
Mavrick Rizy’s Quest for a Legacy on the Mound
At 21, Mavrick Rizy is chasing a starting pitcher role while shaping a character-driven legacy in college baseball.
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At 21, Mavrick Rizy is chasing a starting pitcher role while shaping a character-driven legacy in college baseball.
Former Providence star Jaylin Sellers signs a two‑way contract with the Chicago Bulls, Christian Pino joins the Providence coaching staff, while the University of Rhode Island adds four new players and Bryant experiences departures.
Kathryn McLean, a recent Scituate High graduate, received Mass Hockey’s Phil Zona Sportsmanship Award for her selfless contributions to the Nowell/Scituate/Abington co‑op girls hockey program. She will pursue business management at Bryant University and plans to continue coaching hockey in the future.
Following a 2026 season that ended without an NCAA Tournament berth, Clemson is overhauling its squad through the transfer portal, adding seven new players while facing potential losses to the MLB Draft.

The Mounties improved to a 12‑14 record in 2026, with several athletes receiving All‑American recognition and the team looking ahead to a competitive 2027 campaign.

Rutgers will host St. Peter’s on Dec. 13 and Delaware State on Dec. 29, while also traveling to face Bryant, Army, NJIT, Syracuse, Seton Hall and a trio of power‑conference foes in the Players Era Tournament.

Rutgers will open its season against St. Peter's at Jersey Mike's Arena on December 16, renewing a local rivalry while preparing for a demanding non‑conference slate that includes games against Bryant, Army, NJIT, Syracuse, Seton Hall and a stint at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.

Earl Timberlake, a Bryant University basketball alumnus, has been invited to the NBA Summer League by the Milwaukee Bucks, where he will open play on July 4. His teammate Barry Evans also received a summer league invite from the Phoenix Suns.

After a challenging 2026 campaign, Clemson’s baseball program is poised to restart its 2027 schedule in Arlington, Texas, where it will face a field that includes Arizona, Oklahoma and Texas. The move comes as the team integrates seven new transfers while saying goodbye to nine departures, all under the guidance of head coach Erik Bakich.

The Upper Valley Nighthawks have opened their New England Collegiate Baseball League campaign with a 8‑7‑1 record, highlighted by an 8‑0 win over the North Shore Navigators and a 3.17 ERA that reflects dominant pitching.
Will Taffe, a defensive back from Saint James, has pledged to join the United States Naval Academy's Division I football team, citing academic excellence and a supportive environment as key factors.

The Phil Zona Sportsmanship Award recognizes seven Massachusetts hockey players who have demonstrated outstanding respect, fair play and community involvement. Each recipient will receive a stipend to support their educational pursuits, and their future plans reflect a commitment to both academic and athletic excellence.

The Big Green will open at Boston University on Sept. 6 and close at Brown on Oct. 31, facing six Top 25 opponents and three NCAA tournament teams.

Southeastern Louisiana University has signed four student‑athletes — Yanis Ndjonga, Logan Suber, Jackson Furman and Jaheim Nyam — to strengthen its men’s basketball roster for the 2026‑27 campaign.

Clemson’s baseball program is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2026 campaign by adding six transfer players, each bringing a mix of offensive firepower and pitching depth.

Bryant University announces its opening non‑conference game of the 2026‑27 season, a December 8 matchup against the University of Kentucky at Rupp Arena, marking a milestone for the Bulldogs and a test against a basketball powerhouse.
Clemson's program ended a disappointing season without the NCAA Tournament, prompting a wave of roster changes ahead of the next campaign.

After a freshman year that saw him lead Bryant in scoring, Timofei Rudovskii has pledged to the University of Pittsburgh, bringing three years of eligibility and a global résumé that includes professional stints in Russia and prep experience in the U.S.

The University of Kentucky announced its full slate of non‑conference matchups for the upcoming season, highlighting debuts for new transfers and a return to familiar foes.

The University of Kentucky has released its non‑conference home slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring first‑time meetings and a notable link to James Madison.
Several Rhode Island institutions are adjusting their men's and women's basketball lineups ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign, with player transfers, new video coordinators and expanded coaching staffs shaping the landscape.

A visa denial from Canada and an approval from the United States have placed Thomas Partey at the centre of a controversy that blends legal scrutiny, child safety concerns and international football commitments.

The 2026 CIAC baseball championships will be held at Palmer Field in Middletown, featuring four state finals with defending champions Lyman Hall and St. Paul, top‑ranked teams from the GametimeCT poll, and key player storylines that promise exciting matchups on Friday and Saturday.

Three Bryant alumni are currently active in the majors, marking a milestone for the program and highlighting a sustained pipeline to professional baseball.