
Kansas Football Eyes Resurgence in 2026
After a stretch of near‑misses and bowl defeats, the Jayhawks aim to turn the tide in 2026 with a revamped roster, a new quarterback battle and a demanding schedule that includes a London showdown.
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After a stretch of near‑misses and bowl defeats, the Jayhawks aim to turn the tide in 2026 with a revamped roster, a new quarterback battle and a demanding schedule that includes a London showdown.

With eligibility issues reshaping the roster, Kentucky is courting three high‑profile prospects who could reshape the team’s frontcourt and backcourt dynamics.
Cayden Lee, a top transfer from Ole Miss, joins the Missouri Tigers under the guidance of Cam Newton, promising a boost to a struggling passing attack.
Wide receiver Cayden Lee transferred from Ole Miss to Missouri, reuniting with former quarterback Austin Simmons and receiving mentorship from Cam Newton. His arrival is expected to address the Tigers’ historically low passing production in the SEC.

The upcoming ceremony on August 15 will recognize three pivotal figures in St. Louis hockey history.

The United Soccer Coaches have placed Seton Hall junior Til Kauschke on its 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Midfielders to Watch list, marking the first preseason acknowledgment of a Pirates player in program history.

A Senate resolution honoring Missouri’s 1960 national football crown has reignited a decades‑long controversy, spotlighting ethical questions about past recruiting practices and the unresolved Protect College Sports Act.

High Point University's women's soccer team earns its twelfth United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award, maintaining a 3.59 GPA and joining a small elite of schools with both programs honored.

New head coach Bill Voorhis steps in after a 2-8 season, bringing a mix of returning starters and fresh talent to the Missouri program.

The University of Missouri Tigers enter the 2026 season with a five‑player quarterback depth chart that blends left‑handed arm talent, seasoned experience and fresh freshman promise. Success hinges on whether starter Austin Simmons can sustain consistency after a promising yet injury‑marred 2025.

Senior midfielder Matt Dreas from the University of Akron has been named to the 2026 Hermann Trophy Watch List, placing him among the leading candidates for the premier award in college soccer.

Middle Tennessee State University’s women’s soccer team has captured its 25th consecutive United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award, boasting a 3.74 GPA and a top‑1% national ranking.

Paco Fernandez, a graduate student from Sevilla, Spain, has been named to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Midfielders list for the Hermann Trophy, recognizing his exceptional 2025 performance for the Bulldogs.

St. Olaf College's men's and women's soccer teams have been recognized by United Soccer Coaches for maintaining team GPAs above 3.0, with the women's side achieving the highest national GPA and the men's program securing a top‑20 position.

Troy Fisher, a 6‑foot‑3 shortstop from Liberty North High School in Missouri, has inked a minor‑league contract with the Atlanta Braves, turning down a college commitment to the Razorbacks. His decision comes as Arkansas braces for a deep fall practice roster.

Troy Fisher, a Liberty North High School graduate from Missouri, has inked a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves, leaving the Arkansas Razorbacks with 41 players for fall practice.

Washington University in St. Louis celebrates its women's soccer squad's record‑breaking academic performance and athletic triumph, highlighting a season that blends scholarly excellence with championship ambition.

Both Skidmore College soccer programs have been awarded the United Soccer Coaches 2025-26 Team Academic Award, highlighting their combined athletic and academic excellence.

Jim Harding, Michigan’s offensive line coach, is central to head coach Kyle Whittingham’s plans, combining a personal connection to Ann Arbor with a decade‑long partnership that shapes the program’s future.
The state‑champion Dover Cal Ripken team, made up of 14 Boston Red Sox fans, will travel to Branson, Missouri, on August 7 to compete in the Cal Ripken World Series, a tournament that blends pool play with single‑elimination brackets.

The Tigers secured a 3-1 preseason victory over Lindenwood, highlighted by early goals and a debut goal from Perryville native Lana Adams, setting a positive tone for the upcoming regular season.

Sophie Cunningham, a professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever, has ignited a national conversation about transgender participation in women’s sports, drawing both support and protest.

After a standout season with the Adirondack Thunder, T.J. Friedmann is set to rejoin the Jacksonville Icemen, bringing his offensive skill set back to the franchise that traded for him in January.
A look at the legal and recruiting landscape surrounding Mark Mitchell’s potential fifth season and its implications for Kentucky and the 2026‑27 class.