7 winner, 6 p.m., ESPN appGame 16: Game 6 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 10 p.m., ESPN appThursday, Aug. 6Game 17: Game 13 winner vs. Game 15 loser, 6 p.m., ESPN appGame 18: Game 14 winner vs. Game 16 loser, 10 p.m., ESPN appSaturday, Aug. 8Game 19 (International championship): Game 15 winner vs. Game 17 winner, 4 p.m., ESPN appGame 20 (U.S. championship): Game 16 winner vs. Game 18 winner, 8 p.m., ESPN appSunday, Aug. 9Championship: Game 19 winner vs. Game 20 winner, 9 p.m., ESPN appIntermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series teamsThe field for the Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series consists of 12 teams: Six from the U.S. and six from across the globe.Here's a look which teams will to play for the 2026 title, beginning with the U.S. representatives.RegionTeamLocationCalifornia D57Bollinger Canyon LLSan Ramon, CaliforniaCentralFargo LLFargo, North DakotaEastWest Side LLWest Chester, PennsylvaniaSoutheastBayshore LLTampa, FloridaSouthwestEastbank LLKenner, LouisianaWestGranada LLLivermore, CaliforniaAsia-PacificWest Seoul A LLSeoul, South KoreaAustraliaNorthern Adelaide Districts LLAdelaide, South AustraliaCanadaHampton LLVictoria, British ColumbiaEurope-AfricaSouth Czech Republic LLBrno, CzechiaLatin AmericaAruba Center LLSanta Cruz, ArubaPuerto RicoTBATBA

Mets fans, the Mitch Voit breakout may be here.The 21-year-old infielder closed out a tremendous first week with Double-A Binghamton putting together one of his best showings of the season to this point.Voit reached base four times on Sunday night, finishing a triple shy of the cycle.He cracked the first pitch of the game deep over the left-center fence for his first homer at the new level.The young slugger ripped a single to left with two men on and two outs his next time up, but Kevin Parada was gunned down at the plate to end the inning. Voit added to his tally in the fourth, though, this time ripping a two-run double to deep center.Reading finally retired him in the sixth but he did even more damage two innings later, lacing another two-run double to cap off his monster day at the plate.He scored his third run of the game two pitches later on Chris Sueros homer.Voit finished 4-for-5 with a single, home run, and two doubles while scoring three times and driving in five.The former first-round pick is now hitting an even .500 with five RBI, six extra base-hits, and a whopping 1.502 OPS through his first 22 Double-A at-bats.He came into the year as Joe DeMayos 10th-ranked prospect in the system, but it wouldnt be a surprise to see him keep rising in the ranks if he continues to rake. Mitch Voit!His first Double-A home run pic.twitter.com/U5YEIIqKtq Joe DeMayo (@PSLToFlushing) August 2, 2026

Cheryl Reeve reveals details of pregame conversation with Sophie Cunningham originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve explained why she appreciated the opportunity to speak directly with Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham before Sundays game. Sophie Cunningham received a hostile reception during the Indiana Fevers road game against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, but one of her most notable interactions came before the opening tip.Cunningham was seen speaking with Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve at midcourt inside Target Center. The conversation appeared cordial despite their differing perspectives on an issue that has created considerable debate around the WNBA. After Minnesotas 108-100 victory, Reeve opened up about the exchange and stressed the importance of being willing to have respectful conversations with people who hold different views.Cheryl Reeve addresses Sophie Cunningham conversationI think its great, Reeve said, via Fox 9s Andrew Dukowitz. I think both of us understand that we have platforms, and we both talked about more than anything wanting to educate.Theres some things we have in common and maybe some things you differ on, just like any issues. I think its how you handle things, and so it was nice to be in person for sure.Cheryl Reeve on her conversation with Sophie Cunningham pre-game, and the importance of having conversations with people who have different viewsI think its great, I think both of us understand that we have platforms and we both talked about more than anything wanting to pic.twitter.com/f2eyKeMDrR Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) August 2, 2026Reeve also attracted attention Sunday by wearing a shirt featuring a message that was widely interpreted as a response to Cunninghams recent comments regarding transgender athletes in womens sports. Cunningham was booed by the Minnesota crowd throughout the game. She had previously said she wanted to protect opportunities for girls and women while emphasizing that she does not hate transgender people.The Fever guard later made it clear that she was not walking back her position.I said what I said, Cunningham told reporters before Sundays matchup, adding that