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The Hawkeyes are reshaping their attack after a ninth‑place Big Ten finish, with sophomore forward Tate Sage emerging as a key contributor and a quartet of newcomers bringing size, speed and selflessness to the roster.
The Fort Dodge baseball team, boasting a 32-8 record and leading the state in home runs, prepares to face Waterloo West in the opening round of the Class 4A Substate 2 tournament.
The University of Kentucky announces a quartet of new staff members who are expected to reinforce both the defensive line and recruiting efforts.
Illinois State will welcome Northwestern on Oct. 18, 2026, in a game that highlights a historic court dedication, significant roster turnover and divergent program trajectories.
The Redbirds will open their season with a much‑anticipated exhibition game against Northwestern on October 18, featuring returning scorers and new portal talent.
With the Big 12 media days looming, Oklahoma State is charting a bold path forward. Ten pivotal questions surround the team's offensive line, quarterback evolution, and defensive overhaul, all while a wave of transfers and fresh talent seeks to reshape the program's destiny.
The upcoming 2026 football season for Peoria‑area high schools begins August 20, featuring conference matchups, weekly game dates and a championship weekend at Illinois State University in Normal.
Despite a 10‑game losing streak to close the 2025‑26 season, Fenwick’s boys basketball squad demonstrated progress at the Riverside‑Brookfield Summer Shootout and looks ahead to the Romeoville Pre‑Live Shootout.
Julian Sullinger, a seasoned assistant coach with a strong playing background, has been announced as the newest member of the Illinois State University men's basketball coaching staff, arriving with his wife Lauren and daughter Joelle.
The senior‑laden Staunton Bulldogs are using an intensive summer slate to sharpen their game before the final high school season, aiming to build on a 29‑4 campaign.
Anna Maxim’s two goals in the first and second halves, combined with a stingy defense, deliver Edwardsville’s first sectional championship since 2024 and a berth in the upcoming Super-Sectional.
The upcoming October 31, 2026 matchup between South Dakota and South Dakota State will air on an ESPN network for the third consecutive year, continuing a partnership that began with ESPNU broadcasts in 2023 and 2025.
Deng Garang, a 6‑6 guard from Syracuse, New York, has signed with Illinois State University, adding his scoring and rebounding prowess to a roster that returns key players and welcomes a wave of newcomers.