
Vermont Catamounts Rank No. 13 Ahead of 2026 Campaign
The University of Vermont men’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a No. 13 preseason ranking, riding a 29‑match unbeaten streak and fresh professional contracts for two standout players.
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The University of Vermont men’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a No. 13 preseason ranking, riding a 29‑match unbeaten streak and fresh professional contracts for two standout players.

After a distinguished tenure from 2012 to 2023, Randy Coble is back with the University of Vermont to help guide the program toward another America East title.

Lance Hartley, a 6‑5, 228‑pound pitcher from Cameron, was selected in the 12th round of the MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals, a move that follows a hybrid Tommy John procedure and a standout college career.

Drafted in the 12th round by the Royals, Hartley will sign a professional contract and embark on a year‑long rehabilitation journey after surgery.

An expanding soccer ecosystem in New England is reshaping community ties and sparking ambitions for a historic promotion and relegation system by 2028.

Arkansas baseball pitching coach Matt Hobbs is coaching for Team USA during the Fourth of July, reflecting on the honor of representing the nation on its 250th anniversary and preparing for the upcoming World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

The Blue Devils enter 2026 with a revamped quarterback room, as Darian Mensah's exit forces Walker Eget and Dan Mahan to battle for the starting role.

Florida’s rising arms — Aidan King, Jackson Barberi and Joshua Whritenour — have been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, setting the stage for a summer of international competition.
Cullen Smith’s junior‑year stats and offseason dedication have turned him into a dual‑threat for Ames, as the team eyes a conference title and a deep postseason run.

After surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm, Brianna Robbins Driscoll has rejoined the St. Mary’s program, bringing her experience, faith, and a renewed focus on student development.
North Lincoln High School's baseball team secured its second straight NCHSAA Class 5A championship, defeating Seaforth 8‑3 on May 28 after an 11‑1 win the previous day, extending a three‑title streak that includes championships from 2019 and 2025.

With a revamped roster and key additions from the transfer market, the Nittany Lions are shaping a new identity ahead of the upcoming season.

The defending champions are gearing up for a demanding campaign, with new signings, upgraded facilities and a slate of key matches on the horizon.