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All Twenty-Four Make AHA All-Academic Team
BOSTON – All 24 student-athletes on the Syracuse University women’s ice hockey team earned their way onto the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) All-Academic Team. The League office announced its annual All-Academic Team Wednesday afternoon. The AHA All-Academic Team honors those student-athletes who posted a GPA of 3.0 or above for both semesters of the 2024-25 […]

The AHA All-Academic Team honors those student-athletes who posted a GPA of 3.0 or above for both semesters of the 2024-25 academic year.
Syracuse had the second-most student-athletes on the AHA All-Academic Team, trailing only Robert Morris (25). Lindenwood also had 24 while Mercyhurst (23), RIT (17) and Penn State (16) accounted for the remainder of the team.
Additionally, four Orange student-athletes earned mention as Student-Athletes of the Year, completing the academic year with a perfect 4.0 grade point average: Klára Jandušíková, Allie Kelley, Nea Tervonen, and Tatum White.
Name / School / Pos. / Class / Hometown / Major
Peyton Armstrong / Syracuse / F / Fr. / Bancroft, Ont. / Sport Management
Jessica Cheung / Syracuse / D / Fr. / Ottawa, Ont. / Health and Exercise Science
Stella Costabile / Syracuse / F / Fr. / Belmar, N.J. / Finance and Applied Data Analytics
Maya D’Arcy / Syracuse / D / Jr. / Cambridge, Ont. / Selected Studies in Education
Jocelyn Fiala / Syracuse / D / So. / Clavet, Sask. / Social Work
Sami Gendron / Syracuse / D / Jr. / Rockland, Ont. / Psychology
Bella Gould / Syracuse / G / So. / Haymarket, Va. / Psychology
Charlotte Hallett / Syracuse / D / Jr. / Markham, Ont. / Psychology and Forensic Science
Klára Jandušíková / Syracuse / D / Gr. / Brno, Czechia / CAS – Intercollegiate Athletic Advising & Support
Allie Kelley / Syracuse / G / Gr. / East Berne, N.Y. / Master of Exercise Science
Charli Kettyle / Syracuse / D / Gr. / Perth, Ont. / Conflict and Collaboration
Jackson Kinsler / Syracuse / F / So. / Madison, Wisc. / Policy Studies
Heidi Knoll / Syracuse / F / Jr. / Ottawa, Ont. / Sport Management
Laura Leitner / Syracuse / D / Fr. / Krumpendorf, Austria / Undeclared
Rylee McLeod / Syracuse / F / Fr. / Grand Prairie, Alb. / Health and Exercise Science
Mia Ng / Syracuse / F / Fr. / Braintree, Mass. / Finance
Maïka Paquin / Syracuse / G / Jr. / Sherbrooke, QC / Chemistry (Medicinal)
Bryn Saarela / Syracuse / F / Gr. / Denver, Colo. / CAS – Conflict and Collaboration
Carly Sardine / Syracuse / F / Fr. / Hagersville, Ont. / Applied Data Analytics
Nea Tervonen / Syracuse / So. / Tempere, Finland / Sport Management
Mik Todd / Syracuse / F / R-So. / Oshawa, Ont. / Human Development and Family Science
Haley Trudeau / Syracuse / F / So. / Sherwood Park, AB / Mechanical Engineering
Tatum White / Syracuse / F / Gr. / Kingston, Ont. / CAS – Conflict and Collaboration
Celia Wiegand / Syracuse / D / Fr. / Jeffersonville, Vermont / Undeclared
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Tulsa Football HC Tre Lamb Shows He Isn’t a ‘One-Trick Pony’ With Impressive Results at Oklahoma State Amateur Qualifier
Most college football coaches spend their offseason relaxing with family, hitting fishing spots, or working on their short game. But Tulsa’s new head coach Tre Lamb just proved he’s not your average weekend golfer. The 35-year-old coach fired a three-over 75 at the Oklahoma State Amateur Qualifier, putting him in serious contention for the state […]

Most college football coaches spend their offseason relaxing with family, hitting fishing spots, or working on their short game. But Tulsa’s new head coach Tre Lamb just proved he’s not your average weekend golfer.
The 35-year-old coach fired a three-over 75 at the Oklahoma State Amateur Qualifier, putting him in serious contention for the state championship. While Tulsa fans are still waiting to see what he can do on the gridiron, Lamb’s already making waves on the fairways.

