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Georgia Tech opened its NCAA baseball regional with a 22‑5 win over UIC, highlighted by a flurry of home runs, a 456‑foot blast by Vahn Lackey, and a nine‑run fourth inning that underscored the team's historic scoring spree.
Georgia Tech erupted for a record‑breaking seven homers, including a three‑homer performance by Alex Hernandez, in a 22‑5 victory over UIC that advances the team to Saturday's next round.
The first day of regionals features 32 matchups, with teams vying to advance through super regionals and ultimately compete in the College World Series from mid‑June.
The squad arrived in Georgia to train at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a 200‑acre complex that promises a dedicated home base as the team prepares for its opening World Cup match in Los Angeles.
Former Florida Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes has left the University Athletic Association’s Gator Made program, ending a post‑college initiative that took athletes on global experiences.
Baylor University will host a two‑year football series with the University of Maryland beginning in 2027, swapping a previously planned series with Oregon. The matchups will be played in College Park and Waco, marking the third meeting between the programs.
Taylen Kinney and Davion Adkins, both standout performers at the USA Basketball Under‑18 camp, are set to join the Kansas Jayhawks for the 2026‑27 season, bringing elite experience and high expectations to Lawrence.
The Volunteers will meet the Wolfpack at Bridgestone Arena on December 6, 2026, in a doubleheader that also features Georgia Tech and Murray State, highlighting a coaching reunion and a strong neutral‑site record.
Georgia Tech will open Russ Chandler Stadium to the nation’s top college baseball teams from May 29 to June 1, entering the tournament as the No. 2 national seed after a historic season that saw the program capture both the ACC regular‑season and tournament titles for the first time in 13 years.
Acquired from the Athletics and locked in through 2030, Matt Olson has become a cornerstone for the Braves, blending durability, power and defensive excellence.
The Sooners, seeded second, will meet The Citadel on Friday in Atlanta, a matchup that could set up a national title‑contending run.
The newly announced roster blends top prospects from the classes of 2026 and 2027, each bringing college commitments and impressive high school records as they prepare for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup.
The U.S. Men’s National Team will meet Senegal at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, a match that marks defender Tim Ream’s last World Cup appearance and sparks debate over local immigration enforcement.
The state‑of‑the‑art facility south of Atlanta offers 19 fields, modern amenities and a unified headquarters for U.S. Soccer, providing a strategic boost for players and coaches ahead of the tournament.
Major League Baseball owners have introduced a contentious salary cap plan that would limit team spending in 2027, trigger a payroll floor, and overhaul revenue distribution, setting the stage for a potential lockout and a battle over the sport's competitive balance.
The River Hawks have completed their coaching lineup ahead of the first season under Coach Finch, featuring seasoned assistants and a dedicated operations director.
The Oklahoma Sooners prepare for the Atlanta Regional after a ten‑day break, facing The Citadel and a formidable Georgia Tech squad, relying on pitching, defense and speed.
Georgia Tech, the second overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, boasts a potent offense and a deep pitching staff as it prepares to host UIC, Oklahoma and The Citadel in the Atlanta regional, with coach James Ramsey guiding a rotation that includes Carson Ballard, Tate McKee and Jackson Blakely.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart earns $13 million a year, a figure that outpaces most peers while the program’s revenue far exceeds his compensation, prompting calls for a pay adjustment.
Western Carolina’s men’s basketball program welcomes a strategic mix of returning players and ten newcomers, aiming to strengthen competitiveness in the Big South Conference.
Georgia Tech’s baseball program is set to host the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Atlanta Regional, with fans able to watch games at New Realm Brewing Co., enjoy a $5 Ale of an Engineer special and follow a fundraising drive that could reshape the campus’s athletic facilities.
The MLS club announced that two of its academy graduates have been selected for a key training camp that will shape the team’s campaign for the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship and the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
A look at the challenges facing Philadelphia’s young pitcher Andrew Painter as he navigates injury recovery, a high ERA and a critical fastball rebuild in the 2026 season.
Georgia Tech, the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, is set to play Illinois Chicago in the Atlanta Regional on Friday, a matchup that could launch a deep postseason run.