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Gene Bess, the winningest coach in college basketball history, died this week at 91. His decades‑long tenure at Three Rivers College produced a storied legacy of championships, honors and NBA talent.
Despite a deadly highway shooting, transport gridlock and a tornado warning, Kansas City officials assure fans that safety measures and a smooth experience are ready for the 2026 World Cup matches.
Kansas City will host six World Cup matches, including a quarter‑final, while navigating a highway shooting, transport gridlock and severe weather, yet city leaders remain confident in their preparedness.
Former University of Denver basketball player Coban Porter, who served time for a fatal 2023 DUI crash, is set to resume his collegiate career at MSU Denver, pledging to use his platform to combat drunk driving and honor the victim’s memory.
A look at Coach Collin Klein’s first season, the team’s rising expectations, and the broader Big 12 backdrop.
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.
After a injury-plagued past, Brett Norfleet is poised to anchor Missouri’s offense, offering a rare blend of reliability, athleticism, and playmaking that could reshape the team’s prospects and his own NFL trajectory.
Missouri’s football program has scheduled a non‑conference road test that will take it to Oxford, Mississippi, on October 17, 2026, where the Tigers will meet the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium. The matchup marks the first visit to Oxford for the Tigers since 2013 and arrives amid a demanding stretch of games that also includes trips to Syracuse, Baylor, Florida State, California, Auburn, Oregon, Alabama and Louisiana State.
The Community R-6 school district has appointed Jack Rigdon as head coach of the boys basketball team, highlighting his extensive coaching background and commitment to character development.
The Louisiana prospect adds size, speed and track pedigree to Kansas State’s 2027 roster, a class already positioned in the top 30 nationally.
The Lady Bulldogs have released their full conference schedule for the upcoming season, highlighting a series against Florida and participation in the Cancun Challenge and SEC/ACC Challenge.
Vanderbilt’s roster overhaul highlights the growing reliance on the NCAA transfer portal to address pitching shortages and reshape the 2027 lineup.
Titus Moore, a 6‑foot‑6, 220‑pound hybrid prospect, has committed to the recruiting trail after leading Logan‑Rogersville High School to a title and drawing interest from a handful of Big Ten and regional programs.
The tournament's presence in Missouri fuels attendance, media attention, and investment, signaling a broader rise of soccer across the United States.
In a June 16 runoff, former Tennessee Vols coach Derek Dooley was defeated by Representative Mike Collins for the state's Republican Senate nomination, despite backing from Governor Brian Kemp and a high‑profile endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
The University of Kentucky women's basketball team has released its complete SEC schedule, featuring eight home and eight away games against conference rivals.
In a closely watched Republican runoff, Derek Dooley’s bid for the U.S. Senate was thwarted by Rep. Mike Collins, who secured former President Donald Trump’s endorsement and capitalized on Dooley’s outsider status.
A sudden eruption of violence erupted in Times Square early Saturday morning, as dozens of Argentine and Algerian soccer supporters clashed in a chaotic melee that drew the attention of commuters and tourists alike.
The city's streets are buzzing with soccer fever, with authorities warning drivers and celebrating the arrival of international supporters.
The Southeastern Conference has announced the full slate of opponents for the 2027 women's basketball season, outlining home and away games for each team, a notable double‑header involving Texas A&M, and the location and dates of the championship tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.
Missouri’s first World Cup match at Arrowhead Stadium underscores the state’s rapid soccer growth and the optimism surrounding its future on the international stage.
The SEC has announced the full slate of opponents for Tennessee’s women’s basketball team, highlighting home and road games, a No. 25 preseason ranking, and a roster built around 13 transfers and two freshmen.
Illinois State University announces its 2026 men's soccer schedule, highlighting exhibition openers, a packed home slate, and a conference road that could restore the program to title contention.
Kaemyn Bekemeier was recognized as the 2026 Missouri State Outstanding Female Athlete, capping a season that saw her lead the Bears to a CUSA title, rank second nationally in rebounds and become the 32nd player in school history to score 1,000 career points.