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The Boston Bruins have signed forward Riley Duran to a one-year, two-way contract with an NHL cap hit of $850,000, extending him through the 2026-27 season. Duran, a 24-year-old from Woburn, brings a career-high 19 points from the AHL and adds depth to a revamped Providence roster.
An exploration of Stanford's basketball trajectory, from its 1942 national title through the Montgomery era's resurgence and the subsequent struggle to reclaim that heights.
Coach Bryan Hodgson is shaping the Friars for a competitive season, emphasizing attitude, effort and consistency while integrating a host of transfers and a demanding schedule that includes games against Nebraska, Rhode Island, Syracuse and a Thanksgiving Maui Invitational.
The Detroit Red Wings open their annual development camp on Monday at the Belfor Training Center, showcasing a blend of top draft picks, free agents, and overseas talent.
The Engineers will play 17 home games at Houston Field House, open against Northeastern, and conclude with a February conference surge.
An analysis of how high‑profile coaches leaving their NCAA teams for NBA opportunities has shaped the landscape of college basketball over the past decade.
Patrice Bergeron’s first‑year election to the Hockey Hall of Fame celebrates a career defined by six Selke Trophies, eight faceoff dominance titles and two Olympic gold medals.
Kentucky’s recent standouts, including forward Jayden Quaintance and guard Otega Oweh, are projected to be selected in the upcoming NBA draft, which will be televised on ABC and ESPN across two nights.
Up to 50,000 Scottish fans have flooded Boston during the World Cup, straining bars, prompting political action, and creating a vibrant cultural crossover.
The University of Colorado will open its season against San Diego State at Pechanga Arena on Nov. 7, a game that ties into a broader slate of neutral‑site contests and a 32‑game regular‑season limit now permitted by the NCAA.
Boston University announced its full schedule for the upcoming 2026‑27 men’s ice hockey season, featuring 18 home games at Agganis Arena, a showdown with reigning champion Denver and a Beanpot clash at TD Garden.
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team will navigate a demanding conference road trip, retain core talent and welcome fresh transfers, while non‑conference games pit the Rams against in‑state rivals and a neutral‑site showdown at the Mohegan Sun.
The Southeastern Conference released its full slate of matchups for the 2026‑27 women’s basketball season, setting the stage for high‑profile contests that begin at the end of the year.
Thousands of supporters from Scotland and Haiti are expected in Foxborough for the opening World Cup game, with vibrant celebrations across the city.
The Big 12 has released BYU’s full conference slate, detailing home‑and‑away distributions and a non‑conference lineup that includes Ohio State, the Maui Invitational and several high‑profile road trips.
An exploration of how Portuguese immigrants have woven soccer into the fabric of New England, creating enduring community ties and shaping the upcoming World Cup excitement.
The Springfield Thunderbirds announced a two‑year contract extension for head coach Steve Ott, cementing his leadership after a historic playoff run that saw the AHL club reach the Division Finals.
UConn announces its full 2026 soccer calendars for both the men’s and women’s teams, highlighting exhibition games, home openers, and the conference road ahead, while noting the programs’ recent successes and upcoming structural changes.
The university announced the full slate of matches for the 2026 season, highlighting a blend of home and away fixtures that will test the team's depth and set the stage for a potential tournament comeback.
The Ghanaian national side, known as the Black Stars, will compete in its fifth FIFA World Cup, preparing in Rhode Island before a high‑profile match against England in Boston.
The America East and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will host a first‑ever basketball showcase spanning November 5‑8, 2026, with an additional men’s game on November 16. The partnership, separate from the Albany Cup series, features all nine America East programs and five Metro schools, highlighting new rivalries and the coaching debut of Dwayne Killings.
A look at the Scottish immigrants who transformed early American soccer with precise passing, tactical nuance, and a lasting cultural imprint.
Two former high school soccer standouts from Ponte Vedra Beach are beginning internal medicine residencies after forgoing college soccer, driven by family, mentorship and a desire to blend athletic discipline with patient care.
Daniel Jackson, known as "Rhino," has transformed from a teenager who never homered in high school into the SEC's leading batter, home run king and RBI leader, earning Player of the Year honors and eyeing a historic 30‑30 season.