Women’s Golf Championship

October 3-5, 2025

Site: Reedsburg Country Club – Reedsburg, Wis.

Cross Country Championships

November 1, 2025

Host: UW-Oshkosh

Site: Moore’s Field of Dreams – Oshkosh, Wis.

Women’s Soccer Tournament

November 5, November 7, November 9, 2025

All matches played at the higher seed

Men’s Soccer Tournament

November 4, November 6, November 8, 2025

All matches played at the higher seed

Women’s Volleyball Tournament

November 11, November 13, November 15, 2025

All matches played at the higher seed

Wrestling Championship

February 14, 2026

Host: UW-Eau Claire

Swimming & Diving Championships

February 18-21, 2026

Host: UW-Whitewater

Site: Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center – Brown Deer, Wis.

Women’s Basketball Tournament

February 23, February 25, February 27, 2026

All games played at the higher seed

Men’s Basketball Tournament

February 24, February 26, February 28, 2026

All games played at the higher seed

Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament

February 21-22, February 28-March 1, March 8, 2025

All games played at the higher seed

Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament

February 25, February 28-March 1, March 8, 2025

All games played at the higher seed

Indoor Track & Field Championships

February 27-28, 2026

Host: UW-Platteville

Women’s Gymnastics Championship/NCGA West Regional

March 7, 2026

Host: Winona State University (Minn.)

Women’s Tennis Tournament

April 21, April 23, April 25, 2026

All matches played at the higher seed

Outdoor Track & Field Championships

May 1-2, 2026

Host: UW-La Crosse

Women’s Lacrosse Tournament

May 1-2, 2026

Host: Colorado College (if it is one of the top 4 seeds)

Men’s Tennis Championship

May 2, 2026

Host: Highest Seed From West Division

Baseball Tournament

May 7-9, 2026

Host: No. 1 Seed

Softball Tournament

May 8-10, 2026

Host: No. 1 Seed

Kai Trump Signs NIL Deal With Accelerator Energy Brand originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Kai Trump Just Leveled Up Her NIL Game, And She’s Only Getting Started

Six million followers. One rising golf career. And now, a power move into business.

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On July 15, future University of Miami golfer Kai Trump signed a NIL deal with Accelerator Active Energy, the same brand tied to Travis Kelce and Livvy Dunne. The announcement wasn’t subtle. It came with a bold video, a presidential-style speech, and a message that Kai isn’t just a face, she’s a force.

This isn’t your average endorsement. Kai is joining as an equity partner. That puts her in rare air among student-athletes.

And she hasn’t even swung a club in college yet.

NIL Meets Golf Meets Gen Z Influence

Trump’s deal with Accelerator is a clear signal: golf is stepping into the NIL spotlight. Until now, the sport has been slow to cash in on the explosion of college athlete branding. Kai changes that.

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She’s the first golf athlete to land a deal with the California-based energy drink. Her name will be featured in campaigns. Accelerator will become a staple on her social media. With over 6 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she has the reach, and now, the brand alignment.

“She’s going to be a leading voice in NIL and beyond,” said Andrew Wilkinson, CEO of Accelerator.

He’s not wrong.

A Deal With Power Behind It

Travis Kelce. Livvy Dunne. Paula Badosa. Evan Carter. Now, Kai Trump joins the athlete roster of a company that’s picking winners.

Accelerator isn’t just hyping athletes. They’re building a team of cultural icons. Their formula? No sugar. No taurine. Just clean energy and brain-boosting blends. NSF Certified. Plant-based ingredients. The kind of thing that hits with both health-conscious athletes and everyday fans.

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For Trump, it’s about more than energy on the golf course.

“An energy drink like Accelerator helps me stay locked in,” Kai said. “Whether I’m training, studying, or traveling, it fits into everything I do.”

Related: Explaining The NCAA’s One-Time Transfer Portal Window

Why This Deal Matters

This is more than a one-off. It’s a blueprint.

Kai Trump just proved that women’s golf has a seat at the NIL table. She’s not waiting for college trophies or tour wins. She’s building her brand, and her bank account, before her first swing in NCAA play.

The partnership video, filmed at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, leans into her name but makes it clear: this moment is hers.

And she’s just getting started.

Related: CSC Blocks Collective NIL Deals, Sparks Antitrust Concerns

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today updates and additions to the Sharks Hockey Operations Staff.

Hockey Operations Additions:

Joe Thornton – Player Development Coach/Hockey Operations Advisor

Owen Hixon – Equipment Manager Assistant

New Roles & Titles:

Charlie Townsend – Director of Hockey Operations

AJ Bernstein – Hockey Operations, Strategy and Data Analyst

Dylan Finan – Hockey Operations, Scouting Coordinator

Jon Hull – Head USA Amateur Scout

Tim LeRoy – Assistant Equipment Manager

Thomas Vanek – Hockey Operations Advisor

“Jumbo” officially re-joins the Sharks organization as Player Development Coach/Hockey Operations Advisor. After his official retirement from the NHL following the 2021-22 season, he finished with 1,539 points (430 goals, 1,109 assists) in 1,714 career games with the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Florida Panthers. He ranks 14th in points, seventh in assists, and sixth in games played among all NHL players, is one of only 14 skaters to ever eclipse the 1,000-assist mark and was just the seventh player in NHL history to skate in 1,500 games, collect 1,000 assists and score 400 goals.

