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The Steel City’s soccer scene is buzzing with upcoming derbies, a USMNT warm‑up in Charlotte, and the 11th anniversary of the legendary ‘Miracle on the Mon’.
Nine Atlantic Coast Conference teams earn NCAA Division I baseball berths, with three schools hosting regionals, notable seeds announced, and coaching changes on the horizon.
The Hokies secured an at‑large bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, opening the Los Angeles Regional against Cal Poly on May 29. Led by head coach John Szefc and a surge of late‑season wins, the team aims for its first Men’s College World Series trip.
NASCAR confirmed that veteran driver Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed to sepsis, a battle he fought while continuing to race and test despite illness.
The squad will train in Germany, face host nation opponents, and bring a mix of experience from recent U‑17 World Cups as it builds toward the upcoming tournament.
The season's longest NASCAR race unfolded at Charlotte Motor Speedway, featuring pole‑position drama, stage battles, and a surprise winner, setting the stage for the upcoming Nashville Superspeedway event.
The offseason buzz features veteran defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s extended stay in Philadelphia, a new one‑year agreement for Matthew Stafford with the Rams, and a host of contract talks and injury updates that shape the upcoming AFC and NFC narratives.
Despite a dramatic crash that eliminated her from the Indy 500 after just 18 laps, Katherine Legge still has a chance to become the first woman to start both the Indy 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day, a feat only Tony Stewart has previously achieved.
Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR champion celebrated for his 234 career wins, died at 41 after severe pneumonia progressed to sepsis. His sudden death follows an unresponsive episode during a Chevrolet simulator test and has sparked tributes, Hall of Fame considerations, and reflections on the sport’s pressures.
The University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina have called off their 2028 and 2029 home‑and‑home meetings, ending a rivalry that dates back to 1903 and prompting a wave of emotional reactions from fans across the Southeast.
Kyle Busch's two‑decade career spanned 234 victories across NASCAR's top series, a record that defined an era. His sudden death on May 21, 2026, left the sport in shock.
The University of North Carolina has called off its scheduled home-and-home football series with the University of South Carolina, a rivalry that dates back six decades, as both programs grapple with increasingly packed conference calendars
Jordan Crawford, a 6‑foot‑3 guard known for his sharpshooting and leadership, has committed to the University of Missouri, adding a proven scorer to a program that has recently secured back‑to‑back NCAA Tournament appearances.
The SEC and ACC's move to a nine‑game conference schedule has led South Carolina and North Carolina to end their scheduled series for 2028 and 2029, prompting the Gamecocks to seek new non‑conference opponents and adjust their 12‑game slate.
Veteran Christopher Bell has logged three Truck Series starts this season, culminating in a win at Bristol, while the No. 62 Toyota will field a new driver at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.
A guide to the platforms, dates and locations that will bring the 2026 NASCAR season to fans across the United States.
Katherine Legge is set to tackle both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day, a challenge few have dared and even fewer have completed.
Katherine Legge is set to tackle the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on the same weekend, a feat few have dared and even fewer have completed.
The Eagles, once slated to finish last, now stand poised to make a splash in the ACC Tournament, driven by standout performances from rising stars and a strategic focus on homegrown talent.
After climbing to a .500 record in ACC play, Virginia Tech is poised for a postseason push, highlighted by a key matchup against Notre Dame in the conference tournament.
Yale’s Ivy League triumph marks the opening automatic qualification for the 64‑team NCAA Tournament, with conference champions and record‑setting teams across the nation gearing up for regional competition beginning May 29.
Starting this Sunday, the Coca‑Cola 600 will be the first NASCAR race streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with a five‑week run that ends on June 21 before the series returns to traditional broadcast partners.
The Miami Hurricanes baseball team salvaged a 7-4 victory against Florida State after a two-game skid, setting up an ACC tournament debut as the No. 5 seed.
Shane van Gisbergen turned a costly strategy error into a back‑to‑front victory at Watkins Glen, a performance that has sparked acclaim from Mark Skaife, Leigh Diffey and other NASCAR greats.