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A growing number of Michigan’s top high school players are leaving the state to attend elite prep schools in Arizona, Florida and beyond, seeking the exposure and competition needed for college and professional pathways.
After an 18‑month injury layoff, former Saugerties High standout Ethan Conrad is delivering breakout performances for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, posting a career‑high six RBIs and a 109 mph home run while the Cubs eye his future in the Arizona Fall League.
Three Alaska high school athletes have been selected for the United States Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Western Regional Team, marking a historic first for the state and highlighting a journey of resilience and elite competition.
The Arizona Republic highlights the state's most dynamic wide receivers ahead of the 2026 high school flag football season.
The Arizona Republic’s preseason rankings spotlight the state’s most promising offensive lines, highlighting college commitments and the talent pipeline feeding Division I programs.
Coach Mike Boynton Jr. has awarded a scholarship to four‑star point guard Mateen Cleaves Jr., a move that underscores his rapid recruitment push and revives a familial link to Michigan State.
At 17, Duke’s newest freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje joins a growing list of elite international recruits opting for a two‑year college stint before the NBA, while UCLA’s Nikola Kusturica and Texas’ Marcus Spears Jr. follow suit, reshaping the talent pipeline.
A look at the four freshman prospects in Indiana's 2026 class, their strengths, and the hurdles they must overcome as the Hoosiers aim to bolster their roster.
Tyler Rice’s promotion to assistant coach continues a trajectory that blends on‑field performance, scholarly achievement, and a deep‑rooted baseball heritage.
The Canyon View boys basketball team, led by coach Cory Duke, advanced to the semifinals of the AZPreps365 Section 7 tournament in Mesa, defeating Stockton Lincoln and Las Vegas Desert Pines before losing to Redondo Union.
Tanque Verde overcame an earlier loss to clinch the District 5 Little League Softball title, securing a spot in the upcoming State Tournament in Mesa.
A crowd of U.S. fans gathered at Tombstone Brewing Co. in Phoenix to cheer on the men's national team against Turkey, while a Turkish expatriate recalled his family's unforgettable training experience in Mesa.
A look at the coaches who have guided their teams to recent title successes and the early promise of the upcoming season.
The Section 7 girls' high school basketball tournament in Mesa will feature 129 teams from nine states, spotlighting elite programs, new coaches, and nationally recognized sophomores.
The wide receiver and defensive back from Mesa High School announced his verbal commitment to Arizona State University, citing his impressive stats and the program’s growing momentum.
Bars and restaurants in Phoenix are seeing a notable boost from the ongoing World Cup, with Crown Public House reporting a 30% sales lift and international supporters gathering to cheer their teams.
Greg Bordes, a former Arizona State player and coach at several universities, has been named the new baseball coach at Hamilton High School in Chandler, succeeding Mike Woods, who retired after leading the program to ten championships.
Ranking baseball’s next generation is as much art as it is science, and the latest top‑100 list left several promising talents on the outside looking in.
The Turkish national team held an open training session in Mesa, Arizona, drawing enthusiastic supporters and featuring players Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Samet Akaydin as they gear up for the 2026 World Cup.
Turkish fans turned a training session in Mesa, Arizona, into a vibrant cultural celebration, highlighting hopes for a strong World Cup run.
Around 100 supporters gathered in Mesa, Arizona, to cheer the Turkish men's national team upon its arrival, marking the start of training at the Arizona Athletic Grounds ahead of their World Cup group fixtures.
A 9-2 defeat to San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference Tournament left the Cougars without the automatic NCAA Tournament berth they were chasing.
The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament will feature 29 automatic qualifiers across a series of conference tournaments running from May 9 to May 24, culminating in a May 25 selection show on ESPN2.
The Texans erupted for 21 runs and 21 hits in a historic Western Athletic Conference tournament final, with Raphaël Smeenk earning Most Outstanding Player honors and a host of teammates joining him on the all‑tournament team.