In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Thornton appeared in a combined 187 games with Boston, San Jose and Florida, collecting 134 points (32 goals, 102 assists).

Among several awards and accolades, Thornton was awarded the Art Ross Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy in 2006, was a six-time NHL All-Star (2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009), was named an NHL First All-Star Team in 2006, and an NHL Second All-Star Team in 2003, 2008 and 2016. He also has an Olympic Gold Medal (2010), World Cup of Hockey Gold Medals (2004, 2016), World Junior Championship Gold Medal (1997), and a Silver Medal at the World Championship (2005) with Team Canada.

On Nov. 23, 2024, he became the second player in Sharks franchise history to have the distinguished recognition of having his jersey number retired, joining Patrick Marleau. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame with the Class of 2025.

Hixon joins the Sharks as Equipment Manager Assistant for his first NHL season. Previously, Hixon worked as the Assistant Equipment Manager for Arizona State’s Ice Hockey program for four seasons, assisting with the day-to-day operations for the club’s equipment needs.

Townsend enters his 13th season with Sharks Sports & Entertainment. Prior to his new title, Townsend worked for two seasons as Director of Hockey Projects and Analytics (2023-25), along with numerous other capacities throughout the Sharks hockey operations department including roles within scouting, coaching and player development at both the NHL and AHL level. He joined the Sharks after a brief professional playing career in both North America and Europe. He is a 2006 graduate of The Taft School and 2010 graduate of Middlebury College where he was an assistant captain for the 2010 NESCAC championship team and was a member of the NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team.

Bernstein enters his fourth season with the Sharks, previously holding the title of Analyst, Hockey Projects and Analytics for three seasons. He will be primarily tasked with acquiring, analyzing and refining the team’s analytics data. Prior to joining San Jose, he worked with Middlebury College as an assistant coach and director of hockey operations until his graduation in 2021. He has also consulted with the Chicago Steel (USHL) and Metropolitan Riveters (NWHL), leading both teams’ analytic efforts.

Finan enters his fifth season with the Sharks and third within the hockey operations staff. Before joining the hockey staff, Finan served two seasons as Sharks media relations coordinator. He spent four seasons with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL, serving as a scout from 2019-20 through 2022-23 and also working in research and analytics for the club from 2020-21 through 2022-23. Ahead of his time in San Jose, Finan graduated from Bowling Green State University.

Hull enters his seventh season with the San Jose Sharks. Previously, he served as the President of Hockey Operations/General Manager for the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League from 2014-2019, and was selected as the 2015-16 USHL General Manager of the Year. Additionally, he acted as Asst. General Manger/ Director of Player Personnel for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL for the 2013-2014 season.

LeRoy joins the Sharks for his first season after serving as the Barracuda’s Head Equipment manager during the 2024-25 season. Prior to joining the organization, he served as the Equipment Manager for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team during the 2023-24 season, and spent 22 years as the Head Equipment Manager for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, a position he held from the franchise’s inception in 2000 until his departure in 2022.

Additionally, Leroy worked on the Florida Panthers’ equipment staff from 1993 to 2000 and served as the Head Equipment Manager for the IHL’s Kansas City Blades from 1990 to 1993. The Blades, the top affiliate of the San Jose Sharks during his final two years with the team, won the Turner Cup as IHL Champions in the 1991-1992 season. While working for the Blades, Leroy notably served as the team’s backup goaltender for a game in Salt Lake City, while still performing his equipment duties, after Arturs Irbe was called up to the Sharks last minute and the team had no alternative solution.

Vanek enters his third season within the Sharks Hockey Operations department, previously serving as a scout for two seasons. In a decorated 14-year playing career, the forward totaled 789 points (373 goals, 416 points) over 1,029 NHL games, splitting 14 seasons between the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets. A two-time 40-goal scorer with the Sabres, Vanek led the NHL in power play goals in 2008-09 and was named to the NHL’s Second All-Star Team in 2006-07 in addition to playing in the 2009 NHL All-Star Game. He ranks fifth all-time in Sabres history with 254 goals, was a member of the AHL’s All-Rookie Team in 2004-05 and won a NCAA national championship with Minnesota in 2003, earning a spot on the NCAA All-Tournament Team.

RIVERDALE, NY — On July 14, 2025, Hallie Fowler was named the Manhattan Jaspers’ inaugural Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach, announced by Director of Athletics Irma Garcia.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hallie Fowler as the new head coach of our Acrobatic & Tumbling program.” said Garcia.

