
Lorenzo Avalos Eyes Breakout Season with Villanova
Junior midfielder Lorenzo Avalos, who logged over 1,100 minutes last season, aims to translate his MLS Next captaincy and key plays into a standout year for Villanova.
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Junior midfielder Lorenzo Avalos, who logged over 1,100 minutes last season, aims to translate his MLS Next captaincy and key plays into a standout year for Villanova.

Analysts Bobby Carpenter and Bill Bender dissect the 2026 ACC football landscape, spotlighting Mario Cristobal’s rise, Dabo Swinney’s challenges at Clemson, and the emergence of dark‑horse teams, while Tom Herman’s move to Florida State adds another layer to the narrative.

Senior edge rusher Cameron Brandt aims to lock down a starting spot in 2026 amid new arrivals and a pivotal fall camp.

The Badgers finalize a 2026 roster that blends new transfers with a senior seeking eligibility, while a pending NCAA lawsuit adds uncertainty.

A look at Gonzaga's star‑studded roster, the rankings of Braden Huff, Massamba Diop and Davis Fogle, and the urgent need for a top‑tier point guard to anchor the offense.
Sacramento State releases its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, marking the first season in the Big West Conference and featuring 17 home games, key matchups and a roster bolstered by returning stars and new talent.

The National Football Foundation’s Campbell Trophy Summit convenes over 350 alumni and leaders at Stanford University, blending TED‑style talks, mentorship sessions, and team‑building activities to extend the lessons of the gridiron into every facet of professional life.

Four Northeastern baseball players — Luc Rising, Andrew Wertz, Ryan Gerety and Harrison Feinberg — have each secured professional contracts, marking the fifth straight year a Husky has been drafted or signed as a free agent.

Donovan Dent, a veteran point guard with a history at New Mexico and UCLA, has announced his intention to return for a fifth year of college basketball. He is joining a California injunction to secure eligibility under the NCAA's new '5-in-5' rules, while Gonzaga emerges as a leading destination, offering a starting role, a strong roster and significant NIL opportunities.

A federal lawsuit filed by attorneys Darren Heitner and Ryan Downton challenges the NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule, with Oklahoma State forward Parsa Fallah at its center, aiming to secure playing time for up to 45 affected athletes.

Oklahoma State basketball player Parsa Fallah is part of a legal challenge to the NCAA's new five‑year eligibility rule, aiming to secure a waiver that would allow him to compete in the 2026‑27 season after a knee injury and a winding college career.

After five years of marriage, Derek Fisher and Gloria Govan have announced they are living separately but remain committed to each other and have no plans to divorce.

A California lawsuit could grant Braeden Carrington a fifth year of eligibility, potentially reshaping the Badgers' backcourt for the 2026‑27 season.

After finishing 9‑4 and contending for the Mountain West title, the Aztecs are welcoming a wave of transfers — including Kai Wallin, Evan Lawrence, Justius Lowe, Javion Kinnard and Stone Saunders — to reshape the squad for its first year in the reconstituted Pac‑12 Conference.

David Kahn's 2010 Summer League praise of Darko Milicic was met with a sharp rebuke from Chris Webber, underscoring the stark contrast between expectation and reality.

Firsthand accounts from international fans who traveled to the United States for the World Cup reveal a welcoming culture, warm local interactions, and a reality that contrasts sharply with media portrayals of political division.

International fans at the World Cup found American hospitality and cultural openness surprising, despite challenges like high costs.

Travelers from London to Morocco recount how American hospitality surprised them, turning a tournament visit into a lesson in cross‑cultural goodwill.

Tourists from London, Morocco, Poland and beyond arrived for the World Cup and shared stories of genuine friendliness, bustling sports bars and welcoming locals, revealing a reality far different from the divisive image often portrayed.

From London to Morocco, travelers share stories of friendly locals, surprising hospitality, and a political climate that feels less divided than the headlines suggest.

Despite being deaf from birth, Carter Wallace has become a pivotal force for the Taft High football team, mastering playbooks, signing with teammates and inspiring Coach Thomas Randolph to harness his athleticism as they chase a championship.

Coach Bob Chesney brings a ten‑player core from James Madison and a 2026 recruiting class to UCLA, hoping to reshape an offense that ranked 125th nationally and a defense that allowed 33.4 points per game.

BYU signed its strongest recruiting class in decades, featuring fifteen newcomers who are expected to contribute right away.

Former U.S. Men’s National Team captain Carlos Bocanegra suggests a pragmatic compromise to the pay‑to‑play structure in American youth soccer, advocating for parental involvement in coaching and supportive environments that prioritize player growth over financial barriers.