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Abilene Christian University announced the hiring of Larry Hays as its new softball head coach, a move that brings a 40‑year coaching legacy rich with championships and record‑setting wins.
The annual event draws top Texas linemen, tests their strength in eleven contests, and injects significant revenue into local businesses while serving as a key talent pipeline for Hardin‑Simmons University.
A look at the most compelling FCS contests slated for the 2026-27 season, featuring top‑ranked teams, historic rivalries and storylines that will captivate fans across the nation.
Michael Malki, a standout pitcher from Cal Bakersfield, has pledged to join the Arkansas Razorbacks, bringing a strong 2026 performance and potential weekend starter capabilities for the 2027 season.
Abilene Christian University’s Wildcats received championship rings on June 17, capping a 9‑5 campaign that featured a second straight UAC title and a deep FCS playoff run.
Brendan Sorsby is reportedly entering the NFL supplemental draft, while backup quarterback Will Hammond recovers from a torn ACL. Transfer Kirk Francis is expected to start the opening weeks as Texas Tech gears up for its season‑opening game against Abilene Christian on September 5.
EKU announced its 2026 women's soccer slate, featuring ten home games, three matches against teams that finished inside the top 110 of the RPI last season, and a full transition to the United Athletic Conference beginning July 1.
The ruling grants a controversial athlete eligibility while the NCAA prepares to appeal, igniting a national debate over integrity and governance.
A look at the top performers who powered their teams to victory during the recent Texas high school softball and baseball playoffs.
The story of a Texas-born soldier killed in Iraq will be commemorated during NASCAR's Coca‑Cola 600 in Charlotte, with his name displayed on the car driven by Alex Bowman and his relatives attending the race.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats, sitting at 25‑29, are set to compete in the 2026 Western Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament in Mesa, Arizona, aiming to capture a championship that would secure an NCAA berth and mark a historic milestone for the program.
The University of Utah reveals its early‑season schedule, featuring a home game against Abilene Christian and several key roster changes that will shape the team's approach to the upcoming Big 12 campaign.