
Top Recruit Theo Edema Commits to St. John’s, Reclassifies for 2026
Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.
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Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.

Highly touted center Theo Edema has pledged to St. John’s University, reclassifying to the 2026 class after a recruitment battle that included Stanford, Maryland and BYU. The 6‑foot‑11, 235‑pound big man brings elite defensive skills and a championship pedigree to the Big East program.

La Familia announces three new signings for the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament, headlined by defensive standout Willie Cauley‑Stein and experienced forwards Archie Goodwin and Reid Travis.

The Seminoles clinched a top seed in the ACC Tournament with a dominant series win over Miami, while other Florida State programs posted notable achievements in track, golf and football.

After losing nine eligible players, Northwestern’s men’s basketball program is turning to elite high school recruits Derek Daniels and Jeremiah Profit, while also securing Jayden Hodge, to restore competitiveness.

The University of Miami aims to reclaim a College Football Playoff spot in 2026, bolstered by the commitment of top recruit Ai’King Hall and a championship‑focused coaching staff.

The Tennessee Titans announced a series of front‑office moves, hiring former Vikings scout Shane Normandeau and promoting several internal candidates, while also saying goodbye to longtime research chief Sarah Bailey.

Seven players have entered the transfer portal, allegations of intimidation and retribution have surfaced, and the Cardinal have fallen out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in three decades. The upheaval raises questions about the future of Stanford women's basketball under Coach Kate Paye.

Michigan adds Sean Bair to its staff, pairing his Penn State experience with a roster poised for another deep run.

Nick Arnold, a prized walk‑on recruit, has pledged to join Duke, bringing academic focus and a competitive edge that fits Coach Jon Scheyer’s roster strategy.

Recent reports detail intimidation, scholarship threats and a hostile environment under Coach Kate Paye, prompting several athletes to transfer and raising questions about the program's future.

Princeton loses head coach Carla Berube to Northwestern, while associate head coach Lauren Gosselin steps up. Key transfers such as Madison St. Rose head to Notre Dame, and Ivy League alumni secure spots on WNBA rosters. New NCAA tournament formats and foreign tours add further intrigue.

A combination of alleged mistreatment, threats, and academic pressures has driven seven players to the transfer portal and left Stanford's women's basketball program unranked for the first time in 30 years.

North Carolina’s baseball team prepares for a decisive series against NC State, aiming to secure the conference’s top seed while key pitchers and newcomers gear up for postseason play.

Arizona State’s No. 22 baseball squad prepares for a decisive three‑game series against Houston, a matchup that could cement a historic season marked by elite strikeout rates, power hitting and a pursuit of the program’s first five road series wins since 2003.

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit foresees the Miami Hurricanes contending for the 2026 college football title, citing key additions and a manageable schedule.

Jason Paul Collins, the first openly gay male athlete in major North American professional sports, died at 47 after a glioblastoma diagnosis, leaving a legacy of advocacy and barrier‑breaking achievements.

Jason Collins, who broke barriers as the NBA's first openly gay player, died after a year‑long battle with an aggressive brain cancer. His life and career reshaped conversations around sports, identity and advocacy.

The Cardinal announced the addition of 7‑foot Austin Maurer, a 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year, who brings a strong high‑school pedigree and family ties to Oregon.

The NBA's draft lottery, intended to level the playing field, has unintentionally spurred teams to lose games on purpose. New proposals from scholars and league insiders aim to curb tanking while preserving competitive balance.