Pirates pick up highest ranked prospect of 2020 class; Three-star CB Sean Tucker commits to ECU…Edwards earns offer with standout showing at ECU camp…XFL provides another chance for players who don’t want to give up on football dreams…Michigan coach helped build Vandy program he’s out to beat…UConn reportedly looking to keep football program in FBS, not FCS; Will more schools take Idaho path from college football’s FBS to FCS?…Braves stage another stellar comeback, beat Nationals…France moves on with 2-1 victory over Brazil on Amandine Henry’s goal in extra time; U.S. women must face attacking Spaniards in World Cup round-of-16 match…Mexico secures spot in Gold Cup quarterfinals after win over Martinique in Charlotte; Would Major League Soccer work in Charlotte? Gold Cup’s success a reason why.
Pirate Press: ECU Headlines
Insights from Brett
Selective memory has its advantages Bonesville.net
PHOTOS: Jr. Pirate camp at ECU Greenville Daily Reflector
247 Sports
ECU Football: Pirates pick up highest ranked prospect of 2020 class oldnorthbanter.com
XFL provides another chance for players who don’t want to give up on football dreams USA Today
Around the American Athletic Conference
Hartford Courant
- Why is UConn headed to the Big East and at what cost? Here’s what we know and don’t know
- Mike Anthony: It’s time for David Benedict to handle the football problems that UConn’s Big East move creates
- Who benefits, and who doesn’t, from UConn’s move to the Big East?
UConn wants Rutgers’ help as it forges new football path; When could Scarlet Knights provide it? NJ.com
UConn reportedly looking to keep football program in FBS, not FCS NBC Sports
AP sources: UConn in talks to leave American Athletic Conference, move back into Big East Cincinnati Enquirer
What UConn’s expected move to the Big East could mean for its biggest programs ESPN
UConn Huskies Unveil New Football Uniforms SportsLogos.Net
UConn Football Unveils New Uniforms For 2019 Season SB Nation
Opinions: UConn to the Big East The UConn Blog
How UConn’s return to Big East impacts UH, AAC Houston Chronicle
‘We can do something special’: 6-10 French basketball recruit picks the Shockers Wichita Eagle
Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond
Michigan coach helped build Vandy program he’s out to beat Kansas City Star
Omaha World-Herald
- Michigan is ‘in uncharted waters,’ but the Wolverines feel confident about facing Vanderbilt
- CWS notes: Mentor and protégé will square off in the CWS championship series
Will more schools take Idaho path from college football’s FBS to FCS? Saturday Blitz
Columbia The State
- Mark Kingston personally picked him up from the airport — he’s now a big bat for USC
- Newest Gamecock excited to face his brother at Clemson, if the NCAA allows
- Etienne set Clemson records, is a Heisman candidate. How he believes he can improve
- Gamecock recruiting class is starting to fill. A look at the remaining spots, needs
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame to celebrate the career of Charles “Lefty” Driesell Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Clemson won’t release ostarine investigation findings, cites privacy law Charleston Post and Courier
Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Bulldogs need transfers, freshmen to step up at receiver
- Q&A with Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity
- Eric Zeier likes what Georgia has left at wide receiver
Nuggets and Briefs: National and Professional articles of interest
New York Times
- For Spain, Investment Pays Off at the World Cup
- Astros Offer Yankees a Potential Glimpse of the Postseason
- France Survives, Sending Marta and Brazil to the Exit
- The Giants Changed Corey Ballentine’s Life. Hours Later So Did a Bullet.
- With Loss to the Cubs, the Mets Implode on the Field and in the Clubhouse
- Justin Verlander Shows Yankees What They’re Missing on the Mound
Washington Post
- Jill Ellis quietly sits at the heart of U.S. juggernaut in Women’s World Cup
- As U.S. storms through World Cup, more boys are in the crowd
- France moves on with 2-1 victory over Brazil on Amandine Henry’s goal in extra time
- Brazil legend Marta delivers impassioned message to young players after loss
- England manager on Cameroon’s histrionics: ‘That wasn’t football’
- Trevor Rosenthal never found himself, and now both he and the Nationals can move on
- Trevor Rosenthal released by Nationals after ghastly outing
- Wizards lack a leader, a vision and a plan. But apart from that, they’re fine.
- She’s 10 years old and loves to skateboard. She could be an Olympian next year.
- Young Canadians will attack savvy Swedes in Women’s World Cup round of 16
- U.S. women must face attacking Spaniards in World Cup round-of-16 match
- Brazil legend Marta delivers impassioned message to young players after loss to France
- Mets manager, pitcher snap in ugly clubhouse confrontation with reporter
- Orioles close miserable West Coast trip with blowout loss to the Mariners
- A White House visit for Raptors is a ‘hard no,’ Danny Green says
- As U.S. women’s soccer storms through World Cup, there are more boys’ faces in the crowd
Charlotte Observer
- Would Major League Soccer work in Charlotte? Gold Cup’s success a reason why.
- Mexico secures spot in Gold Cup quarterfinals after win over Martinique in Charlotte
- Canada cruises past Cuba in Charlotte to reach Gold Cup quarterfinals
- Panthers: Cam Newton offers big money for better airplane seat. Gets turned down.
Raleigh News and Observer
- Courage players on U.S. team understand Spain’s threat
- This is why the U.S. women should be very careful against Spain on Monday / Opinion
- One of the best defensive plays you’ll see all World Cup let France survive vs. Brazil
- Hurricanes’ draft deal may merely be beginning of busy summer
Atlanta Journal Constitution
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