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The University of Maryland football program enters the 2026 campaign with a deep returning core, a revamped offensive scheme, and a defense poised to build on recent successes.
Virginia will face a challenging slate of ranked opponents, including Arkansas, Kentucky, Duke and Battle 4 Atlantis participants, echoing the tradition of tough scheduling set by former coach Tony Bennett.
A $2.3 billion valuation places Ohio State’s football program among the most valuable in the sport, trailing only Texas, while new accountability measures and a $17 million jersey patch agreement signal shifting dynamics.
The Badgers host Rutgers in a 2026 matchup that could define Wisconsin's trajectory, while the Scarlet Knights battle roster turnover and a tough schedule.
Former Maryland standouts are turning heads in the NBA Summer League, with Jahmir Young leading the way for the Miami Heat and several other Terps securing new opportunities.
Registration is now open for a two‑day, no‑cost hockey experience that brings together youth clubs, the Capitals, and community partners to grow the sport among young girls.
The inaugural DMV Girls Hockey weekend will run on September 12 and 13 at 18 rinks, offering no‑cost sessions for young girls and backed by a $33,000 grant from the MSE Foundation.
A Baltimore County judge handed down a 40‑year prison term to 16‑year‑old Kai Wilson after he shot soccer coach Mark McKenzie during a money‑demand encounter in Rodgers Forge last September.
June 2026 saw Montana bettors wager $4.45 million on sports, a 12.4 percent increase year‑over‑year, with baseball dominating and soccer’s short‑lived rise driven by the World Cup, all under a unique state‑run monopoly that shapes betting behavior.
The Florida High School Athletic Association introduces an Open Division featuring a round‑robin pool followed by a single‑elimination bracket, spotlighting powerhouse teams and their key players as they vie for the inaugural title.
The Gamecocks finalized their SEC slate, beginning Jan. 2 at LSU and ending March 6 at Georgia, while welcoming a dozen newcomers, including five international players.
The latest preseason poll highlights Ohio State's dominance, with Iowa preparing for a September 5 opener against Northern Illinois.
Owner Tom Pohlad has publicly pledged to strengthen the Minnesota Twins, targeting key arms on the trade market as the team eyes a postseason run.
Legendary DeMatha coach Bill McGregor takes a leave of absence for 2026, handing the reins to former star Bryce Bevill, as the team opens against Archbishop Spalding.
South Carolina State enters the 2026 campaign as the preseason favorite, but North Carolina Central, Delaware State and a Mike Vick‑led Norfolk State squad could reshape the Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference landscape.
The Indiana University men’s basketball squad displayed a stronger, more versatile lineup in a recent exhibition against Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf, highlighting key transfers and emerging freshmen as they prepare for the upcoming FISU America Games in Peru.
Dominique “Domo” Wells, the Washington Spirit’s inaugural creative director, is turning team jerseys into cultural statements. Her collaborations with the NWSL, the launch of the Dead Dirt label and a data‑driven approach to regional markets have made the Spirit’s apparel the league’s top seller.
From Gold Glove‑winning center fielders to hard‑throwing relievers, the Rockingham County Baseball League’s influence stretches across the majors, highlighted by this year’s unprecedented quartet of alumni in regular‑season games.
Coach Mike Young confronts a wave of player movement as key scorers leave for new programs, prompting a strategic rebuild.
Transfer quarterback Dylan Raiola joins Oregon’s crowded backfield, bringing a strong arm, a record‑setting freshman season and a plan that could reshape the Ducks’ future.
LSU has fortified its roster through the transfer portal and a top‑10 recruiting class, but it’s the lesser‑known newcomers who may prove decisive.
A running back whose early years were marked by asthma and low expectations has emerged as the most talked‑about player on LSU’s spring practice field, drawing the attention of coach Lane Kiffin and reshaping his football trajectory.
The New York Mets sit near the bottom of the league with only 40 wins, after losing star players, firing their manager and facing a wave of trades as the August deadline approaches.
The 2026‑27 Future Caps Learn to Play initiative, backed by World Wide Technology, offers equipment, instruction and coaching to first‑time players aged five to nine across Virginia and Maryland.