Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SECs 7th in a row
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals Monday night, completing an improbable run to its first national championship since 1994. The Sooners (43-23) won the Southeastern Conference's seventh straight title after finishing 11th in the regular season and entering the NCAA in...
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- Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SECs 7th in a row
- Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says
- World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
- Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
- World Cup stars Messi, Mbappe, Haaland dazzle on same day
- Kylian Mbapp scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
- Kylian Mbapp of France scores 2 goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for 2nd most
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
- Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge
- Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says
- A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
- KPMG Womens PGA boosts purse to $13 million, the largest in womens golf
- Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
- Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
- Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
- Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the NBA, AP sources say
- $75 caviar-topped tots. A days pay worth of beer. Heres the World Cup menu and prices
- Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
- Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx
- Lake Placid and NYC form exploratory committee to study hosting future Winter Olympics
- Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test
- PWHL seeks to sustain momentum of fast-tracked growth by adding first investors: Ilitch, Tanenbaum
- At US Open, Wyndham Clark proves he doesnt have to be perfect to be a winner
- Shohei Ohtani has been brilliant on the mound this year, but hes still a long shot for the Cy Young
- French TV disavows female presenters barb at Belgiums Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth
- Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde gets 1st goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
- Egypts Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
- Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose
- Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race
- Have faith: Vozinhas mom speaks out before Cape Verde pulls off another World Cup tie vs. Uruguay
- Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
- After missing his putt on the 18th hole, Sam Burns comes up one shot short at the US Open
- Irans challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium
- Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but cant take advantage at the US Open
- Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
- Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation
- North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahomas hot offense
- Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44
- Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Fathers Day surprise
- For Niemann, its 71 solid holes, one thrown club and maybe a return trip for next years US Open
- Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
- Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record
- Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messis latest World Cup heroics
- Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post
- In Taylor Swifts beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
- Buxton hits grand slam in Twins 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks
- More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run
- Phantastic performances: Phillies Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets
- A Whos That? list of dreamers joins Scheffler in 2nd at the US Open, needing to make up 6 shots
- Come inside Irans World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer
- Wyndham Clark turning the US Open into a runaway. Scheffler still has hope for a slam
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
- Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase
- Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals
- Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star
- Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally
- Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F
- Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Opens future of golf pairing
- Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story
- Dylan Wu laughs at himself after five-putting his first hole in the third round at the US Open
- A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations
- Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders
- Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US
- US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia
- Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners
- Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win
- Kate Douglass breaks the womens 50-meter freestyle world record in 23.59
- A year after smashing a locker, Wyndham Clark finds himself leading at another US Open
- Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead at US Open with lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock
- DeChambeau sputters and leads parade of former champions to miss cut at US Open
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
- Jing Yan shoots 66 at breezy Blythefield to take Meijer LPGA Classic lead
- North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners
- Dustin Johnson goes from 1 shot behind to scrambling to make the U.S. Open cut
- Iran says its being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isnt unique
- Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up
- Joaquin Niemann penalized for throwing club at US Open
- Cape Verdes star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash
- US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic
- Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad
- Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
- World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent
- Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract
- World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through
- Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry
- Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms
- Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
- Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open
- Canadas Kon to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar
- Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut
- Angels star Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list with right hamstring strain
- Jonathan Davids hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
- Keith Mitchell goes from lows to highs in record-setting turnaround at US Open
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
- Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late goal barrage in 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia
- Yan Liu of China shoots 66 in chilly and windy conditions to take LPGA Tour lead
- Scheffler shoots 2 over at windy US Open, will need to rebound to complete the career Grand Slam
- Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights
- An Uber carrying Argentina soccer fans was hit in shootings in Kansas City that left 1 man dead
- Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russells US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington
- New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets
- Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear
- MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
- College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
- Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the teams next World Cup match
- Brendan Sorsby drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting an injunction to play despite gambling
- Jacob Misiorowski wasnt content being MLBs hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best
- NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach the Oilers after review of his Columbus tenure
- Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup
- Colombias Luis Daz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents kidnapping
- World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
- Vancouver Goldeneyes select US Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft
- FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?
- Harry Kane ties Englands record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
- Brunson and Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title
- Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event
- Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says
- Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup
- USGA and RA want deeper study of distance beyond new golf ball test in 2030
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup
- World Cup hat tricks: Messis was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts
- Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL
- Cape Verde star goalkeeper Vozinhas mother gets visa to attend next World Cup match
- Lionel Messi ties mens World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
- Angel Reese is enjoying first season in Atlanta as her double-doubles are helping Dream earn wins
- WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season
- Maple Leafs hire former LA Kings coach Jim Hiller to replace Craig Berube
- FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup
- Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan
- US Open host Shinnecock shares a complicated past with golf and American history
- Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up
- Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks first NYC parade
- Pereira fumes over illegal shots after Ganes interim UFC heavyweight title win
- Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
- Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
- Kylian Mbapp sparks France with 2 goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup
- Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1
- Authorities say they disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
- US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
- Scheffler is chasing a career Grand Slam at the US Open. Its not what motivates him
- France striker Kylian Mbapp scores 13th and 14th World Cup goals, moving into tie for 3rd all time
- Were American. We dont take s---. US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup
- Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians
- John Tortorella not returning as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights
- Noah Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win the 150 meters at Golden Spike meet
- US forward Christian Pulisic practices on his own in calf injury rehab, team says he is day to day
- Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp
- MLB ballparks are a friendly neighbor to the World Cup, bringing fans and soccer energy to The Show
- Flyers acquire goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Maple Leafs
- McIlroy says PGA Tour pre-LIV was actually pretty good and worries about future of 2nd-tier events
- Aldon Smiths brain donated to CTE Center as familys attorneys investigate his death at age 36
- Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail stint for car crash probation violation
- Ghana appeals Canadas denial of World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges
- MLB warns players about altering uniforms after Giants pitchers add Bible verses on Pride Night
- Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed
- Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
- Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2
- Dustin May perfect into 7th inning and completes 1-hitter as Cardinals blank Padres 3-0
- Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
- As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
- Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season
- Scaloni: The whole planet awaits Messis 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria
- Cardinals Dustin May continues to put health woes behind him with 1-hit shutout against Padres
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle as the Cubs walk off the Rockies, 5-4
- Sorsby wont play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
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