Legendary coach Bill Belichick returns to new role — but it’s not in the NFL

On May 30, four baseball teams won Section 4 titles, including Elmira Notre Dame, which triumphed in a high-scoring Class D final against Schenevus, 20-14, marking their first title since 1998. Elmira High School (AAA), Maine-Endwell (A), and Deposit-Hancock (C) also secured championships, with Deposit-Hancock continuing their undefeated season by defeating Trumansburg, 11-3. Notre Dame and Elmira will advance to state quarterfinals on June 7, aiming to build on their successful runs. Full Article

In the Baton Rouge Regional, Dallas Baptist defeated Rhode Island 6-2, led by home runs from Chayton Krauss, Keaton Grady, and Luke Heefner. The Patriots took an early 4-0 lead after a strong first inning, with Michael Dattalo and Nathan Humpreys contributing to the offense, while Ryan Borgerg secured the win with five innings pitched. Rhode Island’s Anthony DePino scored twice, including a solo home run, but the Rams, making their first NCAA Tournament appearance...

The latest UCF mailbag addresses several topics, including the disappointing performance of the UCF baseball team, ongoing litigation involving former defensive coordinator Ted Roof, and the proposed changes to the College Football Playoff. UCF baseball, coming off a previous NCAA regional appearance, struggled despite leading in hitting and ERA, suffering multiple sweeps in conference play. Meanwhile, the litigation against UCF Athletics is moving towards trial after a dismissal motion was denied, and discussions continue on...

The Minnesota Lynx have ruled out star forward Napheesa Collier for their game against the Phoenix Mercury due to knee issues that have persisted since 2023. Although initially listed as questionable, Collier's absence marks her first missed game of the season, where she averages 26.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and three assists. The Lynx, currently on a five-game winning streak, will face the Mercury, who recently won against the Chicago Sky, with a highly anticipated face-off...

In a decisive 12-0 mercy-rule victory over No. 3 Laney, Roberson's senior pitcher Micah Simpson delivered a six-inning shutout, leading his team to a chance at history by becoming the first 4A team in NCHSAA to win three consecutive baseball championships. With significant contributions from sophomore Parker Filipek, who drove in key runs, Roberson is now set to play Game 2 of the best-of-three series on May 31, needing one more win to secure the...

Duke defeated Oklahoma State 12-5 in the Athens Regional, with Wallace Clark and Sam Harris each recording three hits, and Owen Proksch striking out eight in six innings. The game, which was delayed for over three hours due to weather, featured seven home runs, including Ben Miller's 19th of the season, leading to a six-run third inning for Duke. Duke (38-19) will face Georgia in the winner's bracket, while Oklahoma State (28-24) will play Binghampton...