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Coach Ross Hodge’s Mountaineers have completed summer workouts as the NCAA’s five‑for‑five rule looms, bringing new transfers, a five‑star recruit and a lone returning player into a roster that could reshape the Big 12 race.
Roye Oliver III tops the state rankings, while a host of other prospects prepare for a breakthrough year.
At 16, Tristan McKee will step into the Craftsman Truck Series at Richmond, joining Spire’s development program and aiming to build on a rapid rise that began with a CARS Tour win at age 12.
Spire Motorsports announced that Tristan McKee, who turns 16 on August 3, will debut in the No. 77 truck at Richmond and race at several short tracks later this season.
With a 4.38 ERA and a wild‑card spot within reach, the Pirates are weighing a steep trade package for Padres closer Mason Miller.
The 2026 NFL season brings a mix of talent and uncertainty, with quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends whose performances could swing between elite and injury‑limited.
At just 18, Carson Brown is already a championship contender in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour, a presumed ASA STARS National Super Late Model Series champion, and a regular on the ARCA and Trans‑Am circuits. His poise, work ethic and team‑first attitude have earned praise from crew chiefs and owners alike as he prepares for a potential move to the premier stock‑car division.
The Wolf Pack’s men’s basketball team opens against Robert Morris, the women’s soccer squad welcomes four fresh talent, and North Dakota State’s football program hits a milestone with over 11,000 season tickets sold.
The 2026 fantasy football draft season is underway, and success hinges on identifying value, avoiding overrated picks, and targeting sleepers across every position.
Duce Robinson, a standout receiver for Florida State, has been recognized as the No. 5 senior wide receiver in the nation for the 2027 NFL Draft by The Athletic’s senior analyst Dane Brugler. His impressive first year, marked by first‑team All‑ACC honors and a 1,000‑yard performance, has set the stage for a senior season that could elevate his draft stock even further.
After being selected in the third round, former Nebraska baseball pitcher Ty Horn reflects on the challenges he faced, the guidance of coach Rob Childress, and his excitement to begin his professional career with the Cincinnati Reds.
Lance Hartley, a 6‑5, 228‑pound pitcher from Cameron, was selected in the 12th round of the MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals, a move that follows a hybrid Tommy John procedure and a standout college career.
Drafted in the 12th round by the Royals, Hartley will sign a professional contract and embark on a year‑long rehabilitation journey after surgery.
Phoenix is reshaping its frontcourt by pairing Devin Booker with veteran Mark Williams and the promising rookie Khaman Maluach, whose recent summer‑league explosion hints at a larger role in the Western Conference race.
Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson speaks highly of transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels, citing his leadership, skill set, and the optimism surrounding the Seminoles' offense as they prepare for fall camp and a season‑opening clash with New Mexico State.
Rick Hendrick confirmed that Jimmie Johnson will pilot the legendary No. 48 in the 2027 Daytona 500, marking the driver’s last NASCAR Cup Series start after a storied career that reshaped the sport.
An inside look at the injury concerns and depth‑chart battles shaping the 2026 fantasy football landscape.
Using a massive simulation engine, SportsLine predicts which players will exceed expectations, which will falter, and how the 2026 season could unfold for fantasy football enthusiasts.
Former Giants player Matt Williams has been appointed manager of the Firebells, a new women’s professional baseball team representing San Francisco, as the league prepares for its first 30‑game season in Springfield, Illinois.
A look at the most compelling pitching additions available on the waiver wire for Week 18, highlighting performances and deeper‑league options.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke about Caitlin Clark's influence on women's basketball, the need for better officiating, and the fallout from suspension rumors involving Alyssa Thomas.
After a mutual agreement to reunite with the Minnesota Lynx, veteran forward Natasha Howard is delivering career‑best performances, propelling the team toward the top of the league and positioning herself as a contender for MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
With all six leading scorers from last year's title‑winning team now in the WNBA, UCLA looks to Sienna Betts and incoming transfers to lead the charge, while head coach Cori Close stresses teamwork and role adaptation.
The Tar Heels are preparing for the 2026‑27 season with a fresh coaching vision, a talent‑laden roster and high hopes of turning early promise into a competitive force.