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The Cape Cod Baseball League will host a Make-A-Wish Night on July 25, 2026, featuring a Falmouth Commodores vs. Wareham Gatemen game, with proceeds and donor incentives benefiting Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
An expanding soccer ecosystem in New England is reshaping community ties and sparking ambitions for a historic promotion and relegation system by 2028.
The WPBL’s first season will feature teams called the San Francisco Firebells, New York Heights, Los Angeles Queens and Boston Hunters, each inspired by pioneering women such as Lillie Hitchcock Coit, Dorothy Height, Harriot Kezia Hunt and Lizzie Murphy.
Head coach Mark Kellogg discusses the upcoming rebuild of WVU’s women’s basketball team, highlighting new transfers, a focus on production, and a demanding schedule that includes a Bahamas trip.
After Dusty May left for the NBA, Michigan appointed Mike Boynton Jr. as head coach. He retained most of the roster, promoted staff members, and outlined plans to add a veteran guard and fill two support positions, all while expressing confidence in competing for titles.
After nearly four decades of coaching, Tom Moore announces his retirement from the University of Connecticut men's basketball program, reflecting on a career that produced four national championships and dozens of NBA players.
Spain edged Argentina in a dramatic final, while smaller nations delivered unforgettable moments that reshaped the tournament's narrative.
After more than two decades of service, Tom Moore has retired from the University of Connecticut men's basketball program, citing the growing pressures of modern college athletics.
The 2026 Patriot League season brings expanded competition, new eligibility questions and a host of players poised to influence the race for the conference crown.
FCS Football Central announces its 2026 Preseason All‑American Team, highlighting top returning players and the defensive additions that could reshape the upcoming season.
The 2026 college football season began with a Media Day that unveiled preseason honors, predictions and the first round of interviews with program representatives.
A look at the emerging talent of Malachi Odugbela, whose recent performances have placed him on the radar of top college programs.
Mick McDermott, assistant coach of Ghana’s national team, returns to the University of Rhode Island with his family, recalling his scholarship days, coaching evolution, and a recent World Cup match near campus.
After swapping private coaches for school buses during their World Cup visit, Scottish supporters donated $15,000 to a Massachusetts charity, illustrating how a simple ride can become a powerful act of community support.
A freshman standout at Providence, Stefan Vaaks averaged 15.8 points and led the Big East in three‑pointers, earning All‑Big East Freshman honors. Now he heads to Illinois, where his shooting and playmaking are expected to reshape the team's offense for the 2026‑27 season.
Earl Timberlake, a Bryant University basketball alumnus, has been invited to the NBA Summer League by the Milwaukee Bucks, where he will open play on July 4. His teammate Barry Evans also received a summer league invite from the Phoenix Suns.
The Blackstone Valley Schools hockey team, still grieving the loss of three family members, were invited to hand out sweaters at the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, where Commissioner Gary Bettman praised their strength.
The Blackstone Valley Schools hockey team, champions of Rhode Island Division II, were invited to the 2026 NHL Draft to hand out professional sweaters, a gesture highlighted by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman as a tribute to their resilience after a deadly shooting.
A concise overview of historic performances, marathon games, and managerial upheavals that defined a single week in baseball history.
Two standout players from Plymouth North's 2024 state championship baseball team have taken the next step in their careers, each committing to Division I programs.
Will Taffe, a defensive back from Saint James, has pledged to join the United States Naval Academy's Division I football team, citing academic excellence and a supportive environment as key factors.
Jason Onye receives a sixth year of NCAA eligibility, navigating a new five‑year rule while balancing a master’s degree and a potential NFL future, with implications for Notre Dame’s defense and upcoming recruits.
The NCAA’s new 5‑for‑5 eligibility rule gives Nebraska athletes up to five years to play five seasons, reshaping roster strategies across volleyball, football, basketball and more.
A former Virginia All‑American and WNBA pioneer, Tammi Reiss returns to the collegiate ranks to lead the University of Florida's women's basketball program, blending playing experience with a clear vision for roster building and player development.