she would never falter in her beliefs. She has also said there is room to love everyone despite disagreement over the issue.Reeves comments suggested that neither side expected one private conversation to eliminate every difference between them. Instead, the Minnesota coach focused on the value of discussing those differences directly and responsibly.MORE:Caitlin Clark and Fever face ultimate test in showdown with WNBA-leading LynxFevers winning streak ends against LynxThe pregame exchange became one of the biggest stories surrounding a matchup between the WNBAs top two scoring teams. Indiana entered Sunday riding a five-game winning streak and had scored more than 100 points in each of those victories. Minnesota, meanwhile, brought a nine-game winning streak and the leagues best record into the matchup.The Lynx prevailed 108-100, improving to 25-6 and extending their streak to 10 consecutive victories. The Fever dropped to 19-11 after suffering their first loss since July 17. Kelsey Mitchell continued her remarkable offensive run by scoring 37 points for Indiana. Caitlin Clark finished with 19 points and 10 assists, but the Fever could not keep pace with Minnesota down the stretch.Cunningham played 28 minutes off the bench, finishing with 13 points, three assists and two rebounds. She shot 4-of-6 from the field and made three of her four attempts from beyond the arc.The Fever and Lynx will meet twice more during the final week of the regular season. Minnesota visits Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sept. 22 before Indiana returns to Target Center on Sept. 24. Given the strength of both teams, another postseason meeting could eventually follow. Sundays pregame moment also showed that Cunningham and Reeve are willing to speak face-to-face when their differing opinions become part of the larger conversation.More WNBA news:Sophie Cunninghams touching gesture brings young Fever fan to tears after winReplay shows Caitlin Clarks Fever teammates may have saved her from automatic WNBA suspensionAliyah Boston faces WNBA fine after heated exchange with Serah WilliamsKelsey Mitchell makes double WNBA history in Fevers win over FireKiki Iriafen, Cotie McMahon face WNBA fines after chippy Mystics-Wings game

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Clemson is still in the running for one of the nations top offensive line prospects in the 2028 recruiting class.Four-star interior offensive lineman Sam Walker, who plays at Carrollton (Ga.) Central, announced on Instagram that he has narrowed his recruitment to three finalists: Clemson, Georgia, and South Carolina. The Tigers will now look to stay in the race against a pair of regional rivals as Walker moves closer to making his decision.Walker is regarded as one of the premier interior linemen in the country. He is currently ranked as the No. 7 interior offensive lineman in the 2028 class, making him an important target for Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke. The Tigers entered the mix earlier this summer when they extended Walker an offer on June 17, and they have quickly positioned themselves among his top choices.Landing a player of Walkers caliber would provide another major boost for Clemsons future offensive line, an area Luke has made a priority since arriving in Tigertown. While there is still plenty of time before the 2028 class is finalized, making Walkers final three is another encouraging sign for the Tigers on the recruiting trail.College football 2026 National Championship odds updated ahead of season Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co Inc S, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect https://t.co/BCyPMqUT5hpic.twitter.com/KGm7t7EiSq Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) August 2, 2026Clemsons 2028 class is just getting started. The Tigers currently have one commitment after Trace Hawkins announced his pledge to the program on Thursday. As the class begins to take shape, Walker stands out as one of the biggest remaining targets, and Clemson will now try to beat out both Georgia and South Carolina for the highly regarded offensive lineman.Contact us@Clemson_Wireon X, and like our page onFacebookfor ongoing coverage ofClemson Tigersnews and notes, plus opinions.This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson football lands in final 3 for a four-star 2028 offensive lineman

