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Following a bleak end to the 2024 campaign, Iowa's football program has assembled a promising quarterback group, featuring returning veterans and new faces, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
With the arbitration period now closed, the New York Islanders and their peers have secured contracts, while fans flood jersey designs and streaming platforms prepare for the upcoming schedule.
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.
Ahmed Nur, a highly ranked forward in the class of 2027, has received a scholarship offer from the Kentucky Wildcats, joining a competitive pool of suitors and fitting a stretch‑four role under Coach Mark Pope.
The Marshall Legion baseball team has ended a 21‑year state tournament drought and will compete in the 2026 Minnesota American Legion State Tournament, guided by coach Mitch Maxwell and a balanced roster that includes standout contributions from players such as Andrew Stelter.
The biennial National Goaltending Symposium, held in Boston this August, brings together coaches, players and industry partners to celebrate goaltending, combat long‑standing stigmas and showcase the latest in equipment.
Bill Radovich, who steered St. Cloud State’s administrative affairs from 1973 to 1993, died at 92. His influence reshaped the university’s men’s hockey program, secured funding for the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, and established a scholarship that continues to support student‑athletes.
After signing a one‑year extension, Carson Lambos must prove he can crack the Wild’s lineup despite a deep blue‑line corps and limited NHL experience.
A handful of teams with modest payrolls are reshaping the American League playoff picture, prompting experts to question whether a salary cap is the answer.
Connor Shouse, the nation's leading transfer portal player, has decided to forgo a professional contract with the Seattle Mariners and will return to collegiate baseball with the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2027.
The 2026 Wyoming Legion Baseball regular season is closing, with conference leaders preparing for state tournaments in Gillette and Green River after mixed out‑of‑state results.
A look at the top 20 offensive linemen in the 2027 class, their rankings, commitments and the programs they will join.
Michigan enters its Week 5 matchup with Minnesota riding a 43‑win advantage in the series. The article explores the coaching landscape, roster shifts, and statistical trends that could influence the 2026 season.
Vladimir Tarasenko, Cam Talbot, John Klingberg and Carson Soucy remain without teams after the latest wave of signings, raising questions about market dynamics and potential destinations.
Defenseman Quinn Hughes balances personal moments with professional ambitions as the Minnesota Wild reshape their lineup and aim for a fresh start.
After a standout high school football season and a USHL stint, Mason West has turned his focus entirely to hockey, aiming to leverage his size and skill under the guidance of coach Brett Skinner and the Chicago Blackhawks.
A wave of elite draft prospects are leaving the Western Hockey League for U.S. colleges, prompting the league to tweak its calendar and travel rules.
The Minnesota Wild and the Hockey Day Minnesota 2027 Local Organizing Committee will announce the featured high school matchups and the full event schedule on July 18, following a charity game that kicks off a series of events at Brainerd International Raceway.
The Target USA Cup in Blaine, Minnesota, brings together more than 1,100 teams from 24 states and 13 countries, but extreme heat has triggered safety measures, strategic changes, and significant economic expectations.
USA TODAY Sports spotlights the most anticipated in‑state high school football contests that will shape the 2026 season across the Midwest, highlighting historic rivalries, key dates and the stakes for playoff runs.
Rob Simpson, a five‑decade NHL chronicler, outlines the statistical and competitive hurdles that keep the Seattle Kraken out of the 2026‑27 playoffs, while noting the broader dynamics of the Pacific Division.
A look at three overlooked running backs who could outshine their ADP in half‑PPR formats, from Minnesota’s bargain back to the Chargers’ emerging weapon and the Washington sleeper.
The Toronto Sceptres finished last season with a league‑low 51 goals, lost a wave of talent, and now pin their hopes on rookie Kirsten Simms and internal development as they chase a better standing in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its 2026 preseason rankings, highlighting South Dakota State's dominance while noting the absence of North Dakota State for the first time in nearly two decades.