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The Razorbacks will open the 2026‑27 campaign with a trio of in‑state contests, featuring a personal storyline involving Whitley Rogers and her sister‑coach Destinee Rogers, while seeking to improve on a challenging first year under Musick.
After a state championship, announcer Kindall Pruitt revealed his squamous cell carcinoma to his son Jack, using their symbolic handshake and a simple mantra to encourage patients facing adversity.
Nolan Cain, who spent two seasons shaping Texas' recruiting strategy, is moving to Texas A&M to work under head coach Michael Earley, bringing a proven track record of elite talent acquisition.
A youth soccer club in Ascension Parish has won a legal battle that permits continued use of its training complex, while the parish imposes limits on powerful exterior lights to protect nearby residents.
A recent court decision clears the way for a local youth soccer club to keep its training grounds, but the ruling curtails the use of bright lights in the surrounding neighborhood.
Top‑500 prospect Braxton Beaty has elected to attend Louisiana State University rather than enter the 2026 MLB Draft, citing injury recovery and the chance to boost his draft stock.
Emily Meinert, a former collegiate player turned performance specialist, joins Arizona Women's Basketball to blend athletic insight with scientific training.
Braxton Beaty, a top‑500 prospect in the 2026 MLB Draft, will forego the draft this year and join Louisiana State University, where he hopes to recover from Tommy John surgery and sharpen his fastball‑slider arsenal for a future professional career.
A young Louisiana team overcame early-season hurdles, won the state championship in a penalty shootout, and now prepares to represent the state on the national stage.
Spring football workouts have kicked off across Northwest Louisiana, with three local high school programs — Byrd, Logansport and Mansfield — using the offseason to fine‑tune schemes and build chemistry before the fall campaign.
After a gut‑wrenching 2025 playoff exit, the Southside Sharks are channeling their disappointment into a focused offseason program, spotlighting a potent offense led by quarterback Parker Dies and a defense that limited opponents to under 26 points per game.
Former University of Arizona star David Stegman, a three‑time All‑American and MLB veteran, has been named to the 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class, joining 20 other honorees who will be celebrated in Overland Park, Kansas, in February 2027.
Coach Jonathan Hernandez has signed a contract extension through 2030 after guiding the Wildcats to four straight 30‑win seasons, back‑to‑back SWAC titles, and a program‑record 37 victories in 2026.
LSU's pitching staff struggled in 2026, prompting the addition of USC transfer Diego Velazquez, a high‑upside reliever with a 3.78 K/BB ratio, to strengthen the bullpen for the 2027 season.
Auburn is reshaping its roster ahead of the September 26 showdown with Vanderbilt, hoping to turn a 29th‑ranked defense into a bowl‑eligible contender.
The Louisiana prospect adds size, speed and track pedigree to Kansas State’s 2027 roster, a class already positioned in the top 30 nationally.
LSU's Derek Curiel captured a Gold Glove for his defensive excellence, showcasing a .353 batting average and a .957 OPS while emerging as a top first‑round MLB Draft prospect.
In a highly anticipated decision, Chris Whitehead, a five-star defensive end and the nation's No. 31 recruit, pledged to join LSU's 2026 class, highlighting the program's rising momentum.
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team enjoyed a breakout season, with key players announcing they will return and new talent arriving through the transfer portal, sparking optimism for the upcoming campaign.
Will Davis, known for his success at LSU and Lamar University, was named the ninth head coach of Houston Baseball on May 26, 2026, signaling a new era for the program.
With only two programs left in the running, Simien's commitment could heavily influence the 2027 offensive line landscape.
Eli Blair, a left‑handed pitcher from J.R. Arnold High in Panama City Beach, announced his move to the transfer portal on Monday, joining several other Florida players seeking new opportunities.
The Tigers are evaluating Steven Milam, Cade Arrambide and Casan Evans for the coveted No. 8 captaincy as the 2027 season approaches.
Auburn’s standout linebacker Xavier Atkins is generating buzz as a potential Butkus Award winner, backed by impressive stats and expert predictions.