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The Bulldogs are gearing up for a pivotal 2026 season, blending experience with fresh talent as they aim for playoff success.
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The Bulldogs are gearing up for a pivotal 2026 season, blending experience with fresh talent as they aim for playoff success.

The Crimson Tide have added experienced arms and a seasoned backstop as they look to rebound after a wave of departures.

A journalist recalls his late father and colleague Phillip Marshall, reflects on the importance of family for football coaches, and ponders Auburn's prospects as SEC Media Days approach.

In a tightly contested Class A baseball championship, Gorham's Hunter Finck delivered the decisive run in the 11th inning, clinching a 3-2 victory over Bangor and cementing his status as Maine's Gatorade Player of the Year.

Three‑star offensive lineman Judah Gumbs pledged to the University of Arkansas, choosing the Razorbacks over several Power Five programs and marking the first Florida recruit in the 2027 class.

Gene Bess, who led the Three Rivers Raiders to two national junior college titles, passed away at 91, leaving behind a wife, two children, grandchildren and a legacy of mentorship.

The upcoming season features nine conference battles and a mix of non‑ranked foes, giving the Bulldogs a manageable challenge compared to last year's six ranked matchups.

Jason 'J' Batt, formerly deputy athletics director at Alabama, joins the University of Kentucky with a vision shaped by Nick Saban’s consistency and strategic evolution, targeting sustained success across basketball and football while leveraging revenue growth.

With eight early pledges already in hand, Alabama is chasing six high‑profile recruits whose decisions next week could define the trajectory of the 2027 class.
After a near‑miss in the 2025 6A playoffs, Pike Road is reshaping its roster with returning star Gunner Gibbs and emerging defensive standout Jhaylon Smith, setting the stage for a championship‑driven 2026 campaign.
The Hoosiers held a public workout to display their reshaped lineup, featuring only one scholarship returnee and several promising newcomers.
Southern Miss baseball has locked in a key infield piece by committing UAB second baseman Brady Waugh, a junior who brings a .322 average, .431 on‑base rate, and a reputation for clutch hitting.

The Tar Heels and the Sooners, both unbeaten, will contest the 2026 College Baseball National Championship series, each having fought through a gauntlet of top opponents to earn the right to play.
Missouri’s football program has scheduled a non‑conference road test that will take it to Oxford, Mississippi, on October 17, 2026, where the Tigers will meet the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium. The matchup marks the first visit to Oxford for the Tigers since 2013 and arrives amid a demanding stretch of games that also includes trips to Syracuse, Baylor, Florida State, California, Auburn, Oregon, Alabama and Louisiana State.
Oklahoma's baseball team is two wins away from its first national championship since 1994, having surged through the College World Series with an 8‑1 record and a showdown against North Carolina on the horizon.
The Lady Bulldogs have released their full conference schedule for the upcoming season, highlighting a series against Florida and participation in the Cancun Challenge and SEC/ACC Challenge.

After eight years within the Marbury soccer program, Mackenzie Smith transitions from player and assistant to head coach, inheriting a team shaped by Coach Brent Sowell’s success.
Derek Dooley’s bid for the U.S. Senate fell apart after a late endorsement by former President Donald Trump helped Rep. Mike Collins win the runoff, setting up a general election showdown with Senator Jon Ossoff.
Hugo Lopez, a 22‑year‑old forward from Spain, has pledged to the University of South Carolina for the 2026‑27 season, joining a rebuilding roster that has lost twelve players and added six transfers.

Oklahoma, riding a 2‑0 record, will meet Georgia, which stands at 2‑1, in a winner‑takes‑all semifinal on Wednesday night, with a spot in the finals on the line.

A 34‑year‑old travel baseball coach was killed in a barbershop argument in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving his players, family and the local sports world grieving.
In a June 16 runoff, former Tennessee Vols coach Derek Dooley was defeated by Representative Mike Collins for the state's Republican Senate nomination, despite backing from Governor Brian Kemp and a high‑profile endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

The University of Kentucky women's basketball team has released its complete SEC schedule, featuring eight home and eight away games against conference rivals.

In a closely watched Republican runoff, Derek Dooley’s bid for the U.S. Senate was thwarted by Rep. Mike Collins, who secured former President Donald Trump’s endorsement and capitalized on Dooley’s outsider status.