
NHL Unveils 2026‑27 Season Schedule with Expanded Games and Global Showcases
The league announced a full slate of 84 games per team, a September 29 start, and a series of international and heritage games that will shape the upcoming season.
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The league announced a full slate of 84 games per team, a September 29 start, and a series of international and heritage games that will shape the upcoming season.

Steve Yzerman announced his departure from the Detroit Red Wings' general manager role, bringing to a close a rebuild that never translated into a playoff berth, while highlighting both successes and missteps.

From dynamic playmakers to steady anchors, the Pac‑12 showcases a diverse set of standout athletes poised to influence the 2026 season.

A season defined by injury and contract uncertainty, McCann’s recovery will influence the Kraken’s roster moves and playoff hopes.

The latest EA Sports simulation of the 2026 season shows Georgia without a double‑digit CFP record, zero SEC titles for traditional powerhouses and unexpected transfer portal moves.

With vacancies created by departures and injuries, three young Canadian forwards are poised to inherit the captaincy of their respective franchises, heralding a new era of youthful leadership in the league.

Three teenage phenoms are being discussed as potential captains of their respective franchises, blending on‑ice brilliance with a shift in team dynamics.

After an unbeaten season at UL Monroe, Bryant Williams transfers to Arkansas, bringing size, skill, and Razorbacks fandom to the SEC

Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year after a $12 million investigation highlighted his leadership strengths but faulted his response to misconduct. The move could reshape Michigan’s basketball program as it pursues Mike Boynton Jr.

From the Canucks' youth development to the Senators' quest for stability, six NHL bench bosses are under intense scrutiny.

Yahoo Sports has opened college fantasy football to the public, and the Oregon Ducks are emerging as a focal point with explosive offensive and defensive projections, highlighted by nine players ranked in the top-300 for the 2026 draft.

Michigan Wolverines are pouring unprecedented resources into name, image and likeness agreements for incoming players, including star recruits Carter Meadows and Savion Hiter and transfers John Henry Daley, JJ Buchanan and Smith Snowden. As fall camp begins, the team faces pressure to demonstrate that these investments will yield competitive performance.

Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek raises concerns about a punishing SEC football schedule that forces late‑night travel and early‑morning kickoffs, highlighting the strain on student‑athletes and the league’s reliance on ESPN’s broadcast decisions.
Arkansas will attend SEC Media Days in Tampa, where new coach Ryan Silverfield and standout players will discuss a challenging schedule, a quarterback battle, and a pledge to rebuild quickly.

Jakub Urbaniak, a Polish basketball player with professional experience in Poland and the senior national team, has signed with BYU, filling two open roster spots and adding depth to the post.

A look at the five players whose statistical trajectories suggest they could redefine offensive expectations in the upcoming NHL campaign.

Real Salt Lake resumes its 2026 MLS season with a road trip to LAFC and Portland, then hosts Tigres UANL, Atlante CF and FC Juarez in the Leagues Cup, a schedule that tests depth while highlighting a dominant home record.

The 2010 boys team of Kickoff Soccer Academy clinched the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Championship, finishing a season that began in 2017 with a 1‑0 win over Real Billings FC.

Nathan MacKinnon's cap hit shifts, the Colorado Avalanche confront an aging roster, Jet Greaves heads toward arbitration, the Dallas Stars weigh Jason Robertson, John Marino commits to the Utah Mammoth, a Devils prospect joins Boston University, Marco Kasper returns from injury, and a trade involving Yaroslav Askarov gains new momentum.

Lehi High School will hold a football fundraising dinner and auction on August 1, followed by the annual Purple and White games on August 7, offering families a chance to support the team and enjoy community festivities.

The Detroit Red Wings have entered their tenth year of a rebuild marked by frequent goalie changes and a controversial draft trade, raising questions about the club's development strategy.

With Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Miami and Georgia leading the pack, the 2026 College Football Playoff picture is taking shape. Emerging programs, new coaches and favorable schedules could reshape the contender list before the first kickoff.

ESPN’s Power Index places Arizona at 34th nationally for 2026, projecting a 7.3‑4.8 record and an 80% chance of six wins, while the team navigates a tough conference slate.

Former three‑star recruit Vaea Ikakoula, who transferred from Iowa State to Penn State in January, is expected to play a key role on the Nittany Lions’ offensive line as the team prepares for its season opener against Marshall in 54 days.