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The newly formed girls hockey program at Atlantic Coast Academy made its debut with a competitive exhibition match in North Adams, featuring goalies from Seattle and Latvia, a Norwegian recruit’s RPI commitment, and a tribute to a local player battling leukemia.
The 2026 season sees Clark County teams playing independent schedules without state championships, with Bishop Gorman leading national rankings and several local programs eyeing title contention.
Mike Taylor, a coach with over two decades of international experience, has been hired as an assistant basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University for the 2026‑27 season.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected 6‑foot‑7 Kazakhstani defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, trading down from the 21st slot and adding depth to a blue‑line that aims to blend size with offensive upside.
Coach T.J. Otzelberger’s lifelong ties to Wisconsin fuel a recruiting pipeline that brings six state players to Iowa State next season, highlighting his influence on the program’s culture and player development.
The inaugural games of the 2026 BIG3 season will be played in Los Angeles on June 20, featuring the Miami 305 led by Michael Beasley, the LA Riot anchored by Dwight Howard, and several other marquee matchups, all airing on CBS and streaming on Fubo.