Houston: We’re going to learn how to compete…Gardner being challenged by new talent, increased size…ECU’s Francisco flourishing in summer baseball league…Memphis pushing to knock UCF off AAC perch…In the NCAA transfer portal era, roster management is changing: ‘It’s like free agency’ …Jaheim Thomas’ Commitment Proves that Cincinnati is Recruiting on Another Level…Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney encourages assistants to find family time…SEC eager to educate, inform fans about football officiating decisions…Auburn’s Gus Bus seems headed for the ditch… Shane Lowry Takes a 4-Stroke Lead at the British Open …Nketiah’s 2 goals push Arsenal past ACF Fiorentina in ICC soccer match in Charlotte…Braves, Soroka lose to Nats, seek to salvage a split Sunday

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

WITN 7

• ECU’s Francisco flourishing in summer baseball league
• ECU pitching coach Dan Roszel leaving for Kentucky

July 20th, 11 p.m. Sports; ECU’s Thomas Francisco has hit streak going for Tom Sox WCTI 12

17th Annual Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview  WNCT 9

Gardner being challenged by new talent, increased size 247 Sports

Houston: We’re going to learn how to compete WRALSportsFan

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 36 Memphis pushing to knock UCF off AAC perch Orlando Sentinel

Mike Anthony: Pulling some questions on UConn, the Big East and more from my overflowing email inbox Hartford Courant

Edsall: UConn’s move to Big East leaves football program in transition Greenwich Time

In the NCAA transfer portal era, roster management is changing: ‘It’s like free agency’ NOLA.com

247 Sports

• Joey Magnifico and Dustin Woodard named to preseason watch lists
• Three-star cornerback Kevaris Hall commits to Tulane
• 4 Star LB Jaheim Thomas Picks Cincinnati

Four-star LB Jaheim Thomas picks hometown Cincinnati over Michigan State Detroit News

Jaheim Thomas’ Commitment Proves that Cincinnati is Recruiting on Another Level SB Nation

An oral history of how the 2009 Shockers saved their season and jump-started WSU basketball  Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

• Duke’s Jackson ready to show last year was just the start
• She was ‘Instagram famous’ in high school. Now she’s ready for Gamecock spotlight

SEC eager to educate, inform fans about football officiating decisions Orlando Sentinel

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney encourages assistants to find family time Charleston Post and Courier

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Auburn’s Gus Bus seems headed for the ditch
• 6 notable things heard from Geoff Collins at ACC Kickoff
• NCAA tapes show Georgia Tech’s Josh Pastner shaded the truth