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UNC Baseball, Carolina Hurricanes Chasing Titles, Immortality

Immortality. That’s what UNC Baseball is chasing over the next two weeks at the College World Series. That’s what the Carolina Hurricanes are pursuing the next seven days in the Stanley Cup championship series. Regardless of what happens in the coming days, the 2026 Tar Heels and 2026 Hurricanes should be remembered as truly exceptional teams. (Chapelboro.com)

German Soccer Fan Goes Viral as He Discovers Waffle House and Other US Spots in World Cup Road Trip

The European mind is starting to comprehend U.S. road trip food. A German soccer fan named Freddy has been documenting his transnational road trip after landing in the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup. Freddy has over 270,000 followers accompanying him virtually on his stops around the country, which have included American staples like Buc-ee's and Taco Bell. (People)

Way-too-early 2026-27 ACC basketball tiers

Duke has won 42 of its last 44 games against Atlantic Coast Conference competition in the last two seasons. That's the type of dominant program the rest of the ACC is trying to chase down these days, and it takes serious funds to do so. Louisville is dipping deep into its coffers in an effort to build a squad capable of unseating the Blue Devils. It wasn't alone. (CBS Sports)

‘What’s the point?': Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility gambles with college football’s future

It has never cost more to be a sports fan than it does now. Just ask anyone trying to get tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. But we put up with all the hassles and all the inconveniences because we love the game itself. We stay for the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, and for the unknown. Maybe a third-string, walk-on QB will throw the game-winning pass. (NBC Sports)

NC State investigating LSU over Will Wade’s departure

NC State is investigating whether Louisiana State University improperly persuaded basketball coach Will Wade to break his contract with the Wolfpack to return to the bayou after one season in Raleigh, according to letters between the schools’ lawyers. NC State is now refusing to release LSU from potential legal action tied to Wade’s acrimonious departure. (WRAL.com)

West Virginia baseball sings 'Country Roads' after punching first-ever CWS ticket

"Country Roads, Take Me Home" to ... Omaha? Those aren’t John Denver’s exact lyrics, but they might as well be in Morgantown, with the Mountaineers heading to college baseball's most hallowed grounds for the first time in history. West Virginia finished its sweep of Cal Poly in the Morgantown Super Regional to punch its ticket to the College World Series. (USA Today)

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby granted injunction vs. NCAA, eligible to play in 2026

Texas Tech star Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports. A Texas judge granted Sorsby a preliminary injunction Monday that prevents the NCAA from punishing him. (ESPN)

Knicks keep winning — games and fans. Now, New York City is about to get wild

These New York Knicks hold this ineffable quality of linking friends and strangers, of galvanizing people from disparate religions, races, classes and from all over the political spectrum. There are few things these days that can do that. The energy here feels feral. You cannot walk more than a few blocks without seeing blue and orange on someone’s body. (USA Today)

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation

The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission, the agency formed last year to police name, image and likeness payments. “The Big 12 wants rules and enforcements, and we want to be a leader in that area,” commissioner Brett Yormark said. (Associated Press)

Stacey King, 3-time NBA champion with Bulls, dies at 59

Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls who became a fan favorite on their broadcast team after his playing career, has died at the age of 59, the team announced Sunday. No cause of death was given. The sixth overall pick in the 1989 draft out of Oklahoma, King played all 82 games as a rookie alongside Michael Jordan. (ESPN)

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