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The Sun Devils, seeded third, aim to break a 14‑year drought and return to the College World Series, confronting a Mississippi team with a deep bullpen and a potent offense led by standout hitters.
From UCLA’s favorable Los Angeles bracket to Nebraska’s grueling Lincoln regional, the latest analysis breaks down the 16 NCAA baseball regionals, highlighting key matchups, home‑run powerhouses and potential upsets.
Mississippi State University has moved its centennial Orientation Exhibit Reception to Friday, May 29, to accommodate the MSU Baseball Regionals. The drop‑in event will feature a century‑spanning collection of photographs, memorabilia and artifacts, with light refreshments and the presence of university staff.
Three University of Texas standouts are finalists for Baseball America's top collegiate honors, highlighting a season of historic performances and record‑breaking statistics.
Magnolia Heights finished the 2026 season as the No. 1 team in the Clarion Ledger's Super 25 rankings, maintaining the top position throughout. Petal, Saltillo and other programs round out the top five.
After a lackluster period under Billy Napier, the Florida Gators have appointed Jon Sumrall, whose high‑energy approach and willingness to juggle multiple coaching roles have sparked optimism among fans and donors alike.
The 2025‑26 Kansas State athletic season blended disappointment with record‑breaking performances, historic tournament runs and significant coaching changes.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament’s Lincoln Regional features Nebraska, Ole Miss, Arizona State and South Dakota State. Games begin May 29 on ESPN+ and ESPN2, with a full slate of matchups through June 1.
Ten programs aim to rebound in 2026‑27 by leveraging the transfer portal, key transfers and coaching changes are highlighted.
Steve Sarkisian, head coach of the Texas Longhorns, issued an apology after comparing the academic standards of the University of Texas and Ole Miss, a remark that ignited a nationwide debate.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is healing after a gunshot wound sustained outside a Mississippi concert venue, with coach Eliah Drinkwitz indicating a tentative timeline for his return.
The Aggies' unexpected win, highlighted by committee chair Michael Alford, has sparked debate over seedings and may lead Power Four programs to reconsider midweek games.
Sports Illustrated’s preliminary look at the 2026 SEC quarterback race highlights emerging talents, veteran takeovers and the impact of coaching shifts across the league.
Mark Alexander, a veteran coach with nearly two decades of experience, is set to leave Starkville Academy and become the boys basketball coach at Jackson Prep, a school celebrated for its athletic tradition and 17 Overall titles.
Nebraska’s baseball team enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a No. 13 seed, hosting a regional for the first time since 2008. With a 42‑15 record, standout players Dylan Carey and Drew Grego, and a .312 team batting average, the Huskers eye their first College World Series trip since 2005.
Tulane University’s football program welcomes a wave of new talent, from defensive line transfers to offensive line prospects, promising a competitive edge in the upcoming season.
Pete Golding’s ascent from a graduate assistant at Delta State to leading the Ole Miss Rebels reflects a career built on defensive excellence and strategic growth.
Mississippi State University will host an NCAA Tournament regional in 2026, showcasing the program's rise under first‑year coach Brian O'Connor and its strong home performance.
Jacob Porter's 27-goal campaign and leadership guide Warren Central to a third consecutive North State Championship appearance, earning him the Vicksburg Daily News Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year award for the second straight season.
During the SEC baseball tournament in Hoover, the debut of the automatic ball-strike system sparked a wave of social media banter, with teams from Ole Miss to Arkansas and Maryland‑Baltimore County joining the fray, while commissioner Greg Sankey weighed in on the viral phenomenon.
A look at the upcoming district realignment, spring scrimmages and the players and coaches shaping the 2026 football landscape in St. Tammany Parish.
The NAACP has urged a boycott of college football programs in seven Southern states, targeting Florida’s lucrative teams to protest redistricting that weakens Black voting power, while political leaders respond sharply and athletic institutions remain quiet.
Ka’ryn Henderson, a multi‑sport standout from Warren Central High School, has signed with Millsaps College to play quarterback for the school's first varsity flag football team, set to begin competition in spring 2027.
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns will meet the No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on May 22, 2026, at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. With a storied head‑to‑head record and a rotation anchored by RHP Cody Howard, Texas enters the game boasting top‑tier national rankings.