Iran Soccer Players Seeking Asylum Are Part of a History of Athlete Defections  The New York Times

Report: 49ers could officially release top WR on Wednesday  Yahoo Sports

New vision for old Sunrise Mall could play ‘catalytic role’ as city leaders mull sports center  KCRA

What to Expect in San Diego Sports This Year  San Diego Magazine

2026 Players Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions from model that’s called 16 majors  CBS Sports

2026 NFL mock draft: How Round 1 transformed after first free agency wave; RB Jeremiyah Love enters top five  CBS Sports

The Enduring Unifying Power of Sports  D Magazine

Nebraska players challenge CSC over rejected NIL deals in potential precedent-setting arbitration  CBS Sports

Iran could boycott World Cup in wake of U.S. attacks, sports minister says – The Athletic  The New York Times

An Oakland sports fan’s guide to the 2026 season  The Oaklandside