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Texas was the last school to take part in 2026 SEC media days in Tampa, Florida.Quarterback Arch Manning enters his fourth season as a redshirt junior at Texas in 2026. He represented the Longhorns at SEC media days on Thursday.Manning is the son of Cooper Manning. He is also the grandson of Archie Manning and the nephew of Eli Manning and former Vol Peyton Manning.The 6-foot-4, 222-pound quarterback will play at Tennessee on Sept. 26. The SEC matchup will mark the first time the Longhorns will play at Tennessee.Arch Manning discussed facing the Vols during the 2026 regular season."I've never been, so I'm excited to go for the first time," he said. "We're all pumped up, first SEC game. That's a great program. I spent some time with George MacIntyre this offseason. He's a really good dude. We're all excited."Texas leads the all-time football series, 2-1, versus Tennessee.More: Tennessee-Texas football game prediction outlook after SEC media daysFollow Vols Wire onFacebookandX(formerly Twitter).This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Arch Manning 'excited' for Texas-Tennessee football game

Notre Dame added another 4-star prospect to its 2027 recruiting class, as Illinois defensive tackle Brayden Parks made his verbal on Thursday. His commitment now gives the Irish 23 total commitments in the class, an elite group. According to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings, Notre Dame has now moved up to the No. 2 spot behind Texas A&M. The difference here is that that Aggies have three more players in their class, and has a slightly higher average commitment rank at 91.08 vs. 91.00. The Oregon Ducks are right behind the Irish, less than a point away, making it a virtually three-headed race for the top spot. Notre Dame has the most room to add players, but the majority to top prospects have already made their commitments. There could be some a late bloomer or two that they go after, but this could be it for the cycle. Regardless of where the Irish end up in the rankings, head coach Marcus Freeman has once again managed to bring plenty of talent to an already elite team. Notre Dame's Top 10 Highest rated commits in its 2027 recruiting class.: Notre Dame Athletics pic.twitter.com/O8sgB3qd09 The Irish Tribune (@theirishtribune) July 22, 2026Contact/Follow us@IrishWireNDon X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebookto follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions.Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChenThis article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Where Notre Dames 2027 class ranks after Brayden Parks commitment

NASCAR schedule 2026: Dates, times, TV channels, live streams, winners for every Cup Series race originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.From the Clash at Bowman Gray through a relocated Championship Weekend, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season promises start-to-finish excitement.The schedule features several new wrinkles, including a street race in San Diego, the All-Star Race moving to Dover, and former All-Star host North Wilkesboro staging its first points race since 1996.BUY NOW:Get tickets for every 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race on StubHubOne of the biggest changes comes at the very end, as Championship Weekend returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the first time since 2019 after the series capped its last six seasons in Phoenix.The Cup Series will have four television broadcast partners again in 2026, with races split among Fox Sports, Prime Video, TNT and NBC Sports. Where will fans watch all the action?Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, including how to watch every race.NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026(All times Eastern)DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerFeb. 4Cook Out Clash at Bowman GrayBowman Gray Stadium6 p.m.Ryan PreeceFeb. 12Duel 1 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoFeb. 12Duel 2 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway8:45 p.m.Chase ElliottFeb. 15Daytona 500Daytona International Speedway1:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickFeb. 22Autotrader 400EchoPark Speedway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 1DuraMax Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas3:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 8Straight Talk Wireless 500Phoenix Raceway3:30 p.m.Ryan BlaneyMarch 15Pennzoil 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway4 p.m.Denny HamlinMarch 22Goodyear 400Darlington Raceway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 29Cook Out 400Martinsville Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottApril 12Food City 500Bristol Motor Speedway3 p.m.Ty GibbsApril 19AdventHealth 400Kansas Speedway2 p.m.Tyler ReddickApril 26Jack Link's 500Talladega Superspeedway3 p.m.Carson HocevarMay 3Wurth 400Texas Motor Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottMay 10Go Bowling at the GlenWatkins Glen International3 p.m.Shane van GisbergenMay 17All-Star RaceDover Motor Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinMay 24Coca-Cola 600Charlotte Motor Speedway6 p.m.Daniel SuarezMay 31Cracker Barrel 400Nashville Superspeedway7 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 7FireKeepers Casino 400Michigan International Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 14Great American Getaway 400Pocono Raceway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 21Anduril 250Naval Base Coronado4 p.m.Corey HeimJune 28Toyota/Save Mart 350Sonoma Raceway3:30 p.m.Shane van GisbergenJuly 5eero 400Chicagoland Speedway6 p.m.Chase BriscoeJuly 12Quaker State 400EchoPark Speedway7 p.m.Ryan BlaneyJuly 19Window World 400North Wilkesboro Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoJuly 26Brickyard 400Indianapolis Motor Speedway2 p.m.TNT, DIRECTVAug. 9Iowa Corn 350Iowa Speedway3:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVAug. 15Cook Out 400Richmond Raceway7 p.m.USA, DIRECTVAug. 23Dollar Tree 301New Hampshire Motor Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVAug. 29Coke Zero Sugar 400Daytona International Speedway7:30 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVMORE:Printable 2026 NASCAR Cup Series scheduleNASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026(All times Eastern)DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerSept. 6Southern 500Darlington Raceway5 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 13Enjoy Illinois 300World Wide Technology Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 19Bass Pro Shops Night RaceBristol Motor Speedway7:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 27Hollywood Casino400Kansas Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 4South Point 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway5:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 11Bank of America 400Charlotte Motor Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 18Freeway Insurance 500Phoenix Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 25Yellawood 500Talladega Superspeedway2 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVNov. 1Xfinity 500Martinsville Speedway2 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVNov. 8Cup Series Championship RaceHomestead-Miami Speedway3 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVWhere to watch NASCAR in 2026: TV channels, live streamsTV channels:Fox, FS1, TNT, NBC, USA NetworkLive streams:Prime Video, fubo, DIRECTVNASCAR Cup Series races will air across multiple networks in 2026, including Fox, NBC and TNT. You can also stream races on services likePrime Video, fuboandDIRECTV.Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)NASCAR tickets 2026Tickets:StubHubTickets for every 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race are available via StubHub.Available seats and prices vary from week to week, so be sure to check out all the options at StubHub.Related LinksLatest NASCAR news and updatesPrintable 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule2026 Craftsman Truck Series schedule

METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 3: A general view as New Orleans Saints players stretch before a training camp scrimmage at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on August 3, 2025 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesWelcome to todays roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news.Three things to watch for at Saints training campTons of storylines going into training camp. The Athletic names Saints assistant coach as 2026 breakout candidateAn excellent choice and an exciting member of the defensive staff. The one UDFA with Best Chance to Make the Roster in Every NFL Teams Training CampDid the Saints find another UDFA gem?That time when Terron Armstead broke the OL 40-yard dash record pic.twitter.com/G9uzljWKI8 New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: A view of the San Francisco Giants logo on a bat weight during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFor many international stars, a stint in Major League Baseball becomes only one chapter of a much larger baseball legacy. That has certainly been true for former San Francisco Giants infielder Hwang Jae-gyun, whose career included championships, international tournaments and nearly two decades as one of South Korea's most recognizable players.Although his time with the Giants lasted just one season, Hwang built a reputation as one of the Korean Baseball Organization's most durable and respected veterans a career that is now set to receive one final celebration.FORBES | By Peter ChawagaESPN Icon Blindsided By Bloodbath, No Idea Phillies, Dodgers Would Be Final GameFormer San Francisco Giants Infielder Sets Retirement Ceremony DateThe next milestone in Hwang's career will come next month when fans officially say goodbye during an upcoming Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) game.The retirement ceremony date for Iron Man Hwang Jae-gyun has been officially revealed to baseball fans, South Koreas Chosun Daily reported. Hwang Jae-gyun will throw the ceremonial retirement first pitch on Aug. 8 against the Suwon Lotte Giants.The ceremony recognizes one of the most accomplished careers in modern Korean baseball, with Hwang earning the nickname "Iron Man" because of his durability and longevity throughout nearly two decades of professional play.His resume extends far beyond his brief stop in San Francisco. He played for the (Kiwoon) Heroes and Lotte before playing in the major leagues for the San Francisco Giants, and before the 2018 season he joined (KBO team) KT, signing two free-agent contracts of four years for 8.8 billion won and four years for 6 billion won, Chosun Daily reported. He won a Golden Glove in 2020, wore the national team jersey at the 2014 Asian Games, the 2015 Premier12, the 2018 Asian Games, the 2019 Premier12 and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and served as KT captain in 2021, leading the team to a championship and earning the title of championship captain.FORBES | By Peter ChawagaDodgers Superstar Regrets Trump White House Decision After Political BacklashSan Francisco Giants Chapter Was Brief But Memorable For Korean Baseball LegendWhile Hwang ultimately made his greatest impact in the KBO, reaching the majors fulfilled a longtime goal.Hwang signed a minor league contract with the Giants in January 2017 that paid a prorated $1.5 million in the majors, JP Hoornstra noted for The Big Lead. The third baseman was 29 at the time, and coming off a career year in the KBO (.335/.394/.570 in 127 games). But Hwang spent most of the 2017 season with the Giants Triple-A affiliate, and returned to his native Korea after just one year. He went 8-for-52 (.154) in the big leagues with one home run and five RBIs.Although his MLB numbers never matched his success overseas, Hwang returned home to become one of the faces of Korean baseball, eventually captaining KT Wiz to its first championship while representing South Korea in multiple international competitions.His upcoming retirement ceremony will celebrate not only a former Giants infielder, but one of the defining players of his generation in Korean baseball.This article was originally published on Forbes.com

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