How Did Tre Lamb Perform at the Oklahoma State Amateur Qualifier?
Say what you want about the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes football program, which has won just 12 games in the past three seasons, but one thing you can’t criticize is new head coach Tre Lamb’s golf game.
Lamb hasn’t coached a game at Tulsa yet, but was hired as the program’s head coach this offseason after a successful year at East Tennessee State. The 35-year-old coach is already making waves in Oklahoma, but not on the football field. Instead, he’s impressing everyone on the golf course.
During the State Amateur Qualifier at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the head coach shot a solid 75, going just three over during his round.
Tulsa head football coach Tre Lamb fires a 75 (+3) in the State Amateur qualifier at Forest Ridge.
That SHOULD safely qualify him for the Oklahoma State Am, starting July 21st at Cedar Ridge. Top 33 and ties get in.
Pretty impressive stuff. pic.twitter.com/PMgd8vFlVC
— TJ Eckert (@TJEckertKJRH) July 10, 2025
Lamb finished the round with two birdies, 12 pars, three bogeys, and one double bogey, which put him in a tie for 32nd place.
That performance will likely be enough to qualify him for the Oklahoma State Amateur Championship, which will take place from July 21 to July 24.
What Does This Mean for Lamb’s Transition to Tulsa?
Following the championship, Lamb will return to the Tulsa campus to begin his first season as head coach of the Golden Hurricane. The timing works out perfectly, allowing him to compete at the state level before diving into his coaching duties.
Tulsa fans are hoping that Lamb is as good a coach as he is a golfer, as the program desperately needs to improve. The team hasn’t had a winning season since 2021 and has not won a conference title since joining the American Athletic Conference in 2014.
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Lamb is a young head coach who has been coaching at the FCS level since 2013. He’s had success in his time, winning two Big South conference championships with Gardner-Webb in 2022 and 2023.
This marks Lamb’s first FBS stint, and while he’s unproven at this level, the Golden Hurricane decided to give him a chance. If he can turn the program around, he’ll be beloved by the University and the city.
It’s clear that his golf prowess is already making an impact in the state, but he’ll need to match that performance on the football field to win over Tulsa fans.
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Livvy Dunne Denied Purchase of Babe Ruth’s Former NYC Apartment Despite All-Cash Offer
Livvy Dunne was ready to buy her dream apartment — one that once belonged to Babe Ruth — with cash in hand. But not even a full-price, all-cash offer was enough to sway the co-op board. Screenshot from YouTube The 22-year-old influencer and former LSU gymnast revealed this week that her bid to purchase the […]

Livvy Dunne was ready to buy her dream apartment — one that once belonged to Babe Ruth — with cash in hand. But not even a full-price, all-cash offer was enough to sway the co-op board.

