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After transferring to Notre Dame, DJ McKinney is mastering a new defensive scheme, balancing late‑night study sessions with on‑field drills, and positioning himself behind sophomore Jayden Sanders for a starting role.
Don Nelson, the Hall‑of‑Fame‑caliber coach who helped shape modern basketball, passed away surrounded by family. His vision brought Dirk Nowitzki to Dallas and left an indelible mark on North Texas sports.
PJ Haggerty and Juke Harris, who topped the 2025‑26 NCAA scoring charts, are poised to shape the conversation around the 2027 NBA Draft as they prepare for a pivotal junior season.
Don Nelson, the second‑winningest coach in NBA history, passed away in Frisco, Texas, after a stroke. His career spanned playing, coaching, and executive roles, leaving a lasting imprint on the game.
Colorado has offered Texas high school quarterback Trey Wright, a 2028 three‑star recruit, as the Buffaloes aim to bolster their quarterback room ahead of the early signing period.
Top recruit Ryan Hampton will leave DME Academy in Florida to re-join Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas, becoming Kentucky's first 2027 pledge and rekindling ties with friends before college.
With eligibility issues reshaping the roster, Kentucky is courting three high‑profile prospects who could reshape the team’s frontcourt and backcourt dynamics.
With fall camp underway, five standout players — Joseph Mupoyi, Madrid Tucker, Jordan Washington, Jakob Weatherspoon and Kaleb Jackson — are slated to shape the team’s strategy under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and coach Bill Belichick.
LSU's women's soccer team will appear on SEC Network for two 2026 regular‑season games, opening at Wake Forest and concluding with home matches against Texas A&M and Mississippi State.
The University Interscholastic League has handed down a one‑year suspension for Coach Neil Searcy after he conducted prohibited contact drills during the spring, disrupting the team's preseason preparations and casting uncertainty over the upcoming campaign.
The surprise homage, arranged by Gayle Benson, unfolded during a night of autograph sessions, interviews, and a Hall of Fame game that drew fans from Texas, San Diego, and Purdue to celebrate Brees' career.
The University of Texas at Austin welcomed a crisp August morning as the Longhorns took the field for their first media‑open fall practice, featuring quarterback Arch Manning and a focus on team chemistry.
The Texas Rangers face a payroll crunch that threatens their playoff push, as key players return to form but injuries and financial constraints loom.
UConn coach Dan Hurley decries a recent court decision that extends eligibility, warning that it will create chaos in college basketball recruiting and reshape the future of the game.
At the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, Drew Brees was celebrated with a gold jacket from Joe Montana, a bronze bust, and a moving tribute that traced his career from Purdue to the Saints.
A 17‑year‑old athlete died after a school work project, prompting an investigation into the district’s coach and staff.
A recent court decision grants Darrion Williams a fifth year of eligibility, reshaping his path toward the NBA draft while Texas Tech prepares for a transformed roster.
A recent U.S. District Court decision grants a fifth year of eligibility to players from the class of 2022, allowing Texas Tech’s Darrion Williams and UCF transfer Jamichael Stillwell to return for another season. The NCAA is preparing to challenge the ruling.
Delaware State University has welcomed Samari Collier, a former Coastal Carolina quarterback, into its quarterback competition, adding depth and championship pedigree as the program eyes a turnaround under head coach DeSean Jackson.
Texas Tech’s football program faces a shrinking slate of Power Four non‑conference games, prompting athletic leaders to explore neutral‑site contests and possible Big 12 waivers.
A 4‑1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels highlighted the Baltimore Orioles' inability to convert baserunners, even as their pitching shone and Yohel Pozo delivered the only run.
The Longhorns' summer camp showcases a potent mix of talent, from quarterback Arch Manning’s Heisman hopes to standout transfers like Cam Coleman and Colin Simmons, as the team looks to rebound from a playoff miss.
A look at the athletes and leaders whose performances and decisions will determine the trajectory of the 2026 college football season and its playoff picture.
Recent outings have seen Bryce Miller's fastball dip below 96 mph, his ERA climb to 5.81, and his breaking pitches lose bite, raising questions about his ability to stay in the rotation as the playoffs approach.