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PWHL Expands to San Jose, Bringing Pro Women’s Hockey to the Bay Area
sports7 days ago

PWHL Expands to San Jose, Bringing Pro Women’s Hockey to the Bay Area

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced San Jose, CA as its latest expansion market for the 2026-27 season, with SAP Center hosting home games and Sharks Ice at San Jose as the training site; San Jose becomes the fourth expansion city (joining Detroit, Hamilton and Las Vegas), placing four teams in the Pacific Time Zone, and the league will share details on roster-building and the 2026 draft soon, while fans can deposit to secure priority access to season tickets.

Five New Wolverines Set for 2026-27: Three Transfers, Two High-School Recruits
sports27 days ago

Five New Wolverines Set for 2026-27: Three Transfers, Two High-School Recruits

Michigan’s men’s basketball program announced five additions for the 2026-27 season: three transfers (J.P. Estrella, Jalen Reed, Moustapha Thiam) and two high-school signees (Brandon McCoy Jr. and Lincoln Cosby). Cosby will redshirt this season due to a torn ACL. The newcomers are highlighted for size, defense and versatility, with Estrella, Reed and Thiam adding frontcourt presence and toughness, while McCoy is projected to contribute immediately as an explosive scorer. All five have multiple years of eligibility, signaling both short-term impact and long-term depth for the program.

First wave of 2026-27 Big Ten transfers takes shape
sports1 month ago

First wave of 2026-27 Big Ten transfers takes shape

From April 7–21, the spring transfer portal window is live for the Big Ten’s 2026-27 roster moves. Confirmed incoming scholarship transfers include Maryland’s Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico), Michigan’s J.P. Estrella (Tennessee), Minnesota’s Sam Orme (Belmont), Ohio State’s Justin Pippen (Cal) and Andrija Jelavic (Kentucky), Purdue’s Caden Pierce (Princeton), Rutgers’s Lewis Duarte (New Mexico State), and UCLA’s Filip Jovic (Auburn) plus Sergej Macura (Mississippi State). Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern, Penn State, Oregon, USC, Washington, and Wisconsin reported no incoming scholarship transfers as of April 11.

Ovechkin defers NHL return, weighing health and future options
sports-hockey1 month ago

Ovechkin defers NHL return, weighing health and future options

Alex Ovechkin hasn’t decided on a 2026-27 return and will wait until summer to consult Capitals ownership and staff. At 40, health is a major factor as he weighs retirement after 21 NHL seasons, a possible re-signing with Washington, or finishing his career in Dynamo Moscow (KHL); the Capitals will support his decision, and there may be no formal farewell if he departs.

CFP sets 2026–28 playoff dates, bowls and venues
sports3 months ago

CFP sets 2026–28 playoff dates, bowls and venues

The College Football Playoff released dates and bowl sites for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 Playoffs: for 2026-27, quarterfinals at the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30, 2026 and at Cotton, Peach and Rose Bowls on Jan. 1, 2027; semifinals at the Orange Bowl (Jan. 14, 2027) and Sugar Bowl (Jan. 15, 2027); and the National Championship on Jan. 25, 2027 in Las Vegas. For 2027-28, quarterfinals conclude with the Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31, 2027 and the Fiesta, Peach and Rose Bowls on Jan. 1, 2028; semifinals on Jan. 13 (Orange Bowl) and Jan. 14, 2028 (Cotton Bowl); with the Championship on Jan. 24, 2028 in New Orleans, with times/TV to be announced later.