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The Old Market district in Omaha is witnessing a visitor boom tied to high‑profile sports and civic gatherings, with businesses seeing up to 40% revenue spikes.
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The Old Market district in Omaha is witnessing a visitor boom tied to high‑profile sports and civic gatherings, with businesses seeing up to 40% revenue spikes.
Alabama's 2026 College World Series appearance ended in a 14-2 defeat to Texas, concluding a 27-year return to the Omaha stage and a season that delivered the program's best SEC record since 2009.

The University of Minnesota has secured two former high school teammates from Nebraska through the transfer portal, reinforcing its baseball squad with experienced hitters and pitchers.
The Bulldogs and the Sooners meet in Omaha with a berth in the championship series on the line, each hoping to extend a winning streak that could define their tournament run.

After a season of limited at‑bats, Blake Peterson delivered his first career run in the College World Series against Alabama, a milestone that reflects his high school achievements and hints at future impact for Texas baseball.

The College Baseball Foundation announces that Gene Stephenson, longtime Wichita State head baseball coach, will be presented with the 2026 Wayne Graham Award for Teaching Excellence at the future College Baseball Hall of Fame in Overland Park, Kansas.

The Corn Belt League’s 11th season brings together nearly 200 college players, coaches and host families in Omaha, blending baseball, work and community.

After a 27‑year drought, the Crimson Tide are back in Omaha, drawing praise from alumni and a renewed sense of hope for the program's future.
After a 27‑year drought, Alabama returns to the College World Series, aiming to upset Texas and claim a championship that has eluded the program for decades.
The NCAA baseball College World Series will feature a highly anticipated matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Georgia Bulldogs in Omaha, highlighted by a sibling showdown and strong recent performances.
Georgia’s Joey Volchko and Oklahoma’s Cord Rager headline a pivotal game that will determine the semifinal bracket, with odds and broadcast details already in focus.

Georgia and Oklahoma meet in a primetime College World Series clash on June 15, with broadcast talent and recent form shaping the narrative.
Georgia will face Oklahoma on Monday night at 7 p.m. ET, looking to extend their momentum after a 7‑1 victory over Texas, while the Sooners ride a six‑game winning streak. The showdown will be aired on ESPN with a full broadcast team.
Georgia will meet Oklahoma on Monday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, with starter Caden Aoki taking the mound and the game streaming on ESPN.

The Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide meet in a pivotal elimination game at the College World Series, with Texas needing four straight wins to advance.
Coach Mike Bianco highlights the contributions of Hunter Elliott, Judd Utermark and Will Furniss as Ole Miss concludes its season with a loss to Troy, marking the end of an era and the start of a new chapter.

Following a 9‑0 victory over seventh‑seeded Alabama, Oklahoma turns its focus to a Monday night battle with No. 3 Georgia, a team that recently posted a 7‑1 win over Texas.

Ole Miss squandered a 6‑2 lead as Troy erupted in the fifth, seventh and eighth innings, finishing with 13 hits and ending the Rebels' 2026 baseball season
During a College World Series contest in Omaha, sophomore outfielder Steven Meier suffered a lower‑leg injury on a slick patch of grass. Coach Skylar Meade confirmed that the setback will not sideline him for the next contest, highlighting the player’s toughness and the program’s confidence in his recovery.
Troy erased a 6-2 deficit with a four-run seventh and a three-run eighth, highlighted by key hits and a defensive miscue that shifted momentum.
Troy University’s baseball team rallied to a 12-8 win over Ole Miss, advancing to a crucial match scheduled for June 16 at Charles Schwab Field.

After missing time with a shoulder issue, Texas designated hitter Ethan Mendoza is back on the practice field, and coach Jim Schlossnagle says he looks better than ever. The Longhorns now turn their attention to an elimination matchup against Alabama, a team they split with during the regular season.

Georgia pitcher Joey Volchko struck out 15 batters and threw a complete game as the Bulldogs beat Texas 7-1, setting a program record and tying for the most wins in school history.

Both teams entered the College World Series with first‑game losses, setting up a high‑stakes showdown where Ole Miss aims to leverage its 2022 title experience and Troy seeks to capitalize on its potent offense.