
Texas High School Football Week 1: New Coaches, Rematches and Out‑of‑State Showdowns
Week 1 of Texas high school football features coaching debuts, state championship rematches and out‑of‑state clashes that set the tone for the season.
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Week 1 of Texas high school football features coaching debuts, state championship rematches and out‑of‑state clashes that set the tone for the season.

A Omaha jury has ruled that Ladell Thornton is not criminally responsible for the 2021 murder of baseball coach Chris Gradoville, sentencing him to indefinite treatment at a state mental health facility.

The United Athletic Conference (UAC) unveiled its debut men's basketball slate, highlighting Eastern Kentucky University's 16‑game schedule, key matchups, coaching storylines, and ticket renewal details.

The conference released its inaugural men's basketball schedule, detailing home and away matchups for Austin Peay State University from January through March.

The Atlanta Braves closed out a three‑game series against the Texas Rangers with an 8‑5 victory, highlighted by Austin Riley’s career‑high five hits and two home runs.

The Houston Astros fell 7‑3 to the Texas Rangers in a key series opener, with a fourth‑inning surge sealing the win.

Alabama pitcher‑turned‑outfielder Justin Lebron is projected as a top‑10 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, with ESPN ranking him eighth and several clubs eyeing a potential selection.

Riley Greene’s two‑run homer in the first inning set the tone as Detroit’s trio of pitchers limited the Rangers to three hits, securing a decisive victory.

Mississippi University for Women announced that Ana Ramos, the head coach of its women's soccer team, is resigning effective June 30 to pursue opportunities closer to her home in Arlington, Texas. The university is now seeking a new coach after a season that ended with a 5‑25‑6 record.

After guiding the Lady Movin' Mavs to a 9‑4 season and a national championship game appearance, Morgan Wood announces her resignation to relocate near her family, prompting a national search for her successor.

Junior guard Liz Murphy pledges to the UT Arlington Lady Mavericks, bringing a proven shooting record and leadership from her Australian high‑school triumph.

Chelsea Bishop, a 5‑foot‑9 guard, signed with UT Arlington after a standout season at Florida SouthWestern State College, where she averaged 15.3 points per game and earned multiple all‑conference honors.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats, seeded fifth, are set to begin play in the 2026 Western Athletic Conference baseball tournament in Mesa, Arizona, with a chance at their first conference championship and NCAA Tournament spot since 2010.

The Apaches have appointed Riley Davis as their next men's head basketball coach, ushering in a new era after Mike Marquis stepped down following 25 years at the program's helm.