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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPTuesday, August 4, 2026

August 4, 2026 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

NCAA trying to sneak a fast one by women?

ecupirates.com

  • Tavares Named Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach
  • Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule
  • Six Men’s Golfers Earn Cobalt Academic Honors

247 Sports

  • MLB Trade Deadline: Pro Pirates Jeff Hoffman, Connor Norby on the move
  • ECU basketball reveals 2026-27 non-conference slate
  • Countdown to ECU Kickoff: No. 33 Terande Spencer

Pirates in the pros: Cardinals’ Minshew is second string before Hall of Fame game Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes  The Associated Press

Around the American Athletic Conference

Four American Players Named to Maxwell Aw rd Preseason Watch List American Conference

Denton Record-Chronicle

  • These under-the-radar players could end up being key contributors for UNT
  • UNT linebacker Kenton Allen files suit against NCAA in hopes of extending college career

 Army football: Cale Hellums named to Maxwell Award watch list Times Record-Herald

Pete Medhurst’s legacy lives on as Navy names radio booth in his honor  Annapolis Capital

Zero transfers in the portal era? Why Wichita State softball loved standing pat Wichita Eagle

2026 American Conference Preseason Award Watchlist Tracker YAHOO!

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

  • Duke basketball player was ‘ahead of his time’ promoting change in college sports
  • UNC basketball eyes freshly eligible bigs for Michael Malone’s roster. The latest
  • UNC basketball eyes freshly eligible big men to fill last roster spot
  • Can they play or not? Latest on the NCAA eligibility lawsuits in NC, Colorado
  • Carolina Panthers exec on potential Bryce Young extension: His ceiling is ‘unknown’

WRAL

  • Who will emerge in UNC’s quarterback competition? Four QBs vying to be Tar Heels’ starter
  • One on One with Panthers safety Lathan Ransom

Charleston Post & Courier

  • Clemson RBs embracing ‘clean slate’ with refreshed personnel and new offense
  • A breakout Gamecock receiver never emerged in 2025. What does 2026 hold?

Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new ‘5 for 5′ rule The Associated Press

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer
  • Baseball’s trade deadline: The Dodgers (and Red Sox?!) are going for it. Is anybody else?
  • Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout
  • Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
  • European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan
  • A new football title chase lies ahead as women’s flag football closes in on NCAA championship status
  • Larry Fitzgerald entering Hall of Fame as Cardinals icon after 17 years of pass-catching excellence
  • Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber

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