Houston lands Diane, No. 2 center in 2026 class

Arafan Diane, the No. 2-ranked center prospect in the 2026 class and arguably the most physically dominant player in the country, committed to Houston on Wednesday. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Houston lands Diane, No. 2 center in 2026 class

Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ 'mishap'

Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is out indefinitely after what coach Paul Maurice described as a “barbecuing mishap.” Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ 'mishap'

Franklin: Va. Tech must act like big-time program

Virginia Tech introduced James Franklin as its new head football coach, and he spoke about what everyone associated with the Hokies needed to do to be a big-time program. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Franklin: Va. Tech must act like big-time program

Sark on Texas exit talk: 'I am not going anywhere'

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian pushed back against claims that he’s looking to leave the program, saying Wednesday that he’s “not going anywhere.” Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Sark on Texas exit talk: 'I am not going anywhere'

Fast break: Insights on Donovan Mitchell, Reed Sheppard, Shaedon Sharpe and more

Eric Moody’s fantasy basketball insights you need to know about, including Donovan Mitchell’s heavier workload, along with more on Reed Sheppard, Dyson Daniels and Shaedon Sharpe. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Fast break: Insights on Donovan Mitchell, Reed Sheppard, Shaedon Sharpe and more

Source: No further discipline for Stars' Rantanen

The NHL Department of Player Safety has decided Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will not receive any supplemental discipline for his boarding major against the Islanders, a source told ESPN. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Source: No further discipline for Stars' Rantanen

Panthers, Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys

The teams will wear the jerseys when they face off outdoors at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Jan. 2. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Panthers, Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys

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