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When the worst hitter in your lineup batted .290, you’ve got a strong hitting team from top to bottom. That’s the case for Georgia Tech, the No. 2 overall seed. The Yellow Jackets...
For the No. 5 overall seed, North Carolina didn’t get any favors. What makes the Chapel Hill regional interesting is that everyone brings something to the table. For the two...
There’s strong pitching, and then there’s Auburn’s rotation. The Tigers own the best ERA in the SEC and fourth in the nation, and it’s in large part because of their aces. Most...
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The consensus surrounding the Los Angeles Regional is that it’s UCLA’s bracket to lose. Based on the pitching metrics, that assessment makes plenty of sense. If they stumble,...
Thomas Tuchel announced his squad on Friday. The 26-man group was all but confirmed on Thursday, however, with leaks leaving very little to be revealed during the official...
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The World Cup is the ultimate stage in international soccer. Very few players ever get the opportunity to appear in one, and even fewer leave a mark across multiple tournaments....
The 2026 LPGA spring season has settled into a clear two-name conversation at the top, Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul, and then a gusty Sunday in Cincinnati reminded everyone the...
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One of the most successful midfielders of his generation, Casemiro is preparing for a new chapter in the United States. At 34, the Brazilian is set to join Inter Miami, and Lionel...
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Just as Alex Ferguson unplugged the hairdryer for a final time in 2013, Pep Guardiola’s departure carries massive implications for the Premier League. A six-time Premier League...
Baseball is now in conference tournament mode, and that makes this weekend the last opportunity to state its case for any team near the bubble. As with basketball, every game now...
Matchday 14 of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season delivered one of the wildest weeks yet. Dominant wins, surprise upsets, and standout individual performances reshaped the...
As we bleed into week two of this young 2026 W season, it’s taken roughly ten days to flip a few preseason assumptions and produce more than one highlight reel worth saving. The...
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The Washington Spirit’s slow start to the season now feels a world away. It’s now become clear that their early issues had more to do with their schedule than the team’s...
Arsenal are heading back to the Champions League final. Mikel Arteta's side defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate across two tense semifinal legs, booking a date with Paris...
For the first time in the PWHL’s brief history, the Walter Cup Final will not include the Minnesota Frost. Top-seed Montreal eliminated the two-time champions after Marie-Philip...
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The UEFA Champions League semifinals delivered two completely different types of drama, and now PSG and Arsenal are headed to just the second Champions League title match in club...
The W tips off its 30th season tonight, and the rookie story is loaded before the first jump ball goes up. The 2026 WNBA Draft sent UConn’s Azzi Fudd to the Dallas Wings at No. 1,...
The latest Major League Soccer matchday delivered drama, momentum swings, and a clearer picture of the league hierarchy. With 15 games played across Saturday and Sunday, the...
The Miami Grand Prix has developed a reputation for chaos and unpredictability, and this year’s race delivered plenty of both. At nearly every turn, there was another incident,...
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There are girls’ weekends, and then there is girls’ weekend at the Kentucky Derby, a trip to Louisville you might not realize is a true bucket-list experience. It’s a...
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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Speedway this weekend for the Jack Link’s 500, marking the 110th Cup Series race at one of the sport’s most iconic and unpredictable...
The orange carpet is rolled up, the hugs with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert are in the books, and now the real fun starts. The 2026 WNBA Draft, held April 13 at The Shed in...
On Saturday, the New York Sirens of the Professional Women’s Hockey League took over Madison Square Garden and made history. The Sirens drew 18,006 fans to MSG, setting a record...
The full field for the 48-team World Cup is set after Tuesday’s dramatic playoffs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Czechia, Türkiye, Congo DR, and Iraq confirmed their World Cup...
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The days of automatically penciling South Carolina into the SEC final are over. The Gamecocks should still get there, but they’re going to have to earn their way to the SEC title...
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No women’s basketball league is as deep as the Big Ten. Every game in this tournament matters because 12 teams have a realistic shot to make the NCAA tournament. The bottom three...
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The national championship is set. Thirteenth-seeded Coastal Carolina and sixth-seeded LSU will square off in a best-of-three series beginning Saturday, June 21 at Charles Schwab...
In the heart of Omaha, where college baseball legends are made, eight of the sport’s elite have gathered to decide a national champion. The road here featured historic upsets,...
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