Broncos Gear Up for 2026 Season After Top MAC Poll Finish
The Broncos finished first in the 2026 MAC Preseason Coaches Poll with 138 points, highlighting high expectations for the upcoming campaign.
Jul 23, 2026
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From Frozen Four to New Beginnings: Nick Oliver Leads St. Cloud State
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.
Jul 23, 2026
Transfer Controversy Rocks WPIAL
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League has stripped two standout athletes of eligibility after determining their transfers were driven by athletic considerations, while confirming the eligibility of other key players.
Jul 23, 2026
Mid-American Conference Media Day Sets Stage for 2026 Football Season
Ford Field hosted the MAC’s media day as teams gear up for a season opening in late August, featuring high‑profile games against Michigan State and a showdown at Michigan’s Big House.
Jul 23, 2026
Michigan Wolverines’ 2026 Quarterback Opponents Ranked from Easiest to Most Dangerous
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.
Jul 12, 2026
Graduate Student‑Athlete Jori Benson Balances Study Abroad in Spain with Football at Western Michigan University
Jori Benson, a graduate student and football player at Western Michigan University, shares how a short study‑abroad experience in Spain enriched his understanding of international business and sustainability while preserving his athletic schedule.
Jul 10, 2026
Seattle Thunderbirds Secure Future Star in Cooper Soller Trade
The Seattle Thunderbirds have traded a 2029 sixth-round pick to obtain the rights to forward Cooper Soller, a highly touted prospect with NHL potential.
Jul 10, 2026
Eugene Ford, Western Michigan Basketball Hall of Famer, Passes Away
Eugene Ford, celebrated for his college basketball achievements and later service as an educator, died recently, leaving a lasting imprint on the sport and his community.
Jul 10, 2026
Appalachian State Women’s Basketball Opens 2026-27 Campaign Against Eastern Michigan
The Mountaineers will face Eastern Michigan on Nov. 2 in Michigan, marking the first game of the 2026‑27 season and part of a broader challenge that involves twelve MAC and fourteen Sun Belt programs.
Jul 10, 2026
A Caregiver’s Journey: Faith, Hockey, and the Hand of Providence
Tom Pietras reflects on divine guidance, resilience, and the joy found in caring for his wife with Alzheimer's, sharing a hockey trip that reinforced his faith.
Jul 10, 2026
College Football 27 Brings Pensacola Talents to the Virtual Field
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.
Jul 9, 2026
College Football 27 Brings Next‑Gen Gaming to PS5, Xbox and PC with Pensacola Talent Spotlight
The new College Football 27 title is now live on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Windows, offering a $1,500 opt‑in fee for players with ties to the Pensacola area and a Team Builder that can host UWF.
Jul 9, 2026
Petoskey Quarterback Lukas Nemec Eyes Growth in Second Season
Junior quarterback Lukas Nemec from Petoskey is preparing for his second year as a starter, building on a strong sophomore campaign that saw him excel both through the air and on the ground.
Jul 9, 2026
Marvis Parrish Brings a Dual‑Threat Dimension to Michigan State’s Offense
Michigan State adds depth and versatility to its running back corps with the arrival of Marvis Parrish, a standout from Western Kentucky whose skill set aligns with coordinator Nick Sheridan’s pass‑heavy philosophy.
Jul 7, 2026
Western Michigan Broncos Unveil New Roster with Local Standouts
The Broncos' basketball team introduces a completely new roster for the season, highlighted by two local players who have excelled at nearby schools.
Jul 7, 2026
Oilers Turn to Hidden Gems as Free Agency Opens
With a full roster and ample cap space, Edmonton’s management is betting on undervalued talent to bolster the team’s future prospects.
Jul 5, 2026
Michigan’s Hockey Talent Stuck Without NCAA Women’s Programs
Despite a rich hockey heritage, Michigan lacks NCAA Division I women's programs, forcing elite female players to leave the state for college and international opportunities.
Jul 3, 2026
Michigan’s Hockey Horizon: Building a Future for Women’s Play
Michigan’s women’s hockey scene is expanding with a new PWHL franchise in Detroit and several state players drafted for 2026, yet the absence of a Division I college program forces top talent to leave the state.
Jul 3, 2026
Michigan’s Women’s Hockey Surge Faces College Gap
Despite a growing PWHL presence and Olympic gold‑medalists hailing from Michigan, the absence of top‑tier women's college hockey forces standout players to leave the state, underscoring a critical gap in the development pipeline.
Jul 3, 2026
MAC-SBC Challenge Returns for Its Fourth Season
The mid‑America basketball scheduling alliance announces its 2026 slate, featuring home‑and‑away pairings, ESPN broadcast coverage and historic matchups.
Jul 2, 2026
Plymouth High School taps Garai Fields to lead girls basketball into new conference era
Garai Fields, a former Ann Arbor Huron coach, has been appointed head coach of Plymouth High School’s girls basketball program, tasked with steering the team through its upcoming move to the Southeastern Conference and building on the legacy of Ryan Ballard.
Jul 2, 2026
Tasha Brown Joins Washington Women’s Basketball as Peak Performance Coach
Tasha Brown, a national champion and mental conditioning innovator, has been hired to lead peak performance for the Washington Huskies, aiming to revitalize the team's shooting and culture.
Jun 30, 2026
Bobby Cowan’s Unexpected Draft Moment Amid Laundry Day
From a humble laundry room in Kalamazoo to the NHL’s development camp, 20‑year‑old Bobby Cowan looks forward to joining the Islanders’ roster.
Jun 29, 2026
Josh Rebandt Elevates Western Michigan Baseball with Strategic Promotion
Western Michigan University has promoted Josh Rebandt to associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, a move that builds on a recent season of athletic and academic achievement.
Jun 29, 2026