Oklahoma Sooners Edge Closer to College World Series Crown
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated North Carolina 9‑3 in the College World Series, extending a nine‑game winning streak and setting up a showdown for the title.
Jun 21, 2026
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Deiten Lachance’s Heroics Put Oklahoma on the Cusp of a Long‑Awaited College World Series Crown
Deiten Lachance’s breakout performance in Game 1 of the finals, coupled with a dramatic turnaround in his hitting streak, has the Oklahoma Sooners one win away from ending a 32‑year championship drought.
Jun 21, 2026
Cord Rager Leads Oklahoma to NCAA Baseball Championship Series
Oklahoma’s top pitcher Cord Rager, a Maypearl native, has dazzled with a 4.69 ERA and 89 strikeouts, shutting down Alabama and Kansas as the Sooners prepare for the championship against North Carolina.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Takes Over Coronado Island for Historic 250th‑Birthday Race Weekend
From coast‑to‑coast travelers to lifelong devotees, the historic race weekend on Coronado Island blends high‑speed competition with a patriotic tribute to America's 250th birthday, filling hotels and bars with unmatched energy.
Jun 20, 2026
North Carolina Baseball Preps for Championship Amid Weather Delays
With the final series moved to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, key figures from the Tar Heels discuss strategy, recent Gold Glove honors and the road that brought them to Omaha.
Jun 20, 2026
Indiana Athletics Roundup: New Roster Additions, OG Anunoby Celebration, and Recruiting Updates
This week’s Indiana Athletics roundup highlights roster expansions for women’s basketball, the celebration of NBA alumnus OG Anunoby in New York, and fresh recruiting commitments across football and men’s basketball.
Jun 19, 2026
Jalaythan Mayfield Commits to Indiana University, Boosting 2027 Class
Jalaythan Mayfield, a 4‑star Rivals recruit, announced his pledge to Indiana University, elevating the program's 2027 class and underscoring the impact of player development on his decision.
Jun 19, 2026
Tre Geathers III Commits to Florida Gators, Shunning Georgia
Tre Geathers III, son of former Georgia defensive end Robert Geathers II, pledged to the Florida Gators over the Bulldogs, citing a distinct path for his own career.
Jun 19, 2026
NC State’s Alpha Wolf Showcase Draws Commitment Prospects
NC State will host its annual Alpha Wolf Showcase on Sunday, welcoming a group of committed athletes and scholarship prospects who could shape the program's future.
Jun 19, 2026
Riley Pickels Earns 2026 Gatorade NC Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Riley Pickels, senior goalkeeper for the Hough Huskies, has been named the 2026 Gatorade North Carolina Girls Soccer Player of the Year, highlighting her 94.5% save rate, 17 shutouts, 4.54 GPA, and volunteer work.
Jun 19, 2026
UNC’s New Era: Coach Michael Malone Targets Portal Transfers
North Carolina is pursuing guards Wei Lin and Angelo Rizzi as it builds a squad for its new head coach.
Jun 19, 2026
Metrolina Christian Star Jacob Seamon Earns 2026 Charlotte Observer All‑Star Honor
Jacob Seamon’s .538 batting average, 13 home runs and 50 RBIs helped Metrolina Christian reach the state championship round, earning him a spot on the 2026 Charlotte Observer all‑star team and a No. 2 national ranking by Baseball America.
Jun 19, 2026
North Carolina High Schools Shine at King of the Hill 7‑on‑7 Camp at UNC
High school teams from North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Maryland competed in a 7‑on‑7 camp hosted by UNC‑Chapel Hill, with HighSchoolOT providing extensive coverage.
Jun 18, 2026
Ole Miss bolstering pitching rotation with transfer portal additions
The Rebels have added four pitchers through the portal, including Jacksonville State starter Eli Pillsbury, whose impressive strikeout‑to‑walk ratio and high‑school pedigree signal a strategic upgrade for the staff.
Jun 18, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights’ Playoff Surge Highlights Wild’s Stanley Cup Gap
The Vegas Golden Knights posted a 28‑8‑1 record under John Tortorella, but the Minnesota Wild fell to the Colorado Avalanche and remain a step away from true championship contention.
Jun 18, 2026
Gallaher and Head Earn Rawlings Gold Glove Honors in College Baseball
Gavin Gallaher and Ty Head receive the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for their defensive excellence, highlighting North Carolina's push to the College World Series Finals.
Jun 18, 2026
North Carolina Tar Heels Eye First College World Series Title Against Oklahoma
The Tar Heels, making their first CWS Finals appearance in 19 years, aim to capture their inaugural championship after a dominant season that has drawn praise from ESPN's former MLB star.
Jun 18, 2026
Undefeated Titans Meet: Tar Heels vs. Sooners in 2026 College Baseball Championship
The Tar Heels and the Sooners, both unbeaten, will contest the 2026 College Baseball National Championship series, each having fought through a gauntlet of top opponents to earn the right to play.
Jun 18, 2026
Freshman Ace Nick Wesloski Leads Oklahoma Sooners into CWS Finals
Oklahoma's true freshman pitcher Nick Wesloski delivered a standout performance in the College World Series, helping the Sooners advance to the championship series against North Carolina. The trio of freshman arms, mentored by the late coach Jim Gatewood, boasts a 1.80 ERA and will rely on team chemistry as they chase the title.
Jun 18, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners Eye First NCAA Baseball Title Since 1994 Ahead of CWS Finals
Oklahoma's baseball team is two wins away from its first national championship since 1994, having surged through the College World Series with an 8‑1 record and a showdown against North Carolina on the horizon.
Jun 18, 2026
NC State Football Leads ACC in NFL Earnings Ahead of 2026 Season
NC State ranks 23rd in active NFL earnings, with 30 former players projected to earn $138 million, led by high‑value contracts for Bradley Chubb, Joe Thuney, Alim McNeill and Jakobi Meyers.
Jun 17, 2026
Zebrielle Canaday: A Flag Football Phenomenon
Zebrielle Canaday's standout season, highlighted by a dominant district semifinal and impressive statistical milestones, earned her The Ledger's 2026 Player of the Year honor and a future at Livingstone College.
Jun 17, 2026
Charlotte Catholic Dominates 2026 Girls’ Soccer All-Star Honors
Coach Gary Hoilett and senior forward Marquerite McPhillips lead Charlotte Catholic to a historic unbeaten season, earning top national honors and showcasing the rise of girls’ soccer in North Carolina.
Jun 17, 2026
Oklahoma and Georgia Set for College World Series Semifinal Clash
Oklahoma, riding a 2‑0 record, will meet Georgia, which stands at 2‑1, in a winner‑takes‑all semifinal on Wednesday night, with a spot in the finals on the line.
Jun 17, 2026