
Chris Lydon Elevates to Associate Head Coach at Tufts After Stellar Tenure
After three successful years as an assistant, Chris Lydon ascends to associate head coach at Tufts, where his contributions have propelled the program to new heights.
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After three successful years as an assistant, Chris Lydon ascends to associate head coach at Tufts, where his contributions have propelled the program to new heights.

Maxim Massé’s latest honor as the David Branch Player of the Year underscores a career already decorated with multiple MVP awards, gold‑medal performances and a landmark draft selection.

UConn's football program has added five verbal pledges, including Jason Madden, Preston Glasco, Jaydon Rawls, Raph Bonfoh and Krystian Oakley, each bringing distinct talents and multiple scholarship offers from across the nation.

Ten former Wisconsin football standouts are poised to reshape their new teams' outlooks for the upcoming season, from dominant receivers to emerging quarterbacks.

Harvard's 2026 baseball campaign delivered dramatic walk‑off victories, a high‑scoring upset over UMass, and a three‑game sweep of Princeton, while senior captain Gio Colasante and junior shortstop Jack Rickheim earned unanimous All‑Ivy First Team honors.

The University of Massachusetts announced the commitment of Jasper Kuhta, a 6‑2, 198‑pound left‑shot forward from Helsinki, to its incoming class for the 2026‑27 season. Ranked No. 95 by NHL Central Scouting, Kuhta brings size, skill and global experience to the program.

The new schedule reveals eight consecutive home starts, a showdown with Michigan State, and a season‑ending matchup with UMass, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.

The University of Massachusetts announced its 2026 men's soccer regular season schedule, featuring 17 games that begin with a home opener against UConn on August 23 and conclude with a home match against Delaware on October 31. The schedule includes exhibition contests, home games at Rudd Field, seven road trips, and the start of conference play at Oral Roberts on October 3. Details of the 2026 Summit League Men's Soccer Championship remain pending.

The University of Massachusetts has released its 2026 field hockey schedule, a demanding 18‑game slate that includes six contests against last year's NCAA Tournament teams and a series of home and away matchups across the Northeast and Midwest.

The 2026 football schedule for Rutgers was released, revealing a home opener against UMass and a demanding Big Ten slate that could determine bowl eligibility and spark debate over Greg Schiano's future.
A look at how former University of Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling admission has ignited debate over the future of college football integrity.

Sam Fleming, a three‑star forward from Wilbraham & Monson Academy, has officially signed with TCU, joining a group of eight newcomers for the 2026‑27 season.

Egor Barabanov, a six‑foot, 181‑pound left‑shot forward from St. Petersburg, Russia, has signed with the University of Massachusetts for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of creativity and playmaking to the program.

A look at Bill McGovern’s storied playing career, his decades‑long coaching journey, and the significance of his recent placement on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

The Minutemen reveal a comprehensive 2026‑27 schedule that features 19 home contests, highlighted by a home‑and‑home series with rivals and a holiday tournament in Milwaukee.

Kate Bulger, who previously managed equipment and travel for the women's basketball program, has been appointed Director of Operations, leveraging her sport‑management degree and analytics training to shape the team's logistical future.

Tickets are now available for a four‑team college hockey tournament that will take place at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum between Christmas and New Year’s Day, featuring historic rivalries and record‑setting performances.

The Crimson will begin the 2026 campaign on August 20 at home, playing three straight matches before heading out on the road for three consecutive games, one of which is against Alabama, before entering Ivy League play.

The University of New Hampshire has released its full 2026‑27 men’s ice hockey schedule, highlighting 19 home games at the Whittemore Center, a season‑opening road trip to Quinnipiac and a series of high‑profile matchups against arch‑rival Maine and Michigan State.

Jared DeMichiel, an assistant coach at Michigan State, is a top contender for Harvard’s head coaching vacancy, bringing a championship pedigree and a proven track record of player development.

Jared DeMichiel, an assistant coach with the Michigan State Spartans, is now a leading candidate for the head coaching position at Harvard University. His championship background and close partnership with head coach Adam Nightingale have positioned him as a frontrunner, while the university prepares to announce its decision in the coming weeks.

The University of Massachusetts has revealed its 2026 women's soccer recruiting class, featuring six standout players who will join the program this fall.

Gavin Cornforth, a Boston‑born forward known for his competitive edge, will join the University of Massachusetts hockey team for the 2026‑27 campaign after stints in the QMJHL and USHL.

The University of Massachusetts announced the addition of six new players for the 2026 season, each offering a mix of high‑school accolades and scholarly achievement.