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USA TODAY Sports celebrates the nation’s top athletes, spotlighting the boys soccer players from Southwest Florida who have turned high school success into professional careers.
Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR champion, passed away on May 21 after battling bacterial pneumonia. His last race win and the outpouring of tributes highlight a career that spanned 234 victories.
Wisconsin’s rich baseball tradition shines through the stories of its high school standouts, whose journeys from local diamonds to the big leagues continue to inspire.
Caleb Wilson's blend of athleticism and production has propelled him into the top three of the 2026 NBA Draft conversation, drawing praise from analysts and executives alike.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament saw top seeds UCLA and Georgia Tech eliminated, allowing Alabama to surge into the Tuscaloosa Super Regional against St. John's Red Storm.
Alabama's baseball team prepares for a decisive regional contest that could launch them into the super regionals, facing Oklahoma State or USC Upstate at Sewell‑Thomas Stadium.
USA TODAY Sports is spotlighting Tennessee’s greatest high school baseball players, inviting fans to vote for the best as the poll remains open through April and May.
University of Richmond standout Maggie Doogan will begin her professional career with Baxi Ferrol, bringing a decorated collegiate résumé to Spain’s top women’s basketball league.
Alabama prepares to host the Tuscaloosa Regional, aiming to break a three‑year drought as they face Alabama State in a televised matchup.
Milan Momcilovic, a highly ranked transfer player, has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and is weighing offers from Kentucky, Louisville, and Arizona as he decides his next collegiate destination.
UCLA's baseball team has surged to the top of the national rankings, posting a 51-6 record and a wire-to-wire No.1 position in the D1Baseball Top 25 poll. Led by standout Roch Cholowsky and a dominant pitching staff, the Bruins are poised for a deep NCAA Tournament run.
With 64 teams battling across 16 regional sites, analysts have identified likely winners, potential upsets, and emerging stars who could reshape the path to the College World Series.
Kyle Busch, the NASCAR star nicknamed 'Rowdy,' died at 41 after a battle with pneumonia, leaving behind a new book that celebrates his career and lasting impact on the sport.
The Volunteers and Bears will meet on Dec. 18 in Nashville, marking a historic matchup with playoff implications for both programs.
A USA TODAY Sports analysis spotlights the 30 most influential athletes born on American soil, tracing their high school roots, career milestones and lasting impact on the NFL.
The Southeastern Conference is exploring the creation of its own rules, calendar and collective bargaining agreement amid growing frustration with the NCAA’s enforcement record.
The university has invoked SEC bylaws and appealed to Commissioner Greg Sankey to consider penalties, raising questions about the balance between free speech and institutional protection.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day earned a $100,000 bonus for his team's near‑3.4 GPA, pushing his incentive pay to $450,000 for the 2025‑26 season and bringing his total compensation close to $13 million.
The Statesman Journal spotlights the standout boys basketball players from the Salem-Keizer area, inviting readers to vote for the greatest of them all.
An exploration of the ten greatest men's basketball players from South Jersey, celebrating their high school triumphs, college successes, and professional achievements.
Rasheed Jones brings 14.8 points per game from Coastal Carolina, while Rutgers eyes key matchups against Houston and Syracuse, and former Scarlet Knights stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey earn NBA All‑Rookie honors.
The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball championship opens on May 25, featuring 64 teams whose automatic bids are secured through conference tournaments across the country.
With 15 starters back, including quarterback Jayden Maiava, USC looks to leverage an experienced offense under Lincoln Riley, while defensive coordinator Gary Patterson seeks to shore up the other side of the ball.
The Trojans' 2026 roster blends veteran talent on offense with a revamped defense, setting the stage for a playoff push.