LSU Baseball on the Brink as Final Regular‑Season Game Looms
The Tigers face Florida in their last regular‑season matchup, hoping to end the year on a high note and keep their NCAA Tournament streak alive.
May 16, 2026
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Kansas Jayhawks Secure First Big 12 Regular‑Season Title Since 1949
The Jayhawks edged BYU 7‑6 in a dramatic finish, earning their first regular‑season conference championship in 75 years and positioning themselves for a deep NCAA Tournament run.
May 16, 2026
Aki Collins on Maryland’s Ambitions and the Evolving Landscape of College Basketball
Aki Collins, now player personnel director for Maryland basketball, discusses the challenges of modern recruiting, the impact of booster funding, and the growing influence of NIL agents as he looks toward a potential national championship.
May 16, 2026
Missouri Basketball Loads Up for 2026‑27 with Deep, Versatile Roster
Missouri’s 2026‑27 basketball squad features 14 scholarship players, a top‑12 transfer class and a freshman group headlined by Jason Crowe Jr., setting the stage for a competitive season.
May 16, 2026
Missouri Basketball Secures Talented 2026‑27 Roster with Top Transfer Class
Missouri’s men’s basketball program is shaping up for the 2026‑27 season with a roster that blends experienced transfers and a highly anticipated freshman class, totaling 14 scholarship players.
May 16, 2026
NCAA Expands March Madness to 76 Teams as Coaches See New Pathways
The NCAA’s decision to add eight teams to the men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments promises extra revenue and more chances for programs like Maine’s, but the impact on mid‑major conferences remains a topic of debate among coaches.
May 16, 2026
UCLA’s 2026‑27 Big Ten slate promises a rugged road back to the top
UCLA's upcoming conference slate was released this week, revealing a blend of historic rivals and elite opponents. With the team entering the season ranked No. 20, the schedule sets up a demanding path that includes road battles against Illinois, Nebraska and Indiana, as well as home‑and‑home series with USC, Oregon and Washington.
May 16, 2026
Russell Sage Baseball Faces Double‑Elimination After Opening Loss
Russell Sage College Baseball fell 9-2 to Penn State Harrisburg, dropping into a double‑elimination scenario that forces two straight wins to stay alive.
May 16, 2026
Lightning Delay Stalls Tennessee-Oklahoma Baseball Game
Lightning forced a delay in the seventh inning of the Tennessee vs. Oklahoma game, halting a 5-3 lead for the Vols. The pause underscores NCAA and SEC protocols and sets the stage for a decisive series finale.
May 16, 2026
Ole Miss Baseball Stages Late Surge to Take Control of Alabama Series
The Rebels rallied after a 5‑4 opening loss, with Austin Fawley’s two‑run blast, Will Furniss’s three‑run shot and Owen Paino’s solo homer extending a 7‑0 lead, while pitcher Taylor Rabe struck out nine and kept Alabama hitless through four innings.
May 16, 2026
Nighthawks Edge Lander in 12‑11 Thriller
The University of North Georgia baseball team rallied from a seven‑run deficit to defeat Lander 12‑11, setting up a Saturday clash with the loser of the Francis Marion versus North Greenville matchup.
May 16, 2026
KSHSAA Prepares for Potential Relocation of State Baseball Tournaments Amid NCAA Regional Site Decisions
The Kansas State High School Activities Association has announced a backup plan that could shift the 4A, 3A and 2‑1A baseball championships to Manhattan if the University of Kansas is selected to host an NCAA regional. The NCAA will finalize site selections on May 24, with state baseball scheduled for May 27‑29.
May 16, 2026
Stanford Women’s Basketball in Crisis: Culture, Turnover, and the Road Ahead
Seven players have entered the transfer portal, allegations of intimidation and retribution have surfaced, and the Cardinal have fallen out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in three decades. The upheaval raises questions about the future of Stanford women's basketball under Coach Kate Paye.
May 16, 2026
Former ACU Star Airion Simmons Banned by NCAA After Game‑Fixing Scandal
A former Abilene Christian University basketball player was permanently banned by the NCAA and indicted on federal charges after allegedly rigging a game for cash, exposing a scheme that reached bettors and a Dallas parking lot.
May 15, 2026
Alabama and Seton Hall Ink Home‑and‑Home Basketball Series Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
Alabama’s men’s basketball team has scheduled a home‑and‑home series with Seton Hall for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, with the first game set for Nov. 13, 2026, in Tuscaloosa and the second slated for Newark, New Jersey.
May 15, 2026
Concordia Texas Baseball Team Falls in NCAA Regional Opener
The Concordia Texas baseball squad dropped a 9-6 decision to East Texas Baptist in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament regional, with Riley and Alonzo each delivering two home runs but a grand slam sealing the defeat.
May 15, 2026
UCLA Bruins Face a Daunting 2026‑27 Big Ten Schedule
The Big Ten has announced UCLA’s 2026‑27 men’s basketball conference opponents, revealing a schedule that includes six top‑25 teams, road trips to Illinois and Indiana, and home‑and‑home matchups with former Pac‑12 foes.
May 15, 2026
Lithuanian Guard Mantas Laurencikas Commits to Texas Basketball for 2026‑27 Season
Mantas Laurencikas, a Lithuanian guard currently with AS Monaco Basket, has signed with the University of Texas, bringing four years of eligibility, international experience and a proven shooting touch to a program undergoing a major rebuild.
May 15, 2026
NCAA Bans Airion Simmons Over Point-Shaving Scheme
Airion Simmons was permanently banned by the NCAA after a federal indictment revealed a $3,500 payment to throw a March 2024 game, part of a wider point-shaving scandal.
May 15, 2026
Kansas State Considers Jersey Sponsorships as NCAA Opens New Revenue Door
The university is exploring patch advertising on football uniforms, a move allowed by recent NCAA rules, with athletics director Gene Taylor discussing potential deals and the uncertain financial outlook.
May 15, 2026
KSHSAA Eyes Manhattan Relocation for State Baseball Tournaments Amid NCAA Regional Plans
The Kansas State High School Activities Association has indicated that a move of the state baseball championships from Lawrence to Manhattan could occur if Kansas is selected as an NCAA regional host, a decision pending the May 24 NCAA announcement.
May 15, 2026
Iowa Secures New Mediacom Court for Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The University of Iowa Athletics Department has purchased the official court from the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight, planning to install a modern single-surface design known as Mediacom Court while preserving the existing floor for memorabilia.
May 15, 2026
IU Basketball Coach Details 2026‑27 Season Blueprint
Coach Darian DeVries explains how the Hoosiers will blend new talent, experiment with twin‑big lineups and use an overseas trip to Peru to maximize practice time.
May 15, 2026
Auburn Basketball Lands Lithuanian Forward Mantas Rubštavičius in Major Roster Revamp
Auburn University’s men’s basketball program has secured a pledge from 24‑year‑old forward Mantas Rubštavičius, bolstering a roster that will see eight new faces join the squad after a NIT championship run.
May 15, 2026