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URI Rams Eye Playoff Run Despite Key Injuries Ahead of 2026 Season

The University of Rhode Island’s football program entered the 2026 season with high expectations, sitting at No. 7 in the national preseason rankings and favored to win the Coastal Athletic Association as it pursues a third straight berth in the FCS playoffs. Quarterback Devin Farrell, the preseason Offensive Player of the Year, missed the recent scrimmage after offseason surgery on his lower body, leaving his status for the August 28 opener against Merrimack uncertain.

Aug 16, 2026

University of Delaware Joins MAC as Affiliate in Field Hockey

The University of Delaware will enter the Mid‑American Conference as an affiliate field hockey member for the 2027‑28 academic year, bringing a championship‑laden legacy and a dynamic coaching vision to a conference on the rise.

Aug 9, 2026

URI Football Rises to No. 7 in National Rankings Ahead of 2026 Season

The University of Rhode Island’s football program has cemented its place among the nation’s elite, landing at No. 7 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll as the Rams gear up for another shot at the Coastal Athletic Association crown.

Aug 3, 2026

Elon Phoenix Aim for CAA Crown in 2026 After Strong Preseason Positioning

Elon University’s football team, fresh off back‑to‑back 6‑6 seasons, is poised to climb the Coastal Athletic Association standings in 2026, bolstered by key returners, transfers and a aggressive recruiting push.

Aug 3, 2026

Sacred Heart Pioneers Set to Join Coastal Athletic Association in 2026

After an 8‑4 season in 2025, Sacred Heart University's football team, the Pioneers, will compete in the CAA next year, facing rivals and a predicted tenth‑place finish.

Jul 28, 2026

Elijah Kennedy Named 2026 FCS Preseason All‑American Second Team

Elijah Kennedy’s 2025 season produced multiple accolades, including a second‑team Preseason All‑American nod and a program‑record punt return touchdown.

Jul 28, 2026

CAA Football Recognizes 700 Student‑Athletes, 45 from UAlbany, on Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

The Coastal Athletic Association announced its 2026 spring academic honor roll, naming over 700 athletes who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher while competing full‑time.

Jul 27, 2026

Coastal Athletic Association Unveils 2026‑27 Women’s Basketball Schedule

The CAA has announced its upcoming women's basketball slate, highlighting Drexel's home schedule, key road matchups, and the March championship in Washington, D.C.

Jul 26, 2026

William & Mary Women’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 CAA Schedule

The Tribe will host a blend of familiar rivals and new challengers throughout the 2026‑27 Coastal Athletic Association campaign, culminating in a March championship in Washington, D.C.

Jul 26, 2026

UNCW Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Schedule

The Seahawks will play 15 home and 15 road contests, opening with an exhibition at NC State before a Nov. 3 showdown against Barton. Key nonconference matchups and a March championship in Washington, D.C., highlight the upcoming season.

Jul 26, 2026

Elon Women’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 CAA Schedule

The Coastal Athletic Association has released the full conference slate for Elon’s women’s basketball team, highlighting early road openers, key home matchups and a schedule that will conclude with a strong road finish.

Jul 26, 2026

Coastal Athletic Association Unveils 2025‑26 Conference slate

The league announced its schedule for 13 members, highlighting Hofstra’s opening matchup, a road trip to Stony Brook, and a home showdown with UNCW, while the Pride look to build on last season’s championship‑game run.

Jul 26, 2026

Elon Men’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 Coastal Athletic Association Schedule

The Coastal Athletic Association released Elon University's men's basketball conference schedule, highlighting 18 games, nine home and nine away contests, and a series of high‑profile matchups.

Jul 26, 2026

UNCW Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Conference Schedule

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has released its men's basketball conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting 20 home games, a holiday classic, and a path toward the CAA Championship in Washington, D.C.

Jul 26, 2026

NC A&T Women’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 Schedule with Home Opener and Key Matchups

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University released its 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, highlighting a home opener against Wingate, a Thanksgiving tournament, and the start of CAA play against Hampton.

Jul 26, 2026

A&T Unveils 2026‑27 CAA Men’s Basketball Schedule

The Aggies’ new conference slate begins with a New Year’s Eve rivalry against Elon and features matchups against Charleston, Hampton, Stony Brook and others, leading up to the March CAA tournament in Washington, D.C.

Jul 26, 2026

BIG EAST Leads New Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance

A new multi‑conference officiating alliance, overseen by veteran official Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, promises enhanced training, standardized assignments and stronger development pathways for women’s college basketball officials.

Jul 24, 2026

A Unified Approach to Elevating Women’s Basketball Officiating

A new alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh brings together eight Division I conferences to improve recruiting, training, and evaluation of women’s basketball referees, aiming to enhance the student‑athlete experience and competition excellence.

Jul 24, 2026

ACC Forms Groundbreaking Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance

The alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, brings together the ACC and seven partner conferences to standardize officiating development and improve geographic efficiency.

Jul 24, 2026

Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance Expands Across Major Conferences

The Big East and seven other Division I conferences have formed an alliance to standardize and improve women’s basketball officiating through shared resources, training and geographic efficiency.

Jul 24, 2026

A New Alliance Elevates Women’s Basketball Officiating

The newly formed women's basketball officiating alliance brings together the Big East, ACC, Atlantic 10 and other conferences under a collaborative system led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, aiming to boost consistency and development across the sport.

Jul 24, 2026

Eight Major Conferences Form Alliance to Elevate Women’s Basketball Officiating

Eight Division I conferences unite under a new officiating alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh to elevate women’s college basketball standards.

Jul 24, 2026

Big East Heads New Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance

A coalition of major Division I conferences, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, launches a collaborative officiating alliance to standardize assignments, training, and evaluation across the United States.

Jul 24, 2026

Women’s Basketball Officiating Alliance Expands Across Major Conferences

The new alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, seeks to raise the quality and consistency of women’s college basketball refereeing while maximizing geographic efficiency.

Jul 24, 2026