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Harrisburg Senators hold first Women in Sports Summit

The Harrisburg Senators held their first Women in Sports Summit, showcasing female leaders in the industry. HARRISBURG, Pa. — When people think of the Washington Nationals or Wizards, the Philadelphia Eagles or Phillies, the Hershey Bears or even the Harrisburg Senators, they’re thinking about men’s sports. However, it’s the women behind the scenes that make […]

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The Harrisburg Senators held their first Women in Sports Summit, showcasing female leaders in the industry.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — When people think of the Washington Nationals or Wizards, the Philadelphia Eagles or Phillies, the Hershey Bears or even the Harrisburg Senators, they’re thinking about men’s sports. However, it’s the women behind the scenes that make the magic happen. 

Twelve women from sports organizations across Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C. were in attendance at the Harrisburg Senators’ first Women in Sports Summit. 

“We’re in such a unique location with so many other sports teams and colleges around us, so why would we not try to host something here?” said Senators’ Assistant General Manager Ashley Grotte. “There’s so many areas of working in sports that people don’t even realize exist, whether it’s live events, partnerships, sales, marketing, content creation, you name it.” 

Compiling a panel with varying backgrounds helped provide both the attendees and panelists with new perspectives to learn from. 

“It’s nice to be able to come here and listen to what they have to say as well as be able to network and know that you’re not alone in sports, and there are other women and ladies in your corner and reaching for your success too,” Community Engagement Manager for the York Revolution Brianna Klinger said.

The panelists served as prime examples of what’s possible for women in the industry. 

“I love being able to talk about why I love what I do, and [I love] seeing so many young women excited about what their future holds,” Grotte said.

“I’ve never seen being a girl as a boundary,” said Maggie Golder, current Penn State lacrosse player and content creator in her free time. “I think it’s awesome that these women are so strong-minded and are just so passionate about what they do and don’t care if you’re a girl or a boy. They’re gonna tell it how it is and be professional.”

The message the panel sent was that women do belong in sports, with Phillies Manager of Marketing Initiative and Content Missy Perez saying, “There’s a reason you are where you are, so be confident in that.”

The Senators found the Summit to be a success and are already looking forward to continuing it for years to come. 

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UTSA Baseball Coach References Historic Win In NIL Ask

© Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The UTSA baseball team upset top seed Texas in NCAA Regional play on Saturday. Head coach Pat Hallmark wasted no time trying to use the win to his advantage. He was heard making a plea to the Roadrunners‘ athletic director in his postgame press conference. […]

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The UTSA baseball team upset top seed Texas in NCAA Regional play on Saturday. Head coach Pat Hallmark wasted no time trying to use the win to his advantage.

He was heard making a plea to the Roadrunners‘ athletic director in his postgame press conference. He referenced the victory in his pitch for a larger recruiting budget.

UTSA found itself in a showdown against the Longhorns after winning its regional opener over Kansas State. They then used an epic comeback to best their instate rival on their home field.

Texas grabbed an early 6-1 lead following a five-run third frame. From there, it was all Roadrunners.

UTSA outscored the ‘Horns 8-1 over the next six innings to win 9-7. They advanced to an NCAA Regional final for the first time in program history.

UTSA baseball wants more NIL support.

The Roadrunners don’t have the wallet to match larger schools in the Lone Star State. Texas and Texas A&M are two of the richest athletic departments in college sports. Teams like TCU and Texas Tech have millionaire donors helping bankroll success.

UTSA falls down a rung on the totem pole. Despite the NIL disadvantage, they’ve been able to compete on the field with those wealthier rivals. Pat Hallmark hopes it results in more support.

The Roadrunners won 46 games this season. They’d already beaten both Texas and Texas A&M in regular season play. Now, they find themselves one game away from a Super Regional.

UTSA’s head baseball coach believes he should be rewarded with a bigger NIL budget. The longer the season lasts, the more likely that hope becomes reality.





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Bill Belichick buyout drops to $1 million, per contract terms

According to the terms of his contract at North Carolina, Bill Belichick’s buyout dropped Sunday. The figure is now $1 million if he chooses to leave. Belichick signed his contract to become UNC’s next head coach in December after the school announced him as Mack Brown’s replacement. His base salary is $1 million with an […]

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According to the terms of his contract at North Carolina, Bill Belichick’s buyout dropped Sunday. The figure is now $1 million if he chooses to leave.

Belichick signed his contract to become UNC’s next head coach in December after the school announced him as Mack Brown’s replacement. His base salary is $1 million with an additional $9 million in supplemental income, totaling out to $10 million per year. The first three years of the five-year deal are guaranteed.

Upon his hiring, Belichick’s buyout sat at $10 million prior to June 1 if he terminates the deal without cause. That number dropped to $1 million on Sunday, per the terms sheet. He would owe that amount to the school within 180 days.

