Tar Heels Set for Historic CWS Opener Against Ole Miss
The University of North Carolina baseball team opens the 2026 College World Series against Ole Miss on June 12, aiming for its first title after a 50‑win campaign.
Jun 9, 2026
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Caleb Wilson Poised to Shine as 2026 NBA Draft Prospect
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Miami Hurricanes Open 2026 Season Against Stanford in Prime-Time Showdown
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Jun 9, 2026
Texas Secures College World Series Spot with Late Rally
In a dramatic eighth‑inning showdown, Rodriguez’s two‑out hit turned a 5‑4 hole into a 6‑5 win, sending the Longhorns back to the CWS for the 39th time.
Jun 9, 2026
Georgia AD Josh Brooks Bars Future Games Against Texas Tech Over Betting Scandal
Georgia’s athletic director Josh Brooks has announced that all University of Georgia athletic programs will no longer schedule future matchups with Texas Tech, a move that comes as the NCAA permits quarterback Brendan Sorsby to remain eligible despite admitting to sports betting.
Jun 8, 2026
Georgia Bulldogs Set to Clash with Texas Longhorns in College World Series Showdown
The Georgia Bulldogs return to the College World Series for the first time since 2018, facing the Texas Longhorns, who chase their seventh national title. The game airs Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Jun 8, 2026
Oregon Ducks Gear Up for 2026‑27 Big Ten Showdowns
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Florida Gators Eye 2026 Revival Under New Coach Jon Sumrall
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Jun 8, 2026
College Football’s Brazil Experiment Falters as Ticket Sales Fall Short
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Texas Longhorns to Renew Rivalry with Louisville in ACC/SEC Challenge
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Jun 8, 2026
Alabama Baseball Nears College World Series Berth After Lightning Delay
Alabama’s baseball team is one win away from the College World Series after a lightning‑halted contest that ended with a 7‑2 advantage. The game will resume Monday at 11 a.m. CT at Sewell‑Thomas Stadium and will be televised on ESPN2 with streaming on ESPN+ and FUBO.
Jun 8, 2026
Bengals Poised for Playoff Push as 2026 Nears
After a busy free‑agency period, the Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 season with a 69% chance to return to the postseason and a 4% shot at the Super Bowl, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index.
Jun 8, 2026
Alabama Baseball Eyes First College World Series Berth Since 1999
The Crimson Tide will resume their NCAA Super Regional showdown against St. John's on Monday at 11 a.m. CT, a victory that would send them to the College World Series for the first time in 27 years.
Jun 8, 2026
Christian Eriksen Collapses in Friendly, Recovers After Hospital Check‑up
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Jun 8, 2026
Tennessee’s 2026 Baseball Class Ranks Third Nationally
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Underdog Global Partners Eyes Reggina 1914 Revival in Serie A Push
Underdog Global Partners, led by Matt Rizzetta, is set to acquire Italy’s AS Reggina 1914, a Serie D club with ambitions of reaching Serie A within five to seven years, backed by a broader infrastructure push in Reggio Calabria.
Jun 7, 2026
Oklahoma Eyes College World Series Berth as Kansas Faces Must-Win Game 2
Oklahoma will look to close out the series on June 7 at Hoglund Ballpark, with a broadcast on ESPN and streaming on Fubo.
Jun 7, 2026
Tar Heels and Trojans Battle for Omaha Spot in Winner‑Take‑All Super Regional
UNC and USC will meet in a high‑stakes game on Sunday, June 7, under sweltering conditions. The victor earns a berth in the College World Series, while Ole Miss awaits the winner.
Jun 7, 2026