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College World Series first-timers hope to spoil SEC party in Omaha

The SEC has five teams in the 2026 College World Series, and the past six NCAA Division I baseball national champions hail from the conference.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press June 11, 2026

Troy junior Jabe Boroff has helped the Trojans turn the program's 10th NCAA tournament appearance into its first trip to the College World Series, which starts Friday in Omaha, Neb. (AP File Photo/Vasha Hunt)

A closer look at the eight teams in the 2026 College World Series

The chase for the NCAA Division I baseball championship began two weeks ago with a 64-team bracket. Now just eight teams remain.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press June 10, 2026

Troy senior Benjamin Stubbs pitches during an NCAA regional game against Miami on May 29 in Gainesville, Fla. The Trojans are among the eight teams that advanced through the NCAA postseason to reach the College World Series that starts Friday in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Alabama cruises past Nebraska to remain unbeaten at WCWS

Nebraska's 27-game winning streak came to a halt Saturday at the Women's College World Series, where Alabama's bid for the program's second national title gained steam.

By The Associated Press May 30, 2026

Alabama batter Marlie Giles runs down the first-base line during the team's 6-3 victory against UCLA in the first round of the Women's College World Series on Thursday in Oklahoma City. Giles drove in four runs Saturday to help the Crimson Tide beat Nebraska 5-1 and improve to 2-0 at this year's WCWS. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

With NBA draft pool set, where do college basketball rosters stand?

Men's college basketball teams are close to setting their rosters for the 2026-27 season.

By MARK LONG / The Associated Press May 29, 2026

Alabama forward Amari Allen dribbles during an NCAA tournament game against Texas Tech on March 22 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

WCWS roundup: Alabama, Nebraska, Texas Tech win on first day

The long first day at the Women's College World Series left four teams getting ready for Saturday showdowns and four teams facing elimination Friday.

By The Associated Press May 28, 2026

Nebraska's Ava Kuszak hit a walk-off home run to lift the Cornhuskers to a 10-inning victory against Arkansas in the final game of the opening day of the Women's College World Series on Thursday in Oklahoma City. (AP File Photo/Mike Buscher)

Top-seeded Tide steaming into wide-open Women’s College World Series

The final phase of the NCAA Division I tournament to determine a national champion in softball features an eight-team field with remarkable balance.

By TIM WILLERT / The Associated Press May 27, 2026

Alabama's Jocelyn Briski pitches during an NCAA regional game against Belmont on May 16 in Tuscaloosa. Briski helped the Crimson Tide roll through their regional and super regional the past two weekends to reach the Women's College World Series. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama holding scholarship for suspended guard Aden Holloway

The University of Alabama men's basketball program has a scholarship waiting for suspended guard Aden Holloway depending on the outcome of his marijuana case.

By KENNINGTON SMITH III / The Associated Press April 30, 2026

Alabama guard Aden Holloway shoots as Aubur's Tahaad Pettiford defends during an SEC regular-season game March 7 in Tuscaloosa. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Kuhns sets the tone for Vols in doubleheader sweep of Tide

A monster performance and a monster inning catapulted Tennessee to its most productive day of the season.

By David Paschall April 24, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tegan Kuhns pitched all eight innings of Tennessee's 10-0, run-rule victory over Alabama on Friday afternoon.

Rams coach Sean McVay clears air on selection of Alabama’s Ty Simpson

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said he was thrilled when the team selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick of the NFL draft Thursday night.

By GREG BEACHAM / The Associated Press April 24, 2026

Ty Simpson, the former Alabama quarterback selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night in Pittsburgh, answers questions during the team's news conference Friday in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Vols woeful on the mound in series-opening loss to Alabama

Tennessee's seven pitchers combined to allow 10 walks and hit six batters Thursday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

By David Paschall April 23, 2026

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