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Lincoln Financial Field will stage two marquee HBCU football games in October 2026, featuring former Eagles coaches and drawing on the city’s commitment to celebrate Black college athletics.
The Badgers finished 2025 with a 4‑8 record but are poised for a turnaround thanks to a tough schedule, key portal additions and a disciplined coaching staff.
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will stream a special live episode of the popular sports podcast 'The Pivot' from its 2026 Football Media Day in Baltimore, featuring head coaches and marking the start of the conference's 56th season.
Lee Garris, a recent graduate of Maury High School, was selected by the New York Yankees in the 13th round of the MLB Draft and will head to Tampa to begin his professional journey, aiming to eventually wear pinstripes.
The Ontario Reign announced the hiring of Mike Haviland, a seasoned coach with a decorated career spanning two decades, highlighting his recent roles with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks.
Terry Rooney, a proven talent evaluator with championship experience at LSU, has joined Wake Forest's baseball staff to lead recruiting efforts and help the program break through to the national stage.
The University of Virginia and Old Dominion University have announced a two-year slate of games that will see the Cavaliers travel to Norfolk in November 2026 and host the Monarchs at John Paul Jones Arena during the 2027-28 season, reviving a rivalry that last featured a overtime win for Virginia in 2019.
The long‑standing rivalry between the University of Virginia and Old Dominion women's basketball teams is being renewed with games scheduled for November 2023 in Norfolk and a return trip to Charlottesville in 2027, sparking nostalgia for a series that once defined early college basketball.
The Patriots will welcome the Monarchs on Dec. 12, 2025, as part of a planned three‑year series that also includes games against South Florida and High Point.
The 2026 preseason power rankings for HBCU football have been released, spotlighting the top 21 programs that will battle for conference supremacy and a shot at the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta.
A look at the six Topeka-born players featured in EA Sports' latest college football title, their collegiate teams, and the in‑game ratings that highlight their strengths.
ODU’s 2027 road trip to California marks the longest regular‑season journey in school history, highlighting recent successes and a new ticket package for fans.
Joe Bryant Jr., a former Norfolk State basketball standout, has been named Czech NBL Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, and Guard of the Year after a stellar 2025‑26 season with BK Pardubice, where he led the league in scoring and helped his team reach the finals.
Winnipeg native Isaac Poulter has agreed to a one‑year, two‑way contract that guarantees $855,000 in the NHL and $103,000 in the minors, reinforcing the Jets' goaltending options while keeping a familiar Manitoba presence in the organization.
The Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference, together with the NFL and Morgan State University, will host its fourth consecutive Girls on the Gridiron flag‑football clinic on July 19, 2026, at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore, offering free training, gear and a pathway into the growing sport.
Robyn Murray, a former standout defender for the University at Albany, is back on the staff as an assistant coach, bringing a championship pedigree and fresh energy to the program.
Old Dominion’s men’s basketball program welcomes seven transfers for the upcoming season, highlighted by forward Kylan Howze, whose defensive prowess and collegiate experience span junior college and Division I.
The Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference announces that media credential applications are open for its 2026 Football Media Day, scheduled for July 21 at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium. The event will provide unprecedented access to interview coaches, student‑athletes and administrators, while showcasing preseason all‑conference teams and award recipients.
The university announced its full 2026 calendar, featuring exhibition matches, a rigorous conference schedule and the BIG EAST Championship in November.
Old Dominion University announced the hiring of Asia Williams, a seasoned coach with a strong recruiting pedigree, to lead player development on Coach DeLisha Milton-Jones' staff.
From a modest start in Lansing to a historic award, Jon Cooper’s 2025‑26 campaign blends on‑ice dominance with personal resilience.
The Cavaliers will open the 2026 season in Charlottesville before heading to Charlotte for a marquee non‑conference clash, while also facing Norfolk State, West Virginia and Delaware in a varied slate that tests their depth.
Tyrique Tucker, a redshirt senior defensive lineman for the Indiana Hoosiers, is central to a defensive unit expected to dominate the 2026 college football landscape. His journey from Norfolk to Bloomington, decorated accolades, and decision to stay on campus have heightened anticipation for a line brimming with talent and depth.
The San Antonio Toros are preparing for their first season in the Continental Football League, emphasizing low costs, community engagement, and local partnerships while navigating financial and logistical challenges.