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UCF enters the tournament with a 31‑21 record and a program‑best 19 wins in the Big 12, opening against N.C. State at 6 p.m. on May 29. Predictions highlight potential upsets, dark‑horse teams and the home‑field advantage of the host Tigers.
From June 1 to June 10 the United States Under‑18 Women’s National Team will travel to southwest Bulgaria to face Ukraine, Benin and a host of other youth powers in a competition that awards three points for a win and decides ties via penalty shoot‑outs.
North Lincoln High School's baseball team secured its second straight NCHSAA Class 5A championship, defeating Seaforth 8‑3 on May 28 after an 11‑1 win the previous day, extending a three‑title streak that includes championships from 2019 and 2025.
The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has clarified rosters and reshaped the projected AP Top 25 for men's college basketball, with Florida Gators moving to the top spot after Reuben Chinyelu's return and other notable transfers.
North Carolina announces its new head coach, Michael Malone, and reveals an 18‑game ACC slate that avoids a cross‑country journey, setting the stage for a pivotal season.
Veteran driver Ryan Ellis is set to pilot the No. 02 Chevrolet Camaro for Young’s Motorsports in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, entering his third full‑time season with the team and aiming to build on a breakthrough top‑10 finish.
Anderson Nance will make his second career start for NC State against UCF, with both teams poised for a pivotal regional matchup.
The University of North Carolina announced its upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference schedule, highlighting home matchups against traditional rivals and a streamlined 18‑game format under new head coach Michael Malone.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29 with 64 teams, spotlighting North Carolina, Tennessee, East Carolina and VCU as teams with championship aspirations.
The racing veteran's death on May 21 follows a weeks‑long sinus infection that progressed to severe pneumonia and septic shock, prompting doctors to stress the importance of early treatment.
Kyle Busch, a 41‑year‑old NASCAR legend, succumbed to complications from bacterial pneumonia that triggered sepsis, leaving behind a legacy of 234 victories and a family that paid tribute at the Coca‑Cola 600.
Colorado's football program under Deion Sanders has dramatically expanded its 2027 recruiting class, tripling its size and securing a scholarship offer for five‑star cornerback Joshua Dobson, a top prospect from North Carolina.
NASCAR has placed Evanna Howell, a senior account manager at 23XI Racing, on indefinite suspension following an alleged assault at Charlotte Motor Speedway that left a 77‑year‑old fan with severe injuries.
NASCAR announced the removal of Kyle Busch's name from the 2026 Cup Series points after his death from pneumonia‑related sepsis. The decision follows consultation with his team and will see Austin Hill take over the No. 33 Chevrolet.
A senior account manager for 23XI Racing was charged with assault after a golf‑cart incident at Charlotte Motor Speedway, leading to an indefinite NASCAR suspension and upcoming court proceedings.
NASCAR removes Kyle Busch's name from the 2026 points standings following his death on May 21, a move coordinated with his team and reflecting the deep impact of his loss on the sport.
NASCAR mourns the passing of two‑time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who succumbed to complications from a severe sinus infection that progressed into pneumonia and sepsis.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has released its 2026‑27 basketball schedule, revealing a slate that gives Wake Forest two games against Notre Dame and none against Virginia. With all three Big Four rivals at home and road trips to the West Coast, the Deacons face a mix of favorable and challenging assignments.
Prime Video announced its largest NASCAR Cup Series audience ever for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with key demographic gains and record-breaking engagement across ancillary shows.
Prime Video posted its highest-ever NASCAR Cup Series ratings for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, reaching 3.06 million average viewers and attracting a markedly younger audience.
Prime Video's coverage of the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway achieved the highest audience ever recorded for a NASCAR Cup Series event, with notable demographic growth and strong performance across supporting series.
Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died on May 21 at age 41 after a bacterial pneumonia progressed to sepsis. His last race win occurred at Dover on May 15, and his final days were marked by a sudden decline that led to hospitalization and cremation in Mooresville, North Carolina.
A record number of mothers are now playing in the NWSL, and their stories reveal the financial, emotional and regulatory challenges they face while building families.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the Tar Heels’ 18‑game schedule, highlighting home‑and‑home matchups with Louisville and Duke while noting the first omission of Clemson and N.C. State in Raleigh since the mid‑20th century.