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Texas State University’s football program, led by coach G.J. Kinne, is targeting a College Football Playoff berth after years of bowl‑game aspirations, navigating a competitive Pac‑12 landscape.
The upcoming season features unprecedented travel demands, high‑stakes conference battles, and historic games abroad, reshaping playoff hopes for several programs.
Ranked No. 8, the Aggies confront a demanding schedule, a revamped secondary, and a quarterback battle that could define their season.
From a 2019 World Cup triumph to striking out a hitter in the Pioneer League, Liam Plunkett is bridging cricket and baseball as the sport seeks a foothold in America before the 2028 Olympics.
The University of Memphis basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, featuring a home‑and‑home series with Grand Canyon University, an early‑season clash with Baylor, and a neutral‑site opener against Iowa State in Sioux Falls. The lineup reflects Coach Bryce Drew’s intent to test his squad against top competition as it aims to extend its recent March Madness streak.
Oakland University promotes Chamissa Anderson to associate head coach, highlighting her defensive expertise, recruiting success and the fresh talent joining the program.
Faith‑based groups, city officials and a local university joined forces to convert a derelict field into a $500,000 soccer park, providing a new venue for community sport and exemplifying collaborative social justice
The latest trade deadline saw the Cleveland Guardians boost their playoff odds with Nathaniel Lowe and Jo Adell, while the Red Sox and Yankees added Adley Rutschman, Erik Miller, Heliot Ramos and Luis García Jr. to strengthen their wild‑card chances. Meanwhile, the Dodgers, Padres and Cubs made high‑impact moves that could redefine the postseason picture.
Ohio State tops the AFCA preseason poll with 38 first‑place votes, while the Big Ten and SEC fill most of the top 25, and several high‑profile coaching changes loom over the upcoming season.
The Buckeyes captured the No. 1 spot in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, receiving 38 of 72 first‑place votes and 1,741 total points. Their quarterback‑receiver tandem of Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith is highlighted as one of the nation’s most potent combinations, while the team confronts six opponents ranked in the top 25, including Oregon, Texas, Indiana, USC, Michigan and Iowa.
Texas Tech's first Big 12 championship has propelled the team to a historic 12th‑place preseason ranking in the 2026 US LBM Coaches poll, the highest ever for the program.
SMU’s women’s basketball team will compete in the Hoopfest Basketball Women’s Challenge in Frisco, Texas, featuring key recruits and a second‑year coach.
Cal Poly welcomes veteran coach Ed Daniels, whose championship‑winning background and Texas recruiting network are expected to elevate the women’s basketball program.
The Sooners' defense remains elite, but injuries and inefficiencies have held back the offense. With new additions, a manageable schedule, and a promising recruiting class, Oklahoma aims to turn potential into performance.
The latest composite rankings for the 2027 high school football class reveal the leading prospects, with early college pledges already locking in spots at powerhouse programs.
The sport is moving from club roots to varsity competition, driven by over 68,000 high school players, NCAA expansion plans, NFL sponsorship and international growth.
Texas Tech entered the 2025 season unranked but quickly rose to a No. 24 preseason spot, maintained a top‑10 presence, captured the Big 12 title and earned an Orange Bowl berth.
A preliminary injunction that extends eligibility for the 2022 NCAA class could allow former Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. to rejoin the Wolverines, a move being considered by coach Mike Boynton Jr. as the team seeks backcourt depth.
James Franklin's first season at Virginia Tech brings a revamped roster, high‑profile recruits and a 7.3% playoff odds projection, setting the stage for a challenging but promising 2026 campaign.
The Cougars enter the new season ranked sixth in the Big 12 preseason poll, with three players recognized on the all‑conference team and a recent tournament championship fueling optimism.
Wasila Diwura‑Soale’s induction into Navarro College’s Bulldog Hall of Fame celebrates a career that blends collegiate dominance, international success, and a new coaching role at Alabama State.
Houston’s acquisition of Daulton Varsho and Toronto’s receipt of Spencer Arrighetti highlight a strategic exchange aimed at shoring up weak spots before the next season.
A look at dominant starting pitcher outings from Sunday's MLB action, with fantasy implications and platform recommendations.
The University Interscholastic League confirmed the Alamodome in San Antonio as the championship venue through 2028, emphasizing both tradition and openness to explore alternative sites.