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Troy’s rally makes Ole Miss first team out at College World Series

Troy's potent lineup returned to life in time to keep the program's first College World Series appearance going as the Trojans rallied past Ole Miss in an elimination game.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press June 14, 2026

Troy's Houston Markham runs to first base at Charles Schwab Stadium Omaha during a College World Series elimination game Sunday against Ole Miss. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Georgia women, Arkansas men repeat as NCAA track champions

The Arkansas men and the Georgia women repeated as national champions in track and field Saturday night at the NCAA Division I outdoor championship meet.

By The Associated Press June 14, 2026

Adaejah Hodge of the British Virgin Islands rests after competing in a heat for the women's 200-meter dash at the 2024 Summer Olympic in Saint-Denis, France. Hodge, a redshirt freshman at the University of Georgia this season, helped the Lady Bulldogs repeat as NCAA Division I champions in women's outdoor track and field Saturday night in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

SEC commissioner worries Senate bill could produce more lawsuits

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is concerned the Protect College Sports Act could increase the likelihood of the very type of litigation it proposes to reduce.

By EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press June 14, 2026

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey visits on the field before a football game between league member Alabama and the Big Ten's Wisconsin Badgers on Sept. 13 in Tuscaloosa. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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Vols’ new strength coach may play key role in Baylor star DGG’s decision

Typically, the more days that pass after a college football recruit makes a campus visit, the less it's discussed. Baylor running back David Gabriel Georges is different.

By Stephen Hargis June 13, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges is preparing for his senior prep football season while also deciding where he will play next year. Gabriel Georges, a five-star prospect who has been heavily recruited by Ohio State and Tennessee among other programs, plans to announce his college commitment on July 22.

Vols football legacy switches commitment from Alabama

Brentwood Academy linebacker Kenneth Simon II, a Tennessee Volunteers football legacy who was committed to Alabama, plans to play for the Vols after all.

By David Paschall June 13, 2026

247Sports.com photo / Brentwood Academy four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II committed to Tennessee on Saturday, switching his pledge from Alabama.

Weekly as effective as ever after 25 seasons with Lady Vols

The 2026 softball season for Tennessee ended where it often does under veteran coach Karen Weekly, at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

By David Paschall June 13, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Ryan Beatty / Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly, shown celebrating a win over LSU in early March, guided the Lady Vols to a 49-12 record this spring in her 25th season in Knoxville.

Bulldogs start first Omaha trip since 2008 by routing Longhorns

Georgia starting pitcher Joey Volchko and his teammates looked more than ready Saturday for the Bulldogs' first College World Series appearance in two decades.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press June 13, 2026

Georgia's Joey Volchko struck out 15 batters while pitching a complete game as the Bulldogs beat Texas 7-1 in the opening game for both teams at the College World Series on Saturday at Charles Schwab Stadium Omaha. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Sooners stay hot with shutout of Crimson Tide at College World Series

Oklahoma freshman left-hander Cord Rager allowed three hits in seven innings as the Sooners got off to a dominant start at the College World Series.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press June 13, 2026

Oklahoma starting pitcher Cord Rager went seven innings as the Sooners beat Alabama 9-0 in the College World Series opener for both teams Saturday at Charles Schwab Stadium in Nebraska. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

UCLA’s John Savage honored as college baseball coach of the year

UCLA coach John Savage's baseball team was ranked No. 1 the entire regular season and matched its program record with 52 wins before an early exit in the NCAA tournament.

By The Associated Press June 13, 2026

The College Baseball Foundation announced Saturday that UCLA's John Savage, pictured, is the Skip Bertman honoree as the national coach of the year for the 2026 season. (AP File Photo/Eric Francis)

Oklahoma attorney general calls on Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has called on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.