Community Sports
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Bartow
NFL Unveils 2026 Schedule Tonight: Nine International Games, Week 1 Marquees Set
The NFL will release its complete 2026 regular-season schedule tonight at 8 p.m. ET across ESPN, NFL Network, and NFL+, ending months of anticipation for the 107th season. The league is planning a record nine international games across four continents, with early announcements already revealing a Chiefs-Broncos Monday Night Football opener and a Giants-Cowboys primetime clash in Week 1.
Mythical Playoff Shakeup: Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies Stun as Top Seeds
In a stunning twist to the 2025-26 NBA playoffs, the Washington Wizards claim the No. 1 seed in the East, while the Utah Jazz snag No. 2 overall and Memphis Grizzlies land at No. 3. This improbable bracket defies expectations for rebuilding squads, setting up high-stakes drama. Full details from ESPN's playoff bracket reveal the chaos unfolding.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Aces Swarm Back with 105-78 Rout of Sparks After Ring Night Flop
One night after a humiliating 33-point season-opening loss to the Phoenix Mercury, the Las Vegas Aces delivered a resounding 105-78 beatdown of the Los Angeles Sparks. Chennedy Carter poured in 22 points while Jackie Young added 20 points and nine assists in the dominant road win. The victory marked a swift bounce-back for the defending champions on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Machado's Walk-Off Sac Fly Caps Padres' Epic 9th-Inning Rally vs. Cards
Down to their final strike in the ninth, Nick Castellanos crushed a two-run homer to tie the Cardinals, setting the stage for Manny Machado's bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 10th. The San Diego Padres claimed a 3-2 thriller on Mother's Day, splitting their four-game series 2-2 at Petco Park. The comeback marked San Diego's fourth walk-off win of the 2026 season.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Newhook's Double Powers Canadiens to 6-2 Rout, 2-1 Series Lead
Alex Newhook's two goals fueled the Montreal Canadiens to a dominant 6-2 home win over the Buffalo Sabres on May 10, seizing a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round series. For the first time in these playoffs, Montreal strung together back-to-back victories. The win sets up high stakes as the series heads back to Buffalo.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Bartow High Spring Sports: Baseball, Track Wins Shine
Bartow High School athletes capped the spring season with standout victories in baseball and track this week. The Yellow Jackets baseball team secured key wins on the diamond, while track stars excelled at regional meets. Local fans packed the stands at Yellow Jacket Stadium and beyond to cheer on the teams.
Thursday, May 14, 2026