LOS ANGELES (AP) Tyler Higbee has been with the Los Angeles Rams long enough to see teammates come and go, some under surprising circumstances brought about by the organizations ruthless pursuit of winning.Despite being the teams longest-tenured player, there were no guarantees the veteran tight end would be back for his 11th season until signing a two-year extension in March. Now, Higbee is ready to justify the Rams continued trust in him.I understand how rare it is to be in the same position or on the same team for as long as I have been, Higbee said. I dont take that lightly so I give everything Ive got. I try to be the best I can, best teammate, best player. I come in here and I work every day and I expect to earn it. I dont feel like Im just going to be here because Ive been here that long.Head coach Sean McVay called Higbee the greatest tight end in Rams history. He is the franchise career leader at the position in receptions (386), yards receiving (3,949), and touchdown receptions (27).But at 33-years-old and having dealt with multiple injuries over the previous two seasons, it would not have been a surprise if the organization moved on from Higbee. The Rams have been willing to let bigger names go, even if meant absorbing hits in terms of finances or draft assets.Bringing back Higbee is a reflection of his versatility, which is particularly useful as the Rams have significantly expanded their use of multiple tight end sets in the past year.The beauty is that hes got the ability to be a real contributor in the pass game, in the run game, McVay said. He can play in line. He can be a move player for us, and hes also shown proficiency as a protector.McVay capitalized on the varied skill sets of Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen to embrace three tight end personnel to great effect last season. It was a major change from McVay, whose Los Angeles tenure had been defined by an almost exclusive reliance on using three wide receivers, one tight end and one running back.Higbee had 25 receptions for 281 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games, and Parkinson, Ferguson and Allen also had at least 200 yards receiving and three or more scores. Rams tight ends combined to catch 17 of Matthew Staffords 46 touchdowns during his MVP season.Having had a healthy offseason under his belt, Higbee expects to be even more productive. He sustained a serious knee injury in a wild-card playoff game in January 2024 and was limited to three games that fall while also recovering from shoulder surgery. A ankle injury sidelined him for much of the second half of the 2025 campaign.By re-signing Higbee and drafting Max Klare from Ohio State in the second round, the Rams have the depth to continue to refine those tight end heavy packages for the upcoming season and years to come.With getting all the guys on the field and some of the 13 personnel stuff, the more we can do, the more guys we can get out there, Higbee said. We had a great group, a great year last year, and were working to build on that.Notes: DE Myles Garrett did not practice for the third straight day. McVay said Garrett is dealing with soreness in his lower half but does not believe the ailment is serious.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Aug. 2GRAND FORKS Jimmie Maxson III has a new number and a new outlook.The second-year wide receiver from just outside of Chicago made several notable plays on the third day of UND's fall football camp Friday at Memorial Field.His back-to-back first-down catches showed why he's starting to make a push to join the wide receiver rotation."Jimmie's had a really good first three days of camp, just comparing him to last spring," UND offensive coordinator Danny Freund said. "He's taken a jump over the summer, just with confidence and he's catching the ball a little bit cleaner."Maxson, who caught one pass as a true freshman last season, said it was a learning year.In the offseason, he changed his jersey number from 89 to 14."I was getting implemented with this last year," Maxson said. "Now, it's go time."Maxson was an accomplished prep receiver at Brother Rice High School in Chicago.He had 87 catches for 1,749 yards and 27 touchdowns in his high school career. He was named his team's offensive MVP as a senior.Maxson was a big-play weapon for Brother Rice, but he says his game is more than that."I'm also a team player," he said. "I'm going to go block for my teammates down the field. I'm going to make sure we get in the end zone, no matter what."At 6-foot-4 and 209 pounds, Maxson is one of UND's tallest receiving targets."Big athletic frame," Freund said. "He's really worked on his mobility. Kid can move. He's very athletic. He's a kid that can push to work up the depth chart, maybe get on special teams, then work into the rotation at receiver."It's a deep room at receiver in terms of guys that have good skillsets. That's creating competition. We're excited about Jimmie. He's a bigger, longer receiver. Sometimes, those guys take a little bit more time to develop. I've been most impressed with the ball skills and his compete level, taking it up a notch."Maxson said continuity in the passing game has helped.UND's top two quarterbacks from last season Jerry Kaminski and Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson are both back.Deng Deng, Korey Tai, Kristen Hoskins, Sam Strandell and Maxson all caught passes last season and return."We developed a huge connection not even just last year, but the offseason and then now (in fall camp)," Maxson said. "We all know each other well. It makes it easier to play ball, play real good ball."

