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Gonzaga’s 2026‑27 squad combines returning stars with high‑profile additions, creating a frontcourt that rivals the nation’s best and a backcourt poised to compete for a Final Four spot.
Former Spokane Chiefs player Berkly Catton, now with the Kraken, reflects on the devastating Eastern Washington fires, the loss of his billet family's neighborhood, and his commitment to aid affected residents before training camp.
Jalen Davis, a two‑time state champion, will visit Gonzaga, UCLA, Stanford, Iowa and Ole Miss this fall, focusing on program fit rather than monetary offers.
LSU's 2027 baseball roster is swelling with top talent from the transfer portal and the 2026 signing class, creating both excitement and a scholarship crunch.
The trio brings NBA and college pedigree, aiming to sustain the United States' dominance in international basketball.
The recent Baseball Hall of Fame inductions of Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent spotlight not only their careers but also the coaches whose guidance turned talent into legacy.
Mark Few’s decades‑long impact on college basketball and Team USA will be celebrated at the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, where he will be presented by John Stockton, John Calipari and Grant Hill.
The Bulldogs earn a record number of All‑America selections while the conference prepares for its kickoff weekend.
A look at Gonzaga's star‑studded roster, the rankings of Braden Huff, Massamba Diop and Davis Fogle, and the urgent need for a top‑tier point guard to anchor the offense.
Donovan Dent, a veteran point guard with a history at New Mexico and UCLA, has announced his intention to return for a fifth year of college basketball. He is joining a California injunction to secure eligibility under the NCAA's new '5-in-5' rules, while Gonzaga emerges as a leading destination, offering a starting role, a strong roster and significant NIL opportunities.
Idaho's Joshua Wood and Eastern Washington's Malik Dotson joined a Big Sky Conference youth clinic, offering guidance to kids from second to eighth grade while reflecting on their own early days on the field.
Joe Few, son of longtime Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, is set to begin a graduate‑assistant role on Randy Bennett's Arizona State basketball staff for the 2026‑27 season, bringing his playing experience and a familiar connection to former teammate Emmanuel Innocenti.
Maddi Desiano, a San Clemente native and UCLA national champion, has been appointed assistant coach for the Pepperdine Waves women's soccer program, bringing professional and international experience to the roster.
The French prospect averaged 3.0 points and 1.6 steals per game in Slovenia, and now prepares for college basketball with the Bulldogs.
Transfer forward Emmanuel Innocenti chose Arizona State for its coaching staff, challenging conference schedule, and family-like atmosphere, bringing a proven track record of defensive excellence and offensive versatility.
Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that Brad Lauer, a longtime player and coach, has been named an assistant coach for the 2027 World Junior Championships, marking his return to the international stage.
The university revealed a 12‑game non‑conference slate that includes six home contests, a trip to the Bahamas and key returning players.
Fourteen‑year‑old hockey prodigy Jack Arnold was drafted 16th overall by the Spokane Chiefs, marking the first American pick in the Western Hockey League prospect draft. He will relocate to Washington, study online, and train with the Chiefs while maintaining his ties to Texas.
The Huskies will open with a home exhibition against British Columbia on Aug. 5, then begin regular‑season play on Aug. 12, culminating in a ten‑match home slate and a road stretch that ends on Oct. 30, before turning their attention to the Big Ten Tournament.
Projected as a first‑round selection in the 2027 NBA mock draft, Davis Fogle’s rapid development at Gonzaga reflects both his own growth and the opportunities created by a teammate’s injury.
The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the 22nd overall pick and several later selections, with GM Kyle Dubas actively seeking to trade up ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.
Freddie Schneider, a native of Edina, Minnesota, has pledged to join the University of Minnesota’s men’s hockey program, bringing a blend of size, skill, and junior‑level production to a class that also features Luca Jarvis, Ben Geiger, Broden McArthur, and Wyatt Cullen.
The Oregon State women's soccer program has released its complete 2026 slate, featuring matches against South Carolina, Washington, Utah and a host of West Coast Conference rivals as the team seeks to rebound from a 2‑15‑5 season.
From a 2006 visit to the 2026 World Cup, an American supporter observes how German celebrations outpace the more muted reactions at home.