
2026 MLB Draft: White Sox Lead with a Cascade of Talent
The opening pick belongs to the Chicago White Sox, but the ripple effects of a talent‑rich draft will shape the early selections of the Rays, Twins, Giants and many others.
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The opening pick belongs to the Chicago White Sox, but the ripple effects of a talent‑rich draft will shape the early selections of the Rays, Twins, Giants and many others.
Three standout high school players from South Carolina are projected to be chosen in the opening round of the 2026 MLB Draft, a milestone that could mark the state's most productive draft day in recent memory.

Four‑star defensive lineman Ben’Jarvius Shumaker has flipped his verbal commitment from Mississippi to the University of Colorado, joining a class that has already lost two other pledges.

North Carolina’s seventh‑inning rally, led by Gavin Gallaher’s clutch triple, secures a 5‑2 win over West Virginia and sets up a pivotal clash with Troy

North Carolina defeats West Virginia 5-2, driven by Gavin Gallaher's seventh-inning triple, as coach Scott Forbes praises the team's newfound looseness and upcoming matchup.

Hynek’s eighth‑inning homer fuels a 6‑2 win over Mississippi, setting up a pivotal clash with West Virginia and keeping the Tar Heels’ championship hopes alive.
The Sun Devils, seeded third, aim to break a 14‑year drought and return to the College World Series, confronting a Mississippi team with a deep bullpen and a potent offense led by standout hitters.

With the college football season looming, the Heisman Trophy race is already taking shape. Fernando Mendoza’s move to the NFL, emerging 2026 candidates, and the historical backdrop of the award set the stage for a compelling narrative.
The Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off will open its 2026‑27 season at the Mohegan Sun Arena, featuring Providence versus Nebraska and Rhode Island versus Monmouth on November 7, with tickets going on sale September 11.
Providence and the University of Rhode Island will join the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 7, facing Nebraska and Monmouth respectively, while also preparing for the Maui Invitational.