This section covers sports in the United States that fall outside the major professional and collegiate categories — from rugby and lacrosse to curling and other competitive disciplines. Reporting takes in results, participation trends and the business of niche sports.
The 13-man roster prepares to compete in the upcoming international sixes lacrosse tournament.
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October 26, 2026
Premier Lacrosse League Sees Record Growth in 2026The league reached new viewership and attendance milestones across its national 2026 season.
October 21, 2026
U.S. Men Compete In 2026 Atlas Cup Sixes MatchesThe national team faces Ireland, Canada, and the Haudenosaunee in a series of matches held at USA Lacrosse headquarters.
October 21, 2026
World Rugby Appoints Megan Rose to Lead 2031 World CupThe former tennis executive will oversee preparations for the upcoming men's tournament in the United States.
October 16, 2026
National Squash League to Name iHeartMedia Title SponsorThe media giant will sponsor the 2026-27 season and playoffs as squash prepares for its Olympic debut.
October 14, 2026
Volo Sports Acquired Fray and Clubwanka OperationsThe social sports company is expanding its reach into Jacksonville and Phoenix.
October 10, 2026
Joey Spallina Won Premier Lacrosse League Rookie HonorThe Syracuse alumnus earned top rookie honors after a strong professional season and international play.
October 5, 2026
Team USA Won Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse GoldThe United States secured the gold medal in both men's and women's play at the 2026 championships.
October 1, 2026
U.S. Team Sports Participation Rose in 2025Total team sports involvement reached 92.3 million people last year, even as youth coaching numbers continued to decline.
September 29, 2026
USA Lacrosse and Franklin Sports Expanded PartnershipThe organizations have collaborated to create youth-focused equipment to increase accessibility to the sport.
September 23, 2026
Unmukt Chand Sustained Facial Injury During MatchThe cricketer suffered bruising and swelling after a collision but was cleared of any fractures.
Coverage takes in tournament and championship results, participation and growth figures, governing body decisions, sponsorship and broadcast developments, and the moments when a niche sport reaches a wider audience. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix are the markets where emerging sports tend to build their first significant spectator bases and draw the media attention that widens their national profile. International competitions — world championships and Olympic cycles — generate the largest spikes in coverage for sports that otherwise receive limited domestic attention. Participation growth at the youth level has become a reliable indicator of which sports receive increasing coverage over time, since it tends to precede both sponsorship interest and broadcast deals.
