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Mountaineers Edge Kansas State, Advance to Big 12 Semifinals
sportsbaseball4 days ago

Mountaineers Edge Kansas State, Advance to Big 12 Semifinals

The ninth-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team defeated Kansas State 4-2 at Surprise Stadium to advance to the Big 12 Tournament semifinals. As the No. 2 seed, WVU improves to 38-13, with Sean Smith collecting three hits and Gavin Kelly hitting his 13th home run, while Armani Guzman and Brock Wills added RBI hits. Maxx Yehl earned the win in 6.1 innings and Ian Korn secured the save. Kansas State plated two runs in the seventh, but WVU's bullpen held, and the Mountaineers will face Arizona State or Cincinnati on Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

via West Virginia University Athletics|
#baseball#big-12-tournament#kansas-state
Big Ten Launches First-Ever Volleyball Championship Tournament for 2026
sports1 month ago

Big Ten Launches First-Ever Volleyball Championship Tournament for 2026

The Big Ten will hold its first-ever postseason volleyball tournament Nov. 20–25, 2026 at Fishers Event Center in Indiana, featuring the top 15 teams in a multi-round bracket as the league shortens the regular season to 17 matches. TV and ticket details will follow, and the announcement also previews a Chicago media day on Aug. 3 and a Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week culminating in a Wrigley Field doubleheader on Sept. 6.

via Big Ten Conference|
#2026#big-ten#college-sports
Blazers Ready for Play-In Test Against Suns After First Winning Season in Five Years
sports1 month ago

Blazers Ready for Play-In Test Against Suns After First Winning Season in Five Years

Portland finished 42-40 for its first winning season in five years and earned the No. 8 seed, setting up a Play-In showdown with the Phoenix Suns that could secure the No. 7 seed and a first‑round date with the Spurs. Veterans emphasize the postseason’s intensity while a group of young players, including Henderson and Sharpe, prepare for their first playoffs, making the Play-In feel like a meaningful, high‑stakes test rather than a mere detour.

via Blazer's Edge|
#phoenix-suns#play-in-tournament#postseason
MLB Season Preview: Bold Awards Picks and Postseason Outlook
sports2 months ago

MLB Season Preview: Bold Awards Picks and Postseason Outlook

MLB’s season preview provides division-by-division outlooks and bold predictions for major awards and the postseason, naming Julio Rodríguez (AL MVP), Garrett Crochet (AL Cy Young), Kazuma Okamoto (AL ROY) and Craig Albernaz (AL Manager), as well as Shohei Ohtani (NL MVP), Paul Skenes (NL Cy Young), JJ Wetherholt (NL ROY) and Tony Vitello (NL Manager) as top contenders, and mapping the Wild Card through World Series paths for both leagues.

via Sports Illustrated|
#awards#baseball#mlb
Lakers Build Postseason Momentum After Close Loss
sports2 months ago

Lakers Build Postseason Momentum After Close Loss

The Lakers’ 113–110 loss to Detroit came after a nine-game stretch that boosted their offense, defense, and net rating, leaving L.A. poised for a deep postseason run. LeBron James is playing a more restrained, playmaking role while Deandre Ayton anchors the defense and other role players like Reaves, Hachimura, and Kennard help stretch the floor. Although Luka Dončić’s scoring feats for Dallas loom in the MVP conversation context, the Lakers’ blend of star power and stifling defense has them entering the playoffs believing they can navigate a Western Conference gauntlet that could include Houston in the first round and potential battles with Wembanyama and Holmgren in later rounds.

via Sports Illustrated|
#lakers#lebron-james#luka-doncic
sports2 months ago

WNIT 2026 Bracket Unveiled: First-Round Matchups and Dates

The 28th Postseason WNIT (powered by Triple Crown Sports) announced Round 1 matchups and times for 16 games, with byes determined. Round 1 is set for March 19–21 (ET) across multiple sites. The bracket also lists Round 2 matchups (dates/times TBA), followed by the rounds: Super 16 (Mar 25–27), Great 8 (Mar 28–30), Fab 4 (Mar 31–Apr 1), and the Championship on April 4 at 3 p.m. ET. The article provides the full Round 1 slate and the tournament schedule through the championship.

via Women's NIT|
#college-basketball#postseason#schedule
Top-seeded Duke faces Virginia in ACC final in Charlotte
sports2 months ago

Top-seeded Duke faces Virginia in ACC final in Charlotte

No. 1 Duke and No. 10 Virginia meet in the ACC tournament final in Charlotte after Duke beat Clemson 73-61 and Virginia beat Miami 84-62 in the semifinals. Virginia led 9-6 early in the first half as the teams prepare for a championship showdown at Spectrum Center. Virginia coach Ryan Odom emphasizes sticking to the team’s process and depth, while Duke coach Jon Scheyer relies on rotations and the push to win back-to-back ACC titles. The matchup pits Duke’s title chances against UVA’s depth and consistency on a high-stakes postseason stage.

via CBS Sports|
#acc-tournament#college-basketball#duke-blue-devils
CBI Cancels 2026 Postseason, Shaping Non-NCAA College Basketball Pathways
sports2 months ago

CBI Cancels 2026 Postseason, Shaping Non-NCAA College Basketball Pathways

The College Basketball Invitational (CBI), a consolation postseason tournament, announced it will not be held in 2026 due to circumstances beyond its control, with no specific reasons disclosed. The move leaves room for continued operation of other postseason events like the CBC, which will still take place in 2026 as alternative opportunities for teams outside the NCAA tournament field.

via Sports Illustrated|
#2026#cancellation#cbi
UMass stuns Miami (OH) to end RedHawks’ perfect run in MAC tourney
sports2 months ago

UMass stuns Miami (OH) to end RedHawks’ perfect run in MAC tourney

Massachusetts upset No. 20 Miami (OH) 87-83 in the MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Cleveland, snapping the RedHawks’ 31-1 regular-season run. Leonardo Bettiol led UMass with 25 points, while Marcus Banks Jr. added 18 and Jayden Ndjigue 16 as the Minutemen rallied from a late deficit to advance to the semifinals against Toledo. Miami’s Brant Byers (17) and Eian Elmer (16) led the RedHawks, but a 13-2 run by UMass late in the second half sealed the win. Miami’s season ends at 31-1.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#mac-tournament#miami-oh
Padres extend architect of contention A.J. Preller with multi-year deal
sports3 months ago

Padres extend architect of contention A.J. Preller with multi-year deal

San Diego Padres announce a multi-year contract extension for president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, locking him in for at least three more years (length not disclosed) as the architect who rebuilt the franchise into a perennial contender. The move follows a tenure that has yielded four playoff appearances in six years and an NLCS in 2022, driven by bold trades and payroll decisions; teammates like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado publicly praised his leadership as the team aims for its first World Series.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#aj-preller#baseball-operations#extension
Stafford’s Historic Postseason Night Ends in Rams’ NFC Title Loss to Seahawks
sports4 months ago

Stafford’s Historic Postseason Night Ends in Rams’ NFC Title Loss to Seahawks

Matthew Stafford threw for 374 yards and 3 touchdowns with zero interceptions in the NFC Championship, but the Rams lost 31-27 to Seattle, making him the first quarterback to post 350+ yards and 3+ TDs with no turnovers in a postseason game and still lose. A muffed punt return for a Seahawks TD and a failed late red-zone drive helped seal the defeat as Seattle held on.

via Sports Illustrated|
#los-angeles-rams#matthew-stafford#nfc-championship