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The Zips announced Ford's hiring, detailing his contract, incentives and how the university plans to reinvest savings into player compensation.

Olympic champion Hayley Scamurra toured the Bills’ facility, exchanged jerseys with quarterback Josh Allen, and reflected on the pressures of elite competition.
From meticulous scouting to a 5‑1 record and a Bay State Conference MVP award, Natick’s star pitcher Thurston Kiefer is reshaping the team’s destiny.
USC’s 12 national titles and a 19‑game winning streak bring them to Chapel Hill, where they will meet a No. 5 seeded UNC team hungry for its first championship. With ace pitchers Mason Edwards and Grant Govel leading a potent offense, the series promises a historic showdown.
A look at the top ten high school girls basketball players from the South Shore, their achievements, and the college paths they are forging.
Kentucky’s ascent in the national rankings follows Milan Momcilovic’s pledge, igniting analyst praise and a fresh offensive vision under coach Mark Pope.
New Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers brings a blend of Midwestern courtesy and fierce ambition as he attempts to overturn the Cyclones’ underdog status.
Brendan Sorsby's admission of repeated sports betting, his bid for an injunction to play at Texas Tech, and the broader debate over rule enforcement and mental health.
Zack Arradi's 13 goals and 22 assists led Siegel to three titles, while Coach John DeValk was named Coach of the Year.

The recent award ceremony for the Mid‑Peninsula Conference and West PAC baseball leagues highlighted a standout season for the Negaunee Miners, with senior Owen Cardinal being crowned Player of the Year in the M‑PC and sharing co‑Pitcher of the Year honors in the West PAC.

Margo Maples finishes her high school soccer career with ten shutouts, earns a second Goalkeeper of the Year award, and looks ahead to studying business at Appalachian State while joining its club soccer team.

Uber introduces stadium shuttles, group‑travel vans, savings passes and customizable rides to help soccer fans navigate games in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Chris Hart, a longtime Wolfpack assistant, is now the head coach. His staff, the transfer portal, and a promising freshman class shape the program's next chapter.

The UEFA Champions League final attracted a record 3.09 million average viewers in the United States, a 51% jump from last year, highlighting growing appetite for elite soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The Northmor baseball squad is set to contest their second-ever regional championship game against Fort Recovery after a dramatic comeback win, while Highland readies for a parallel title pursuit.

A former Alabama guard’s legal setback, a court‑mandated second‑chance program, and the looming departure of a key teammate set the stage for a compelling comeback narrative.

Former Vanderbilt guard Frankie Collins faces accusations of double‑selling memorabilia, a controversy that erupted on social media, led to his departure and has left fans questioning his legacy.

After seven professional baseball seasons, former Los Angeles Angels draft pick Jordyn Adams is back in football, enrolling at SMU with eligibility hinging on a pending NCAA rule change.

The 2026 regional round delivered dramatic ejections, rain‑delayed marathons and stunning performances that reshaped the tournament bracket.

Sam Dubwig, a 6‑foot‑4, 215‑pound punter from Cabot, Arkansas, is competing for the starting role at Purdue, facing off against experienced punter Dylan Drennan as the 2026 season approaches.

Mahamadou Landoure, a former NBA Academy Africa standout, will prep at Bridgton Academy before joining the University of Virginia, joining a pipeline that includes Ugonna Onyenso, Thijs De Ridder, Johann Grünloh, Martin Carrere and Favour Ibe.

Caleb Wilson's blend of athleticism and production has propelled him into the top three of the 2026 NBA Draft conversation, drawing praise from analysts and executives alike.

A recent Instagram accusation has ignited a firestorm among Vanderbilt basketball fans, as former guard Frankie Collins is alleged to have scammed supporters out of thousands of dollars by selling the same memorabilia to multiple buyers.

After eight years in professional baseball, Jordyn Adams is resurrecting his football trajectory by joining the Southern Methodist Mustangs, a move made possible by recent changes in name, image and likeness legislation.