
LAFC edges Seattle Sounders 1-0 in final pre‑World Cup clash
A 86th‑minute goal by Timmy Tillman gave LAFC a 1‑0 victory over the Seattle Sounders at BMO Stadium, moving the club into fifth in the Western Conference before the FIFA World Cup break.
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A 86th‑minute goal by Timmy Tillman gave LAFC a 1‑0 victory over the Seattle Sounders at BMO Stadium, moving the club into fifth in the Western Conference before the FIFA World Cup break.
Florida’s baseball team, riding a 39‑19 season, will learn its NCAA tournament path on Sunday, with a potential Super Regional guaranteed if the Gators earn an eighth seed.

On May 25, ESPN will broadcast the NCAA Baseball Tournament Selection Show, revealing that Nebraska will host a regional beginning May 29, marking a milestone in the program’s recent resurgence.

Despite a strong start, the Colorado Avalanche saw their lead slip away as the Vegas Golden Knights surged ahead, with key goals from Mark Stone and Tomas Hertl.

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says a 24‑team College Football Playoff would be too expansive, echoing concerns that the regular season would lose its edge.

Urban Meyer’s opposition to a 24‑team College Football Playoff highlights concerns about regular‑season integrity and the quality of teams that would qualify.

The NCAA revealed the regional host locations for the upcoming NCAA Baseball Tournament, highlighting top seeds and the upcoming bracket release on ESPN2.
Alabama’s baseball program has been slated as a national seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a designation that promises home‑field advantage in Tuscaloosa. The seedings will be broadcast on ESPN2, and the team’s recent performance places them among the nation’s elite.

After a loss in the ACC Tournament, Florida State baseball sits at 38-17 and is projected as either the 10th or 11th seed, setting the stage for a regional host role and possible high‑profile opponents.

Less than three months remain before the 2026 college football season, and Luke Fickell faces mounting pressure to deliver wins amid administrative upheaval.
The ACC Baseball Championship will pit the North Carolina Tar Heels against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a highly anticipated final on Sunday, May 24 at 12 p.m., broadcast on ESPN2 and streamed via WatchESPN.

The final game of the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship will be played Sunday, closing a week‑long tournament that marks the 47th edition and the fifth time the event has been held at Mtn Dew Park, a venue now home to the Prospect League’s Thrillville Thrillbillies.

Luke Wafle, a Princeton native and top edge rusher, headlines USC's No. 1 recruiting class. With Gary Patterson now leading the defense and quarterback Jayden Maiava set to return, the Trojans aim to translate elite talent into on‑field dominance.
Southern Miss’s baseball team, riding an 11‑game win streak, faces Troy in a semifinal that could set up a third straight championship appearance.

A 4-3 loss to top‑ranked UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament has thrust Purdue's postseason prospects into uncertainty, despite a strong season and notable victories.
The conference title will be decided on May 23 in Arizona, with the game airing on ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN app and Fubo.

The College Football Playoff plans to add 24 teams, a move condemned by ESPN analyst Rece Davis, while the NCAA simultaneously expands March Madness to 76 teams in 2027, raising questions about the commercialization of college sports.

The SEC's final four teams will clash on Saturday, with Florida facing Georgia and Auburn taking on Arkansas, setting the stage for a high‑stakes championship game on Sunday.
Kansas and West Virginia meet in Surprise, Arizona, for the Big 12 tournament final, a game that could decide both the tournament and regular‑season championships.

The Tarleton State Texans are poised to defend their Western Athletic Conference Tournament crown as they prepare for a showdown against the Sacramento State Hornets on Saturday evening, aiming for a second consecutive championship.

The Chanticleers will open on the road, host a Beach Bash with a White Out, and feature two nationally televised matchups, underscoring a schedule designed to test the team and engage fans.
Arkansas will face Auburn on Saturday, May 23, at 4 p.m. CT in the SEC Tournament semifinals, a match that will be televised on the SEC Network and streamed on ESPN+ and Fubo.

The National Football Foundation revealed the 2026 Hall of Fame class, honoring 18 players and four coaches, including historic firsts for several universities, with a ceremony set for Las Vegas in December.

The Tritons delivered a commanding performance in Irvine, combining stellar arms with a timely rally to claim their inaugural Division I postseason triumph and set up a pivotal matchup.