Screenshot from YouTube
The 22-year-old influencer and former LSU gymnast revealed this week that her bid to purchase the Upper West Side apartment once home to baseball legend Babe Ruth was denied, despite her efforts to seal the deal in grand fashion.
In a TikTok video shared with her nearly 8 million followers, Dunne detailed the experience, calling the historic New York City unit her “dream apartment” and explaining how close she came to making it her own. She said she was ready to pay the $1.595 million listing price in full and had already brought her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, to visit. An interior designer had even started planning the space.
But just days before she expected to receive the keys, Dunne said she got a call: the co-op board had voted against her application.
“That week I was supposed to move in,” Dunne said in the video. “I got a call that I was denied.”
The three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom apartment is the stuff of Yankees lore. According to NBC News, Ruth lived there from 1920 to 1940, during the height of his playing career. The apartment’s legacy clearly added to its appeal for Dunne, whose growing presence in baseball circles has included a high-profile relationship with Skenes, one of MLB’s rising stars.
The board didn’t offer a clear reason for the rejection, but Dunne speculated that her celebrity status — and the attention that often follows — may have been a factor.
“Maybe they just didn’t want someone with a public profile,” she noted, hinting at concerns over privacy, media, or potential disruptions.
The rejection marks another bump in what’s already been a challenging stretch for Dunne, who has been juggling life in the spotlight with personal and professional transitions. In addition to her social media empire and NIL deals, she’s also a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and former member of the U.S. Junior Women’s National Gymnastics Team.
Now, she’ll have to search elsewhere for her first piece of real estate, though it likely won’t come with quite the same legend-in-the-walls appeal.
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Boston University Is A Good Choice For Ryder Ritchie’s Development – Minnesota Wild
A new era in hockey prospect development began when the NCAA voted to allow Canadian junior hockey players to leave the Canadian Hockey League and join the college ranks. The move has resulted in several top prospects leaving their junior teams and committing to American college programs. One of those prospects is Ryder Ritchie, the […]

A new era in hockey prospect development began when the NCAA voted to allow Canadian junior hockey players to leave the Canadian Hockey League and join the college ranks. The move has resulted in several top prospects leaving their junior teams and committing to American college programs.
One of those prospects is Ryder Ritchie, the Minnesota Wild’s 2024 second-round pick. Ritchie recently committed to play at Boston University, a move that should pay significant dividends for his development.
People are already hyping Ritchie as a Wild prospect. Hockey Wilderness ranked him as the organization’s No. 7 prospect coming into last season, and he only built on that potential in last year’s campaign.
Ritchie used his explosive offensive tools to tally 61 points (29 goals and 32 assists) in 53 Western Hockey League games for the Medicine Hat Tigers. The forward from Calgary continued his strong form in the playoffs, scoring 18 points in 18 games on the way to a Memorial Cup appearance.
While Ritchie has already established himself as an intriguing prospect, Boston University will provide fertile ground for him to develop his game further.
BU has a storied history, with five national championships, 25 Frozen Four appearances, and several notable alums who have gone on to make an impact in the NHL. Since 2015, 15 Terriers have been drafted in the first round of the NHL draft, including stars like Jack Eichel, Charlie McAvoy, Jake Oettinger, and Macklin Celebrini.
Head coach Jay Pandolfo has led BU to the national tournament in all three of his seasons since they hired him in 2022.
Ritchie will be joining a program with winning aspirations, a roster filled with high-level prospects, and a strong track record of preparing players for the NHL.
The move to the NCAA is an excellent opportunity for any prospect, but it could be especially impactful for Ritchie, given his specific needs and strengths.
One of the primary benefits will be getting Ritchie ready for a more pro-style game. According to EliteProspects, he’s 6-foot-1, 185 pounds. That’s more than enough size to play in the junior league, where players are much younger.
In the NCAA, Ritchie will be playing against older players who have already filled out their frames. Ritchie has NHL size; he just needs to grow into it. That will happen at BU with a world-class nutrition and strength and conditioning program.
Ritchie’s physical growth will be significant for strengthening his defensive game. While experts already recognize him for his creativity and offensive flair, Ritchie’s two-way play remains an area for improvement.
That perceived lack of defensive upside isn’t due to a lack of effort, though. Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff states that “Ritchie can take over shifts with his high energy and workhorse attitude.” Meanwhile, DobberProspects notes that the player has “great energy on the forecheck.”
If Ritchie continues to put in high-energy shifts, his defensive impact could improve significantly as he grows into an NHL body. College hockey’s pace and physical demands should help him sharpen that part of his game faster than staying in juniors would.
Ritchie’s jump to Boston University should help him shore up some areas of weakness. However, BU is also a solid choice due to its track record of working with prospects that match Ritchie’s skill set.
As his defensive game develops, Ritchie’s offensive toolkit, already his most significant asset, should become even more impactful at the college level.
Let’s take a look at some of Ritchie’s best skills. Ritchie is best known for his creativity offensively as a playmaker, puck handler, and scorer. He’s a quick and shifty skater who has a “cannon of a shot,” according to DobberProspects. Boston University has experience developing prospects with Ritchie’s unique blend of skills.
For example, Trevor Zegras excelled as a Terrier in his lone college season in 2019-20 before making his NHL debut. Scouting reports from Zegras’ draft year highlighted similar strengths to Ritchie’s: elite playmaking, dynamic skating, and a dangerous shot.
Zegras is one of the best playmakers in this class who can make unique plays by using his dynamic passing ability.
-Hockeyprospect.com 2019
A slippery and shifty skater, he has exceptional foot mechanics and clean edges that allow him to be evasive.
-Future Considerations 2019
Although creating for others is his specialist, he has a hell of a shot, too.
-McKeen’s Hockey 2019
(Source: Eliteprospects.com)
Zegras is far from the only former Terrier who profiles similarly to Ritchie. Cole Eiserman is a BU forward with an eye-popping shot and developed a high work-rate game in college last year by using his skating and energy to contribute offensively. While Ritchie’s shot doesn’t quite compare with Eiserman’s, having the opportunity to play with that level of scorer should also elevate his game.
Boston University is a fantastic fit for Ritchie. The rigors of college hockey should allow the forward to accelerate his progress in areas where he needs improvement. BU will accentuate his strengths, and they’ve demonstrated the ability to prepare prospects with Ritchie’s skills for the next level.
Ritchie’s commitment to Boston University presents an opportunity for the Wild to refine an already promising offensive weapon into a more well-rounded player. There’s still a long road to go for the 18-year-old prospect, but he made a wise decision signing with BU.
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Tennessee State postpones men’s hockey program launch to 2026-27 season
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association is supporting the effort through the Industry Growth Fund, which was created as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in 2013 to support and accelerate the development of League and Club initiatives and projects that promote long-term fan development and increase participation in hockey at all levels. “Deferring the […]

