
Oklahoma Eyes Championship as Game 2 Looms
Oklahoma’s 9‑3 win sets up a single‑game final against North Carolina, with the championship on the line Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on ABC.
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Oklahoma’s 9‑3 win sets up a single‑game final against North Carolina, with the championship on the line Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on ABC.

UNC’s bid for the championship was thwarted in Omaha as Oklahoma seized a 9‑3 victory, capitalizing on late‑inning runs and exposing weaknesses in the Tar Heels’ pitching and offense.

The first game of the CWS finals between the Tar Heels and the Sooners is set for June 20 at 8 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN and streaming on fubo.

The Bluejays reveal 23 home games for the 2026 season, featuring special events, themed promotions, and family‑friendly activities across Omaha and Nebraska.
UNC sophomore Gavin Gallaher’s move from third base to second has vaulted him into the national defensive conversation, earning a Gold Glove and helping the Tar Heels reach the championship series against Oklahoma.

The Rebels aim to convert recent College World Series setbacks into a roadmap for improvement, focusing on starting rotation depth, bullpen reliability, situational hitting and defensive consistency while reshaping the lineup through the transfer portal.
The fifth annual Who's Next High School Basketball Combine will be held at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, featuring more than 100 athletes from South Dakota and neighboring states. Organized by Sanford Sports Academy supervisor Nate Kaeding, the event offers skill development drills, live competitions, and direct exposure to college coaches from Division II and NAIA programs. Participation costs $60 plus tax and includes a branded jersey. The showcase is especially valuable for girls due to earlier recruiting timelines and for boys in the critical 17U recruiting period.

Thursday’s games produced a flurry of scores, and the weekend schedule promises more high‑stakes matchups across western Nebraska and Wyoming.

Hayden Federico will return to Ole Miss baseball for the 2027 season, bringing his elite defense and improved bat to a team eyeing another national title.

Cornerback Dontay Joyner was taken into custody on June 11 amid allegations of telephone misuse and electronic communications harassment, raising questions about the team's defensive outlook.
Freshman pitcher Nick Wesloski and senior linebacker Ethan Wesloski, once high‑school teammates, now compete in opposite conferences, each mastering the sport the other once favored, while their family watches with pride.
Ahead of the best‑of‑three showdown, the former UNC baseball coach reflects on a career of near misses, while his protégés prepare to finally claim the crown.
Mike Fox reflects on 13 College World Series appearances without a championship, his formative years at N.C. Wesleyan, and the rise of current head coach Scott Forbes as the Tar Heels chase a historic title.
Two UNC baseball standouts from the Midwest, Cooper Nicholson and Jake Schaffner, are making their mark in the College World Series, driven by family, hometown ties, and a shared dream of championship glory.

Six NIU golfers earn Academic All-MAC honors, reflecting excellence on the course and in the classroom.

The latest 247Sports rankings spotlight Iowa's growing influence in the 2027 class, with commitments from high‑profile prospects and a series of visits that could reshape the roster.

The Alabama Crimson Tide, once a perennial powerhouse, now faces questions about its ability to stay among the nation's elite under new leadership and a rapidly evolving college football environment.

The Big Ten enters the 2026 season as the nation’s premier college football league, with Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon leading the pack and several mid‑tier programs poised to disrupt the hierarchy.
The Iowa State Cyclones have risen in national height rankings and are targeting taller recruits to finally contend for a championship.

The North Carolina Tar Heels will meet the West Virginia Mountaineers in a pivotal College World Series game on Tuesday afternoon in Omaha, Nebraska, with both teams looking to cement early momentum.

Nebraska's 2026 football schedule is labeled the fourth‑most difficult nationally, driven by a .642 winning percentage among opponents and high‑profile games against top‑ranked teams.
The Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference will sponsor women's flag football as a varsity sport in 2026‑27, host its first conference championship in 2027 and become the first Division I league to do so, a milestone that aligns with the sport's Olympic debut in 2028.

The Longhorns' 2026 College World Series campaign ended with a 2-0 loss to Georgia, closing a 46-15 season that promised a seventh national title.

In a recent interview, former Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch discussed the program's historic moments, the impact of head coach Matt Rhule, and the upcoming quarterback competition as the Cornhuskers look to build on recent progress.