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Jake Pope transferred from the Georgia Bulldogs to the UNLV Rebels, posted a career‑high 80 tackles, earned preseason all‑conference honors, and helped the Rebels fall just short of a College Football Playoff berth before a bowl loss.
In just a few years, 7‑on‑7 football has transformed into a year‑round, televised recruiting engine, giving college programs an extra lens to evaluate talent and giving players a shortcut to national fame.
The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the re‑signing of defenseman Tucker Ness, a player whose career spans the USHL, NCAA and previous stints with the club, as part of a strategic move to bolster the team's defensive core.
The 2026 high school football season begins in August, with Hawaii opening on August 3 and IMG Academy in Florida, the preseason No. 1 team, set to play on August 21. State by state, kickoff dates vary, reflecting a packed schedule across the country.
After 12 seasons in the NFL, defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, known as "Big Hank," has retired, closing a career that began at Ohio State and included stints with five different franchises.
Nevada’s women’s basketball coach Kelly Sopak heads to Vancouver for a four‑game series that will test a revamped, faster pace and assess a roster reshaped by transfers and new talent.
Washington State University reveals its full non‑conference schedule, opening in November with road games against California and Oregon before a series of home matchups and national tournament appearances.
Tucker Ness, a Plymouth, Minnesota native, has signed with the Tahoe Knight Monsters for the upcoming 2025‑26 campaign, adding depth and physicality to the club's blue line.
The university revealed staff changes on July 31, 2026, highlighting Galst’s expanded role and Felsenfeld’s championship pedigree.
NASCAR will reshape its 2027 postseason by removing Bristol’s Night Race, Darlington and Gateway, and adding Richmond, New Hampshire and Watkins Glen. The revised format aims to balance tradition with competition while preserving a ten‑race championship run.
Every spring, a cohort of women converges in Nevada to sharpen the skills that keep hockey’s split‑second calls fair and fast, honoring a fallen official while building the next generation of female referees.
Three extraordinary basketball courts around the globe offer fans a chance to play amid breathtaking backdrops, turning travel into a slam‑dunk experience.
Canisius University revealed a reshuffling of its men’s basketball staff, promoting Scott Galst and hiring Matthew Felsenfeld, bringing NBA and collegiate experience to the program.
A young Mitchell High School player helped South Dakota United Spirit clinch the U-16 national championship, highlighting the club's growth and the player's aspirations for the upcoming high school season.
The Park City Extreme Cup, featuring 450 teams and 800 matches, generates over $2.9 million in local spending while supporting scholarships for area children.
The Mountain West Conference announces the addition of North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Hawaii and UTEP, while several traditional members head to the revamped Pac‑12, sparking optimism among coaches.
From August 20 to 29, ESPN’s High School Football Kickoff presents seven marquee matchups that pit the nation’s elite recruits against each other, highlighting commitments, rankings and the legacy of dominant programs.
The 2026 NFL season brings a mix of talent and uncertainty, with quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends whose performances could swing between elite and injury‑limited.
Team USA has tapped Nevada State athletes for its flag football squad, Governor Steve Sisolak urges participation in the Battle Born Medical Corps, educators gain flexibility in sick‑leave sharing, and Project Neon’s partial opening still wrestles with traffic, while a heat wave looms over Las Vegas.
The Wolf Pack’s men’s basketball team opens against Robert Morris, the women’s soccer squad welcomes four fresh talent, and North Dakota State’s football program hits a milestone with over 11,000 season tickets sold.
The 2026 fantasy football draft season is underway, and success hinges on identifying value, avoiding overrated picks, and targeting sleepers across every position.
Kyle Guy, the 6‑foot‑2 guard who helped the University of Virginia capture the 2019 national championship, has agreed to a two‑year contract with La Laguna Tenerife of Spain’s Liga ACB, the club announced on Tuesday.
Marc Ybarra, a former professional midfielder and founder of Committed Soccer Training, has been appointed as an assistant coach for the UNLV men's soccer program, bringing championship experience and player development expertise.
UNLV coach Josh Pastner floated a hypothetical purchase of the Runnin' Rebels program for $10‑12 million, later clarifying that the team is not for sale, igniting debate over private‑equity involvement in college athletics.