BYU Dominates 2026 Preseason All-Big 12 Team Selections
The Big 12 media panel recognized a record number of BYU players on its 2026 preseason all‑conference squad.
Jul 6, 2026
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El Paso Girls Flag Football Teams Shine in Inaugural State Championship
Eastwood High School finished runner‑up in the Houston Texans bracket while El Dorado reached the final four in the Dallas Cowboys bracket, highlighting the rapid rise of girls flag football in El Paso.
Jul 2, 2026
UTEP Football Secures Major Financial Boost Ahead of Mountain West Debut
Significant donations from alumni Frank Sloan and the Bowling brothers, coupled with head coach Scotty Walden’s salary pledge, signal a new era of investment for UTEP football as it prepares for its Mountain West entry.
Jul 2, 2026
Andress High School Makes History with First Class 4A Flag Football State Tournament Berth
The Eagles finished 4‑0 in qualifiers, becoming the first Class 4A school in Texas to reach the state tournament since 2007.
Jun 27, 2026
Harvard Goalkeeper Matt Freese Chooses Scholarship Over Manchester United Deal
Matt Freese turned down a Manchester United contract to attend Harvard, where he studied economics and computer science, while also helping the U.S. men's team prepare for the 2026 World Cup and securing endorsement deals.
Jun 23, 2026
Riverside Star Carlos Rojas III Commits to UTEP Football
Carlos Rojas III, a multi‑sport standout from Riverside High School, has pledged to play football at the University of Texas at El Paso, bringing a rare blend of passing, rushing and receiving talent.
Jun 22, 2026
Monterey Bay FC Slip Further in Western Conference Standings After Loss to FC Tulsa
Monterey Bay FC lost 2-0 to FC Tulsa, extending their road winless streak to sixteen matches. The Union controlled possession but were outshot and committed more fouls, leaving them four points outside a playoff spot and facing a crucial home clash with El Paso.
Jun 18, 2026
Armani Raygoza Joins Elite Cape Cod League Roster
Armani Raygoza, a 2022 El Paso Times Most Valuable Player and UT‑Rio Grande Valley standout, has been selected to compete for the Orleans Firebirds in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, joining a lineage of alumni who have reached the Major Leagues.
Jun 14, 2026
Texas Crowns Its First Girls Flag Football State Champions
Eight high schools gathered at the University of North Texas for a two‑day championship, where newcomers like Olivia Richard shone amid growing enthusiasm for the sport.
Jun 13, 2026
Soccer’s American Identity Crisis Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
As the United States, Canada and Mexico prepare to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the event collides with a long‑standing debate over who is welcomed onto the field and who is excluded by policy.
Jun 11, 2026
Jeremiah Cooper’s Comeback: From ACL Tear to 2026 Defensive Anchor
Jeremiah Cooper, the Penn State safety transfer, is rehabbing from a torn ACL and targeting a 2026 season debut, aiming to cement his place in the defense and as a future NFL prospect.
Jun 6, 2026
Noah Tarrant Secures Multiple Division‑One Football Scholarships
Noah Tarrant, a sophomore at Pebble Hills High School, has earned scholarship offers from top programs including Texas, Michigan and Nebraska, and is ranked among the nation's top 50 prospects.
Jun 3, 2026
Duke Football Rings Celebrate 2025 ACC Crown and Sun Bowl Victory
The Blue Devils’ double championship has been marked with official rings, and a limited run will be handed out to ticket buyers before a June 15 ordering deadline.
May 29, 2026
Midland High Boys Soccer Coach Jason Bush Resigns After Eight Seasons
Midland High's longtime soccer coach Jason Bush has stepped down after eight seasons, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. His tenure produced five playoff appearances, two district titles, and a 2023 Regional Coach of the Year honor, while the team recently advanced through a dramatic penalty shootout before bowing out in the bi‑district round.
May 28, 2026
NIU Huskies Unveil 2026 Mountain West Football Schedule and Broadcast Details
Northern Illinois University reveals its full slate of games, broadcast platforms and championship aspirations as it steps onto the Mountain West stage
May 27, 2026
Eastwood Troopers Capture Region 19 Flag Football Crown
The Eastwood Troopers secured the Region 19 championship with a dominant 26‑0 win, advancing alongside El Dorado to the inaugural state finals at the University of North Texas.
May 21, 2026
Mountain West Unveils 2026 Women’s Soccer Schedule with New Entrants and Streaming Deal
The conference released its 2026 slate on May 19, introducing Hawai'i, UTEP and UC Davis while confirming that all Spartans matches will stream on the new Mountain West platform.
May 19, 2026