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USC will open its 2026 football campaign on August 29 against San Jose State, and the Countdown to Kickoff series highlights standout players by jersey number, featuring Walker Lyons, a former Trojan who is now gearing up for his next season with the Cougars.
A late-game grand slam by Dean Carpentier ignites a nine-run rally that turns a 5-1 deficit into a 9-5 victory, putting USC one win away from the College World Series.
USC overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat North Carolina 9-5, scoring eight runs in a two‑inning burst led by Dean Carpentier.
Despite a 9‑5 defeat in the opening game, the University of North Carolina baseball team draws on past resilience and a process‑oriented mindset to chase a second College World Series berth in three seasons.
After falling behind 5‑1, USC erupted in the later innings, highlighted by Dean Carpentier’s grand slam, to win 9‑5 and move within one victory of the College World Series.
The Trojans survived a shaky start from UNC's Ryan Lynch, rallying with a grand slam from Dean Carpentier and solid relief work to take a 9-5 victory in the first game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
The Tar Heels led 5-1 early but USC rallied with eight runs in the sixth and seventh innings, highlighted by Dean Carpentier's grand slam, leaving UNC facing elimination.
The USC baseball team defeated North Carolina 9-5 in the opening game of the Super Regional, highlighted by a decisive grand slam and an eight-run sixth and seventh inning surge.
In a dramatic turn of events, USC scored five runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Dean Carpentier's grand slam, to defeat UNC 9-5. The Tar Heels now face a must-win scenario in the next two games to advance to the College World Series in Omaha.
After Texas A&M's baseball team fell to USC in the NCAA regionals, the mother of infielder Travis Chestnut took to Instagram to blast head coach Michael Earley, alleging unfair benching despite her son's contributions. The outburst reignites debates over roster decisions as the program looks ahead.
The Broncos are reshaping their roster, retaining a pivotal player, adding fresh talent, and preparing for a challenging non‑conference slate.
The University of Washington men’s basketball program is reshaping after key departures, with a mix of new talent and unanswered questions as the new season approaches.
In a back‑and‑forth battle, the Boyd Cardinals rallied from an 8‑3 deficit to defeat Corpus Christi London 9‑8, clinching their second UIL Class 3A Division I championship.
Isaac Asuma’s sophomore numbers place him in the top tier of Big Ten shooting guards, but several experienced players and high‑profile transfers are projected to outrank him.
After two decades of near-misses, the Trojans have surged to the NCAA super regionals, driven by a resilient roster and a coach who turned adversity into opportunity.
After a dominant performance against Texas A&M, the USC baseball team secures its first NCAA Super Regional appearance in over two decades, setting up a showdown with the Tar Heels and a potential path to the College World Series.
The USC Trojans are two wins away from Omaha, relying on aggressive baserunning, strong starting pitching and a tight bullpen to upset the Tar Heels in a high‑stakes Super Regional.
Despite early promise and a massive contract, Lincoln Riley’s USC team has struggled to convert talent into wins, leaving the coach under increasing scrutiny as the 2026 season approaches.
The 2026 Texas high school baseball state championships opened on Tuesday in Austin, where the action is centered at Dell Diamond, a venue that has become synonymous with the state’s championship weekend. Thursday’s schedule spotlights the Class 2A and Class 3A title games, drawing the attention of coaches, players and fans across the Lone Star State. High School On SI is streaming final scores, recaps and live updates throughout the day, ensuring that followers can track every swing, pitch and run in real time.
Roy Williams announced the final pitch of a UNC baseball game, sparking celebrations at the stadium and at his home in Pinehurst, while the Tar Heels prepare for a super‑regional series against USC
With both squads boasting elite pitching staffs and rich histories, the upcoming matchup promises high drama as the Tar Heels aim for their 48th win and the Trojans look to extend their 12‑national‑championship legacy.
Five‑foot‑ten guard Jhaliana Guy, the nation’s No. 16 recruit in the 2028 class, has reopened her college recruitment after pulling back her commitment to Stanford, opening the door to a fresh round of high‑profile offers.
USC advanced to the super regionals by sweeping Texas A&M in College Station, setting up a pivotal matchup with North Carolina. Analysts caution that the run is an outlier, but key players and strong pitching could tip the balance toward a historic College World Series berth.
After a brief commitment to Stanford, 5‑foot‑10 guard Jhaliana Guy has reopened her recruitment, drawing interest from a host of power‑conference programs and reshaping her future path.