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The U.S. loss to Belgium at the World Cup highlights both the challenges and the growing enthusiasm for soccer in America, where youth participation, women's success and upcoming tournaments signal a sustained upward trend.
The American Hockey Coaches Association has recognized seven Bentley players as All‑American Scholars, highlighting a blend of academic rigor and on‑ice contribution.
Boston College announced the appointment of Braima Samati as an assistant coach for the men's soccer program, highlighting his three years of volunteer service and prior head coaching roles.
The Worcester Railers have announced the re‑signing of forwards Lincoln Hatten and Declan McDonnell, along with defensemen Michael Suda, Connor Federkow and Gabe Blanchard, securing key pieces of their roster for the 2026‑27 campaign.
The Cape Cod Baseball League called off all games slated for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, due to severe weather, with the contests rescheduled for Thursday, July 9, at the same times and locations.
The Railers announced a series of contract extensions that keep a core group of forwards and defensemen through the next campaign, highlighting strong performances and future plans.
Twenty‑one student‑athletes from the Boston University women's ice hockey team were named to the 2025‑26 Hockey East All‑Academic Team, establishing a new program record and underscoring the squad's sustained scholarly achievement.
Tobias Forsythe, a 21‑year‑old midfielder for the River Hawks, died in a July 5 crash on Interstate 71 in Madison County, Ohio. The university, his coach and teammates are honoring his memory as investigations continue.
Hockey East announces its 2025‑26 Men's All‑Academic Team, honoring 218 student‑athletes across the conference, with Boston College leading the way.
The sudden death of Bobby Murchison, a cherished coach and mentor, has left Springfield's youth sports community grieving and calling for an end to senseless violence.
Grace Campbell, the standout goaltender from Boston College, has agreed to a Standard Player Agreement with the Toronto Sceptres of the PWHL, extending a growing pipeline of former Eagles into the league.
Incoming Harvard men’s basketball player Preston Merrick is set to compete for Antigua and Barbuda in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre‑Qualifiers, which run from July 8‑12 in Georgetown.
Taylor Wenczkowski, a two‑time Isobel Cup champion and former University of New Hampshire captain, has joined Boston College as an assistant coach, bringing a wealth of playing and developmental experience.
The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) has named ten members of the Syracuse University women's ice hockey team as All-American Scholars, highlighting a blend of high academic standards and significant playing time.
Sixteen Boston College women's hockey student‑athletes were named to the 2025‑26 Hockey East All‑Academic Team, with Grace Campbell and Kara Goulding earning Distinguished Scholar honors.
The University of Maine celebrates a record number of student-athletes named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team, highlighting a culture of scholarly achievement alongside athletic performance.
The Hockey East conference announced its 2025-26 All-Academic Team, recognizing 17 UMaine student-athletes who maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher. Julia Bachetti's academic excellence and Ava Stevenson's consistent scholarship highlight the program's blend of athletic and scholarly achievement.
The American Hockey Coaches Association highlighted ten Syracuse players who met rigorous GPA and participation thresholds, placing the program among the conference's top academic achievers.
Despite being ranked 468th by Top Down Hockey and unranked by NHL Central Scouting, Finn Kearns caught the Seattle Kraken’s attention in the 2026 NHL Draft. The tough, intelligent blueliner now outlines his next steps on and off the ice.
From Akron's 2017 drought to Stanford's power‑conference resurgence, the journeys of six teams illustrate how coaching changes, historic losing streaks and scheduling hurdles intersect in the pursuit of postseason play
The Brewster Whitecaps posted a 13-0 win over the Harwich Mariners on July 4, highlighted by Payton Manca's five-inning outing and Michael Torres' clutch defensive play.
Childhood friends from Glenville, New York, Tommy Bleyl and Charlie Puglisi were selected by the Nashville Predators in the 2026 NHL Draft, each bringing distinct achievements and future plans to the organization.
Andre Gasseau's recent two‑year contract with the San Jose Sharks marks a homecoming for the California native, linking him with former teammate Will Smith and a roster being reshaped around 2026 Olympic All‑Star forward Macklin Celebrini.
Jim Rabbitt reflects on the growth of KIPP Academy's football program, credits Athletic Director Anthony Grimaldi and his wife Lillian for their support, and announces his move to lead Wakefield High, where Marcus Taylor will succeed him.