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A New York Supreme Court order allows Babacar Sane to remain on the court for St. John’s as the NCAA reassesses his eligibility for the 2026‑27 season.
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A New York Supreme Court order allows Babacar Sane to remain on the court for St. John’s as the NCAA reassesses his eligibility for the 2026‑27 season.

Bob Ricca, who built St. John’s University football into a Division I‑AA powerhouse, passed away this weekend. His legacy includes multiple championships, hall‑of‑fame alumni and a funeral scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

The Red Storm, fresh from a historic Super Regional run, will test its mettle against a field of NCAA Tournament qualifiers in Florida.

The inaugural Orlando Baseball Classic, organized by bdG Sports, will feature West Virginia, St. John’s, UCF, Pitt, Michigan and Indiana State at ESPN Wide World of Sports from Feb. 26‑28, 2027, offering fans premium packages that include Disney World access and hotel stays.
Louisville adds experienced hands to player development roster ahead of the 2025‑26 season, hiring Carlos Dotson and a team of seasoned coaches.

A Louisiana judge has granted RJ Luis a preliminary injunction that clears the way for his participation in LSU's 2026-27 season, overturning NCAA eligibility restrictions tied to his NBA contract.

A combination of visa complications and academic setbacks has reshaped St. John’s men’s basketball roster, prompting the program to explore new talent while maintaining ambitions for the upcoming season.

Wayne McKoy, celebrated for his collegiate dominance at St. John's University and a brief professional stint in Spain, died at 68. His career reshaped the program's history and inspired countless fans.

Montenegrin forward Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John’s University due to visa issues, instead signing with Buducnost Podgorica for the 2026‑27 season, marking the second roster change after Gildas Gimenez's academic ineligibility.

Kaity Healy, a former Seton Hall standout and seasoned coach, has been added to the University of Pennsylvania women's basketball staff for the 2024 season, bringing a blend of playing pedigree and developmental expertise.

Jeff Martin, a seasoned basketball professional with a distinguished coaching and playing background, has been appointed Assistant Basketball Coach at Lamar State College Port Arthur, bringing expertise that promises to elevate the program’s competitiveness.

The Minutemen defeated St. John’s 2-1 in Queens, with goals from Caroline Dickerson and Annie McCaffrey, and goalkeeper Leah Nisenfield’s late saves preserving the win.

The latest BIG EAST preseason poll places Georgetown and Akron at the summit of their divisions, while standout players are honored ahead of the August kickoff.

The former St. John’s center fielder has quickly become a sparkplug for the Tri-City ValleyCats, delivering four runs in his first two professional starts while carrying the momentum of a recent BIG EAST title and Super Regional run.

Carl Adamec, a veteran sports journalist whose encyclopedic knowledge of UConn women's basketball earned him a place in the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame, died at 68, leaving a legacy of dedication and insight.

Carl Adamec, a longtime Hearst Connecticut Media reporter and Hall of Fame inductee, shaped the narrative of UConn women's basketball and left a lasting imprint on the state's sports community.

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, Rutgers University's women's soccer team welcomes seven freshmen and two transfer players, including standout forward Lilia Calvert and goalkeeper Iris de Rouw, as they prepare for a challenging schedule that begins on the road.

Jocelyn Leigh, a junior forward for Marquette University, has been selected to the 2026 Preseason All-BIG EAST Conference Team, highlighting a promising outlook for the Golden Eagles as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The Bluejays earned a program‑best fourth spot in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, amassing 73 points as they look to build on a strong recent stretch.

Peyton Siva is set to assist Rick Pitino at St. John’s, replacing Greg Youncofski and adding his title‑winning experience to a staff already enriched by national champions.

A federal judge in Colorado has granted a fifth year of NCAA eligibility to the class of 2022 athletes, allowing stars like Oziyah Sellers to return for an additional season and reshaping roster plans across the nation.

Peyton Siva is leaving his role at the University of Louisville to become part of Rick Pitino’s coaching staff at St. John’s, stepping into the spot vacated by Greg Youncofski.

Coach Ross Hodge’s Mountaineers have completed summer workouts as the NCAA’s five‑for‑five rule looms, bringing new transfers, a five‑star recruit and a lone returning player into a roster that could reshape the Big 12 race.

Canisius University revealed a reshuffling of its men’s basketball staff, promoting Scott Galst and hiring Matthew Felsenfeld, bringing NBA and collegiate experience to the program.