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Boston College’s Brown, Minnesota’s Miller, Augustana’s Raboin selected assistant coaches for 2026 U.S. National Junior Team – College Hockey

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Greg Brown (Boston College), Steve Miller (Minnesota), and Garrett Raboin (Augustana) have been named assistant coaches for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, David Lassonde (USA Hockey) was tabbed goaltending coach and Jacob LeRoy (Minnesota) and Travis Winter (Bemidji State) were named video coaches. The group will work with Bob Motzko (Minnesota) who … Read more

Barcelona superstar hits back at criticism over national team absence – ‘People don’t have all the information’

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Barcelona superstar hits back at criticism over national team absence - 'People don't have all the information'

Robert Lewandowski endured a difficult end to the 2024/25 season. Persistent physical problems severely limited his involvement, forcing him to miss key matches or appear only from the bench – far from his best form. Barcelona felt the impact in their UEFA Champions League semi-final defeat against Inter Milan. Following the end of the season, … Read more

Most tradable asset for every National League team

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Most tradable asset for every National League team

Buy or sell? That’s the question many teams will face as the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches. Ahead of the big day, Yardbarker MLB writers identify each National League team’s most tradable asset. (Records and statistics are through Sunday.) NL East ATLANTA BRAVES (27-31) | RHP Raisel Iglesias | 2025 is an … Read more

NCAA Division I hockey players continue to thrive in classroom as both women, men top national average in APR – College Hockey

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NCAA Division I hockey players continue to thrive in classroom as both women, men top national average in APR - College Hockey

Penn State graduating seniors Dylan Lugris, Danny Dzhaniyev, Carson Dyck and Simon Mack (photo: PSU Athletics). NCAA Division I hockey student-athletes once again performed above the national average academically, according to the annual Academic Progress Rate (APR) data released this month by the NCAA. The women’s hockey four-year average score from 2020-21 through 2023-24 was 993, while … Read more

Western Michigan’s Ferschweiler leads Broncos to national championship, named unanimous USCHO Coach of the Year for 2024-25 campaign – College Hockey

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Western Michigan's Ferschweiler leads Broncos to national championship, named unanimous USCHO Coach of the Year for 2024-25 campaign - College Hockey

Pat Ferschweiler leads WMU during a practice day at the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis (photo: Jim Rosvold). Western Michigan’s Pat Ferschweiler has been named the unanimous choice for USCHO Coach of the Year for the 2024-25 season. Voting was conducted by USCHO.com staff members. The 2024-25 Spencer Penrose Award winner as national coach … Read more

National champion Western Michigan garners all 50 first-place votes to finish No. 1 in final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll of 2024-25 college hockey season – College Hockey

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National champion Western Michigan garners all 50 first-place votes to finish No. 1 in final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll of 2024-25 college hockey season - College Hockey

Western Michigan players get hyped prior to the national title game last Saturday night against BU (photo: Jim Rosvold). With all 50 first-place votes, national champion Western Michigan is the top team in the final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll of the 2024-25 season. National runner-up Boston University is up six spots to No. … Read more

After pair of seasons, national championship with Western Michigan, Bump leaves Broncos for NHL contract with Flyers – College Hockey

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Alex Bump was part of Western Michigan’s stellar offense this season (photo: Ashley Huss). Western Michigan sophomore forward Alex Bump has agreed to an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Bump played a critical role in the Broncos winning the 2025 national championship along with the Penrose Cup and NCHC Frozen Faceoff title. He … Read more

The University of Texas wins the 2025 DUPR Collegiate National Championship

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The University of Texas wins the 2025 DUPR Collegiate National Championship

An All-Texas showdown at the Life Time Peach Tree Corners resulted in the first National Championship for the University of Texas Pickleball Club. The University of Texas at Austin (UT) beat the other finalist, Texas Christian University (TCU) in the finals. The final score was 3-1 in favor of UT: WD 21-15 TCU, MD 21-18 UT, … Read more

Minnesota men’s hockey coach Motzko, who ‘knows what it takes to have success,’ named head coach of 2026 U.S. National Junior Team – College Hockey

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Bob Motzko skates during a Minnesota practice at Amalie Arena during the 2023 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. (photo: Jim Rosvold). Minnesota coach Bob Motzko will serve as head coach of the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. The team will play in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 5, 2026, in … Read more