
Alex Bowman’s Return: Overcoming Vertigo and Chasing a Playoff Spot
After a bout of vertigo forced Alex Bowman to miss key races, the Hendrick Motorsports driver is regaining his footing, posting strong results and eyeing a playoff push.
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After a bout of vertigo forced Alex Bowman to miss key races, the Hendrick Motorsports driver is regaining his footing, posting strong results and eyeing a playoff push.

The University of Wyoming football program is set for a major overhaul, adding nearly 50 players, retaining key talent, and welcoming new quarterbacks and linemen.

Veteran coach Curt Newsome, celebrated for his role in James Madison University’s 2004 national championship and his distinguished career at Emory & Henry, has died, leaving a lasting imprint on Virginia football.

After Kyle Busch’s sudden death at 41, Chase Elliott asks supporters to back his rival for the sport’s top honor, echoing a historic moment when Bill Elliott yielded the award to honor Dale Earnhardt.

Curt Newsome, who led the Emory & Henry Wasps from 2014 to 2023 and served as an assistant at Virginia Tech, died at 67 after stepping down due to health concerns.

Rutgers lands a top Virginia offensive line prospect, Aaron Southard, completing a recruiting push that underscores the program’s growing momentum.

Virginia survived a 15‑11 slugfest against Southern Miss, rallying in the tenth inning to stay alive in the NCAA Tournament.

A 15‑7 defeat left Virginia Baseball staring at elimination. With Southern Miss looming as a formidable underdog opponent, the Cavaliers must lean on a revitalized pitching staff and a potent offense to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Nebraska's athletic director Troy Dannen has extended head coach Matt Rhule's contract, emphasizing stability, while USC's Lincoln Riley eyes a 2026 national title and Penn State appoints Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin.

With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.

After a strong 21‑5 start, the Cavaliers slipped to 15‑16 but now face a tough regional bracket, with pitching ace Henry Zatkowski and inconsistent performances from Kyle Johnson and John Paone shaping their chances.

The Hilltoppers will open the 2026 season with three road games, face Georgia, Indiana and New Mexico State, and conclude the year with the CUSA Championship on Dec. 4, all televised across CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, ESPN Platforms and ESPN2.

The Mississippi State University athletes join a competitive training camp in Cary, North Carolina, battling for a place on the USA Baseball team that will head to the World Championship.

The Volunteers open their NCAA Tournament run against East Carolina in Chapel Hill, with senior pitcher Evan Blanco leading the charge on the mound.

The Patriots announce an 18‑match fall schedule, highlighted by 11 home games at George Mason Stadium and a series of regional rivalries aimed at postseason contention.

Donovan Johnson Sr., a former University of Virginia football player, succumbed to leukemia after a nine‑month fight. His former coach Marques Hagans and the broader Cavaliers community have paid tribute to his joy, loyalty and lasting impact.

Huntingdon College announced Carson Long as its new head men's basketball coach, highlighting his ODAC championship pedigree and recent player accolades.

Ten programs aim to rebound in 2026‑27 by leveraging the transfer portal, key transfers and coaching changes are highlighted.

UCLA’s top seeding and automatic bid headline a tournament field that also includes Oregon, Nebraska and USC, with the College World Series set for mid‑June in Omaha.

VCU enters the Chapel Hill Regional as a dangerous No.4 seed, boasting a top‑tier RPI, a dominant pitching duo and a relentless base‑stealing attack, yet faces defensive gaps and a modest slugging percentage.

Virginia athletics unveiled the 2026 football theme dates, revealing a home opener against Norfolk State on Sept. 11 and a slate of six home games at Scott Stadium, along with ticket deposit details and a premium tailgating partnership with REVELxp.

Freshman Alex Caywood is named Region 6 Rookie of the Year and earns Second Team All‑Region, while senior Nathan DeWitte secures First Team All‑Region honors. Their performances help the Generals finish 21‑14‑1 and return to the ODAC Tournament.

The sixth annual HSFA Academic All‑America team highlights Virginia’s top scholar‑athletes, recognized for excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

Florida's recent commitments from top prospects across Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Virginia illustrate a decisive shift from regional to national recruiting, driven by Coach Jon Sumrall's staff.