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After leading the Missouri Tigers in scoring for two seasons, Mark Mitchell is preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, where experts see him as a potential role player rather than a first‑round pick.
The first game of the CWS finals between the Tar Heels and the Sooners is set for June 20 at 8 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN and streaming on fubo.
EJ Dampier, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy, has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team, joining a roster that will compete in Istanbul. The selection follows a competitive training camp and reflects a family legacy of athletic excellence.
The university announced that Perkins will continue his ESPN analyst role while steering Jackson State’s basketball program and expanding its broadcast footprint.
The Bison’s move to the Mountain West brings an ambitious streaming platform into the spotlight, promising nationwide coverage and new revenue shares for member schools.
North Dakota State’s football schedule will be available through the new Mountain West streaming service, with ten games slated for national TV and local production plans for key home matchups.
North Dakota State joins the Division I FBS Mountain West Conference, with a new streaming service and potential local broadcast deals set to reshape how fans watch Bison games.
Both programs aim for their first titles in decades as they prepare for Game 1 at Charles Schwab Field.
Veteran pitching coach Skip Johnson’s mental‑resilience philosophy has guided the University of Oklahoma baseball team through a challenging regular season and into the College World Series finals, shaping the next generation of MLB talent.
The Oklahoma Sooners will meet the North Carolina Tar Heels in Game 1 of the CWS finals Saturday at 2 p.m. CT, with the series broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.
With the 2026 NBA Draft set for June 23‑24, Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. and Ryan Conwell dominate early projections, drawing attention from top analysts and multiple teams.
North Carolina and Oklahoma, both unbeaten in the 2026 College World Series, meet Friday night in Game 1 of the finals, with ESPN broadcasting the matchup and StubHub listing tickets near $100.
Kendrick Perkins, a 2007-08 NBA champion and longtime ESPN analyst, has agreed to lead Jackson State’s men’s basketball program as general manager, bringing his championship experience and media presence to a university seeking a resurgence.
Between 2000 and 2005 the Colorado Avalanche experienced record‑setting seasons, legendary performances, and moments that defined the franchise's identity.
Indiana's first national championship in January 2026 propels the Hoosiers to a projected top‑five ranking and a 32.8% chance at double‑digit wins, per ESPN analyst Bill Connelly.
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has accepted a dual role as general manager of Jackson State's men's basketball team while continuing his work as an ESPN analyst, aiming to revitalize the program after a challenging season.
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, a 2007‑08 league champion, has agreed to serve as Jackson State’s men’s basketball general manager while remaining on ESPN’s NBA coverage.
The opening game of the College World Series has been moved to Saturday afternoon due to expected bad weather, with Cord Rager slated to start and the game airing on ESPN and ESPN+. The Sooners, riding a 9‑1 tournament record, will meet North Carolina at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, while radio play‑by‑play comes from Toby Rowland on The Ref.
Jackson State University has appointed former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins as general manager of its men's basketball program, marking the latest high‑profile move by an HBCU to enlist a professional star in its athletic leadership.
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham and Ohio State’s Ryan Day have voiced support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing greater access and revenue potential, as conference leaders debate the format’s financial and competitive implications.
John Meredith III, the nation's top-ranked cornerback for 2027, announced his verbal commitment to the University of Texas, edging out Texas A&M and Alabama. The pledge adds a marquee name to a Texas class that already boasts sixteen pledges and climbs to No. 13 nationally, marking the second five-star recruit to choose the Longhorns. However, his eligibility for the upcoming season is in limbo due to a transfer ruling, leaving the player with the option to appeal or explore a move to another institution.
A mid‑season trade sees Ally Sentnor leave Kansas City for Angel City in a $850,000 transaction, complete with a 20% sell‑on fee and a flurry of roster moves that could reshape both clubs.
Major League Baseball has unveiled a sweeping redesign of its amateur draft that would slash the number of selections, halve the signing‑bonus pool and bar high‑school prospects, while the players' union digs in its heels as the collective bargaining agreement nears expiration.
U.S. soccer star Claire Hutton headlined a community event at Cardona’s, where a limited‑edition sandwich named after her debuted, while she highlighted youth engagement, equipment donations and the growing momentum of women’s soccer.