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Southern Miss baseball announced the hiring of Kyle Cheesebrough as its new recruiting coordinator, filling the vacancy left by Travis Creel’s move to Jacksonville State, while also elevating Ladd Rhodes to hitting coach.
West Virginia will host Houston on November 21, 2026, in a series tied 1‑1. With key offensive weapons and defensive upgrades, the Mountaineers are forecast to win 31‑28, finishing the season at 7‑4 overall.
An examination of the 20 largest soccer crowds ever recorded in Houston reveals a pattern of international showdowns, fierce rivalries and unforgettable moments that have shaped the region’s football culture.
Houston’s high school and college football players are using the summer to sharpen their skills, with trainer Jerome Howard guiding them toward athletic and personal growth.
Cornell University’s field hockey program is set to welcome a six‑player freshman class for the 2026 season, featuring nationally recognized talent such as Rebecca Block, alongside a coaching staff led by Andy Smith, who expresses confidence in the group’s potential to elevate the program.
With key departures and emerging talent, LSU's defensive backfield looks to rebuild its pass rush in the upcoming season.
After a decade at Lamar University, Will Davis returns to Texas to lead the University of Houston baseball team, aiming to accelerate recruiting, upgrade facilities and chase championships in the competitive Big 12.
The Big 12 has released its opponent matrix for the 2026‑27 women’s basketball season, detailing Baylor’s blend of home dominance and challenging road trips, while introducing several new coaching storylines across the conference.
Colorado's women's basketball program reveals its full slate of conference matchups, highlights key home games at the CU Events Center, and launches 'The Standard' — a brand campaign reflecting its culture of hard work and discipline.
The latest conference schedule for the OVC men's soccer season has been released, detailing a 10‑game slate for each team, including new affiliate matchups.
The Aggies have released their 2026 SEC slate, featuring exhibition matches against Incarnate Word and Texas before opening the regular season at Rice on August 12. The schedule arrives as the program transitions to new head coach Bobby Shuttleworth following the retirement of G. Guerrieri after 33 seasons.
Lionel Messi will appear at Texas A&M’s 102,733‑seat Kyle Field in a World Cup‑style friendly against Honduras, an event officials hope will spark a new surge in American soccer interest.
Clarence McKinney has been appointed interim head football coach at Channelview High School, stepping into the role after the retirement of Averion Hurts Sr., who led the program for two decades.
The CFP has laid out a full calendar for the 2026‑2027 postseason, from the opening round in December through the championship game in Las Vegas in January.
Head coach Jon Pascale revealed a 17‑match schedule that blends home fixtures, road tests and a new Pac‑12 partnership, with tickets on sale soon and free entry for current students.
The college announced the hires of Josh Brown as head football coach and David Santesteban as men’s soccer coach following the retirements of Tony Caviglia and Eric Solberg.
The ‘Ballet of the Masses’ exhibition at Sabine Street Studios showcases almost four dozen transformed soccer balls suspended in mid‑air, running through July 25. Director Justin Earl Grant describes the installation as magical, with nearly invisible wires, and ties the display to Houston’s role as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city, featuring a free event with commentator Glenn Davis and a citywide fan festival.
The Aggies and Horned Frogs will meet in 2026‑27 and 2027‑28, with a road game in Fort Worth and a home game in College Station, reigniting a rivalry that dates back 25 years.
The Aggies, seeded third in the SEC Tournament, aim to secure a top‑eight NCAA seed that would allow them to host regional and super regional rounds.
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.
A massive fan march is set to energize Houston on June 20, as Dutch supporters bring tradition, music and the iconic Oranje Bus to the city’s streets.
The Cougars finished 2025 with ten victories, a perfect road record and a sixth‑place defensive ranking, setting the stage for an ambitious 2026 campaign that hinges on improving deep passing, limiting explosive plays and excelling on the road.
New Atascocita head coach Kyle Coats discusses his vision, emphasizing enthusiasm, learning from setbacks, and a championship goal.
The American Conference will hold its Football Kickoff and Media Days in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, featuring all 14 head coaches and 28 student‑athletes. UTSA prepares for its 16th season under Jeff Traylor, who has guided the program to a 53‑26 record and multiple bowl victories, while the league celebrates recent bowl successes and Tulane’s playoff berth.