Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship Returns to Marion, Illinois
From May 19‑23, the 47th OVC Baseball Championship will unfold at Mtn Dew Park, featuring historic rivalries, live ESPN+ coverage and affordable ticket options.
May 17, 2026
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High Point clinches historic No. 1 seed as Big South baseball championship set for Asheville
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Texas Tech reshapes non‑conference football schedule amid realignment upheaval
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Oklahoma State Cowboys Gear Up for Big 12 Tournament Opener Against UCF
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Western Carolina Baseball Secures No. 2 Seed in 2026 SoCon Championship
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2026 American Conference Baseball Championship Set for Clearwater, Florida
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May 16, 2026
2026 Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championship Returns to Mtn Dew Park
The 2026 OVC Baseball Championship will be held at Mtn Dew Park in Marion, Illinois, featuring a 47‑team field, new bracket structure and live streaming on ESPN+.
May 16, 2026
St. John’s Secures Share of BIG EAST Regular Season Crown
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May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026
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Braden Smith’s Combine Performance Fuels Second‑Round Draft Hype
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May 16, 2026
UNC to Open 2026 Season Against TCU in Dublin
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Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Tenure Under Intense Scrutiny as SEC Power Shifts
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May 16, 2026
Florida State Eyes Series Sweep as Hurricanes Visit Tallahassee
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Rich Rodriguez Sees a Path Forward for WVU Amid Growing Financial Gap
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Fans Urged to Resist Expanding the College Football Playoff
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2026 Monday Night Football Schedule Unveiled
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Colorado to Open 2026 Season Against Georgia Tech in Atlanta
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May 15, 2026
Four-Star Quarterback Will Wood Commits to Penn State
Will Wood, a four‑star junior quarterback from Xaverian Brothers High School, announced his commitment to Penn State on social media, joining a growing list of early enrollees in the 2027 class.
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2026 ACC Football Schedule Unveiled: Cal’s Friday Night Showdown with Clemson
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