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2026 MLB Draft: Pick results and analysis

20. Boston Red Sox: Jake Schaffner, SS, UNC. Draft ranking: 51. The first major surprise of this draft, Schaffner was projected as the No. 52 pick in ESPN analyst Kiley McDaniel's final mock draft. This is a pick that could make a lot more sense when we see what his signing bonus is -- and what Boston is able to do with their upcoming picks after taking Schaffner here. (ESPN)

2026 Big Ten football predictions: Game-by-game picks, projecting every team's final win-loss record

College football defending national champion Indiana has become the league's latest standard-bearer, Ohio State reloads with championship expectations once again, and Oregon boasts one of the nation's most talented rosters. Traditional powers Michigan, Penn State and USC all believe they're capable of making a College Football Playoff run as well. (CBS Sports)

Brendan Sorsby debacle still hangs over Big 12. League tries to turn page to more pressing matters

Big 12 conference officials and Texas Tech administrative executives gathered at Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Fort Worth to air grievances, seriously discuss the future of the league and, most importantly, bury the proverbial hatchet in the wake of the Brendan Sorsby saga — a three-month sports wagering ordeal that enveloped the college sports industry. (Yahoo! Sports)

Mike Boynton Jr. named Michigan basketball head coach, signs two-year deal

Michigan has removed Mike Boynton Jr.’s interim tag. The Wolverines announced Friday that Boynton has been named head coach and signed a two-year contract. The decision comes almost three weeks after Dusty May took the Dallas Mavericks job on June 22nd. Boynton served seven years as head coach at Oklahoma State, amassing a 119-109 record. (UM Hoops)

Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes says he is healthy after serious leg infection turned into sepsis

Wake Forest University men's basketball coach Steve Forbes says he is healthy and ready to lead the Demon Deacons into a new season after recovering from a serious leg infection that sidelined him for weeks after it turned into sepsis. “I didn't walk for four or five weeks,” Forbes said. “Had I messed around with that, I'd have been in huge trouble.” (WXII)

North Wilkesboro's NASCAR points race return completes track's comeback story

NASCAR's return to North Wilkesboro Speedway for a Cup Series points race marks the latest chapter in what many consider the sport's nostalgia era. North Wilkesboro hosted the NASCAR All-Star Race after its revival, but competitors and track officials say a points race carries added significance. Fans can expect a blend of old and new. (WCYB)

Linda Cohn shares inspiring message in final 'SportsCenter' appearance

Legendary SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn is calling it a career at ESPN after 34 years. In her farewell show, Cohn revealed how she's sustained excellence across decades. Cohn, who's hosted over 5,500 episodes, treats every one with respect and urgency. The 66-year-old started at ESPN in 1992 and became the longest-tenured SportsCenter host. (USA Today)

Wichita selected to join Dayton as opening-round site of 2027 NCAA men's NCAA Tournament

The newly expanded 76-team men's NCAA Tournament will feature an additional site for the next two years: Wichita, Kansas. The men's selection committee voted on Wednesday to designate Wichita as the sister host, along with longstanding First Four site Dayton, for the opening round beginning in 2027 and extending into 2028. (CBS Sports)

North Wilkesboro Returns To NASCAR’s Roots

After last hosting a NASCAR Cup Series regular-season race in 1996, North Wilkesboro Speedway, the fabled short track deep in the heart of moonshine country will be back on the calendar in 2026. The 0.625-mile short track harkens back to some of NASCAR’s oldest and deepest roots. Wilkes County was once known as “The Moonshine Capital of the World.” (NASCAR Hall of Fame)

Big 12 will add Monster Energy jersey patch for every team across football, basketball

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark announced the introduction of league-wide sponsorship agreement with Monster Energy involving co-branded Big 12/Monster patches that will appear on all league football and basketball jerseys. The multiyear licensing deal includes the co-branded logo appearing on each Big 12 football field and basketball court. (On3.com)

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