1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (266+ words) Cubs fans have begun their annual migration to Mesa, Arizona, for spring training, sunscreen in hand and a World Series run on their minds. Why it matters: After a strong offseason, the Cubs believe they're positioned for another playoff run....

3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (300+ words) Baseball fans from across the country are fleeing winter for the desert this week as the Cactus League season kicks off throughout the Phoenix area. Why it matters: Hope springs eternal, and spring training means big bucks for state and…...

8+ hour, 15+ min ago  (176+ words) Charlotte FC is rolling out $26 tickets for the 2026 season. Why it matters: Cheaper tickets mean a lower barrier to entry for more fans. General admission tickets for this weekend's home opener currently start at $52.30. What to expect: A few hundred…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (310+ words) The White Sox hope a new international star will bring much-needed excitement to their 2026 season. The latest: Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami was signed this offseason and will likely play first base for the South Siders. The big picture: He may…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (169+ words) Rendering: Courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted on Tuesday to transfer 22 acres of state land to Hillsborough College, where the Tampa Bay Rays hope to build a new ballpark. Why it matters:…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (209+ words) The Browns are heading to Brook Park in a few years, but another major venue where you can watch football and other sports is coming to downtown. Why it matters: Cosm, a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment technology company, is…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (169+ words) Rendering: Courtesy of Tepper Sports & Entertainment Tepper Sports & Entertainment plans to open the Bank of America Stadium Experience Center, a new sales center, near Bank of America Stadium ahead of the 2026 Carolina Panthers season. Why it matters: Sales experience centers…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (140+ words) Athletes and entrepreneurs got a lot of love in the Arizona edition of Forbes' annual "30 Under 30" list. State of play: The 2026 roundup of Arizonans under age 30 to watch was chosen by a panel of four judges " One PointOne founder Samuel…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (195+ words) The Twins begin spring training in Florida today. Many of the players they'll send to the practice field came from the clearance aisle. By the numbers: Only seven of MLB's 30 teams have projected payrolls lower than the $105.9 million the Twins…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (59+ words) 1 fun thing to go: Scenes from spring training'Axios 1 fun thing to go: Scenes from spring training Add Axios as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Phillies are back to the grind. - Pitchers and catchers…...