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association is supporting the effort through the Industry Growth Fund, which was created as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in 2013 to support and accelerate the development of League and Club initiatives and projects that promote long-term fan development and increase participation in hockey at all levels.
“Deferring the inaugural season of TSU Tigers hockey to 2026-27 is the right step to build a foundation worthy of the university,” said Kevin Westgarth, NHL vice president, hockey development and strategic collaboration. “… We have faith in President Tucker’s vision and look forward to adding new names to the TSU Athletics history alongside legends like Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph and NBA champion Dick Barnett. Hopefully, we’ll see an ex-Tiger raise the Stanley Cup one day, not too far in the future.”
Predators chief marketing officer Bill Wickett said the NHL team continues “to look forward to helping make the Division I hockey dream a reality at Tennessee State.”
“We applaud university leadership, led by Interim President Tucker, for its desire to ensure that when the Tigers step on the ice for the first time, they are doing it for a long time, and we pledge to walk hand-in-hand with that leadership in making it happen,” Wickett said in the athletics department statement.
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The Sporting News ranks Big Ten Football Coaches from best to worst
The Sporting News ranked all 18 Big Ten football head coaches from best to worst going into the 2025 college football season. Some are really established, others need some work and there’s still some questions with new blood. At the top of the Big Ten are some truly elite coaches in college football these days. […]

The Sporting News ranked all 18 Big Ten football head coaches from best to worst going into the 2025 college football season. Some are really established, others need some work and there’s still some questions with new blood.
At the top of the Big Ten are some truly elite coaches in college football these days. In fact, the conference has three top 10 coaches nationwide residing right in this conference.
Let’s dive into The Sporting News’ rankings of Big Ten coaches. Their ranking is reflected in order and then their national ranking in parentheses.
Day is the best among Big Ten coaches after winning a national title for the first time last season. He’s also second in the nation behind Kirby Smart of Georgia.
Day is 70-10 in his career and Ohio State has produced 24 NFL Draft picks over the last three years. His only bugaboo currently is the four straight losses to Michigan.

