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The Mid-American Conference highlighted three student‑athletes for their pivotal contributions during Week 2, showcasing offensive firepower, defensive resilience and goalkeeping reliability.
Three home‑grown athletes have turned Virginia’s Cavaliers into a recruiting powerhouse, delivering historic tournament runs and record‑setting seasons that reshape the state’s talent pipeline.
South Carolina's women's basketball program is intensifying its recruitment of five‑star point guard Taylor Brown, whose official visit is set for September 19, as the team navigates a thin scholarship pool and a lingering ACL injury.
The Sun Belt opened its 2026 campaign with a historic 10-win non-conference slate, highlighted by Georgia State’s 59-10 rout of North Carolina A&T and James Madison’s 20-13 triumph over Liberty, while the league’s FCS opponents were outscored 382-53.
Joey Logano entered the 2026 Chase as the ninth seed after a late‑season surge that included two wins and a dominant stretch for his team, positioning him to contend for a top‑five finish.
Freshman forward Nick Sarantakos earned his second straight Big South Freshman of the Week award after a decisive performance in a 3‑2 win over Virginia, the Panthers' first nationally ranked victory of the season.
The Atlantic Coast Conference recognized top performers from opening weekend games, highlighting explosive offensive displays and lockdown defenses.
Indiana’s meteoric rise from a 3‑9 season to an undefeated national championship has sparked a search for the next program that can duplicate the feat, with Kentucky emerging as the most plausible candidate.
A late goal by Magnus Jacobsen secured a 1‑1 draw for Elon University over William & Mary, delivering the Phoenix their first point in Colonial Athletic Association play and highlighting a dominant second‑half performance.
North Carolina’s first test under Bill Belichick, Virginia’s transfer quarterback Beau Pribula, and North Dakota State’s FBS debut highlight a weekend of mixed results and emerging storylines.
JMU’s Manuel Lolas delivered a brace, including a decisive penalty, as the Highlanders rallied to defeat Radford 2‑1 on the road, ending the Dukes’ three‑game winning streak.
Friday night saw a cascade of lopsided victories and tight contests, with McCallie’s 67‑17 triumph leading the charge.
Brad Keselowski aims for a miracle win at Daytona’s season‑ending race, hoping to revive his championship hopes amid a tightly contested NASCAR field.
From ACC showdowns to early conference standings battles, the Week 0 schedule highlights teams poised to make early statements in the 2025 season.
Coach Kirby Smart highlights sophomore linebacker Chris Cole’s standout stats and character as the Bulldogs look to bolster a defense that could dominate the SEC this fall.
Recent history shows that teams often surpass preseason expectations in college football, and Cal’s new coaching staff and talented quarterback position the Golden Bears to follow the surprising trajectories of Indiana, Arizona State, Vanderbilt and Virginia.
After an 118‑race absence triggered by a domestic‑violence charge, Gray Gaulding is set to re‑enter the Cup Series at Daytona, joining Carl Long’s Garage 66 for the season‑ending race.
A look at the major driver contract updates, retirements, and roster shifts set to define NASCAR's 2027 season.
Junior field hockey player Sadie Ruiz represented Puerto Rico at the Central American and Caribbean Games, scoring a decisive penalty and helping the team secure sixth place and automatic qualification for the next tournament.
After a championship season, Florida State University's women's soccer team blends veterans, transfers and fresh talent, posting a 3‑1 record in nonconference matches while testing new lineups.
Payton Galuski forgoes high school soccer to focus on elite club play, aiming for professional and national team success.
The latest NIL agreements highlight a roster of high‑profile college athletes featured in campaigns set to launch with the start of the football season.
Coastal Carolina’s Olivia Lawrence and Appalachian State’s Lucy Harrington were recognized for their pivotal contributions in the Sun Belt Conference’s second week of 2026 action.
Lucy Harrington’s two assists and first career goal in a 2-0 win over Gardner‑Webb helped the Mountaineers secure back‑to‑back shutouts and capture the conference’s weekly defensive award.