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The South African team will leave for the tournament on Monday after a last‑minute visa snag, with the sports minister urging a full investigation into the administrative error.
Two Sunday victories put the Oklahoma Sooners on the brink of a championship, combining a 15‑5 rout of The Citadel with a six‑run comeback over Georgia Tech.
After a period of recovery, Lamine Yamal has resumed training with Spain, raising hopes that the 18‑year‑old forward will be ready for the tournament's first game against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15.
A $200 million complex near Atlanta now houses all 27 U.S. national teams, offering state‑of‑the‑art fields, a recycled‑shoe gym and lush greenery to inspire the next generation.
The National Football Foundation has announced the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, featuring standout alumni and a celebrated coach from the University of Pittsburgh.
The 2026 id2 National Selection International Tour will run from August 13 to 23, featuring a domestic camp in Georgia before the team heads to England, where girls will stay in London and boys will split time between London and Liverpool.
The Sooners rallied from a six‑run hole, driven by power hitting and solid relief pitching, to earn a winner‑take‑all game that will determine their next opponent in the Super Regional.
Georgia Tech took an early 2-0 lead before Oklahoma rallied with a four-run fourth inning and a five-run fifth to seize control, ultimately winning 18-5 and earning a Monday showdown for a Super Regional spot.
Christian Pulisic finally broke a five‑month goal drought in a dramatic 3‑2 win over Senegal, adding an assist and tying Clint Dempsey for second place on the all‑time U.S. assists‑and‑goals list.
The USMNT will test its depth against Senegal in Charlotte, with key players like Christian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi aiming to make an impact before the World Cup opener against Paraguay.
The University of Oklahoma baseball team meets The Citadel in an elimination game at the Atlanta Regional on Sunday, May 31, with a berth in the regional final on the line. The matchup will be televised on the SEC Network.
Xavier Sabb, a four-star wide receiver from Glassboro, New Jersey, will officially visit Tennessee on June 12. His recruitment includes offers from LSU, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and dozens of other programs, while his brothers already play for Alabama.
Atlanta's anticipation for hosting World Cup matches is tempered by steep ticket prices, with the cheapest entry at $155, prompting nostalgia and hope from a lifelong local supporter.
The United States will host Senegal at Bank of America Stadium on May 31 as both teams fine‑tune for the 2026 World Cup, with broadcast details spanning multiple continents.
The Sun edged the Los Angeles Sparks 84-81, their second victory of the season, while preparing for a move to Houston after the final game against the Toronto Tempo on September 24.
Cam Newton's electrifying college career, marked by a perfect season, a Heisman Trophy and a national championship, makes a compelling argument for his immediate election to the College Football Hall of Fame.
The Sooners defeated The Citadel 8-3 in their regional opener, highlighted by Skip Johnson's milestone win, a strong offensive display, and effective pitching from Cord Rager and LJ Mercurius.
On May 30, 2026, The Citadel clinched an 8-3 win over Oklahoma at Mac Nease Baseball Park, highlighted by power hits from Dayton Tockey and Trey Gambill and a strong pitching effort.
While college football generates unprecedented income, the financial pressures on non‑football sports are mounting, leading stakeholders to propose new legislation and revenue‑pooling measures.
Boston College’s men’s basketball program has earned a spot in the 2026 ESPN Invitational in Orlando, where it will face Georgia, UCF and Cincinnati. The team’s ACC schedule includes home games against Louisville, North Carolina and Duke, while a matchup with Miami is off the table.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team, the Leopards, will make their first ever appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up a historic tournament in Houston while navigating Ebola-related travel restrictions.
The Jayhawks secured their first NCAA Tournament win since 2014, highlighted by Voegele’s nine strikeouts and LeBlanc’s 22nd homer.
The Yellow Jackets opened their Atlanta Regional campaign with a 22-5 victory over Illinois Chicago, highlighted by Hernandez's three homers and nine RBIs and Ballard's six strikeouts.
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.