
Big 12, ACC, SEC, and Big Ten Media Days Signal End of Sports Slow Season
July media days across the power‑five conferences bring coaches, players and draft prospects into the spotlight, setting the narrative for the upcoming season.
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July media days across the power‑five conferences bring coaches, players and draft prospects into the spotlight, setting the narrative for the upcoming season.
Kansas will open its 2026 season in London against Arizona State, a match that marks a historic milestone for the sport and will be featured on FOX’s flagship pre‑game show.
North Dakota State University will air ten football games nationally this season, five on The CW, marking a major step up from the 1990s tape‑delayed broadcasts and signaling a new era of exposure for the program.

Troy University’s baseball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Super Regional for the first time, joining a string of Sun Belt successes that have defined the conference’s recent dominance.

The NCAA baseball Chapel Hill regional kicks off Friday, May 29, with a matchup between Tennessee and East Carolina, featuring top prospects and live coverage on ESPNU.

The University of North Texas is preparing for a high‑profile campaign that will see it face top opponents on national television, as it seeks to build on last year’s success.

Idaho's football program will enjoy a surge in national exposure next year, with three of its regular‑season contests slated for ESPN platforms. The network will broadcast the season opener at Cal Poly, a home clash with Montana State, and a road game at Utah, while ESPNU will also carry the Big Sky showdown between Eastern Washington and UC Davis.

Sacramento State announces a landmark television schedule that will feature at least five games on national networks in the 2026 season, highlighting key matchups and the program's move to the FBS level.

The University of Idaho announced three 2026 games slated for ESPN and ESPNU, highlighting a historic broadcast agreement that includes Friday night contests and a return to the Kibbie Dome.

East Carolina University reveals kickoff times and TV partners for its upcoming season, highlighting a high‑profile opener against Appalachian State.

The 2026 schedule reveals a heavy presence on ESPN platforms, home games on CBS Sports Network, and a live ESPN+ kickoff event with host Mike Corey.

Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, now manager of the San Francisco Giants, believes the Volunteers have a realistic chance to advance in the Chapel Hill Regional despite being the No. 2 seed.
Ole Miss ace Cade Townsend credits living with his coach and reading 'The Inner Game of Tennis' for his rise as a top MLB prospect and his quest for a championship.

East Carolina's victory over UTSA in Clearwater propels the Pirates into the 2026 NCAA tournament, where they will meet Tennessee as the No. 3 seed in the Chapel Hill Regional.

Saint Mary's College, fresh off back‑to‑back West Coast Conference tournament titles, is set to face No. 1 seed UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional, a matchup that could reshape the Gaels' postseason trajectory.
The Kansas Jayhawks, the Big 12 regular‑season champions, begin their conference tournament against Baylor in Surprise, Arizona, with Coach Dan Fitzgerald leading the charge.
Kansas, the Big 12 regular season champion, will meet Baylor in the tournament quarterfinals on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CT in Surprise, Arizona. The game will be televised on ESPNU and streamed on ESPN+, featuring Coach Dan Fitzgerald, who was named Big 12 Coach of the Year.

The Big 12 baseball tournament begins Tuesday night in Surprise, Arizona, featuring twelve teams competing for a championship that will be broadcast across ESPN’s networks.

The 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament will take place May 20‑23 at Scottsdale Stadium, featuring top seeds, broadcast coverage on ESPN+, and a championship game on ESPNU that will determine the NCAA Tournament berth.

The Cowboys open the Big 12 Tournament against UCF in Arizona, boasting a top‑ranked offense, recent 50‑home‑run milestones and a history of tournament success.