Lanning is 35-6 at Oregon since his Georgia DC days. He comes in as Sporting News’ second best Big Ten coach and top 10 overall.
Last year, the Ducks went 13-0 and won the Big Ten before being upset as the No. 1 seed in the CFP. The next logical step is winning it all, but there’s no question Lanning is among the game’s elite coaches.
Some people would say Franklin is not an elite coach, perhaps due to lack of postseason success like some others. But he’s the third best in the Big Ten and top 10 nationally.
He finally led Penn State to the playoff last year, coming up one game shy of the national title game. He has a Big Ten title under his belt, albeit nearly 10 years ago, but Franklin’s 2025 team could end up winning it all.
Riley is 81-24 in his career, but just 26-14 during his time at USC. He’s still among the better Big Ten coaches and nationwide, but the pressure is mounting to deliver in a big way out west.
The first Big Ten season didn’t go that well, which included losses to Maryland, Michigan and Minnesota. Riley is also 4-10 against ranked teams with USC.

Cignetti lit the world on fire in the Big Ten last season, leading Indiana to 11 wins and the College Football Playoff. That’s good for top five in the conference.
There’s a tougher schedule this year, so it’ll be interesting to see if Cignetti can duplicate his success. He’s a proven winner, so he’s to not be underestimated.
With over 200 wins on his resume, Ferentz is one of the best coaches of the 21st century. He’s still one of the best in the Big Ten and throughout the country as well.
Ferentz’s defense and run game at Iowa is always a solid piece of the puzzle. But the passing game has to be fixed in 2025 and transfer QB Mark Gronowski could be the key. If Ferentz were able to win a Big Ten title at this stage of his career, start building the statue!
Bielema is just 28-22 at Illinois but 125-80 overall as a head coach. Make no mistake, Illinois is trending in the right direction after a 10-win season.
He could vault up this list if the Illini make the College Football Playoff or compete for the Big Ten title. Let’s see if the good vibes keep rolling in Champaign.

Fickell was actually just named to CBS Sports’ hot seat list because he’s gotta get it going. But the Badgers coach still has top tier qualities to have success in the Big Ten.
In fact, Fickell is still a top 30 coach in the country, probably due to his success at Cincinnati. But, Wisconsin’s old school approach for 2025 could prove successful.
This is already Fleck’s ninth season at Minnesota and in the Big Ten, hard to believe right? Fleck is 56-39 with the Gophers and actually 6-0 in bowl games.
Off the rip, you could probably swap him and Fickell and no one would bat an eye. While he’s been successful, Fleck lacking a Big Ten title game appearance is probably what holds him back from a higher ranking.
Moore showed a lot of moxie last year when he officially took over as head coach. He saw a lot of success in the Big Ten and nationally when coaching under Jim Harbaugh before that though.
He led Michigan to wins over USC, Ohio State and Alabama last year, so that looked good for the resume! But now, the expectations to compete for the Big Ten and the College Football Playoff are back.

