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Coaches have named the 2026 Athens high school all-area girls soccer team, and readers are invited to vote for the Girls Soccer Player of the Year before the poll closes on June 18 at 5 p.m.
A crowd of supporters cheered the Georgia baseball team as it departed for the College World Series, with coaches, players and airport staff all part of the lively send‑off.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team, long awaiting its moment, is set to face Ole Miss in the 2026 College World Series, carrying the hopes of a program that has never captured a national championship.
The Bulldogs, led by coach Wes Johnson, open the tournament against Texas on June 13, a game that will be streamed on ESPN and Fubo, while fans can secure seats via VividSeats and StubHub.
A look at the teams with the most victories over top‑ranked opponents and the defining moments that have left a lasting imprint on the sport.
The 1990 Georgia Bulldogs baseball team captured the NCAA title with a dominant pitching staff, a midseason winning streak, and a hat that became a cultural touchstone.
A judge’s lenient two‑game suspension of quarterback Brendan Sorsby for nearly $90,000 in illegal bets has provoked backlash from athletic directors and prompted NCAA President Charlie Baker to urge congressional action on student‑athlete wagering.
The commitments of Chance Gilbert and Reed Rasimer elevate Auburn’s 2027 recruiting class, reshaping its outlook heading into the next cycle.
After a season that saw him amass 65 receptions for 1,169 yards and 19 touchdowns at IMG Academy, Eric McFarland III narrows his choices to three SEC powers and sets a date for his public commitment.
After a 13‑2 victory that completed a two‑game sweep at Kansas, the Oklahoma Sooners are set to join the 2026 College World Series in Omaha, where they will meet seventh‑seeded Alabama in the opening round.
The NCAA baseball tournament has narrowed to eight teams bound for Omaha's College World Series, with West Virginia earning its first-ever appearance after a sweep of Cal Poly.
Georgia and Texas will contest the first game of the 2026 College World Series after both secured their spots through dominant Super Regional sweeps. The matchup highlights the final stages of the tournament, with several other teams still vying for the remaining slots.
Jacob Parker, a Mississippi State freshman, delivered a pivotal performance in the Athens Super Regional before his season concluded with a strikeout, reflecting on personal growth and team camaraderie.
Georgia survived an 8-7, 11-inning battle against Texas A&M, with Daniel Jackson delivering the decisive blow, propelling the Bulldogs into the College World Series final against Texas.
Georgia overturned a 7-0 deficit with a three-run homer by Michael O'Shaughnessy, tying the series ahead of a noon Game 2.
With the series tied after a dramatic Game 1, Mississippi State must rally behind Ryan McPherson while Georgia aims to capitalize on Michael O'Shaughnessy's clutch performance.
Boston College has secured the services of graduate‑student pitcher Champ Davis, a standout from Wofford and Marist, adding depth to its bullpen ahead of the portal closure.
A 13‑run onslaught by Georgia left Mississippi State reeling, but the team’s coach Brian O’Connor says the only path forward is a pair of victories that could launch them into the College World Series.
Mississippi State lost a 13‑12 super regional game to Georgia after blowing a seven‑run lead, with pitching struggles and a shaky bullpen costing the Bulldogs a crucial win.
Georgia rallied from an early deficit to beat Mississippi State 13-12 in the opening game of the Athens Super Regional, setting up a decisive Game 2.
Mississippi State opened a 7-2 advantage over Georgia in the fourth inning of their Super Regional showdown, highlighted by homers from Kevin Milewski, Daniel Jackson and Reed Stallman.
Ace Reese's breakout season at Mississippi State has positioned him as a coveted prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft, with historic parallels and a looming Super Regional against Georgia.
Four teams have taken early leads in the super regional round, while traditional powerhouses UCLA and Georgia Tech fell in the regional stage. The upcoming best‑of‑three series begin Saturday, June 5, and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2, with streaming via the ESPN app and Fubo.
Mississippi State enters the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, facing Georgia in a nationally televised series that begins June 6 at 10 a.m. Central Time.