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Logan Schmidt, a left‑handed pitcher from Ganesha, California, was selected 45th overall by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2026 MLB Draft and is expected to sign, forgoing his LSU commitment.
Arkansas’ standout pitcher Carson Wiggins was selected 27th overall by the New York Mets, but his future hinges on a recovery from Tommy John surgery and a willingness to sign.
Selected 27th overall by the Mets, Carson Wiggins returns from surgery with a high‑velocity fastball and a promising future.
Florida commit Tavis Honeycutt finished fourth in the MLB High School Home Run Derby with 17 homers, while Kinon Bastian placed seventh and his brother Jadan’s injury added a personal dimension.
Back-to-back losing seasons have placed Florida State football under intense scrutiny as head coach Mike Norvell faces a pivotal 2026 campaign.
Oregon is vying with Notre Dame for the nation’s No. 25 overall recruit, Brayden Parks, while already securing key commitments that could push the Ducks into the top three of the national rankings.
As the 2026‑27 college basketball season approaches, Duke and Louisville sit atop the ACC rankings, each showcasing distinct roster‑building strategies that could shape the conference’s narrative.
EA Sports has unveiled the College Football 27 ratings, revealing an 80 overall score for Iowa, with a higher offensive rating than defensive, igniting discussion among fans and analysts.
Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn evaluates Carson Wiggins' future as the prospect hovers between a potential top‑five draft pick and a return to college play, while the program strengthens its roster through the transfer portal.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw the University of Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara selected in the opening round, each landing with a different NBA franchise.
The nation's No. 2 wide receiver is courting major programs, with Texas entering the race and Easton Royal eyeing a shared future.
Community America Credit Union has secured a 13-year naming rights agreement for the University of Arkansas' Razorback Stadium, renaming it CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium from the 2027 season onward.
Caleb Wilson, the University of North Carolina freshman who dominated early in the season before a hand injury cut his college run short, was chosen fourth by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft.
North Carolina standout Caleb Wilson was selected fourth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, capping a historic freshman season that saw him set multiple scoring records and earn All‑American honors.
Dusty May, who guided the Michigan Wolverines to a national title, has resigned to become the Dallas Mavericks' head coach, prompting a $5 million buyout, interim leadership, and a historic shift from college to the NBA.
The former Ole Miss head coach’s sudden departure, lavish contract and provocative remarks have set the stage for a high‑stakes reunion in Oxford next year.
A look at five highly rated newcomers whose performances may disrupt Virginia's 2026 campaign, amid the evolving NIL and transfer portal environment.
The game, underway at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, is tied 2‑2 after five innings, with both teams eyeing a historic run.
The NCAA has reinstated Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby for the upcoming season despite his history of placing over 40 bets on his former team, igniting a firestorm of criticism and threats of boycott from conference peers.
Michigan State has appointed LeVar Woods as its new special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, a move that comes with a $1.1 million salary and brings a proven track record of top‑10 units from his Iowa tenure.
South Carolina’s baseball program announced the hiring of Kevin Schnall, a coach with a proven championship pedigree, on a lucrative long‑term contract.
Rogers High School, seeded 13th, stunned higher‑ranked opponents before falling in the finals to Rosemount, highlighting the rapid rise of girls flag football and the role of the Minnesota Vikings in its development.
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.
The Hawkeyes will face top contenders at home and on the road, with a schedule that blends manageable trips with marquee battles against UCLA, USC, Michigan and Ohio State