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Sports Info. and Opinion for @fpmg413 by @FPK413 - Reporting on UMass Athletics since 2022 - Sumner Ave. Elementary ‘96

[New England Football Journal ® 🏈 @newftbj]

Brockton is hiring Mike Norman Jr. as the program’s new head football coach. A Brockton alumnus, Norman served as the freshmen coach. He will be the Boxers third coach in five years.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins – 14-year NBA veteran and 2008 champion – has agreed to become the men's basketball General Manager of HBCU Jackson State, as well as a connection to its broadcast and journalism program, per Perkins: "I'm thankful for this opportunity to impact young lives and pour back into my community."

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[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

CFP leaders are moving toward increasing UConn's distribution to align with a G6 share ($1.5-2 million), sources tell @YahooSports. The Huskies, as only independent aside from Notre Dame, had received only a one-fifth portion.

Background from April- https://t.co/aXXHhZpkaR

[Nick DePaula @NickDePaula]

OFFICIAL LOOK: THE CAITLIN 1

@CaitlinClark22’s 1st Nike signature shoe will launch 10.1 for $140 — and features a repeat print of CC and 22 design details on each side of the wavy sneaker silhouette.

Shoe features Cushlon and forefoot Zoom Turbo with new Opticast molded upper.

[New York Post @nypost]

Knicks mania turned into complete insanity in Times Square when fans smashed and tore apart several school buses in the packed party hub — including one that was left completely engulfed in fire.

[New York Post @nypost]

63 people arrested, 4 stabbings and 1 shooting reported in NYC after Knicks fans go wild celebrating NBA Finals win https://t.co/vuH1NaGKhv

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

The University of Utah announced the school has closed a private-equity deal with Otro Capital— becoming the first athletic department to do so.

[The Cursive 𝓤 @TheCursiveU]

UMass 🏈 2026 Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC
@MACSports @UMassFootball @philsteele042
#MACtion26🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️ #Flagship🚩

▪️First Team Defense, Tyler Martin, LB @martin_tyler5

▪️Second Team Special Teams, Grant Mills, LS @gmarionmills

▪️Third Team Offense, Reece Adkins, TE @reeceadkins7

▪️Third Team Defense, Josh Nobles, DE @Joshua_Nobles2

▪️Third Team Defense, Timmy Hinspeter, LB
@TimmyH_44

▪️Third Team Defense, Zeraun Daniel, Safety @ZeraunD

▪️Fourth Team Offense, Joe Griffin, WR @Joegogetit2

▪️Fourth Team Special Teams, TJ Magee, KR @tmageejr

#NewYearNewTeamNewExpectations #BeliefOwnershipSacrifice B.O.S.

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@FOS 😂

[The Cursive 𝓤 @TheCursiveU]

The timing ain't great, but the UMass🏈 QB Room just got a little light. There is time to find a replacement.

We wish the best to @RJ_Johnson1

[Brandon (Jubee) McCloud Jr. @JubeeM81]

6’4 245lbs || 28’ || TE/EDGE || 3.6 GPA

Had an amazing experience at @GatorsFB yesterday! Thank You to @EvanMckissack , @CoachDockeryD , and @pjgadzicki8 for the great coaching, and helping me develop my skills at TE. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and compete.

[Ball State Football @BallStateFB]

We mourn the passing of Gavin Yates-Lyons.

We extend sincere condolences to his family, friends, coaches, teammates and all who held him close. May you find comfort and strength during this challenging moment.

[UMass Athletics @UMassAthletics]

Another strong showing in the classroom to close out the year!

#Flagship 🚩

[RecruitTheBronx @RecruitTheBronx]

Missoni Brown

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[Southeastern Conference @SEC]

SEC Presidents and Chancellors statement on media rights proposals:

[National Football Foundation @NFFNetwork]

Well-deserved recognition for Aidan Dzierwinski of Minnechaug Regional HS (MA) on the 2026 NFF Team of Distinction.

✔️ 4.78 GPA
✔️ Team Captain
✔️ First Team All-League (2x)
✔️ Foreign Language Student of the Year
✔️ National Honor Society

https://t.co/D9MsTvuxJh

[UMass Baseball @UMassBaseball]

New title. Same standard.

Congratulations to our new head coach, @max_weir05! 👏

#Flagship🚩

[Jacob Munch @JacobMunch1]

After scoring 5 points last Sunday, Sydney Taylor scored her season-high 11 points in 20 minutes for the Chicago Sky today against the Minnesota!!

Chicago lost 85-75 but the former Minutewomen played the most minutes of her WNBA career