North Carolina marks Belichick’s first college coaching job after a decorated career in the NFL, notably with the New England Patriots. He led the franchise to seven Super Bowls with Tom Brady at quarterback and parted ways at the end of the 2023 season.

All told, during his time in New England, Belichick had a 266-121 record, and his 302 career victories sits second in NFL history behind the great Don Shula. Now, he’s preparing to take on the college game at North Carolina, where his father Steve served as an assistant coach from 1953-55.

“I grew up around college football at the Naval Academy and some of the great teams there, especially the ’63 team, the ’60 team,” Belichick said earlier this month. “Great teams and great players there. [Roger] Staubach, [Thomas] Lynch, Pat Donnelly and those guys. They were great leaders, great people and great inspirations to me, and I learned a lot from watching them.

“I’ve always tried to make my team look like those teams. The kind of teamwork, camaraderie, communication, toughness, and resilience that those guys had.”

Bill Belichick: ‘Everything we do is a pro model’

Shortly after news broke of Bill Belichick’s plans to take over at UNC, he hired Michael Lombardi as the program’s general manager. The goal was to create an NFL-like atmosphere in Chapel Hill and effectively make the Tar Heels the NFL’s “33rd team,” in their words.

“Everything we do is a pro model,” Belichick said. “Head coach, general manager, and we want the players to develop professionally to their maximum football level, academically, and as a pro in life. To be ready to go into wherever life takes them, whether that’s owning their business, or working for a company, or whatever that happens to be. So, they’re all life lessons.”

North Carolina has 42 players coming in via the transfer portal this season, headlined by former Washington cornerback Thaddeus Dixon. He came in as the No. 33 overall player in the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings and is one of three Top-100 transfers heading to Chapel Hill. UNC’s transfer class ranks No. 8 in the nation, according to the On3 Team Transfer Portal Index.

Former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez is also preparing to suit up for North Carolina after coming in as the No. 18-ranked quarterback in the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings. He completed 66% of his passes for 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns last season, and appears in line to be Belichick’s first starting quarterback at UNC.

North Carolina will get the 2025 season underway Sept. 1 with a Monday night matchup against TCU. That game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET.



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UK vs Clemson game today in NCAA regional

Erik Bakich on Clemson baseball’s loss to West Virginia in regional Clemson baseball lost 9-6 to West Virginia in the winner’s bracket of the NCAA regional. Tigers coach Erik Bakich reflected on the loss and more. Kentucky baseball extended its NCAA Tournament journey an extra day, eliminating USC Upstate from the Clemson Regional with a […]

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  • Kentucky baseball extended its NCAA Tournament journey an extra day, eliminating USC Upstate from the Clemson Regional with a 7-3 win on Saturday.
  • First pitch for Kentucky vs. Clemson is scheduled for noon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

Kentucky baseball extended its NCAA Tournament journey an extra day, eliminating USC Upstate from the Clemson Regional in a 7-3 victory on Saturday.

The Wildcats (30-25) won the game without one of their best players, freshman Tyler Bell, who suffered an injury in the first game of the tournament against West Virginia when he fouled a ball off his knee.

“I think (UK sophomore Kyuss Gargett) has done a great job all year just staying ready,” said junior Luke Lawrence after Saturday’s win. “I think he did a great job today at short, he had a couple of key plays in the game. Not only that, but his attitude out there is just awesome. He took charge, like a shortstop does. I think that shows his heart and his character.”

The Wildcats have a new test today when they play the top-seed in the region, Clemson, which is also ranked No. 11 nationally, at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

The Tigers (45-17) lost 9-6 to West Virginia on Saturday.

Follow along below for live updates, scores and highlights from Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament game against Clemson:

Harris threw two wild pitches in the inning, which led to a Clemson run, Jack Crighton.

UK scored five runs on three hits and two errors.

Carson Hansen and Ryan Schwartz recorded RBIs in the inning.

Harris gave up a single to the leadoff batter and then struck out two of the next three batters.

Three up, three down for the Wildcats in the inning.

The Tigers didn’t record one hit and they left one run on base after TP Wentworth was walked.

Clemson pitcher Talan Bell downed the first two batters in the lineup. Then he hit the next two batters with a pitch. Carson Hansen singled to left field and then James McCoy and Bell scored on a throwing error at the plate.

Kentucky starting pitcher Nate Harris struck out the first batter of the game, but then the next three batters in the lineup got on base. With the bases loaded, Clemson’s Jarren Purify scored on a wild pitch.

An RBI groundout by Collin Priest plates Dominic Listi.

