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A new NCAA proposal would grant athletes five years of eligibility starting from high school graduation or age 19, potentially affecting roster decisions for Kansas State football and basketball
Arkansas overcame the loss of star hitter Kuhio Aloy to defeat Tennessee 8-4 in the SEC Tournament, with backup Carter Rutenbar stepping in and the team’s power surge led by Zack Stewart and Camden Kozeal.
Arkansas erupted for an 8‑4 victory over Tennessee, highlighted by long‑distance homers from Kozeal and Stewart and a three‑run blast by TJ Pompey, propelling the Razorbacks into a Friday matchup with Texas.
Arkansas baseball clinches a SEC quarterfinal berth, rides a strong pitching performance to an 8‑4 win over Tennessee, and prepares for a pivotal showdown with fourth‑ranked Texas that could shape its NCAA Tournament fate.
After an 8‑4 win over Tennessee, Arkansas prepares to face Texas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, a matchup that could reshape its postseason trajectory.
With 14 of 15 scholarships already accounted for, the Badgers are deliberately holding out for the right fit, while the NCAA's pending eligibility rule could reshape roster planning.
Despite a 30‑10 record and a strong finish, the Greenwave were swept by Glenwood for the second straight year, a result that coach Jonathan Pate says underscores the value of simply competing at the highest level.
The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament will run from May 19 to May 23 at Surprise Stadium, featuring the conference’s top 12 teams, a full broadcast slate on ESPN networks, and streaming via the ESPN app and Fubo. Kansas, the regular‑season champion, begins play as the No. 1 seed.
North Carolina’s baseball program is projected as a consensus top‑five national seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, backed by strong rankings, All‑ACC honorees and a potential historic ACC championship.
James DeCremer’s recent outings have turned the Arkansas Razorbacks’ pitching staff from a liability into a late‑inning stabilizer, offering a glimpse of postseason promise.
Florida State’s baseball team wraps up a dominant regular season, earning a top seed and a favorable matchup in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
The movie 'Safety' dramatizes Ray Ray McElrathbey’s journey of raising his brother while playing for Clemson, navigating NCAA hurdles, and earning recognition for Disney’s adaptation
Kansas State University announced a contract extension for head baseball coach Pete Hughes despite a season plagued by injuries and late-game losses, highlighting his eight-year tenure and the team's 30-plus win streaks.
Online voting is now open for the Shreveport Times High School Athlete of the Week, honoring non‑football athletes across northwest Louisiana.
USA TODAY Sports spotlights the ten standout high school boys from Peoria, Illinois, whose on‑court feats reshaped the local basketball landscape and launched successful collegiate and professional careers.
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the 250 greatest American sports figures, spotlighting Peoria’s rich basketball heritage and the ten high school stars who rose to national prominence.
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the top 10 boys basketball players from Peoria, Illinois, whose high school achievements resonated through college and professional careers, highlighting the city's enduring impact on the sport.
A senior pitcher's one-over limit caused a forfeit, ending Northridge's 34-9 season and prompting a coach's public admission.
Penn State's 2027 recruiting class jumps to No.5, driven by major commitments and still eyeing top targets.
Wisconsin’s football and basketball programs rank among the conference’s top‑five in attendance, the only school to achieve this in both sports, while fan sentiment and fiscal pressures mount.
Clemson led 1‑0 entering the ninth inning against Virginia Tech, only to see the Hokies rally with two runs. The walk‑off sequence, featuring Nick Locurto and Pete Daniel, dropped the Tigers to eight ACC series losses and forced a must‑win scenario in the ACC Tournament.
Isaiah Hill, the No. 1 center in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Purdue, praising the program’s development track and a relationship that began in eighth grade.
North Carolina’s baseball squad, No. 2 in the nation, defeated N.C. State 9‑4 in the opener, with pitcher Jason DeCaro delivering eight strikeouts and Tyler Howe and Owen Hull providing the power surge.
Four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II pledged to Alabama, citing family ties and a desire to make his mark in the SEC.