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The South Carolina Stingrays have appointed Jesse Kallechy as their new head coach and director of hockey operations, tapping a coach whose recent successes include a Central Division title, a Western Conference Finals run and three championship‑laden seasons as an assistant.
The South Carolina Stingrays have named Jesse Kallechy as their new Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations, bringing a proven record of championship success and a clear vision for future growth.
The upcoming international friendly at Jordan‑Hare Stadium will bring Argentina, Iceland and star forward Lionel Messi to Alabama, drawing an estimated 30,000 first‑time attendees and showcasing the state's growing soccer culture.
The University of Asheville has unveiled its 2026‑27 men’s basketball roster, featuring key transfers and returning players poised for a competitive season.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball team has added Middle Tennessee to its non‑conference slate, sparking excitement from Coach Bruce Pearl as the first‑ever Rocket City Classic showdown approaches.
The Blue Raiders have locked in a challenging non‑conference slate that includes a game against Auburn in the Rocket City Classic and a trip to Kansas, offering both prestige and preparation for the upcoming season.
Middle Tennessee State University’s men’s basketball team has announced a challenging non‑conference schedule, highlighted by a December showdown with Auburn in Huntsville as part of the Rocket City Classic.
Nineteen student‑athletes from Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC and Salt Lake Academy were honored in a 2026 graduation ceremony that highlighted achievements in academics, citizenship and soccer, while outlining their next steps in education and sport.
The Hockey Barn, founded by Kyle Kinzie, will open in Alpharetta in early‑to‑mid June, offering a community‑driven approach to hockey training and player development.
Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr., a celebrated Negro Leagues pitcher who later built a janitorial business and worked as a funeral director, was inducted into the Huntsville–Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame and left a lasting impact on Alabama sports and community life.