
Meghan Duggan Takes the Helm of PWHL Hamilton
The PWHL names former U.S. captain Meghan Duggan as General Manager of its new Hamilton franchise, highlighting her extensive playing pedigree, executive experience and advocacy for gender equality.
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The PWHL names former U.S. captain Meghan Duggan as General Manager of its new Hamilton franchise, highlighting her extensive playing pedigree, executive experience and advocacy for gender equality.
The annual Section 1 flag football championships will take place Saturday, May 23, at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, featuring Class A, B, and C competition. Defending champions Scarsdale and Tappan Zee return, while Westlake/Briarcliff enters undefeated, each bringing distinct strategies and key players to the field.

An analysis of the latest starting‑pitcher results from Thursday’s games, highlighting strong showings, surprising struggles, and implications for fantasy lineups.

Rider and Fairfield move into the winner's bracket while Marist rallies to a 13‑8 victory, keeping the tournament wide open.

Josh Hart’s 24‑point bounce‑back lifts the Knicks, highlighting a team‑first approach and a clutch bench performance in the Eastern Conference finals.

Marist University’s baseball team erased an early lead by Merrimack College, pulling off a 13‑8 win in the MAAC Championships and securing a Friday matchup against Niagara University.

The University of Kansas has confirmed a home-and-home series with Villanova, highlighting a demanding nonconference schedule that includes Missouri, UConn, Kentucky and Ohio State. Coach Bill Self says the matchups will sharpen the team for conference play.

The Catholic High School Athletic Association has handed down a seven‑game suspension to Archbishop Stepinac boys basketball coach Patrick Massaroni after the team entered an unsanctioned Chipotle Nationals tournament during Holy Week. The penalty, which includes five league and two non‑league games, was accepted by Massaroni, who emphasized his focus on student‑athletes. The Crusaders entered the suspension amid a season that produced a 26‑5 record and a fourth straight city championship.

A 5‑4 loss to Maine in the America East tournament puts UMBC on the brink, but a strong pitching performance and key hits keep their hopes alive for a rematch with UMass Lowell.

Eleanor Keough’s four touchdowns and a key passing play lift Shaker to a 27‑12 win over Albany, setting the stage for a Friday title clash with Colonie.

CBS announces the 2026 Sports Classic schedule, featuring Kansas vs Ohio State at noon and North Carolina vs Kentucky at 2:30 p.m. ET, both to be televised on the network

Cam Schlittler’s early‑season dominance has sparked talk of a Cy Young breakthrough, with elite strikeout rates, a razor‑sharp arsenal and betting odds that favor him over established aces.

From a Louisiana baseball family to the majors and finally to his own equipment brand, Gavin Cecchini’s career reflects perseverance, legacy, and reinvention.

North Carolina will meet Kentucky in a much‑anticipated CBS Sports Classic game on Dec. 19, joining Ohio State and Kansas in a New York showcase.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a lottery that will award 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets, each accompanied by a complimentary bus ride to MetLife Stadium, in an effort to ensure that working families are not priced out of the global event.

After eight seasons with the Colorado Avalanche ended, Ray Bennett joins the Washington Capitals, replacing Kirk Muller and adding his extensive coaching background to the team's staff.

The Colonie baseball team edged past Shenendehowa in a dramatic quarterfinal, highlighted by Cam Frazier’s walk‑off single and Tyler Bilka’s dominant pitching, and now faces Albany in a best‑of‑three semifinal.

Howard University's men's basketball program received three Telly Awards for its storytelling content while achieving a landmark season marked by 24 wins, a first NCAA tournament win and a top‑25 ranking

The Professional Football Researchers Association’s New York chapter celebrated its decade‑long tradition in Springville, drawing nearly 40 scholars and former athletes from across the nation.

Manhattan University announces the addition of Turkish-born guard Ruzgar Christina Boyle for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a proven three‑point threat and seasoned leadership to the Jaspers program.

The Section 2 flag football finals will crown a first‑time Class A champion, feature a Shaker‑Colonie rematch, and showcase experienced leaders and rising talent across multiple classes.

The Washington Capitals announced the hiring of Ray Bennett, a seasoned coach with a Stanley Cup pedigree and extensive international experience.

UMass Lowell announces the hiring of Nick Schmidt, a seasoned assistant with extensive high school and collegiate experience, to join head coach Pat Duquette’s staff for the upcoming season.

The NHL and Amazon Music have teamed up with rapper Jelly Roll to create an official theme song for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, debuting alongside a music video and a documentary that feature NHL stars.