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After a Final Four run that exposed a lack of interior depth, Auburn adds French standout Narcisse Ngoy and Santa Clara transfer Bukky Oboye, both 7‑footers, to reshape a defense that struggled last year.
Vanderbilt's football program, under Coach Clark Lea, is targeting a national championship this season, emphasizing a fresh roster and unwavering ambition.
After a breakout 2026 season, head coach Dan Fitzgerald chose to keep his entire coaching staff, turning down external offers to preserve a shared vision for growth.
Coach Jon Sumrall remains undecided on a starter for the Florida Gators, weighing Aaron Philo’s deep knowledge of the offense against Tramell Jones Jr.’s emerging leadership. The competition, on full display during the spring game, also includes a healthy Dallas Wilson and a revitalized offensive line.
LSU’s special‑teams unit is reshaping for 2026 after key departures, with new recruits and internal competition driving the effort.
A preview of the 2026 Mountain Eight Conference football season, highlighting new coaches, key players, and championship expectations.
Antonio Berry, a top-ranked Mississippi prospect, pledged to Ole Miss, joining a surge of high-caliber recruits that elevates the Rebels' 2027 class.
Four-star prospect Nate Kamba pledged to Auburn over Georgia, Ohio State and South Carolina, boosting the Tigers' 2027 class to 12th nationally and fourth in the SEC.
Coach Bill Self is back, and the Jayhawks have secured the nation's top 2026 prospect, Tyran Stokes, in a bid to return to the NCAA tournament's second weekend for the first time since 2022
A former University of Mississippi and Jackson State University wide receiver was gunned down in Rankin County, prompting a multi‑suspect homicide investigation that now includes a new charge of obstruction.
Bud Coombs, a transfer outfielder from Maryland and Big Ten All‑Freshman Team member, has pledged to Vanderbilt baseball, aiming to fill corner‑outfield gaps while his football future remains uncertain.
The commitments of Chance Gilbert and Reed Rasimer elevate Auburn’s 2027 recruiting class, reshaping its outlook heading into the next cycle.
Ole Miss celebrated junior third baseman Judd Utermark after he hit his 50th career home run, cementing his place in Rebels history as the program’s all‑time leader. The performance, highlighted by a video tribute and a key win over Arizona State, underscores his draft prospects heading into the 2026 MLB Draft.
Southern Miss clinched its third Sun Belt Tournament title in four years with an 11-7 victory over Louisiana, earning an NCAA Tournament berth and a chance at a top‑eight seed.
In a dramatic ACC Tournament quarterfinal, Kai Wagner’s three-run homer in the ninth inning sealed an 8-6 victory for Pitt over Florida State, despite the Seminoles’ rally from a four-run deficit.
Seeded eighth, Mississippi State receives a first‑round bye and will meet the Ole Miss‑Missouri survivor in Alabama, where the tournament’s single‑elimination format is in its second year.
Tyson Robinson, a four-star recruit from Brandon, announced his commitment to the University of Michigan on May 16, picking the Wolverines over offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Texas, Miami and Alabama.
Louisville’s 2026 football outlook hinges on a strong opening clash with Ole Miss, the arrival of transfer standouts, and a defense poised to climb the national rankings.
After a successful stint at Spartanburg Christian Academy, Ben Johnson is named head coach of Southside Christian, aiming to instill discipline, toughness and a winning culture after years of early playoff exits.
After a distinguished tenure at Spartanburg Christian Academy, Ben Johnson joins Southside Christian with a mission to instill discipline, accountability and sustained success on the court and beyond.
Southside Christian School has named Ben Johnson as its new boys basketball coach, tapping a coach with a state championship pedigree and strong local ties to restore momentum to a program that has struggled in recent seasons.