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The Pitt State Coaches Caravan series features four stops in Pittsburg, Tulsa, Wichita and Overland Park, offering food, discussion and networking opportunities with limited registration.
Dylan Carey adds a second College Baseball Foundation All‑America selection to a record‑breaking senior season and will be honored at the 2027 Night of Champions in Overland Park, Kansas.
Florida Gulf Coast’s Evan Dempsey has been named to the 2026 College Baseball Foundation All‑America team, securing the John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive year.
Tanner Mally’s .446 average, 87 hits and .554 on‑base percentage lead a season that earned him All‑America honors, multiple All‑MAC selections and a semifinalist nod for the Dick Howser Trophy.
A Florida A&M alumnus is selected for the 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class, joining Barry Bonds and Buster Posey in a ceremony set for February 2027.
Lynne Brown, a 68‑year‑old resident of Overland Park, Kansas, sold her pool table to the England men's national team for $700. The team, based near Kansas City for the World Cup, incorporated the table into their training facility alongside a teqball table and a dartboard. The transaction highlighted an unexpected personal connection between a local community member and an international sports squad.
Two of Mississippi's most celebrated baseball figures, Jeff Brantley and Dave Clark, have been selected for the College Baseball Hall of Fame's 2026 class, with their induction ceremony scheduled for February 2027 in Overland Park, Kansas.
A standout collegiate career, international accolades, and a solid Major League stint have culminated in Scott Livingstone's selection for the 2026 Hall of Fame class, with a ceremony scheduled for February 2027 in Overland Park, Kansas.
The 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class welcomes Brent Strom and Bruce Gardner, cementing USC's place among the most decorated programs in collegiate baseball history.
Georgia Tech’s longtime baseball coach Danny Hall will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Feb. 11, 2027, in Overland Park, Kansas, joining a class that also celebrates Barry Bonds, Buster Posey, Marquis Grissom and Jeff Brantley.
A distinguished collegiate career, eight MLB seasons and lasting impact on the game have earned former Aggie Scott Livingstone a place in the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, to be celebrated in February 2027.
A look at Lloyd Peever's flawless 14‑0 season, his Player of the Year award, and his upcoming induction with a class that includes Barry Bonds and Buster Posey.
Former University of Arizona star David Stegman, a three‑time All‑American and MLB veteran, has been named to the 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame class, joining 20 other honorees who will be celebrated in Overland Park, Kansas, in February 2027.
Lloyd Peever, the 1992 National Player of the Year, will be honored in February 2027 in Overland Park, Kansas, as part of the College Baseball Hall of Fame class that celebrates his historic career and lasting impact on the sport.
The West Virginia Mountaineers made history this season by advancing to the College World Series for the first time, hosting a super regional and showcasing a blend of returning stars, draft‑eligible talent and fresh recruits.
Two right‑handed arms from the transfer portal pledge to the University of Arkansas, adding depth to a rotation that remains in flux as the program eyes postseason contention.
Connor Udland’s pledge to Arkansas adds a proven arm to a staff bolstered by several transfer commitments, while the team continues to hunt for a reliable starter ahead of the 2026 season
Neighbors from across the Kansas City metro area converged at Revel Sports Tavern to watch the Netherlands face Japan in the World Cup, organized by the local Kansas City Dutch Club. The evening featured traditional dance, face painting and a welcoming atmosphere fostered by the pub’s owner, while attendees reflected on cultural ties and the growing love of soccer in the region.
From a childhood marked by bullying to a scholarship program for Wiggins High School students, Dalton Risner blends athletic achievement with a deep commitment to community service.
The Cowgirls will face former teammates next year as key players move to new programs, reshaping the team under Coach Jacie Hoyt.
The English national team will train in Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup, sparking a wave of British‑themed events, shops and community activities throughout the metro area.
Sporting Kansas City is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026 while hosting a series of youth programs, MLS NEXT Cup matches and community watch parties, even as the league remains paused.
The Kansas State High School Activities Association has indicated that a move of the state baseball championships from Lawrence to Manhattan could occur if Kansas is selected as an NCAA regional host, a decision pending the May 24 NCAA announcement.