“Hallie brings an incredible energy and expertise that will ignite this growing sport on our campus. Her passion for student-athlete development, both on the mat and in the classroom, aligns perfectly with our mission. We are excited to see the program thrive under her leadership and can’t wait to watch her build something truly special.”

Fowler comes to Manhattan as one of the most decorated athletes in Acrobatics and Tumbling history. A four-year starter for Quinnipiac, Fowler led the Bobcats to four-straight national semifinals appearances. Quinnipiac was 27-9 in her four years.

In 2025, Fowler was named an All-American by the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association. She was a two-time national event champion, winning a national title in Open Pyramid in 2024 and winning a national title in Six-Element Acro in 2025. Fowler was also part of the Dean’s List at Quinnipiac and a member of the NCATA Academic Honor Roll.

While a student-athlete at Quinnipiac, Fowler was also a competitive gymnastics coach. She was the competitive team director at JAG Gymnastics in Wallingford, CT.

Fowler, a NCATA All-American, becomes the youngest coach in any sport on the Division I circuit at the age of 21, to lead the newest program in Riverdale.

“I am so incredibly excited to take on this position. The sport of Acrobatics and Tumbling is growing at such a rapid pace.” Said Fowler. “I can’t wait to give student-athletes the same kind of experience I had as a collegiate athlete. Acrobatics and Tumbling is an experience like no other. I can’t wait to have a packed Draddy Gymnasium for our first season.”

Fowler was the Level 10 National Gymnastics Association National All-Around and beam champion in 2021.

Fowler is a native of Gulf Breeze, FL, where she participated in artistic and acrobatic gymnastics with Panhandle Perfection Gymnastics. She holds a degree in Human Resources from Quinnipiac University.

Acrobatics and Tumbling is expected to be elevated to NCAA Championship Status beginning 2026-27 season and is overseen by both the NCATA and NCAA.

Acrobatics and Tumbling was invented in 2009 as a collegiate sport containing elements of traditional gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics and competitive cheerleading.

Follow Manhattan Acrobatics & Tumbling on Instagram (@JaspersAcroTumb) and X (@JaspersAcroTumb).

Through his three seasons of playing hockey in North America, Utah prospect Michael Hrabal has learned a lot both on and off the ice.

“The biggest improvement is in consistency, which is one of the most important things for a goalie,” Hrabal shared. “That connects to the mental aspect of the game. I think I improved a lot in that. On the ice, everything – tracking, skating – just trying to get better every day, but there’s still a lot of space to improve. If I want to be in the NHL, I still (have) a lot to do.”

Some of Hrabal’s development and hard work came this season during his second year at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Hrabal faced adversity early in the year; however, he found his game and bounced back.

“The first couple of months weren’t the best but I think the coaches, they squeezed me well,” Hrabal shared. “They showed me what they need for me and I think I gave the team what they needed. Overall, the season was good. Now I’m focused on the next year and trying to win something.”

The season was good for the netminder. Hrabal was named a Hockey East Third Team All-Star, finished the year with a 2.39 goals-against average, and had a .924 save percentage through 36 games. His 1,028 saves over the 2024-25 season are second highest in program history for a single season, while his 19 wins are tied for third all-time in a single season.

Playing for the Minutemen has provided Hrabal with the practice time, resources, and game reps he needs to develop. Utah’s Director of Player Development Lee Stempniak is happy with where Hrabal is at this point of his career.

“Goalies typically take a while to develop, and they need to play games, so he needs to be in a spot where he can play games,” said Stempniak. “At UMass, he’s the man. He’s a huge part of that team and they’re going to go as far as he takes them in a sense. It’s a great spot for him.”

Other players in Hockey East have seen how important Hrabal is to UMass, and how strong of a goaltender he is. One of those players is fellow Utah prospect Will Skahan, who plays for Boston College.

“He’s one of the best goalies in Hockey East,” Skahan explained. “We (Boston College) split with them (UMass) back in February. One of the games he was just (standing) on his head. He comes to play. He’s really good, he’s a big frame, he’s an awesome goalie.”

That’s high praise coming considering Hockey East is one of the best college hockey conferences in North America. The challenge of facing top players every game is something that Hrabal is drawn to.

“It’s a great league, hard hockey,” said Hrabal. “Every game is very important, which I think is probably the best thing. Just playing a good game every week, getting a lot of shots. I would say that Hockey East is probably the best conference for a goalie and I’m very happy I chose UMass.”

It’s easy to look ahead and project when Hrabal could go pro and play his first NHL games; however, Hrabal is in no rush to make the jump to the league. He’s focused on the present and improving even more.

“As a goalie I don’t think there’s a rush (to play in the NHL),” Hrabal explained. “I’m still young. Playing less games, having more time to practice, I think I can still get stronger, improve overall on and off the ice. I think that’s going to help my game a lot.”