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🏆 HISTORY MADE: NiJaree Canady Throws First No-Hitter at Women’s College World Series Since 1960, Strikes Out 19 in Record-Shattering Win OKLAHOMA CITY — In a performance destined to go down in softball history, NiJaree Canady has etched her name in the record books with a no-hitter at the Women’s College World Series, the first since 1960 and only the third ever recorded in the tournament’s storied history. Pitching with ice in her veins and fire in her arm, Canady not only shut down the opposition without allowing a single hit, but also set a new program record…

🎺 UNPRECEDENTED ACCEPTANCE: Texas Tech’s ‘Band of the Raiders’ Crowned World’s No. 1 Marching Band by ESPN LUBBOCK, Texas — In a moment of historic recognition, the Texas Tech University Marching Band, widely known as the “Band of the Raiders,” has officially been crowned the No. 1 marching band in the world by ESPN, following a two-day global competition that drew elite ensembles from across continents. This is the first time a collegiate marching band from the United States has received such a title under ESPN’s Global Performing Arts Challenge, an event developed in collaboration with top international…

🏆 ESPN BREAKING: Top National Star Commits to Texas Tech Softball, Turns Down Powerhouse Offers LUBBOCK, Texas — In a stunning recruiting coup, Texas Tech Softball has secured a commitment from one of the nation’s top multi-sport athletes — a rising phenom ranked as the No. 16 running back in the 2025 class — who has now made the historic decision to pursue her collegiate future on the diamond in Lubbock. The elite athlete, whose name is already generating buzz across recruiting circles, held high-profile offers from some of the biggest names in college sports, including BYU, Nebraska,…

Longhorns Daily News: Texas retains Director’s Cup The Texas Longhorns have clinched the 2023–24 Division I LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup, marking their third overall title and solidifying their position as the nation’s premier collegiate athletics program. This achievement underscores Texas’s dominance across multiple sports, culminating in a season that featured two national championships and three runner-up finishes . 🏆 National Championships Women’s Volleyball: Secured their second consecutive national title, contributing 100 points to the Directors’ Cup standings . Women’s Rowing: Captured their third national championship in four years, further bolstering Texas’s athletic prestige . 🥈…

Matthew Golden Shares Special Reason for New Jersey Number Matthew Golden honors his grandmother by wearing her favorite number Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver and first-round NFL Draft pick Matthew Golden revealed on Friday the reason behind his new jersey number. Golden was taken by the Green Bay Packers with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft and was the third receiver taken off the board in the first round. He now heads to Green Bay with a new journey in front of him leaving some things behind, like his old number. Golden wore the…

Texas Longhorns 4-Star WR Target Sets Commitment Date The Texas Longhorns have put themselves in position to earn a commitment from one of the highly-touted prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star wide receiver/athlete Jalen Lott has set a commitment date, telling Jason Suchomel of OrangeBloods.com that he will commit on July 8. Among the Longhorns in the battle for Lott are the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, LSU Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, and Colorado Buffaloes. The Frisco, TX native is listed as a wide receiver on 247Sports, but with his skillset, Lott is seen as one of the…

Texas A&M Unveils $1.3 Billion Kyle Field Renovation, Setting New Standard in College Football Texas A&M University has officially unveiled a groundbreaking $1.3 billion renovation of its iconic Kyle Field, aiming to redefine the college football experience. This ambitious project combines cutting-edge technology, luxurious amenities, and increased seating capacity to create an unparalleled atmosphere for fans and players alike.  A State-of-the-Art Venue The renovated Kyle Field now boasts state-of-the-art features, including:  Next-Generation Technology: Interactive digital displays, ultra-high-definition video boards, and enhanced connectivity allow fans to stream and share their experience in real-time.  Luxury Suites and…

Florida Gators Honored as the World’s Premier and Most Cohesive Collegiate Sports Program in Landmark Recognition The University of Florida Gators have been honored as the world’s premier and most cohesive collegiate sports program in a landmark recognition by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). This prestigious acknowledgment underscores Florida’s unparalleled success across multiple sports disciplines and its consistent excellence in collegiate athletics.  Unprecedented Achievement in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Florida’s athletics program secured a remarkable fourth-place finish in the 2023–24 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings, marking its 15th consecutive season among the nation’s top…

Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Expecting Their First Child Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Tebow (née Nel-Peters), are thrilled to announce they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the joyful news in January 2025, revealing that Demi-Leigh is currently 16 weeks pregnant. The announcement comes just ahead of their fifth wedding anniversary, which they celebrated in January 2025.   In a heartfelt interview with People, Demi-Leigh expressed her excitement, saying, “We are just so excited and so over the moon to be having a baby together.” She also shared her gratitude for Tim, stating, “I’m…

OT Javarii Luckas has committed to Billy Napier and the Florida Gators Luckas may not be a 5-star or 4-star commit, but this is still positive news for Napier and it no question adds to the momentum that the staff has been building in recent days. Over the weekend, Florida added commitments from Marquez Daniel, JaReylan McCoy and Carsyn Baker. Now, Luckas has added his name to the verbals’ list – Napier and Florida now have 11 known pledges for the ’26 haul. Throughout his recruitment, Luckas, a 6-5, 305-pounder, picked up offers from Florida, West Virginia, Miami,…