IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield The basketball win over Japan plus the Overwatch sweep makes this a strong week overall for Korean teams. Sixers, LeBron Lead 2026-27 NBA Schedule — Aug 10, 2026Teams across baseball, basketball, and junior hockey unveiled or outlined their upcoming seasons, from the Omaha Storm Chasers' 2027 150-game schedule and ticket perks to NBA teams preparing 2026-27 schedules and key Christmas Day and opening-week matchups. The rollout includes NBA schedule release plans on Good Morning America and ESPN’s NBA Today, team-by-team schedule details for the 76ers, and junior leagues like the Airdrie Techmation Thunder, with dates, venues, and notable rosters highlighted.
MLB Playoff Race Heats Up Across Leagues — Aug 15, 2026MLB’s postseason picture is tightening as several teams jockey for the final wild-card spots across both leagues, with decisive late-season matchups and a clarified playoff format fueling the push for October. Contenders like the Orioles, Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays, Mariners, and Rays compete for remaining slots, while standout performances and near-record home-run milestones from players such as Joshua Baez, Yordan Álvarez, Matt Olson, Kyle Schwarber, and Junior Caminero add extra drama to the stretch drive.
