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Creighton, Kansas City each kicking off new eras in season-opening clash
A new era will begin on Monday when Alan Huss guides Creighton into its season opener against Kansas City in Omaha, Neb.,Huss was appointed as the new head coach at his alma mater after Greg McDermott announced his retirement after 16 seasons at the post.,Like the Bluejays, the Roos will also featur...
Justin Gainey's tenure as NC State coach begins vs. Campbell
The Justin Gainey Era at North Carolina State began with a proclamation.,"I am NC State," Gainey said at the Atlantic Coast Conference media day, and his resume makes it hard to argue. ,Gainey returns to Raleigh as the Wolfpack's third head coach in as many seasons after playing point guard at NC St...
DePaul opens vs. West Georgia, eyes end to 22-year NCAA drought
DePaul hasn't played in an NCAA Tournament since 2004 and has posted just one winning record in its last 19 seasons.,That sounds dark, but the Blue Demons are coming off their best Big East showing (8-12) since 2006-07 and parlayed a bigger NIL budget to rebuild a roster that third-year coach Chris ...
Seton Hall debuts another remade roster vs. Saint Peter's
It's the start of another year full of new faces when Seton Hall hosts Saint Peter's Monday night in Newark, N.J., in the season opener for both teams.,"I don't want to have a new lineup every year -- that's the worst thing in the world," said veteran Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway. "To bring in ...
After embracing portal, Marquette begins redemptive campaign vs. Mercyhurst
The head coach is the same. A handful of the promising young players are the same. And yet, it feels as though a new era may be underway at Marquette as the Golden Eagles begin the 2026-27 season on Monday against Mercyhurst in Milwaukee.,Shaka Smart, entering his sixth year as head coach, finally d...
No. 3 Illinois readies 'pick your poison' rotation for FDU
Illinois has a little bit of everything, a chemistry experiment evolving on fast forward as the Fighting Illini kick off the season against Fairleigh Dickinson on November 2. ,Picked third in the preseason Top 25, Illinois isn't the same team that went to the Final Four in April. And that might be t...
Pitt counting on transfers entering opener against revamped Rider
A revamped Pitt roster bolstered by experienced newcomers hosts a Rider team that underwent a complete roster overhaul when both teams open their seasons Monday in Pittsburgh.,Coming off a 13-20 campaign, Pitt coach Jeff Capel is counting on a pair of transfers to rebuild his roster. Entering his ni...
Ronald Nored proud to take over alma mater Butler; Lafayette up first
Ronald Nored enjoyed a successful playing career at Butler. Now, he hopes a return to his alma mater will end its stretch of continued struggles.,Nored makes his college head coaching debut Monday night, when the Bulldogs open the season against Lafayette in Indianapolis.,Butler has not made the NCA...
Bryan Hodgson brings fast pace as Providence opens vs. Maine
The Bryan Hodgson era at Providence begins Monday night, when the Friars open their season at home against Maine.,Hodgson was hired in March after Providence parted ways with former head coach Kim English. Hodgson guided South Florida to a 25-9 record and the American Conference championship last se...
Pioneering former college and NFL coach June Jones dies at 73
Former college and NFL coach June Jones, a pioneer of the run-and-shoot offense, has died. He was 73.,Jones' death was announced by the Run & Shoot Certification program, a coaching program he and fellow pioneer Mouse Davis created. A cause of death was not divulged. ,"We mourn the passing of the le...
No. 8 Tennessee wants to pop offensively, meets Wofford in opener
Coach Rick Barnes has reshaped his Tennessee team's roster and plans on taking a much more offensive-minded approach this campaign.,After a strong showing in last year's NCAA Tournament, the No. 8 Volunteers will begin their season against Wofford on Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn.,In an up-and-do...
Wings' Dylan Larkin has 'had enough,' will sit out vs. Blackhawks
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.,Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan did not disclose the reason surrounding Larkin's absence. Instead, McLellan said interim general manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation at a l...
Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-67 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals
ATLANTA -- Allisha Gray scored 23 points on five 3-pointers on Thursday afternoon to help the Atlanta Dream earn an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries to even the WNBA Finals at three games apiece and force a winner-take-all Game 7.,Rhyne Howard added 21 points and Angel Reese po...
MLS 2027 'Sprint Season' to begin Feb. 19 at Miami
Initial plans for the bridge to a new era were announced Thursday as MLS shared some of the details for a one-time 14-match "Sprint Season" in 2027.,Instead of a long offseason before MLS switches to a summer-to-spring schedule in 2027-28, to align with top leagues around the world, MLS will conduct...
Rebounding an issue as No. 20 Alabama sets sights on Sam Houston
No. 20 Alabama is navigating through a reloading phase as it opens its season against Sam Houston on Tuesday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Crimson Tide (25-10 last season) lost star Labaron Philon Jr. and key cogs Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Aiden Sherrell from a squad that reached the Sweet 16 last ...
Packers CB Keisean Nixon (shoulder) questionable vs. Panthers
The Green Bay Packers added two-time First-Team All-Pro cornerback Keisean Nixon to the injury report for Thursday night's home game against the Carolina Panthers.,Nixon is listed as questionable to play due to a shoulder injury. He was not listed on the injury report during the week.,Nixon, 29, pla...
No. 24 Vanderbilt opens vs. Bellarmine intent on continuing rise
Led by one of the top returning scorers in the Southeastern Conference, Vanderbilt looks to become a Final Four contender as it opens the 2026-27 season against Bellarmine on Monday night in Nashville, Tenn.,The No. 24 Commodores will be led once again by Tyler Tanner, who decided to forgo the NBA D...
No. 8 Tennessee wants to pop offensively, meet Wofford in opener
Coach Rick Barnes has reshaped his Tennessee team's roster and plans on taking a much more offensive-minded approach this campaign.,After a strong showing in last year's NCAA Tournament, the No. 8 Volunteers will begin their season against Wofford on Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn.,In an up-and-do...
Report: Red Sox trade OF Nate Eaton to Athletics
The Boston Red Sox are trading outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics, USA Today reported on Thursday.,In the first trade of the offseason, the Red Sox will receive minor league right-hander Jareth Rayo in exchange.,Eaton, 29, batted .160 with one homer and six RBIs in 24 games with Boston during th...
Clemson excited about potential entering opener vs. Stetson
Clemson is looking to recapture the form that carried it to the Elite Eight in 2024, starting with Monday's season opener against Stetson in Clemson, S.C.,Clemson (24-11 last season) made a first-round NCAA Tournament exit in each of the last two years, yet veteran coach Brad Brownell is hopeful the...