
Super Regionals Begin with Upsets and Suspensions
Friday’s action saw No. 2 Georgia Tech fall to Oklahoma, Florida State eliminated by St. John’s, and Georgia advance past Liberty, but at a cost as Tre Phelps faces suspension.
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Friday’s action saw No. 2 Georgia Tech fall to Oklahoma, Florida State eliminated by St. John’s, and Georgia advance past Liberty, but at a cost as Tre Phelps faces suspension.

Eleven‑year‑old Brexton Busch is back on the asphalt, gearing up for the Cook Out Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a moment that feels both poignant and hopeful for the racing community.
The Tri-City community will honor the late Greg Biffle with a memorial race this weekend, featuring ARCA Menards Series West and a first appearance by Hailie Deegan.

The Jacksonville baseball team fell 5-1 to Mascoutah in the sectional semifinals, finishing a 27-8 season that marked one of the best four-year stretches in school history.

The NBA’s Dallas Mavericks are reportedly courting Duke’s Jon Scheyer and Michigan’s Dusty May, sparking debate over the future of two rising coaching talents.

John Blackwell, a three‑year Wisconsin standout, will join Duke next season, expected to be the primary scorer for the Blue Devils.

Soccer clubs across the United States are harnessing fan data to craft personalized experiences, using platforms like Jump and Fan Genome to unify ticketing, retail and digital interactions.

An analysis of the Zero‑RB approach reveals how savvy managers can capture hidden value by delaying running back selections and capitalizing on emerging backfield dynamics.

The Teal Rising Elite Cup brings together eight ECNL girls' teams of 2010‑2012 birth years for a three‑day competition in Kansas City, featuring standout players and scouting opportunities.

The league and players' association are weighing a cautious reintegration of Russian athletes, navigating opposition from Finland, Sweden and Czechia while the International Ice Hockey Federation adopts an event‑by‑event approach.

Kevin Magnussen will step into the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time at the inaugural San Diego weekend on June 21, driving the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing as part of the team’s PROJECT91 program.

The 2026 season‑opening matchup between NC State and Virginia will no longer be played in Brazil. The game has been shifted to Charlottesville, Virginia, after an operational and international stakeholder review, with refunds offered to ticket holders and a revised financial outlook.

Governor Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley highlight how a summer of soccer events, backed by the MEGA Fund, are delivering multi‑million dollar economic benefits and positioning North Carolina as a global training hub for World Cup‑bound teams.

Former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen is set to make his NASCAR debut at the inaugural Cup Series event in San Diego, driving for Project91 Trackhouse Racing and praising the initiative that aims to bring international talent into American stock car racing.
Eleven-year-old Brexton Busch stepped onto the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway just hours after his father Kyle Busch’s memorial, preparing for the first round of the Cook‑Out Summer Shootout.

Kevin Magnussen, a veteran of Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship, is set to contest his first NASCAR Cup Series race in San Diego.

Kevin Magnussen will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing in the first ever NASCAR Cup Series street‑course event held in San Diego, California.

Kevin Magnussen is set to debut in the NASCAR Cup Series for Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 entry at Naval Air Station North Island on June 21.

Duke’s recent ACC championship sets the stage for an ambitious defense rebuild, with new cornerbacks stepping into key roles
The North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association has unveiled its all‑state selections, recognizing standout high school athletes across the state’s divisions.

The agreement, signed by the International University Sports Federation and the World Baseball Softball Confederation, promises new competition opportunities and educational benefits for student‑athletes across the globe.
After a 13‑year run that ended with a 19‑17 record, Steve Smith resigned from Calvary Christian School, opening the door for Matt Ward to take over as head baseball coach. Ward, a longtime fixture in the Columbus baseball community, steps into the role with a clear vision for rebuilding the Knights, while his son Carson helped the team capture a state championship and assistant coach Wade Pirkle arrives with a championship pedigree.
From Asheville to Hendersonville, a new generation of sophomore athletes is drawing attention for their performance on the gridiron and early college interest.

Over one hundred teams will compete in the 2026 U.S. Open Basketball East Championships, set to unfold across North Carolina in a showcase of skill, age‑group diversity, and fierce rivalry.