
Connecticut’s 2026 CIAC Baseball Season Spotlights the State’s Finest Pitches
As the 2026 CIAC baseball season reaches its peak, Connecticut fans are invited to view and vote on the best pitches, with winners to be announced on June 3.
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As the 2026 CIAC baseball season reaches its peak, Connecticut fans are invited to view and vote on the best pitches, with winners to be announced on June 3.

The Orange reveal their first four contests, all slated for national linear television, and outline a season rich in home games and key returning talent.

After a 27‑7 campaign, the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program is set to test its mettle against UConn’s storied dynasty, a matchup that promises marquee television exposure and fresh talent influx.

Courtney Clawson, a 2023 graduate of Davidson College, has taken on a new role as communications manager for ESPN’s College GameDay, bringing a lifelong immersion in college football and a scholarly focus on women in the sport to a platform that unites fans across the nation.

Coach Dawn Staley expects a 15‑player roster next season, a size not seen since the 2021‑22 championship run. She emphasizes role definition, matchup tactics and player development to maximize the team's strengths.

UConn’s men’s basketball team opens summer workouts on June 1, 2026, aiming for a fourth Final Four and a third national title in five years, while navigating a wave of transfers, freshmen and coaching changes.

The University of Iowa and the University of Connecticut have announced a home‑and‑home women's basketball series for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, featuring a rematch of the 2024 Final Four victory that marked Coach Lisa Bluder's final win before retirement.

Iowa and UConn have revealed a new home-and-home women's basketball series set to begin next season, featuring a November 2024 game in Connecticut and a future contest in Iowa.

UConn and Iowa will meet in a two-game series beginning November 8, 2026, reigniting a rivalry that has shaped recent women's college basketball.

Over 14 weeks, Baseball America highlighted top college baseball talent, honoring 151 players and spotlighting repeat performers, including five‑time selection Evan Dempsey.

Brown University's baseball program revealed a ten-player signing class that promises to reshape the squad ahead of the 2030 season, building on a 23-20 record and Ivy League Tournament final appearance in 2026.
Two recent staff changes at Bryant University have set the stage for a fresh look on both the men's and women's sides as the transfer portal closes and roster decisions solidify.

Malcolm Bell recorded his first professional interception in a preseason game for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, marking a promising start to his Canadian Football League career.

The Demon Deacons announce the addition of three promising players, highlighting their collegiate backgrounds and early achievements.

San Antonio’s fourth‑overall pick in the 2024 draft has quickly become a catalyst, blending college‑honed discipline with NBA‑ready playmaking.

Florida Atlantic University has taken legal action against four former football players who left before their NIL agreements expired, seeking repayment and penalties under liquidated damages clauses.

Veteran forward DeWanna Bonner has surged into the top ten of WNBA’s all‑time steals list, while her career totals place her among the league’s most prolific scorers and rebounders.
The latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school girls flag football rankings reflect the ripple effects of recent state championships, with Florida’s powerhouse events propelling several teams into the national conversation.

Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has officially pledged to join the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program, bringing overseas experience and a strong shooting record to the team.
A sophomore from Cheshire, Connecticut, excels in both lacrosse and football while mentoring younger players and inspiring peers across multiple sports.

The CIAC’s new seeding formula, which incorporates strength of schedule, aims to produce fairer tournament brackets for boys and girls soccer this fall.

The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference will replace winning‑percentage seeding with a strength‑of‑schedule model for fall soccer tournaments, lowering the girls’ qualification bar to 35 percent and expanding participation across divisions.

A look at the upcoming schedule, historic matchups and the recent 80‑77 victory that highlighted both teams' resurgence.

The United States Hockey League will host its 2026 High Performance Camp at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, offering advanced testing, cognitive assessments, and direct access to league leadership for top young prospects.