
Steven Milam Returns to LSU, Rejects 2026 MLB Draft
Junior shortstop Steven Milam has withdrawn from the 2026 MLB draft, opting to play another season at LSU as the Tigers aim for a third national title.
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Junior shortstop Steven Milam has withdrawn from the 2026 MLB draft, opting to play another season at LSU as the Tigers aim for a third national title.

The Wildcats will welcome the Green Wave on September 19 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, marking a pivotal early test for both teams.

The 2026 football schedule for the Texas Longhorns is officially the most demanding in the nation, featuring marquee matchups against Ohio State, LSU and Texas A&M, while also testing the squad against traditional rivals and new SEC foes.

LSU shortstop Steven Milam, a top draft prospect, has decided to stay in school after his mother confirmed the decision to The Advocate. The program also welcomes transfers Cade Kurland and Dawson Park, adding depth as the Tigers aim for another SEC run.

LSU baseball standout Steven Milam, nicknamed "Monster", has decided to stay through the 2027 season instead of entering the professional draft, a move that could reshape the Tigers' roster and title defense.

The Brewster Whitecaps open their Cape Cod Baseball League season with a pair of games in Hyannis and at Stony Brook Field, led by standout pitchers and a potent offense.

Divine Ugochukwu has officially signed with LSU after a single season at Michigan State, where he averaged 5.1 points and 1.5 assists before a foot injury ended his campaign. His transfer story includes a prior move from Miami, a game‑tying three‑pointer in a clutch moment, and a career‑high 23‑point outing.

The Tigers enter the 2026 campaign with high hopes, led by head coach Lane Kiffin and quarterback Sam Leavitt, while facing a Kentucky team reshaped by Will Stein's arrival.

LSU secures Cade Kurland, a former First Team All-SEC player, via the transfer portal, hoping his defensive reliability and SEC pedigree will bolster a young infield and offset recent offensive inconsistencies.
Michigan hosts elite prospects Joshua Dobson and Ifeanyi Emedobi, along with in‑state quarterbacks Brayden Tillman and Drew Sheridan, for official visits and camps, underscoring a pivotal recruiting push.
Lane Kiffin, the high‑paid coach without a national title, has been silent on social media since May 11, while Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling past threatens to reshape the Red Raiders' season.
Minnesota's head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has agreed to a contract through 2032, securing a $1.1 million base salary and a performance‑linked escalation that places her among the highest‑paid women's basketball coaches in the nation.

LSU’s baseball program has secured a potent addition for the 2027 season by landing Florida transfer Cade Kurland, a veteran infielder whose .888 career OPS and 43 home runs have already turned heads across the SEC.

A 10‑2 loss to Troy ended the Gators' season, but the aftermath brings nine graduates, several players headed for the 2026 MLB Draft, and a wave of transfers that could redefine the program.
Texas stands alone with 39 CWS appearances as the 2026 field prepares for new contenders like Troy and West Virginia to make their debut.

UNC senior right-hander Cameron Padgett is generating buzz in Omaha as professional scouts evaluate his draft prospects.
Mississippi State's baseball program has shattered the NCAA average attendance record, drawing 11,868 fans per game and cementing its place among the nation's most supported college teams.

LSU basketball has added guard Divine Ugochukwu, a three‑star recruit with a strong shooting record, to its roster for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.

Wes Johnson, hired in 2023, transforms the University of Georgia baseball program with a blend of analytics, personality and strategic vision, leading the Bulldogs to their first College World Series appearance since 2008.

Coach Will Wade confirmed the signing of forward Mouhamed Dioubate, a Queens native and SEC veteran, who will join LSU for the 2026‑27 season, adding experience and versatility to the roster.

Alabama opens its 2026 SEC schedule against a Kentucky team led by new coach Will Stein, 29 transfers and quarterback Kenny Minchey, while the Crimson Tide look to rebound from a season‑opening loss.

A look ahead at the October 24, 2026 showdown between West Virginia and TCU, where the Horned Frogs aim to extend their series lead at home.

LSU announced the addition of guard Abdi Bashir Jr., a 6‑7 sharpshooter whose career includes a 44.4% three‑point clip and multiple record‑breaking seasons.

With the college baseball transfer window open, Texas is aggressively reshaping its lineup, adding proven talent like Linkin Garcia and targeting key positions before the draft.