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Connor Hellebuyck's trade request, Cale Makar's upcoming extension, and Macklin Celebrini's new deal dominate the NHL conversation, while the Bruins prepare for a demanding schedule and promising prospects emerge.
Boston University announced the hiring of Ike Hermer as assistant coach for the 2026-27 season, tapping a coach with proven success in the G-League and collegiate programs.
Eric Young, a Rockies legend turned manager, guides the Los Angeles Queens in the first season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League, a league built on mentorship and the ambition to give women’s baseball a permanent professional home.
UMass basketball will host Boston College at TD Garden in November 2026, marking a historic Hall of Fame Series clash and setting the stage for a December showdown with Wake Forest.
Audrey Ericksen, a standout from Green Level High School, is set to complete her collegiate career with the NC State Wolfpack, bringing experience and a proven track record to the program.
Boston’s recent slump and an upcoming homestand have sparked debate over the team’s trajectory as the trade deadline approaches.
The Big Green will open at Boston University on Sept. 6 and close at Brown on Oct. 31, facing six Top 25 opponents and three NCAA tournament teams.
AJ Dybantsa is the betting favorite for the first overall selection, while Richie Saunders, despite an ACL injury, is projected across multiple teams in the second round.
The Green Wave’s latest recruiting class blends proven collegiate producers with promising high‑school talents, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.
Pepperdine University has added graduate forward Youri Fritz, a 6‑9 Dutch native with extensive college experience, to its men’s basketball team for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
The Boston Fleet announced François Méthot as its new head coach, highlighting his 17‑year playing career, coaching achievements and vision for player development.
The Razorbacks fell 5-3 to Kansas, leaving them with just three hits and raising questions about pitching depth as they prepare for a must‑win game against Northeastern.
The Wolfpack earned a top seed in the Auburn Regional, setting up a showdown with UCF and a potential clash against No. 4 Auburn as Elliott Avent concludes his tenure.
Tayla Barros, a standout guard from Daemen and Harcum College, has signed with head coach Chanda Rigby for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing a mix of point‑guard vision and shooting‑guard firepower.
Tate McKee’s 14‑strikeout performance against Boston College not only secured back‑to‑back ACC regular‑season titles but also placed him within striking distance of a historic 100‑strikeout season.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first foothold on the Pacific Coast and doubling its size since 2023.
The Premier Women’s Hockey League is set to add a San Jose franchise, joining the NHL’s Sharks at the SAP Center and expanding the circuit to 12 teams.