
Emme Butera Earns National Midfielder Honor Ahead of 2026 Season
A rising star from Ohio, Emme Butera joins an elite national list and prepares for the Falcons' season opener against Robert Morris.
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A rising star from Ohio, Emme Butera joins an elite national list and prepares for the Falcons' season opener against Robert Morris.

Bellarmine University’s field hockey team will open its 2026 season with a pair of neutral‑site contests in Ohio before embarking on cross‑country road trips that span California, North Carolina, Virginia and Michigan. The 18‑game schedule features nine matches within the Mid‑American Conference and a mix of home and away fixtures, highlighted by a Pink Game against Miami (OH) and a final showdown with Saint Louis.
After seven seasons that yielded a 158‑53 record and two state tournament appearances, sixth‑grade math teacher Tom Marker has resigned as Olentangy Orange baseball coach to focus on his teaching duties.
The NCAA's transfer framework is colliding with court rulings, leaving programs like Kentucky uncertain about securing a fifth‑year player before the upcoming season
The US LBM Coaches Poll places Ohio State at No.1, sparking discussion over SEC depth versus Big Ten's recent championship streak.

Jett Harrison, the nation's leading 2028 college football prospect, has inked a major name, image and likeness agreement with New Balance Football. The deal underscores the Harrison family's deep roots in the sport and highlights New Balance's emphasis on trust, performance and a supportive environment as the recruit prepares to join Ohio State.

The Carolina Panthers will open their 2026 preseason against the Arizona Cardinals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, a historic return to Canton, Ohio, while dealing with key offensive line injuries and preparing for the Hall of Fame induction of former linebacker Luke Kuechly.
The documentary 'Cradle of Coaches' explores Miami University's legendary coaching lineage, featuring rare archival footage and interviews with icons from Paul Brown to Sean McVay.

Despite two ACL tears, Brooks could become the Panthers' most valuable late‑round fantasy asset, offering high upside at a low draft cost.

The documentary 'Cradle of Coaches' premieres on Peacock on August 17, 2024, celebrating Miami University's historic role in producing influential football coaches and highlighting its ongoing impact on the sport.

The Ohio State women's soccer program enters the 2026 season with a blend of proven talent and fresh optimism, riding a sixth consecutive NCAA tournament streak that includes an Elite Eight run. With nine starters back, the team is projected to finish fifth in the Big Ten and is already preparing for early matches against Clemson and Kansas.

An exploration of George Flippin's groundbreaking role as the first Black athlete at the University of Nebraska, his controversial captaincy, subsequent medical career, and the broader story of Black athletes and women excluded from early 20th‑century collegiate sports.

Ohio State tops the AFCA preseason poll with 38 first‑place votes, while the Big Ten and SEC fill most of the top 25, and several high‑profile coaching changes loom over the upcoming season.

Nicholls State University’s baseball program announced three high‑profile transfers via the portal, highlighting a strategic push to strengthen the roster for the upcoming 2027 campaign.
The Buckeyes captured the No. 1 spot in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, receiving 38 of 72 first‑place votes and 1,741 total points. Their quarterback‑receiver tandem of Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith is highlighted as one of the nation’s most potent combinations, while the team confronts six opponents ranked in the top 25, including Oregon, Texas, Indiana, USC, Michigan and Iowa.

The latest preseason Coaches Poll reveals a crowded field of contenders, with Ohio State at the summit and Illinois just outside the Top 25.
Indiana University’s football program, once perched at the summit of the national rankings, now finds itself outside the top five as the 2026 preseason US LMB Coaches Poll is released. The team’s meteoric climb, historic title game, and upcoming tough slate are reshaping expectations for the season.
A look at the latest USA TODAY High School Sports rankings that place Ohio standouts among the nation's best Class of 2027 recruits.
A preliminary injunction that extends eligibility for the 2022 NCAA class could allow former Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. to rejoin the Wolverines, a move being considered by coach Mike Boynton Jr. as the team seeks backcourt depth.

Former TCU defensive mastermind Gary Patterson joins USC in 2025, bringing a film‑driven scheme, a rebuilt staff and a commitment to player development that could finally transform the Trojans’ defense under Lincoln Riley.

George Hill, a former University of Pittsburgh football player, passed away on July 28 at the age of 28. His career was cut short by a heart condition discovered during testing, and his former coach reflects on his impact.
The Muskingum Valley League announces its top 25 returning football players, highlighting elite rushers and multi‑position standouts ahead of the 2026 season.

The school announced the immediate dismissal of head coach Mike Pomfret following an on‑field incident, appointing assistant coach Mitch Weitz as interim while pledging to uphold a safe, faith‑filled atmosphere.

Luke Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour culminated at Wembley Stadium, where a guest appearance by John Terry ignited a wave of boos. The performance capped a record‑breaking run that saw the artist top Billboard’s country chart and set attendance highs across three continents.