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Vanderbilt forward Olivia Stafford has been selected for the U.S. Under-19 Women's National Team to play Germany in Frankfurt on June 5 and 9, marking her second consecutive international appearance.
The Louisiana Venom are preparing to launch their first season in the American Professional Football League, targeting overlooked college players and engaging fans through innovative digital features.
The death of William Davis, a 22‑year‑old defensive back set to join Sam Houston State, raises questions after a fatal shooting.
The Eagles, seeded fourth, will face fifth‑seeded Miami in a matchup that could propel them to the semifinals.
Notre Dame’s basketball program has added Yoro Diallo, a forward who excelled at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, to its roster, highlighting a strategic recruitment that outpaced several other contenders.
The hunt for former Union football coach Travis Turner, missing since November, has entered its sixth month with law enforcement urging public tips.
Jordan Smith Jr., the consensus National Player of the Year and top‑ranked guard in the 2026 recruiting class, announced his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks, promising a boost in talent and energy for the program.
In his second year at the University of Georgia, Kevin Knight helped the Bulldogs achieve a 17‑game winning streak, a top‑10 ranking and a regional hosting role, building on a career that stretches from college to professional sports.
The upcoming 2026 season introduces head coach James Franklin to the Hokies, and a look at the schedule reveals Miami as the most formidable opponent, while games against Pitt, Clemson and Virginia add intrigue.
Eltonino Hicks, a top‑ranked Virginia prospect, chose the Huskies over a dozen other programs, underscoring the growing allure of UConn football.
Eltonino Hicks, a three‑star defensive back from St. James, Virginia, announced his commitment to the University of Connecticut on Friday night, becoming the second recruit in the Huskies’ 2027 class.
The Bearkats community remembers William Davis, a 22‑year‑old defensive back whose transfer from Virginia Union was marked by optimism and whose legacy will be honored during the 2026 season.
The sudden death of William Davis, a 22‑year‑old defensive back, has left his teammates, coaches and alumni seeking ways to commemorate his contributions on and off the field.
Defensive back William Davis died at 22 after transferring to Sam Houston State this year. Coach Phil Longo remembered him as a beloved teammate, and the school intends to commemorate his legacy in the upcoming season.
The California Golden Bears, riding a five‑win streak over Stanford and eyeing a second 30‑win season in six years, are set to open the 2026 ACC Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dystany Spurlock is set to become the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national series, debuting in the Craftsman Truck Series at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15.
Dystany Spurlock became the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR national series, crashing on lap 39 at Dover Motor Speedway while driving for MBM Motorsports. She previously shone in the ARCA Menards Series East and is set to debut in pro stock motorcycle racing in 2025.
Emily Hunter, a three‑star recruit with Elite Eight experience at TCU, commits to UTSA, where she will study English with a creative writing emphasis.