Aces A'ja Wilson reveals what really stopped her from competing in the FIBA World Cup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. A'ja Wilson says she is feeling good, and she feels right where she needs to be as the WNBA season resumes this week.

The United States will start its Concacaf Nations League journey at the quarterfinal stage in November.

Despite France built up as a rival contender, Team USA used a dominant third quarter to shut the door on their bid.

Brian McDermott says he wants to stay on as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup. The former Leeds Rhinos head coach, 56, was appointed on a short-term agreement in April to guide England through this autumn's World Cup, which is taking place in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

James Rodriguez announced his retirement from Colombia following his participation in the 2026 World Cup, being one game shy from breaking the appearance record in the national team.

The 65-year-old head coach has also won a European Championship and Nations League title since joining in 2022.

A lot of the attention is on the American players - and Gabby Williams - but don't ignore the work of Dorka Juhasz.

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie headline a selection of U.S. internationals competing in the Europa League this season, while Yunus Musah hopes to revive his career back at Milan