The world of sports is big and busy. It is hard to cover everything as it happens. The AM Sports Rundown summarizes and analyzes the week’s biggest stories that the Sports Desk couldn’t cover. A new AM Sports Rundown is published every Friday afternoon on the Annenberg Media website and the Annenberg Media Sports social media accounts.
USC Hall of Fame returns with 19 Trojan greats
USC has selected 19 former Trojan standouts for its 2027 Athletic Hall of Fame class, composed of Olympic medalists, NCAA champions, All-Americans, and world-record holders. Some of the names include football stars Dwayne Jarrett and Mike Williams, swimmer Kaitlin Sandeno and basketball standout and former WNBA general manager Rhonda Windham. The inductees will be introduced during USC’s football game on Nov. 21 against Maryland at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They will be formally honored at a private induction dinner on April 24, 2027. Their selection marks the Hall of Fame’s return after an eight-year hiatus.
Ronaldo ends 23-year Portugal career
Forward Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal’s national soccer team via Instagram on Nov. 5. The video showcased Ronaldo reading a letter to his fans in Portuguese, while his career highlights played in the background. His message stated that it was time to “hand back the number seven shirt.” The all-star athlete represented Portugal for 23 years, 19 of which he was captain of the team. Although he is retiring from international soccer, he will continue to play for Al-Nassr FC.
American Football Week celebrates every level of the game
This weekend marks the start of the National Football League’s inaugural American Football Week. The celebration runs from Nov. 5-8 and brings together every level of the sport, celebrating the game and recognizing the coaches behind it. The four-day event kicks off with American Football Day on Thursday, high school football on Friday, collegiate celebrations on Saturday, and wraps up with the NFL on Sunday.
LIV Golf shuts down after a five-year run
LIV Golf is officially closing and selling off its assets, bringing its rocky five-year run as a breakaway league to an end. The professional league launched in 2022 and was named after the number of holes played at each tournament. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, LIV attracted PGA Tour players such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Byrson DeChambeau, all of whom hold multimillion-dollar contracts and challenged the structure of professional golf. After losing that funding and filing for bankruptcy in September of this year, the league pursued a relaunch, but the deal ultimately fell through.
Golden Knights host NHL-affiliated teams for Sled Classic
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are set to host the 2026 USA Hockey Sled Classic from Nov. 5-8 at City National Arena and American First Center. The Sled Classic is an annual round-robin tournament featuring adult sled hockey teams affiliated with NHL clubs. Teams take the ice in their NHL club’s official jerseys, representing their name, colors and logos. The first USA Hockey Sled Classic took place in Denver in 2010 and was hosted by the Colorado Avalanche. That year, four teams and 46 players participated. This year, 28 teams and over 350 players will participate.