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Ilja Dragunov's WWE contract has expired and he has been moved to the alumni section, signaling his departure; the former NXT UK Champion and United States Champion has not wrestled since April, with further details expected as reports develop.
The Seattle Mariners staged an enthusiastic Alumni Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park, pairing nostalgia with high-energy entertainment as former stars and returning players like Ichiro, Mike Cameron, Stefen Romero and Austin Nola wowed a raucous crowd; Romero emerged as the winner after a night of big hits and showmanship that celebrated baseball and the community around the ballpark.
After Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in the SummerSlam Hell in a Cell main event, Lesnar was moved to WWE’s alumni roster, signaling a hiatus from TV for now though a future return isn’t ruled out. The piece notes there could be one final match in the future, with past discussions of a Gunther matchup referenced.
A GI outbreak at Tyler Hill Camp in Pennsylvania includes a confirmed E. coli case; camp officials say the strain is not linked to camp food or water and that the vast majority of campers and staff are fine, with only a single confirmed case and some campers sent home due to capacity concerns. Alums allege some campers had nowhere to stay because parents were abroad in Europe, though camp officials deny this. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is aware and involved, and the camp says it has increased cleaning, moved meals outdoors, and maintains water testing as questions about outbreak management linger.
In Koch Arena, JHX Hoops (Kansas alumni) edged the AfterShocks 64-59 on a dramatic Elam Ending, but celebration gave way to chaos as Marcus Keene shoved Wichita State native Jacob Hanna three times, injuring a media staffer and triggering a postgame brawl that drew police and left fans involved; nine players were ejected earlier in a second-quarter melee, and Wichita State Police will investigate. JHX Hoops advance to Lexington for the alumni bracket final, while the AfterShocks’ title defense appears in jeopardy.
In a TBT alumni semifinal in Wichita, the Kansas alumni (JHX Hoops) and Wichita State alumni (AfterShocks) fought multiple bench-clearing skirmishes, leading to nine players being ejected in the first half and both teams finishing the game with six players per side. After Frank Mason’s game-winning three for JHX, a postgame melee injured Kansas’ Jacob Hanna and a staff member, with videos surfacing across social media. JHX Hoops advanced to Lexington for the alumni championship, where suspensions could be imposed under TBT rules, setting up a rematch of the 2012 NCAA title game.
Archie Goodwin returned with fresh legs, poured in 22 and hit the game-winning 3 as La Familia beat The Ville 63-57 to win the deciding Game 3 of the Louisville-Kentucky alumni TBT series; Willie Cauley-Stein provided defense in the paint, Darryl Morsell added 20 points, and the veterans answered the call to seal the series.
Twenty years after UNC's 2006 and 2007 teams reached the national championship series, Tar Heel alumni return to Omaha for a 20-year reunion as the 2026 UNC squad competes for the title against Oklahoma; the piece highlights UNC's enduring baseball culture—now blending homegrown and transfer players—with former players, coach Mike Fox, and current teammates sharing memories, group texts, and a sense of belonging that spans decades and trips to Omaha.
As the 2026 WNBA season tips off, 17 former UConn women’s basketball stars are on opening-day rosters across nine teams, making UConn the league’s most represented college program. Notables include Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers with Dallas, Azura Stevens with Chicago, Aaliyah Edwards and Olivia Nelson-Ododa with Connecticut, Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhász with Minnesota, Breanna Stewart and Aubrey Griffin with New York, Stefanie Dolson and Katie Lou Samuelson with Seattle, Kaitlyn Chen, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Gabby Williams with Golden State, Kia Nurse with Toronto, and Serah Williams headed to Portland’s expansion Fire. Caroline Ducharme was waived from training camp, and Huskies also hold coaching and front-office roles across the league.
NASA Ames aerospace engineer Nate Eller, a 2019 Analy High School graduate who helped Artemis II with wind-tunnel work, texted his Twin Hills middle school science teachers to thank them for inspiring his curiosity. His journey began in seventh grade with science classes and a bottle-rocket project, and his success prompts the retiring teachers to celebrate a student who became a rocket scientist working on a Moon-bound mission.
Palantir publicly enlists former employees to rejoin, using a Lord of the Rings–themed pitch that they’ll be on a plane day one and coding on meaningful deployments within hours. The outreach comes amid increased scrutiny of AI use in government and the military, and follows Palantir’s expanding government work (US Army contracts up to $10B, DHS $1B). The company hasn’t disclosed compensation details or how large a hiring push this represents, and it’s unclear if this signals a broader recruitment effort.
Kelly Kincaid, known on-screen as Quinn McKay, is officially listed as WWE alumni after her contract expired on February 14 with no new deal offered; her last on-screen appearance was February 10 on NXT, and WWE has moved her profile to the alumni section, confirming her departure from the company where she served as a backstage interviewer and Level Up ring announcer (formerly ROH broadcaster Kelly Verbil).
The article celebrates the unity, pride, and passion of the Sun Devil community, emphasizing how collective engagement and support help build a strong, positive culture and sustain success for Arizona State University athletics.
Morehead State University named its stadium after NFL legend and alumnus Phil Simms during a dedication ceremony, honoring his contributions and connection to the university and community.
Andrade has reportedly left WWE for the second time, having been quietly moved to the Alumni section on WWE's website and not appearing in recent matches, with no clear reason given. His departure comes amid ongoing speculation and no indication it is related to broader layoffs or contract expirations.