Analytics Break the Ice: How the NHL Is Embracing Data
A Harvard‑trained outsider and a New Jersey native are rewriting the playbook, challenging decades of tradition in the world’s most insular hockey league.
Aug 10, 2026
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Four Mid‑Major Conferences Forge Two‑Year Women’s Basketball Scheduling Alliance
The Missouri Valley, American, Atlantic 10 and Ivy League conferences will collaborate on a tournament‑style showcase for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, featuring top teams, marquee matchups and increased national exposure.
Jul 9, 2026
The Rise and Fall of Stanford Men’s Basketball: A Comet on the Hardwood
An exploration of Stanford's basketball trajectory, from its 1942 national title through the Montgomery era's resurgence and the subsequent struggle to reclaim that heights.
Jul 9, 2026
Mike Babcock Takes the Helm of the Edmonton Oilers After NHL Clears Him
The Edmonton Oilers have appointed Mike Babcock as head coach after the NHL cleared him following an investigation. The move, championed by CEO Jeff Jackson and supported by league commissioner Gary Bettman, comes amid criticism from former players and a history of polarizing coaching methods.
Jun 23, 2026
MVC Alters Postseason Basketball Format to Boost NCAA Hopes
The Missouri Valley Conference reshapes its postseason basketball tournaments, granting top regular‑season finishers two‑round byes and consolidating events in St. Louis for cost savings and broadcast impact.
Jun 23, 2026
Missouri Valley Conference Moves Women’s Basketball Tournament to St. Louis for 2027
Starting in 2027, the women's tournament will be held in St. Louis, joining the men's event and introducing a new format that grants byes to the top two teams.
Jun 22, 2026
MVC Unveils sweeping reforms to basketball championships ahead of 2027 season
The Missouri Valley Conference's Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive restructuring of its basketball championships, moving the women's event to St. Louis and adopting a ten‑team bracket for both genders beginning in 2027. The changes aim to boost visibility, deepen fan involvement and secure new sponsorship opportunities, while honoring the legacy of previous host venues.
Jun 22, 2026
MVC Unveils Unified Arch Madness Basketball Tournament Format Starting 2027
The Missouri Valley Conference announces a new 10‑team, single‑week tournament under the Arch Madness brand, bringing together men’s and women’s basketball in St. Louis beginning in 2027.
Jun 22, 2026
MVC Announces Historic Shift for Women’s Basketball Championship
The Missouri Valley Conference reveals a major realignment of its basketball championships, moving the women's event to St. Louis and adopting a unified 10‑team structure that promises broader exposure and deeper fan engagement.
Jun 22, 2026
Kansas Pitcher Makes History, Heads to National Baseball Tournament
From a small Kansas town to the national stage, 12‑year‑old McKenzie Jackson’s love for baseball is reshaping perceptions and inspiring other girls to pick up a bat.
Jun 18, 2026
U.S. State Officials Push FIA to Extend Ban on Nicotine Sponsorships, Raising NASCAR Concerns
A coalition of state attorneys general has sent a letter to the FIA urging an expansion of the nicotine sponsorship ban, prompting NASCAR fans to wonder whether their sport could face similar scrutiny.
Jun 13, 2026
Jeff Jackson Joins NCAA Basketball Committee as Tournament Expands to 76 Teams
The NCAA announced the appointment of Jeff Jackson to its Division I Men's Basketball Committee, marking a key step in the association's plan to grow the tournament to 76 teams beginning in 2027.
Jun 11, 2026
Pete Bevacqua Joins NCAA Basketball Selection Committee
Pete Bevacqua, Notre Dame's vice president and director of athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Selection Committee for a four‑year term starting July 1.
Jun 11, 2026
NCAA Expands Basketball Tournament and Appoints New Committee Leaders
The NCAA announces a major restructuring of its men's basketball championship, adding four seasoned leaders to the selection committee and expanding the field to 76 teams for the first time in 2027.
Jun 11, 2026
Oilers Fire Coach Knoblauch After Playoff Exit
The Edmonton Oilers dismissed head coach Kris Knoblauch following a first‑round playoff loss, ending a stint that produced consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances and raising questions about the club's next leadership move.
May 14, 2026
Notre Dame Hockey Looks to Rebound Under Coach Brock Sheahan
A season marked by early adversity gave way to a late surge, setting the stage for a promising rebuild under new leadership.
May 12, 2026