
Tar Heels Pin Hopes on New Playmakers for 2026 ACC Run
The North Carolina Tar Heels are counting on a handful of emerging athletes to bolster their ACC campaign in 2026.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels are counting on a handful of emerging athletes to bolster their ACC campaign in 2026.

Texas Tech’s unexpected football resurgence, fueled by name, image and likeness funding, is reshaping its athletic landscape and sparking competition that reaches into basketball and beyond.

Two North Carolina standouts hear their names called on day two, tying a franchise record and underscoring a coaching legacy that has produced 27 draft picks.

The 2026 MLB Draft saw nine West Coast Conference players selected, the highest total since 2024, with Saint Mary's leading the conference with four draftees.

At 18, John Mills is emerging as a dominant force for the Huskies, drawing praise from coaches and peers while eyeing a future at the next level.
Nate Angelo, a 1998 Curtis graduate and former Viking pitcher, has been appointed head coach of the varsity baseball program, taking over from Bryan Robinson who stepped down after 14 years.
The ABS challenge system has added drama and strategic depth to baseball, prompting teams to adjust their approaches and sparking mixed reactions among players and managers.

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 6-4, 280-pound prospect from Oceanside, California, announced his decision on July 11, picking Michigan over Utah and Washington and adding depth to the offensive line.

CBS Sports’ Austin Nivison identifies six Power Four teams with unresolved questions that could reshape the 2026 championship picture.

Despite a middling major‑league performance, the Seattle Mariners have built a farm system ranked fifth by Baseball America, banking on a holistic evaluation model to turn a thin draft pool into future depth.

Projected win‑loss records reveal a handful of teams eyeing national titles, while several programs face steep challenges, setting the stage for a dramatic season.

Hall Schmidt, a highly rated high school lineman, transferred from Boise State to UCLA, where he will bolster the offensive line and support key playmakers ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Four-star offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo announced his college decision today, pledging to Michigan over Washington and Utah. His commitment adds depth to the Wolverines' trench corps.

Coach Jay Johnson outlines a strategic offseason plan that blends retained talent, transfer portal acquisitions and a highly ranked freshman class as LSU readies for the MLB Draft.

A look back at the most memorable Michigan Wolverines games that shaped the program’s recent history, featuring epic comebacks, championship triumphs, and unforgettable rivalries.

For the first time, the Edmonton Oilers opened their development camp to three standout women’s college players and a female coach, signaling a shift toward greater inclusion in hockey.

The Hoosiers’ 23.1 FPI rating places them sixth nationally, with projections that include a near‑certainty of double‑digit wins and a realistic shot at the College Football Playoff.

ESPN analyst Bill Connelly’s 2026 preseason preview ranks Michigan 14th in the Big Ten, yet the author sees a fringe contender with a tough slate and reasons for optimism.

The author enters the mock draft with the second overall selection, prioritizing two elite running backs early, loading up on receivers later, and waiting until the fifteenth round to take quarterback Bo Nix.

Watsonville 14U All-Stars clinch the regional championship after rallying from a 5-0 deficit, driven by elite pitching, stout defense and clutch hitting.

After a year‑long injury layoff, former Frank Phillips College standout Mady Traore is set to make his mark for the Washington Huskies, adding size and versatility to the Big Ten roster.

More than 500 young players gathered in Port Angeles for the Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth state tournaments, where Wilder 14U delivered a spectacular no‑hitter before a narrow loss, while the 10U and 9U squads posted convincing wins.

Kalen DeBoer enters a pivotal 2026 season at Alabama, where a flawless coaching pedigree meets intense pressure and shifting power rankings.