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From The Times of Northwest Indiana, Region Sports Network and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
The Times of Northwest Indiana3 hours ago
Courtney Boyd’s second Valparaiso women’s basketball team is one she’s already proud of, on The Times of Northwest Indiana“This is a team that I can win and lose with,” Courtney Boyd said. “That’s the best part about this group, is they’re bought into what we’re doing.”
Region Sports Network5 hours ago
This Day in Region Football History: 11/3, on Region Sports Network1961 - The Andrean 59ers win the first ever "Battle of Broadway" by a 14-7 score over the Merrillville Pirates.
South Bend Tribune8 hours ago
South Bend area's best 2026-27 regular season IHSAA girls basketball games, on South Bend TribuneNorthridge vs. Penn, Saint Joseph vs. Mishawaka Marian and Adams vs. Riley are among headline area girls basketball games to watch this season.
Torch12 hours ago
St. John’s Kicks Off Regular Season Play With 78-63 Win Over Monmouth, on TorchOpening Day has arrived; students and alumni alike fill Carnesecca Plaza, eagerly awaiting the 2026-27 season. Not only did Nov. 2 bring the new St. John’s basketball season, but it also delivered the 2025-26 Big East Regular Season and Conference title banners, unveiled to a sold-out crowd. The Red Storm would pick up right off…
Storm The Paint14 hours ago
St. John's basketball searching for better 'concentration' during early season schedule, on Storm The PaintAfter a season opening victory, it's very clear that the St. John's basketball team is trying to improve at many aspects of the game.
Times-Union18 hours ago
Warsaw XC Shines From Terre Haute To NCAA Conference Championships, on Times-UnionThe final weekend of October showcased the strength, depth, and bright future of Warsaw cross country. Three current Tigers competed against Indiana's best at the IHSAA State Cross Country Championships, while six Warsaw graduates represented their universities at NCAA Division I conference championship meets across four major conferences.
Torch20 hours ago
St. John’s 2026-27 Preview: Can the Johnnies Three-Peat?, on TorchFinally, after seven months of eligibility drama and roster chaos — the St. John’s men’s basketball team is back in action. For now, the entire roster is available to play, but that can change at any point — given the fact that Babacar Sane and Keyshawn Hall await official rulings and are currently playing on...
Torch21 hours ago
Preseason Big East Basketball Power Rankings, on TorchThe time has finally come; the 2026-27 college basketball season tips off this week. After an offseason filled with coaching changes, transfer portal additions and commitments, the Big East looks very different from last year. The trend of offseason change throughout the conference points towards a competitive battle between all 11 programs. The Torch will…