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Curt Newsome, a revered offensive line coach whose career spanned decades of college football, passed away at 67. Tributes highlight his role in building championship programs at Virginia Tech and James Madison, as well as his early roots in Virginia high school football.
Curt Newsome, who led the Emory & Henry Wasps from 2014 to 2023 and served as an assistant at Virginia Tech, died at 67 after stepping down due to health concerns.
The Hokies squandered a three‑run lead in the ninth inning as UCLA’s home runs and a walk‑off single handed them a 6‑5 loss.
Cal Poly's offense exploded with six runs in the fourth inning and five more in the sixth, powered by home runs from Ryan Tayman and Cam Hoiland, while Carson Turnquist delivered a strong pitching outing. Meanwhile, UCLA rallied in the ninth to eliminate Virginia Tech, keeping the regional finals alive.
Vanderbilt’s 2027 recruiting class received a boost with the commitment of Davion Crumitie, a 5‑foot‑10, 150‑pound wide receiver from Rickards High School in Tallahassee, Florida, who chose the Commodores over a handful of Power Five programs.
Luke Braham, a highly touted prospect from Morgantown, West Virginia, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech on Tuesday, selecting the Hokies over West Virginia, Rutgers and other suitors.
Luke Braham, a highly touted offensive line prospect from Morgantown, West Virginia, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, citing a familiar relationship with offensive line coach Matt Moore and a preference for the Hokies over West Virginia, Rutgers and other programs.
Sam Faniel, ranked as the No. 10 overall player in Virginia for the 2027 cycle, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, joining a tight end group that already boasts Jordan Karhoff and Braxton Salster, while the program eyes a top‑15 recruiting class.
The Bruins erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth, with Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call delivering the decisive hits to force a Sunday rematch.
UCLA erased a 5-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to beat Virginia Tech 6-5, thanks to key hits from Mulivai Levu, Roman Martin and Phoenix Call.
Matt Campbell entered his first season at Penn State with a No. 16 spot in the CBS Sports coefficient of 130 FBS head coaches, a placement that underscores the heightened expectations attached to the program.
A decorated professional career and a strong showing at the FIBA U‑20 Eurobasket have earned the Greek big man a spot on the Tar Heels roster for the upcoming season
The No. 1 overall seed UCLA was upset by Saint Mary's in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, forcing the Bruins into an elimination game against Virginia Tech.
Cal Poly defeated Virginia Tech 6-2 in the Los Angeles Regional, with Griffin Naess delivering a seven-inning performance and Casey Murray Jr. and Dante Vachini driving the offense. The Mustangs now face Saint Mary's after the Gaels upset UCLA.
The ACC rivals have called off their scheduled 2027 and 2028 meetings, focusing instead on the upcoming 2026 and 2029 contests that will continue a decades‑long series.
The Hokies will begin the 2026 campaign against VMI in Blacksburg, with a full slate of games against Old Dominion, Maryland, Pittsburgh and SMU, each slated for specific dates and networks.
Cal Poly opened the Los Angeles NCAA Regional with a strong offensive display, led by Jake Downing and Gavin Spiridonoff, while starting pitchers Griffin Naess and Logan Eisenreich gear up for a pivotal duel.
Cody Carlson, manager of Redlands Football Club, navigates a pivotal fourth season, recruiting a broader squad and partnering with Stater Bros., while Temecula FC captures the Briones Cup and Natalie Mitchell joins Racing Louisville FC.
Jacob Johnson’s ninth‑inning homer forced a win for Saint Mary’s, leaving UCLA to regroup against Virginia Tech or Cal Poly in a Saturday elimination game.
Nebraska's athletic director Troy Dannen has extended head coach Matt Rhule's contract, emphasizing stability, while USC's Lincoln Riley eyes a 2026 national title and Penn State appoints Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin.
The schools have canceled their 2027 and 2028 games, replacing them with Baylor matchups, while preserving historic contests in 2026 and 2029.
Penn State’s 2026 football outlook is shaped by an aggressive recruiting push and the emergence of sophomore defensive end Yvan Kemajou, who is projected to anchor the Nittany Lions’ front line.
The Cowboys are reshaping their roster for the upcoming season, adding Jordan Burks from UCF and adjusting after the departures of Anthony Roy, Robert Jennings II, Jaylen Curry, Andrija Vuković and Vyctorius Miller.
Cody Carlson's fourth year at Redlands FC brings local talent, a Stater Bros. partnership, and several player transfers that ripple across regional soccer.