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sports14 hours ago

Buffalo to Welcome 2026 NHL Draft as Gavin McKenna Tops Prospects

Buffalo’s KeyBank Center will host the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft on June 26-27, with Gavin McKenna, a Penn State freshman and the No. 1 North American skater in Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, poised as a likely first-round pick. The event returns to Buffalo in a decentralized format, and several other top prospects—including Ivar Stenberg, Caleb Malhotra, Tynan Lawrence, and others—are expected to go early in the first round.

via NHL.com|
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sports19 hours ago

McKenna Leads North American Prospects in Central Scouting Midterm for 2026 NHL Draft

Gavin McKenna of Penn State is No. 1 among North American skaters in Central Scouting's midterm rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, praised for elite hockey sense and maturity; the piece also highlights other top North American prospects and notes McKenna's strong World Junior Championship showing as Buffalo prepares to host the draft.

via NHL.com|
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college-football21 hours ago

Luke Reynolds leaves Penn State for Virginia Tech via transfer portal

Penn State tight end Luke Reynolds has committed to Virginia Tech through the NCAA transfer portal, adding depth for the Hokies alongside Que’Sean Brown. Reynolds, a four-star recruit from Cheshire Academy (MA), appeared in 16 games with four starts as a freshman in 2024 (nine receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown, plus a 32-yard fake punt run). In 2025 he played 13 games with seven starts, tallying 267 catches for 257 yards with no touchdowns and adding two carries for 26 yards. He was the No. 62 overall player in the 2024 class and the No. 4 tight end, from Massachusetts, where he had 48 catches for 754 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior. Virginia Tech continues to add offensive talent, joining Que’Sean Brown in Blacksburg.

via On3|
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sports15 days ago

Penn State hires USC's D’Anton Lynn as new defensive coordinator

Penn State is hiring USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, a former Penn State player, to lead their defense, returning him to his alma mater after successful stints at UCLA and USC where he improved defenses significantly. His departure leaves USC with a key vacancy as they prepare for a challenging 2026 season, and his return to Penn State marks a notable coaching move in college football.

via The New York Times|
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sports15 days ago

Penn State Hires USC's D’Anton Lynn as Defensive Coordinator

D'Anton Lynn, USC's defensive coordinator, has accepted the same position at Penn State after turning down the job last year, citing changes in circumstances and leadership at Penn State. Lynn improved USC's defense significantly in his first year but faced challenges in his second season. His departure leaves USC searching for its third defensive coordinator in four years.

via Los Angeles Times|
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