  • Date: Sunday, June 1
  • Time: Noon

First pitch for Kentucky vs. Clemson is scheduled for noon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

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Friday

  • Game 1: West Virginia 4, Kentucky 3
  • Game 2: Clemson 7, USC Upstate 3

Saturday

  • Game 3: Kentucky 7, USC Upstate 3
  • Game 4: West Virginia 9, Clemson 6

Sunday

  • Game 5: Kentucky vs. Clemson, noon
  • Game 6: West Virginia vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.; TV TBD

Monday (if necessary)

  • Game 7: Game 6 winner vs. Game 6 loser, TBD

Reach sports reporter Prince James Story at pstory@gannett.com and follow him on X at @PrinceJStory.



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UK wins NCAA regional game vs USC Upstate

Kentucky baseball remains alive for at least one more day. The Wildcats eliminated USC Upstate from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with a 7-3 victory at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. UK will face Clemson, the top seed in the region, or have a rematch against West Virginia on Sunday at 12 p.m. Here are […]

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Kentucky baseball remains alive for at least one more day.

The Wildcats eliminated USC Upstate from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with a 7-3 victory at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

UK will face Clemson, the top seed in the region, or have a rematch against West Virginia on Sunday at 12 p.m.

Here are three takeaways from Kentucky’s win in the double-elimination regional.

The Wildcats were able to get on the board early in their second matchup of the Clemson Regional.

Junior Carson Hansen hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning, which allowed Kentucky to jump out to a 3-0 lead.

UK pitcher Nic McCay started the game rolling. He struck out three batters through the first three innings, not allowing a hit in that span.

In the fourth inning, USC Upstate found its rhythm at the plate. It scored three runs on three hits and two batters walked. Preston Lucas hit a two-run RBI double to left center field to bring in the first runs for the Spartans.

The Wildcats were able to regain the lead in the bottom of the sixth after a sacrifice bunt by Patrick Herrera, which led to a James McCoy run.

The Wildcats will have to get their bats going if they want to stay alive in the tournament. They had one big inning where they scored three runs against West Virginia, but then they were shut out the rest of the game.

UK scored three runs early again on Saturday before adding a run in the sixth inning and three more in the eighth.

Against West Virginia or Clemson, the Wildcats will need to score with more consistency.

Redshirt junior James McCoy went 2 for 2 at the plate, extending his hit streak to eight games, which ties his career best.

McCoy has 22 hits on the season and 10 of them have come during his hit streak, including six of his 12 RBIs. He’s batting .310 for the season.

Entering the Clemson Regional, USC Upstate ranked second in the nation in scoring (9.7 runs per game) and was in the top 20 in home runs (99).

The Wildcats held the Spartans to three runs or fewer for just the 10th time this season.

Relief pitcher Ethan Walker was brought into the game in the fifth inning. He struck out seven batters and only allowed one hit.

Kentucky baseball will play the loser of Saturday’s second game between regional host (and No. 11 national seed) Clemson and West Virginia.

The Tigers are 45-16 this season, posting a 27-7 record in home games. They came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat USC Upstate Friday in their first regional game.

West Virginia trailed 3-0 against the Wildcats and was able to erase the deficit, securing a walk-off win.

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Reach sports reporter Prince James Story at pstory@gannett.com and follow him on X at @PrinceJStory.



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UW Womens Basketball’s top 2026 target signs NIL deal with adidas

This is just the start. Excited to announce I have joined the @adidasHoops Family.You don’t have to fit into anyone’s mold to make it big. This is for the ones who dream different. pic.twitter.com/LTFmlTaECW — Oliviyah “Big Oh” Edwards (@EdwardsOliviyah) May 28, 2025 There’s no doubt that 6-foot-3 power forward Oliviyah Edwards, who is also […]

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There’s no doubt that 6-foot-3 power forward Oliviyah Edwards, who is also known as “Big Oh,” is the top priority for coach Tina Langley and the Washington Huskies on the recruiting trail in 2026.

The in-state standout from Tacoma, Washington, who plays at Elite Sports Academy in Issaquah, is ranked as the No. 4 player in the nation by 247Sports and holds offers from all over the country.

On Friday, Edwards announced that she was one of eight high school women’s basketball players who signed an NIL deal with adidas.

“The new crew of athletes are part of adidas’ plan to support young athletes with resources, opportunities, and a platform to reach their full potential,” On3’s Nick Schultz said of the group. “Additionally, the company is further investing in the NIL space after making multiple splashes last year.”

That first group of splashes was headlined by Washington football stars Michael Penix Jr. and Rome Odunze, who wound up being selected back-to-back at No. 8 and No. 9 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. When Washington initially switched over to adidas in 2019, the Huskies were billed as the “flagship program” for the company, which doesn’t seem to have completely come to fruition over the first five years of the deal.

However, as the apparel brand has moved further into the NIL space, that could come in handy for the Huskies and, in this case, for Langley’s group. Pairing Edwards with five-star Brynn McGaughy, who signed with Washington in the 2025 class, would give the head coach one of the best frontcourt groups in the Big Ten.





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