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The 2026 season concluded with a loss to USC, prompting the firing of pitching coach Jason Kelley. Top hitters Chris Hacopian, Caden Sorrell and Gavin Grahovac were drafted, with Hacopian heading 11th overall to the Washington Nationals. Shane Sdao also earned a Mets selection. All four are expected to sign, while the program adds seven transfer‑portal pitchers for next year.
Three Texas Longhorns prospects were selected on the opening day of the 2026 MLB First‑Year Player Draft, underscoring the program’s growing impact on professional baseball.
The opening round of the 2026 MLB Draft delivered surprise moves, injury‑related drops and a handful of Texas‑bound prospects who could reshape the next wave of talent.
The Minnesota Twins selected Texas catcher Carson Tinney in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting his collegiate achievements and the challenges he faced in the College World Series.
Chase Brunson’s consistent performance at Texas Christian University culminated in a 42nd‑overall selection in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting a career marked by All‑Big 12 honors and impressive offensive stats.
TCU aims for a 10‑12 win season and a Big 12 championship, but a packed schedule and a roster of elite opponents, from quarterback Noah Fifita to dual‑threat stars across the league, present a formidable challenge.
The Tar Heels missed out on the nation's top 2027 prospect, but a deep roster and key transfers set the stage for a rebound under new leadership.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Ruger Riojas with the 100th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the pitcher’s collegiate journey, impressive arsenal and future prospects.
Ryan Blaney secured pole position with a 179.912 mph lap, leading a Team Penske front‑row sweep. The grid features a top five of Larson, Dillon and Suarez, while notable drivers including Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and Shane van Gisbergen start further back. The event, sponsored by Quaker State and Walmart, is set for Sunday night in Fort Worth, Texas.
The NCAA's new rule allowing five seasons of eligibility for players who sign before turning 19 is already influencing Kansas State's offensive line, bringing transfers like Tanner Morley and Delvin Morris into the mix and extending the eligibility of returning starters.
The NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule for players who enroll before age 19 is reshaping Kansas State’s interior offensive line, bringing in transfers, extending eligibility for returning athletes, and prompting a rotational development plan under new coach Mike Schmidt.
The Chicago Cubs selected Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell with the 62nd overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting his collegiate achievements and potential impact.
NASCAR has released the start times for its upcoming July 2026 double‑header at EchoPark Speedway and Lime Rock Park, highlighting a packed weekend of racing that will conclude the regular season’s superspeedway slate.
The Minnesota Twins drafted Texas catcher Carson Tinney with the 43rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, capping a college career that blended offensive production, defensive excellence and a painful College World Series finish.
TCU’s standout pitcher Lance Davis has decided against the 2026 MLB Draft, opting instead to remain with the Horned Frogs through the 2027 campaign, a move that brings back veteran right‑handers Louis Rodriguez and Kade Eudy from injury.
Texas A&M’s standout hitter Chris Hacopian was drafted by the Washington Nationals with the 11th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a collegiate career marked by elite on‑base skills and a knack for drawing walks.
NASCAR will host a packed weekend of racing at EchoPark Speedway and Lime Rock Park in July 2026, with specific start times revealed for each series.
NASCAR’s 22nd race weekend of the 2026 season will unfold at EchoPark Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, where a $1.65 million purse and the quest for back‑to‑back victory put Nick Sanchez against a strong field of Carson Kvapil and Sam Mayer.
Top prospect Grady Emerson, a standout infielder from Fort Worth Christian, was selected second in the 2026 MLB draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, opening a new chapter after he abandoned his Texas commitment.
Grady Emerson, the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year, was selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a high school career that included a .532 batting average and mentorship under Rusty Greer.
From 1968 to 1972 I lived through a period when Duke’s football program chased national powerhouses while basketball quietly built a legacy that would later dominate campus life.
An analysis of 81 BYU football transfers shows that only 20% improve after leaving, with most seeing stagnant or declining production, especially when moving to lower‑ranked conferences.
The upcoming race weekend at EchoPark Speedway will feature a $1.65 million prize pool, with Nick Sanchez looking to repeat his 2025 win against rivals Carson Kvapil and Sam Mayer.
NASCAR’s 2026 season will feature its 20th race at EchoPark Speedway, where a single‑lap qualifying system will determine the top‑10 shoot‑out and a deep field of 36 drivers will compete.