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Alabama’s upcoming 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule includes a home game against Samford, a program it has dominated 8‑1 historically, and a series of high‑profile matchups that stretch from the ACC/SEC Challenge to the Players Era Championships in Las Vegas.
Greg Cronin’s brief stint with the Iowa Wild ends as he joins the St. Louis Blues staff, while the team looks to rebuild after a missed playoff season.
Alabama will open the season against Sam Houston, travel to Des Moines to meet Iowa, and take part in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, among other marquee matchups.
The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team will hold a training camp in Natal, Brazil, from June 1‑11, featuring a 20‑player roster that blends domestic and European talent, and will face Brazil in two friendly matches at the historic Arena das Dunas.
With their 2026 first‑round pick dealt to the St. Louis Blues, the Detroit Red Wings look to the second round for a centre, and analyst Russ Cohen has identified a slate of candidates ranging from twin brothers to college‑committed forwards.