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A look at the key athletes — including Gabe Drushell, Cooper Goodman, Jackson Harvey and others — who are shaping the preseason buzz across Cuyahoga Valley, Medina and surrounding communities.
The University of Akron will let a season‑ticket holder call a single play as ‘Offensive Coordinator’ against Robert Morris, a move that has already driven a 40% surge in ticket sales and sparked social‑media buzz.
The 2026 women's soccer campaign for Mount St. Mary's University kicks off with a home clash against UMBC, featuring a blend of returning veterans and new talent.
The Golden Flashes will face each of the league’s 11 opponents twice, opening at home against Bowling Green on Dec. 2 and closing on the road at Akron on March 5.
The Dukes finished their first season with a program‑record 12 wins, new offensive milestones and a promising mix of veterans and newcomers, setting the stage for a challenging schedule and a hopeful push in the Atlantic 10.
A social‑media contest that let a randomly selected season‑ticket holder script the opening drive against Robert Morris sparked a 16‑million‑view explosion, leading the University of Akron to sell out its suites and club seats for the first time in program history.
A rising star from Ohio, Emme Butera joins an elite national list and prepares for the Falcons' season opener against Robert Morris.
During the first fall practice, Alabama’s coaching staff praised the emerging chemistry among quarterbacks, the improved offensive line, and the secondary’s added confidence, while noting a demanding schedule ahead.
Ahead of the August 5 training camp, Arizona's special teams unit blends returning veterans with fresh competition, aiming to sharpen a department that stumbled in 2025.
Richard "R.C." Arrington, celebrated for his 1943 perfect season with the Massillon Tigers, later excelled in college, served in World War II, and earned multiple hall‑of‑fame honors.
UCF opens 2026 training camp with low expectations after a projected bottom‑half Big 12 finish. New quarterback Alonza Barnett III brings Sun Belt Player of the Year credentials, while the offensive line, run game and pass rush face major revisions.
The Louisville Alumni extended their winning streak to three with a 3-1 victory over the current Louisville Leopards Boys Soccer team, highlighted by goals from Riley Adams, Drew Dillen and Ryan Kibler.
Arkansas opens a four‑game exhibition series in the Bahamas, featuring a youthful roster, eligibility concerns and a coaching staff led by assistant Kenny Payne.
The University of North Dakota (UND) football team opened fall practice, marking head coach Eric Schmidt's second season. Key storylines include the absence of Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott due to an eligibility lawsuit, the arrival of fresh defensive linemen, a new starting right tackle, and a heated competition for kicking duties.
At least eighteen college players will earn more than LeBron James next season, with Florida’s Thomas Haugh poised to top $10 million, signaling a dramatic shift in how talent is valued.
The University of Akron’s football program is poised for a rebound, reflected in its 10th‑place ranking in the Mid‑American Conference preseason poll, a modest but meaningful rise from last year’s tie for 11th.
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League has stripped two standout athletes of eligibility after determining their transfers were driven by athletic considerations, while confirming the eligibility of other key players.
Four Illinois State University football players have been named preseason FCS All‑Americans by Stats Perform, highlighting a strong returning core for the Redbirds.
At 41, LeBron James faces a pivotal decision, and recent moves by the Cavaliers suggest a possible storybook ending.
Cosmic Baseball, a league that plays under ultraviolet lights, is touring 30 U.S. cities in its second year, with Akron among the stops. Owner Chris Martin’s vision merges sport and visual art, aiming to attract nearly three‑quarters of a million fans.
From Kobe Bryant’s decision to skip Duke for the NBA to Kevin Garnett’s groundbreaking jump straight from high school, the 1990s saw a wave of top prospects bypass college. Their choices sparked a cultural shift, prompted a league‑wide rule change, and left a legacy that still influences the sport today.
A scholarship offer to the son of a Michigan football great sparks nostalgia and signals a strategic push for the wide receiver position.
The University of Michigan has offered scholarships to the sons of three former Wolverines stars, weaving tradition into a forward‑looking talent pipeline.
The Wildcats are banking on a deep transfer class to restore competitiveness in the SEC after a challenging 2026 campaign, with standout pitchers and outfielders poised to make an immediate impact.