Kentucky Baseball Secures Narrow Victory Over West Virginia in Regional Showdown
A six‑run start, a clutch eighth‑inning single, and Jack Bennett’s closing stretch propel Kentucky to an 11‑9 win, setting up a high‑stakes regional final.
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A six‑run start, a clutch eighth‑inning single, and Jack Bennett’s closing stretch propel Kentucky to an 11‑9 win, setting up a high‑stakes regional final.
With new head coach Brian Hartline eager to prove his recruiting mettle, USF is hosting a slate of high‑profile visitors, ranging from elite safeties to track‑star wide receivers, in a bid to bolster its future roster.
The death of Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR champion, was confirmed after a rapid decline from bacterial pneumonia to sepsis. His family, teammates and fans are remembering his legacy.

The ninth‑ranked Mountaineers defeated Binghamton 10‑1 in the NCAA Regional opener, ending the Bearcats' early lead and setting up a Saturday showdown with Wake Forest.

West Virginia opened the Morgantown Regional with a 10-1 victory over Binghamton, highlighted by a fourth-inning home run and a six-inning outing from Chansen Cole.
Kentucky survived an early Wake Forest lead, capitalized on timely hitting and clutch pitching to win 6-5, setting up a showdown with the winner of West Virginia versus Binghamton.

Brayden Watson, a 6-foot-2 linebacker from Buford, Georgia, pledged to the University of Michigan, citing facility quality and a strong coaching relationship as key factors.

North Carolina State’s men’s basketball team is set to compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship, where it will face Wisconsin and Seton Hall in a format that guarantees two games per squad.

Mike Leach, the innovative coach who died in 2022, is now on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2027 after the National Football Foundation lowered the required winning percentage, highlighting his lasting influence on the sport.

The Mountaineers will face Binghamton on May 29 in Morgantown, entering the game with a strong record and key player highlights.

The racing veteran's death on May 21 follows a weeks‑long sinus infection that progressed to severe pneumonia and septic shock, prompting doctors to stress the importance of early treatment.

The Atlantic Coast Conference has released its 2026‑27 men's basketball schedule, highlighting Wake Forest's double‑header with Notre Dame and a complete omission of Virginia. The layout offers a mix of home‑court advantages and challenging road trips that could influence the Demon Deacons' campaign.

The Orange will face a demanding 18‑game conference schedule, highlighted by home matchups with historic rivals and a road test against a mix of ACC opponents.

Wake Forest announces the addition of midfielder Oliver Kurnik to its 2026 roster, highlighting his soccer background, family legacy, and coach Bobby Muuss’s endorsement.

Tennessee announced the appointment of Chris Parker as assistant director of player development, filling the vacancy left by Riley Collins, while the program confronts a wave of departures and new additions through the transfer portal.

With 48 teams preparing for the 2026 tournament, the demonstration effect is poised to reshape how communities engage youngsters in sport, but sustained investment is essential.

As 48 national teams prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America, the visibility of top athletes is expected to boost physical activity among young people, according to research from Wake Forest University.
The Bulldogs will open against Louisiana‑Monroe on Sept. 5, travel to Minnesota and South Carolina, and finish the regular season with the Egg Bowl against Ole Miss, marking the first full nine‑game SEC schedule.

The Demon Deacons reveal their first three games of the 2026 season, complete with kickoff times, television networks, ticket information and a look back at the program's record‑breaking 2025 campaign.

A look at Zack Schilawski's journey from national champion at Wake Forest to his recent return as an assistant coach and director of player development.

Courtney Clawson, a 2023 graduate of Davidson College, has taken on a new role as communications manager for ESPN’s College GameDay, bringing a lifelong immersion in college football and a scholarly focus on women in the sport to a platform that unites fans across the nation.

The Demon Deacons reveal a slate of special game promotions, family-friendly weekends, and community initiatives ahead of the 2026 campaign, highlighting both on‑field ambitions and fan engagement.

A look at how college football leaders are navigating the shifting landscape of playoff expansion, revenue concerns and conference realignment.

Vanderbilt’s men’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 home schedule against Memphis on Nov. 10, completing a trio of non‑conference road‑home games and coming off a 27‑9 season that placed the Commodores among the nation’s top five seeds.