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Monmouth University’s football program opens the 2026 season ranked No. 23 in the AFCA poll and No. 22 in the STATS Perform poll, highlighting a continued presence in the national Top 25.
The Ivy League announced Tasha Smith as its new Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials, a role that also encompasses the Metro Conference. With over a decade of Division I experience, Smith will oversee recruiting, training, and development across the alliance, working closely with league leaders and partners to advance officiating quality.
The New Jersey Devils sit at No. 22 in the NHL's 2026 draft pipeline, bolstered by a blend of defensive stalwarts, versatile forwards and a promising netminder.
From August 8 to 16, 2026, the league witnessed major trades, surprising signings and medical updates that will influence team strategies and fan expectations.
Fairfield University leads the 2026 Metro Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll with 164 points, while Sacred Heart’s Shea Kelleher is named Preseason Player of the Year. The upcoming six‑team tournament will run from November 8 to November 15, featuring a reseeding format that promises fresh drama.
Rutgers will host Villanova in a non‑conference exhibition on Oct. 11, offering a first look at key returnees and transfers, including the impact of new center Christian Gurdak.
On his 33rd birthday, Johnny Gaudreau’s career is reflected through pivotal moments with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Olympic triumphs, and community initiatives that have left a lasting imprint on hockey.
Gotham FC, the NWSL’s current leaders, travel to Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday to face the Kansas City Current in a match that could shape the playoff picture. The team sits first with a 12‑2‑4 record and 40 points, riding a seven‑match unbeaten run that includes a 1‑0 victory over San Diego Wave FC just days earlier.
A Saratoga County father‑figure has been charged with grand larceny and scheme to defraud after a fake travel basketball program left dozens of children without promised tournaments and parents out of hundreds of dollars
NC State announces a 13‑game non‑conference schedule that pits the Wolfpack against top NCAA tournament teams, with home games at Reynolds Coliseum and road trips across the Southeast.
An overview of the Metropolitan Division’s offseason moves, highlighting major trades, rebuild progress, and the lingering questions that could define the league’s most dynamic division.
A federal judge has allowed Syracuse basketball transfer Amarri Monroe and other 2022 high school athletes to pursue a fifth season of eligibility, while the NCAA’s appeal remains pending.
Lionel Messi paid tribute to his late father Jorge, recalling the hopes his father held for the World Cup and expressing doubts about his own playing future.
New Jersey’s offseason plan trades Jacob Markstrom and adopts a three‑goalie mix, banking on the unpredictable nature of NHL net‑minding to build a sustainable, cap‑friendly defense.
Mariana Martinez joins the Rutgers women's soccer program as video analyst, bringing years of coaching across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Poland, along with academic credentials in finance and management.
After a standout year at Saint Francis, Skylar Wicks receives an NCAA waiver that grants him an extra season of eligibility, positioning him to bolster Gonzaga’s perimeter game in the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.
Rutgers University announced that senior lineman Kwabena Asamoah has been selected to the Pro Football Network First Team All‑America, while running back Antwan Raymond earned a spot on the Second Team, underscoring a standout season for the Scarlet Knights.
Melkart Abou Jaoude’s improbable path from a modest high‑school recruit to a top sack producer at North Carolina illustrates how a chance meeting and relentless determination can rewrite a football destiny.
The Stony Brook women's soccer program enters the 2026 season as the preseason favorite in the CAA North Division, driven by standout returns of Jamie Keens and Abigail Roche and a schedule that begins with home games against UConn and Monmouth.
The MAC Hermann Trophy’s watch list highlights 28 standout Division I players, and Bucknell’s Drew Roskos has secured a spot after a record‑breaking 2025 campaign.
Rutgers University’s baseball program boasts fifteen alumni currently active in Major League Baseball, with recent debuts delivering memorable performances and new draft selections poised to continue the tradition.
A Harvard‑trained outsider and a New Jersey native are rewriting the playbook, challenging decades of tradition in the world’s most insular hockey league.
The Rutgers alumna’s international résumé, decorated with awards and record‑setting performances, culminates in a World Cup appearance as Ireland prepares for a challenging group stage.
Curtiss Sallie, a longtime Madison resident and teacher at Madison High School, has taken over as head coach after Chris Kubik’s departure. With a record of six championship rings and a strong summer turnout of 82 players, Sallie is focused on building on recent sectional successes while emphasizing daily effort and focus.