Inter open up a healthy lead over Corinthians in the Copa do BrasilThanks to two goals in a six-minute span, Internacional has the edge over Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil round of 16.Matheus Bahia and Alan Patrick secured the 2-0 win on Sunday night (2) at Beira-Rio.The result ended Colorado's five-match winless run.And they can even afford to lose in Itaquera - see the full situation below.Matchup situationColorado can even lose by one goal in next Thursday's match (6).Timo, meanwhile, will only advance in regular time if they win by at least a three-goal margin.A two-goal win for the black-and-whites will force a penalty shootout.The second match will be at Neo Qumica Arena, with kickoff at 8 p.m. Braslia time.Whoever goes through will secure R$ 4 million in prize money and will only learn their next opponent after the draw. One chance for each side, and that was itThe first half saw Corinthians enjoy more possession against an Inter side trying to exploit the spaces.Bidon forced Matheus Cunha into action after just one minute.Inter, in turn, were only denied through Carbonero thanks to Hugo Souza after Gabriel Paulista's mistake.The physical nature of the game contributed to the lack of real scoring chances before halftime.Inter are lethalEfficiency was needed.And Matheus Bahia had it, beating Kaio Csar's marking to pounce on a loose ball and open the scoring (61').Corinthians were still trying to reorganize after the blow when they were hit again.A fine move by Bruno Gomes ended with him being brought down by Gustavo Henrique in the box.Alan Patrick converted the penalty with no chance for Hugo Souza (67').Diniz had made a substitution as early as the 58th minute, looking for more firepower in attack.And he went to work again. The pressure came, but without producing even a single goal.Raniele had the best opportunity, but was denied by Matheus Cunha.Pezzolano's Inter celebrated. And Diniz's SCCP is in trouble.Photos: Reproduo/InternacionalThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Sophie Cunningham rally sparks tense scenes outside Fever-Lynx game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.A rally organized around Sophie Cunninghams recent comments drew supporters and counterprotesters outside Target Center before the Indiana Fever faced the Minnesota Lynx. The attention surrounding Sophie Cunningham extended well beyond the basketball court Sunday afternoon.Before the Indiana Fevers 108-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, supporters of Cunningham gathered outside Target Center in Minneapolis for a rally focused on protecting womens sports. The demonstration came after similar events were held in Seattle and Portland earlier in the week. Cunningham has become a central figure in the debate after publicly sharing her position on transgender athletes participating in womens sports.Sundays gathering featured people wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts and holding signs with messages including Pro-Women, Not Anti-Trans and Trust the Science.Tensions reportedly escalated when counterprotesters arrived.Security intervenes outside Target CenterAccording to OutKick, counterprotesters shouted through megaphones and attempted to take shirts from Cunninghams supporters. The outlet reported that security personnel intervened after one interaction became physical. Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines, who has been outspoken about transgender participation in womens sports, attended the rally and posted video from outside the arena.I show up for my girl @sophaller because she shows up for my daughter, Gaines wrote on X.General rule of thumb is when Minneapolis boos for something, normal people applaud.I show up for my girl @sophaller because she shows up for my daughter. pic.twitter.com/QXptLG9ooL Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) August 2, 2026The scenes added another layer to an already highly anticipated matchup between the top teams in the WNBAs Eastern and Western conferences.Cunningham was loudly booed when she entered Sundays game. She finished with 13 points, three assists and two rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench, making four of her six shots and three of four attempts from beyond the arc. Minnesota extended its winning streak to 10 games and improved to a league-best 25-6. Indiana fell to 19-11 after having its five-game winning streak snapped.MORE:Olivia Miles faces WNBA fine after technical foul in Lynx win over FeverCheryl Reeve addresses demonstrationsLynx coach Cheryl Reeve discussed the rallies before the game and said the WNBA should remain a safe environment while also acknowledging the right to peaceful assembly.I dont think we should feel like our safe space is being threatened, Reeve said. Thats what I enjoy about the WNBA. And I think we have to continue to safeguard that.Reeve added that she had not heard every detail about what had occurred but said everyone has the right to assemble peacefully. The Minnesota coach also reiterated her support for transgender children participating in sports, calling it a human-rights issue. She acknowledged that the discussion becomes more complicated after puberty and at higher competitive levels, where scholarships and Olympic opportunities can be involved.Reeve said she believes those questions require thoughtful conversations aimed at finding common ground instead of immediately excluding athletes. Before tipoff, Reeve and Cunningham were seen having a cordial conversation at midcourt. After the game, Reeve said both understood the influence of their respective platforms and shared a desire to educate, even if they did not agree on every part of the issue.Cunningham has repeatedly said she does not hate transgender people but believes girls and womens sports should be protected. She has also stood firmly behind her comments, telling reporters she would never falter in her beliefs while maintaining that there is room to love everyone.The growing number of demonstrations suggests the debate surrounding Cunningham and the WNBA is unlikely to disappear soon. Sundays tense scenes also showed how quickly that discussion can move beyond basketball when competing groups meet outside an arena.More WNBA news:Cheryl Reeve reveals details of pregame conversation with Sophie CunninghamSophie Cunninghams touching gesture brings young Fever fan to tears after winReplay shows Caitlin Clarks Fever teammates may have saved her from automatic WNBA suspensionAliyah Boston faces WNBA fine after heated exchange with Serah WilliamsKelsey Mitchell makes double WNBA history in Fevers win over Fire