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Jack Johnson, a 1,228‑game NHL veteran and 2013 World Championship captain, has been appointed associate head coach of Ohio State’s women’s hockey program, succeeding James Wisniewski, who left for family reasons. Johnson’s extensive playing and leadership background is expected to revitalize a program that missed the postseason last year.
Forward Brannon McManus has agreed to a new deal with the Adirondack Thunder, bringing back a key offensive catalyst after a breakout season that saw him lead the team in points and earn All-Star MVP honors.
The University Board of Regents approved a new contract for coach Niko Medved, extending his stay through 2032 and boosting his salary after a challenging first year.
The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.
ESPN’s Football Power Index projects a 7.6‑4.4 record for Iowa in 2026, an 11.7% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff and a 1.7% chance of capturing the Big Ten, with detailed win probabilities against every scheduled opponent.
The University of Alaska Anchorage announced its full 2026‑27 hockey schedule, featuring marquee matchups against Denver, Michigan, and a six‑game series against Alaska Fairbanks for the Governor’s Cup, culminating in the United Collegiate Hockey Cup in March.
The University of Minnesota has locked in Niko Medved through the 2032 season after a debut that delivered a winning conference stretch and postseason berth, setting the stage for a promising future.
Nick Oliver, a St. Cloud State alum and former Wisconsin assistant, accepted the head coaching position at his alma mater while the team was still making its Frozen Four run, navigating family expansion and roster changes with optimism for the program’s future.
Analysts project the Bulldogs to win just under five games in 2026, facing a slate that stretches from an FCS opener to a showdown with the SEC’s top favorite.
A look at the top Big Ten programs as the 2026 college football season approaches, highlighting Ohio State's dominance, Indiana's championship pedigree, and the rise of Oregon, Michigan, and Penn State.
A look at the eight University of Minnesota baseball players selected on the second day of the 2026 MLB Draft, their teams, and the program’s ongoing legacy of producing major‑league talent.
Three University of Minnesota standouts — Chloe Primerano, Abbey Murphy and Caitlin Kraemer — participate in the Edmonton Oilers' development camp, marking a first for the NHL and highlighting a new push to integrate women's talent into professional hockey.
The Wolverines' 2026 schedule features a spectrum of quarterback talent, with UTEP’s EJ Colson identified as the easiest opponent and Oregon’s Dante Moore highlighted as the most formidable challenge.
For the first time, the Edmonton Oilers opened their development camp to three standout women’s college players and a female coach, signaling a shift toward greater inclusion in hockey.
Five‑star power forward Ahmed Nur, who has already toured Purdue and Minnesota, is set to make an official visit to Syracuse as his recruitment landscape expands.
From Tuesday through Thursday, the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes hosted an 11‑on‑11 summer camp at Rotary Field, welcoming local rivals Blue Mountain and non‑league opponent Southern Columbia. Head coach Mike Farr stressed weight‑room conditioning and team cohesion, while North Schuylkill’s new leader Joseph Tomtishen outlined a focus on speed and improvement. With key returners like running back Colton Reber and a slate of committed prospects, the camp sets the stage for a season opening on August 28.
After four decades leading University of Minnesota baseball, John Anderson looks back on a storied career, the challenges facing the sport, and his hopes for the next generation.
The Cotuit Kettleers rallied to an 8‑2 win over the Falmouth Commodores, a game that blended on‑field strategy with a dramatic family reunion between coaches Rob and Jake Cooper.
Minnesota’s basketball program is rebuilding under coach Niko Medved, losing top scorers but retaining key players while welcoming new talent ahead of a scheduled showdown with Oregon.
The newest edition of EA Sports' college football franchise debuts on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Windows, featuring a roster of Pensacola-born players and a $1,500 opt‑in payment.
Indiana University's men's basketball program enters a season marked by high expectations, new acquisitions and a schedule designed to test its mettle before conference play.
Purdue’s coaching staff and players discuss the new faces and returning talent poised to reshape the rushing attack for the upcoming season.
A distinguished career spanning four decades culminates in the 2027 ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award for John Anderson, whose achievements reshaped University of Minnesota baseball and earned him a place among the sport’s all‑time greats.
A look at the intertwined journeys of young hockey prospects, their former rivalries, familial legacies, and the unique moments that define the Columbus Blue Jackets' development camp.