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The upcoming Moneyball Pro‑Am basketball event blends high school prospects, alumni connections and a weekly recap series, offering a fresh distraction from campus controversies.
The Moneyball Pro-Am basketball tournament begins June 23 at Holt High School, featuring unique pairings, a walk‑on spot for student‑manager Matthew Watkins, and the debut of K.J. Torbert on Team Tristar, while drawing attention away from university administration issues.
University of Denver hockey standouts Kent Anderson and Boston Buckberger earn Academic All‑District recognition, secure professional deals, and vie for CSC Academic All‑America honors.
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham and Ohio State’s Ryan Day have voiced support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing greater access and revenue potential, as conference leaders debate the format’s financial and competitive implications.
Nineteen‑year‑old defenseman Cameron Reid led the Kitchener Rangers to a third Memorial Cup title, earning a spot on the All‑Star team. Drafted 21st overall by the Nashville Predators, he will now head to the University of Michigan while preparing for development camp.
South Carolina lands Brazilian prospect Mathias Vazquez amid injury setbacks and roster overhaul.
Junior forward Emerson Burke set a school record with 40 goals and 17 assists, leading Naperville Central to the state final and earning the 2026 Illinois Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year award.
Penn State's men's ice hockey team has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, featuring an Ice Breakers Tournament in Connecticut, a home opener against Quinnipiac, and a series of high‑profile Big Ten road and home games.
Former Arizona Wildcats star Dave Stegman will be celebrated in the 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class, as the university welcomes a wave of transfers and sees several players invited to the MLB Draft Combine
The recent Nike Girls Flag Football Showcase at Birmingham Groves High School gave dozens of players a chance to display their abilities before college coaches, highlighting the sport’s growing reach.
Ferris State University's football program enters the 2026 season as the No. 1 team in NCAA Division II preseason polls, chasing a three‑peat championship.
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.
Ben Chiarot’s three‑year, $3.85 million deal brings a blend of physical grit and analytical scrutiny to Detroit, where the front office hopes his presence will finally translate into a stable, playoff‑ready defense.
Four local high school teams will compete in the Midwest Live girls basketball showcase from June 19‑20, featuring top players and a focus on growth and competition.
Pat Ferschweiler, who has guided Western Michigan University to a national title and five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, is reportedly a top contender for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching vacancy.
Six standout athletes from Macomb County were named All‑State by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association, with two earning spots on the prestigious Dream Team and several more securing first‑team honors across divisions.
The Coldwater Cardinal baseball team captured its first district and regional championships since 2013, finishing the season with a 21-17 record and a second-place finish in the Interstate 8. Senior Owen Tappenden headlined the celebration, earning both Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Pitcher honors for the second straight year while setting a school record with a .514 batting average and 18 home runs.
A Michigan soccer team’s fundraiser seeks $20,000 to secure the release of teammate Karliana Perdomo, a Venezuelan immigrant detained by ICE, while highlighting broader issues in immigration detention and bond practices.
The new Michigan National Champions Cigars, crafted in Honduras and priced at $290 per box, feature the school’s maize and blue colors and are available through Bocock Brothers’ website and select Michigan retailers.
The Bruins will open with a home exhibition against UC Riverside before hitting the road for a season‑opening test at Virginia, and will close the regular season against the defending NCAA champions Washington.
The university released a 16‑game slate that features home matches at Krenzler Field, a season‑opening road trip, and high‑profile home opponents.
Kent State’s field hockey team has released its 2026 slate, featuring the largest home schedule in ten years, a five‑game homestand and a November tournament in Oxford, Ohio.
The Big Thumb Conference announced its 2026 all-conference baseball teams, recognizing standout performers from North Huron, Bay City All Saints and surrounding schools, while also noting the Cougars’ recent district final defeat.
Michigan’s recent scholarship offers to Marquis Ray and Mario Manningham Jr. highlight the program’s tradition of recruiting legacy players, with both athletes poised to continue family legacies in Ann Arbor.