
Remembering J. Stanley “Skip” Bertman: A Titan of Baseball
Legendary coach J. Stanley "Skip" Bertman died at 88, leaving a legacy of five national titles, Olympic medals, and a lasting imprint on baseball’s global growth.
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Legendary coach J. Stanley "Skip" Bertman died at 88, leaving a legacy of five national titles, Olympic medals, and a lasting imprint on baseball’s global growth.

Indiana University’s newest recruit, Trevor Manhertz, impressed coaches and teammates during a productive summer that included an exhibition game in Assembly Hall and a stint at the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru.

Green Level’s 4‑1 victory over No. 22 Broughton showcases early-season form, with Emory Hunsucker’s first varsity goal and a cohesive attack leading the way.

North Carolina State leads the 2026 ACC Men's Soccer Championship preseason poll with 183 points and eight first‑place votes, while Stanford, Virginia and SMU follow in a tightly contested field.

The 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season kicks off on August 12, featuring 13 teams, historic preseason rankings, and a championship set for November in Cary, North Carolina.

A walk‑off victory in a high‑stakes semifinal revealed a strategic chess match between two of USA Baseball’s leading coaches, whose subsequent collaboration illustrates the evolving, innovation‑driven culture of high school baseball.

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, Rutgers University's women's soccer team welcomes seven freshmen and two transfer players, including standout forward Lilia Calvert and goalkeeper Iris de Rouw, as they prepare for a challenging schedule that begins on the road.

From the opening showdown on Aug. 20 to the NCAA Men’s College Cup in December, ESPN’s coverage spans more than a thousand games, featuring top teams such as Indiana, Virginia, Clemson and North Carolina.

The upcoming training camp in Cary will feature intensive drills, intrasquad scrimmages and performance assessments, culminating in a 20‑player squad that will represent the United States at the WBSC U‑15 Baseball World Cup in Mérida, Mexico.

Two Harvard-Westlake pitchers earn invitations to the 18U National Team Training Camp, guided by a coach whose philosophy of embracing competition has produced multiple championships and MLB draft first‑rounders.

Head coach Josh Elander discusses the impact of six Volunteers drafted, the emergence of top prospects, and the team's focus on chemistry and facility upgrades for the upcoming season.
Two local right‑handers, Trent Lutz and Oliver Olson, are among the elite prospects invited to USA Baseball’s 2026 training camps in Cary, North Carolina, a stepping stone toward the Pan American Championship.

N.C. State announced the signing of Adriá Muñoz, a speedy defender who honed his game at FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia youth system.
Fresh from La Masia, Adrià Muñoz joins the Wolfpack, bringing youthful talent and a pedigree that includes Spain’s U‑15 national team and training with Barcelona’s first team.

The Stars secured a 5‑1 win in the fourth game of the series, building a 3‑1 lead as key performances from Flinn, Valincius and Williford highlighted the contest.

The Stripes rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Stars in the second game of the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp series, evening the matchup at one game apiece.

Coach Bob Thompson revealed a 15‑game slate that features six opponents from the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a heavy home opening stretch, and a postseason run that culminates in the ACC final at WakeMed Soccer Park.

The 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp opened its schedule with a doubleheader against the Appalachian League Select Team in Cary, North Carolina, featuring key performances from several emerging talents.

The National Team Championships in North Carolina concluded with USA Prime National winning the Gold Medal Game and East Cobb Astros taking bronze, capping a series of competitive matches from June 10‑13.

Jacob Parker’s freshman season at Mississippi State earned him multiple All‑America honors and a spot in the USA Baseball National Collegiate Team Training Camp.

Derrick Pitts, a sophomore outfielder for the Cincinnati Bearcats, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. His standout 2026 season, highlighted by a .329 batting average and ESPN features, positions him as a leading candidate for the upcoming international tournament.

After setting new single‑season records for RBIs and total bases, Janicki helped Troy reach its first College World Series and now aims to represent the United States at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

The 2026 Soccer Tournament in Cary, North Carolina, attracted 57,942 fans in-person and 1.036 million unique YouTube viewers, with three teams sharing $1 million prizes each and a $6.8 million state grant ensuring the event’s home at WakeMed Soccer Park through 2029.

Former prep standouts from Louisiana’s capital rest after a strong Southern Miss season and now vie for a place on the U.S. roster heading to Taiwan.