The class of 2026 superlatives all have been handed out, but the real coronations come this spring when freshmen begin vying for playing time when it matters most.

In a marquee matchup of state championship teams with established stars on both sides, it was an up-and-coming standout who had the final say. With the match hanging in the balance heading into the ...

Duke vs. North Carolina requires no special introduction. It's one of the best rivalries in sports, regardless of who's playing or coaching in it. It's a matchup of two of the most storied programs in ...

Solon’s Eli Kampman (3) carries the ball during a game between Solon and Mount Vernon in Solon, Iowa on Friday, September 12, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio ...

Darryn Peterson hit two clutch 3s in final 90 seconds to lift Kansas to 64-61 win. Peterson battled poor first-half rhythm to finish with 19 points. Hostile Texas Tech crowd taunted Peterson, who ...

Two-time Herald Female Athlete of the Year Ella Myers will battle for playing time as a pitcher and utility player this spring for the UC Santa Barbara softball team. The hard-throwing right-hander ...

No. 15 Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky 80-55, its largest victory margin against the Wildcats since 2008. Freshmen Chandler Bing and Jayden Leverett stepped up with key performances in the absence of ...

PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points to break BYU's freshman scoring record, leading the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday. Dybantsa went 15 for 24 from the floor and ...

AJ Dybantsa continues to put together video game-like performances for Brigham Young University basketball. The projected No. 1 overall draft pick in the upcoming NBA draft finished with a casual 43 ...