Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Omaha, Nebraska across Baseball, Basketball, Soccer.
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team edged North Carolina 9-3 in the opening game of the College World Series championship Series, setting the stage for a possible third national crown.
Oklahoma’s early offensive onslaught, led by Deiten LaChance’s two homers, powered a 9‑3 win over North Carolina in the first game of the College World Series finals.
Oklahoma, with two national titles, faces North Carolina, seeking its first championship, in a three-game showdown broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
Oklahoma's unprecedented eight-game streak meets North Carolina's Chapel Hill dominance in the College World Series Finals, with the championship series set to air on ESPN and radio affiliates.
The first game of the best‑of‑three championship series is set for Saturday, June 20 at 3 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field, where UNC will rely on Jason DeCaro and Owen Hull, while Oklahoma counters with Cord Rager and Jaxon Willits.
The final two teams in the 2026 College World Series will meet in Omaha, Nebraska, where a pitching duel and contrasting narratives converge.
The best‑of‑three finals at Charles Schwab Field pit Oklahoma against North Carolina, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. ESPN will broadcast the series.
The opening game of the 2026 College World Series finals between UNC and Oklahoma has been moved to 3 p.m. ET on June 20 due to expected bad weather, with ESPN broadcasting the contest and tickets remaining valid.
The 2026 College World Series finals will pit the North Carolina Tar Heels against the Oklahoma Sooners in a battle for the nation's top honor, featuring a marquee pitching matchup and compelling storylines from both programs.
As the Tar Heels prepare for a best‑of‑three final against the Oklahoma Sooners, coach Scott Forbes draws on his own nerves from a 2006 championship game to guide his players toward embracing the moment.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will meet the Oklahoma Sooners in a historic best‑of‑three series at Charles Schwab Field, where tickets start at $106 and the championship dream hangs in the balance.
Former Major League Baseball player Shane Victorino leverages his championship experience to guide youth athletes, emphasizing respect, work ethic, and the value of failure as he coaches the next generation.
The Oklahoma Sooners, long known for contact hitting, have erupted into a power‑hitting force, launching 45 homers in their last 20 games while debuting three freshman pitchers in Omaha.
Nebraska reveals an 11‑game non‑conference slate that includes contests against Kansas, Creighton, Texas A&M, California and several Summit League rivals, while welcoming new assistants and fresh talent.
With WVU’s recent dominance, the Mountaineers face a crowded schedule. A thoughtful non‑conference slate could enhance postseason prospects while rekindling classic contests.
Carter French sprinkles a bag of Boshamer Stadium dirt on the field before each game, crediting it with the team’s early winning streak in the College World Series.
The Oklahoma Sooners have secured a spot in the College World Series finals for the first time in four years, setting up a best‑of‑three showdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels that begins Saturday night at 7 p.m. Central Time in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Tar Heels, riding a 12‑game hitting streak and a top‑10 ERA, open the 2026 College World Series final against Oklahoma on June 20, aiming to end a 19‑year title drought.
Oklahoma and North Carolina will meet in the final of the College Baseball Championship in Omaha, with the SEC’s recent dynasty looming over the contest.
The Texas Longhorns baseball program is confronting a significant turnover as the 2024 draft cycle approaches, with several of its top prospects slated to hear their names called in the early rounds.
Oklahoma's 11‑4 victory over Georgia, fueled by five home runs, sends the Sooners to the championship series while the Bulldogs close a record‑setting season.
The Bulldogs' offense sputtered in their last outing, hitting just .186 over the first three games and going 1‑for‑11 with runners on base, a slump coach Wes Johnson compared to a historic Minnesota Twins stretch.
The Watertown Arrows Post 17 and Aberdeen Smittys are among several American Legion teams competing in Omaha’s Creighton Prep CWS Classic, with both clubs aiming to sharpen their postseason prospects.
Georgia finished the season with a 53‑14 record, captured SEC regular‑season and tournament titles, and set multiple offensive marks before an 11‑4 loss to Oklahoma halted their championship hopes.