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After a 12‑19 season and the departure of head coach Austin Parkinson, the Butler Bulldogs are pinning hopes on veteran coach Maria Marchesano and a revamped roster featuring returning sisters Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson.
A look at the rising stars, coaching strategy, and upcoming home fixtures that could determine the club’s regular‑season title.
Jason Slay has been hired as an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team, bringing a decade of coaching experience and a record of player development to the program.
The Buckeyes enter their 137th season with high hopes, new coaching additions and a roster stacked with talent, targeting a Big Ten title and a College Football Playoff run.
Former Illinois State assistant Jason Slay brings a decorated coaching résumé to the Cincinnati Bearcats, where he will help shape a new era of play.
Ahead of the upcoming campaign, USF men's basketball coach Chris Mack has assembled a 15‑player roster heavy on transfers and seasoned talent, aiming to forge a cohesive unit through summer workouts and a shared defensive identity.
Head coach Jeff Walz announces key additions and internal elevations, aiming to sharpen recruiting, analytics and overall competitiveness for the upcoming campaign.
A look at the standout performances and emerging talents that fantasy managers should consider when building their 2026 rosters.
Brian O'Grady, a 34‑year‑old former Major League Baseball outfielder, has announced his retirement after a 12‑year career that spanned the United States, Japan, Korea, Mexico and multiple minor leagues. He thanked baseball for the relationships and family life it brought him, while also looking ahead to a new role as a remote hitting instructor.
Grand Canyon University announced the hiring of hitting coach Travis Fitta and director of player development Jack Wilson, both of whom bring extensive MLB backgrounds to the program.
A look at Bucky Irving, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Brian Thomas, whose market trajectories could shift before the next campaign.
A look back at the 2000s era that turned the South Carolina Gamecocks from perennial underdogs into a force, spotlighting the figures who defined the decade.
After a shoulder injury cut short his sophomore year, Rodney Rice is back with the USC Trojans, bringing a 20.3‑point average and a top‑25 retention ranking as the team aims to end a three‑year NCAA Tournament drought.
LSU’s baseball program has secured a potent addition for the 2027 season by landing Florida transfer Cade Kurland, a veteran infielder whose .888 career OPS and 43 home runs have already turned heads across the SEC.
Ahead of the September 5 opener against North Alabama, Arkansas Razorbacks are reshaping their offense under first‑year head coach Ryan Silverfield, spotlighting emerging talent like Cam Settles and a committee approach at running back
Florida State junior right‑hander Wes Mendes was named to Perfect Game’s All‑American Second Team and crowned ACC Pitcher of the Year after a stellar 3.38 ERA season.
The Leafs are considering veteran forward Joe Pavelski for their head‑coach vacancy, weighing his leadership against the urgency to return to the postseason.
A look at the emerging talent on the Missouri Tigers’ squad heading into the 2026 season.
With the season opener against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff looming, Missouri’s emerging talents are generating early excitement for a campaign that could redefine the Tigers’ offensive and defensive identity.
The Detroit Red Wings star has asked for a trade, and San Jose’s young core could be the perfect fit — if the price is right.
The San Francisco 49ers announced a series of front‑office promotions that reflect a deliberate push to deepen analytical capacity and streamline player development initiatives.
Cliff Fletcher, a Hall of Fame builder whose career spanned decades and included a Stanley Cup with the Flames and key moves for the Maple Leafs, has died at age 90.
The University of South Florida announced a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Dayton, beginning with a road game on Dec. 12, 2026, and a return match in Tampa early in the 2027‑28 season. The Bulls also confirmed a series with DePaul, starting in Chicago on Nov. 5, 2026. These additions mark a strategic push under head coach Chris Mack, who took over as the program's 13th head coach in March 2026.
A whirlwind of on‑ice achievements and off‑ice ventures defines the latest chapter in professional hockey.