Everyone’s now waiting for the Matt Rhule Year 3 jump at Nebraska. So that means he’s going to lead them to a Big Ten title right? Or at least the conference championship?
Yes, that’s been Rhule’s trajectory at Temple and Baylor, so naturally that’ll happen again! Okay, we have to see the games play out first, but Rhule could quickly rise up this list.
Fisch went 6-7 during his first season at Washington, losing the Sun Bowl. The debut season in the Big Ten wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t special.
Fisch rebuilt an Arizona team by Year 3, giving him the opportunity at Washington after Kalen DeBoer left for Alabama. He’s a solid coach, but it’s a wait and see approach in a loaded conference over the next couple of seasons.
Schiano got Rutgers to back to back bowl games as he rebuilt the program in second stint. During his first ‘go round, the Big Ten was in the far future, but he had a lot of success.
The Scarlet Knights had some missed opportunities and winning seven games, rather than nine or 10 against a manageable schedule last year probably didn’t do him any favors. But, Rutgers should compete for another bowl game this year due to New Jersey’s own.

It’s too early to tell if Smith is going to be highly successful or not at Michigan State. Coming from Oregon State over to the Big Ten was a big move, considering he left his alma mater.
Going 5-7 with a new roster isn;t bad, but it isn’t great. So perhaps if Smith makes a bowl game with the Spartans this year, he’ll rise up the ranks. In six seasons Oregon State, Smith had a breakthrough year, in Year 5, in 2022 with 10 wins and a Las Vegas Bowl win.
Locksley is lower on the Big Ten list this year but not too low nationally. The Terrapins are going to have to rebuild going into 2025 as expectations are lower than previous seasons.
Locksley led the Terrapins to bowl wins three straight seasons but went 4-8 last year. 2025 might be no different, but he’s been good enough during his time to get something cooking and maybe surprise some folks.
Foster’s coached one season, so like Smith, it’s too early to tell how he stacks up against other Big Ten coaches. UCLA had some positives last year, but nothing stellar.
He gets Nico Iamaleava at QB this season, so that’ll help and bring in a lot of attention. After starting 1-5, Foster led the Bruins to a 4-2 finish, so there’s reason for optimism this fall

Braun took over on the fly in 2023 for Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired amid a hazing scandal. He promptly went 8-5 and won the Las Vegas Bowl.
Unfortunately, the Big Ten caught up to Northwestern and the Wildcats went 4-8 last season. So right now, it’s a little Jekyll and Hyde for Braun going into Year 3.
Odom resurrected his head coaching chops with a 19-8 record in two seasons at UNLV. But his time at Missouri was very up and down between 2016-19.
Now in the Big Ten, Odom has a big undertaking: rebuilding Purdue after the Ryan Walters era. He’s last in the conference per Sporting News right now, but there’s plenty of room to grow.
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Poirier Set To Take Advantage Of CHL To NCAA Path
RALEIGH, N.C. – When the Carolina Hurricanes selected Justin Poirier in the fifth round of the 2024 draft, the bulk of the buzz surrounded the fact that he was the first 17-year-old to score 50 goals in the QMJHL since Sidney Crosby. Although he dealt with a few injuries this past season, the forward dazzled […]

RALEIGH, N.C. – When the Carolina Hurricanes selected Justin Poirier in the fifth round of the 2024 draft, the bulk of the buzz surrounded the fact that he was the first 17-year-old to score 50 goals in the QMJHL since Sidney Crosby.
Although he dealt with a few injuries this past season, the forward dazzled again, following up his historical season with a 43-goal campaign and bringing his total to 210 points in 181 junior games.
Now, instead of going back to the Maritimes, where he would have had little left to prove and undoubtedly dominated again, Poirier has the chance to try a fresh challenge this fall: the college game.
Carved by the changing landscape of NIL in the NCAA, it’s a new route for development, allowing Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players to make a jump that had previously been outlawed. As a result, the general feeling is that the CHL will shift toward younger talent, and some players will then eventually graduate to a bigger and more pro-like college game, a step taken this week by prospective first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna.
Taking on stronger and more mature competition is exactly what Poirier is looking for as he heads to the University of Maine.
“I spoke with my agent, with (Canes Development Coach Kevin McCarthy), the other coaches here, the development guys, and in order to be ready to play in the AHL or NHL one day, I have to play against older and bigger guys,” Poirier said at this month’s Development Camp.
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