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regional9 days ago•5 min saved

Illinois crews deployed to boost NW Indiana power restoration

ComEd sent more than 60 employees to northwest Indiana to assist NIPSCO with ongoing power outages that began after Aug. 11 storms. With thousands still without electricity, restoration efforts continue as utility crews work around the clock. The relief effort also includes a $200,000 donation from the Chicago Bears to storm relief efforts, while governor and local groups push for aid and relief; NIPSCO defends its vegetation management amid a related lawsuit and notes it is suspending disconnections for a week to help affected customers.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#comed #nipsco #nw-indiana

sports21 days ago•3 min saved

Tulsa's LLWS Regional Bid Derailed by Ineligible Player

Tulsa National Little League was disqualified from the 2026 Little League World Series Southwest Region after the International Tournament Committee ruled a Tulsa player was ineligible, leading to forfeiture of their games. The decision followed a protest by three other teams; a Texas judge later granted a temporary restraining order allowing the Aug. 11 championship game to proceed with the regional winner advancing to Williamsport. The committee’s ruling is final and binding.

via nypost.com|

#eligibility #little-league #llws

regional1 month ago•2 min saved

Spokane Evacuations as Fast-Moving Wildfires Trigger National Guard Activation

Two fast-moving wildfires in Spokane County forced evacuation orders as the Old Trails Fire spread toward northwest and northeast Spokane; by evening about 4 square miles burned with zero containment. The Washington National Guard was activated to help responders, Gov. Ferguson declared a state of emergency, and a statewide burn ban with red-flag warnings was issued through Sept. 30; Avista implemented public safety power shutoffs as crews work to contain the fires and assess damages.

via KPTV|

#evacuations #national-guard #regional

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Saint Mary's stuns No. 1 UCLA with ninth-inning homer to open LA Regional

Saint Mary's pulled off a 3-2 upset over No. 1 UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional opener, as Jacob Johnson hit a go-ahead solo homer in the ninth. Cam Staton earned the win for Saint Mary's after UCLA's late rally fizzled, with Johnson also homering earlier. UCLA, despite strong pitching and two homers from Johnson, could not mount a comeback. Saint Mary's advances to face Cal Poly in the winner's bracket, while UCLA must beat Virginia Tech to stay alive.

via Los Angeles Times|

#college-baseball #ncaa-tournament #regional

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Georgia Baseball Secures No. 3 Seed, Hosts Athens Regional in Quest for CWS

Georgia earned the No. 3 national seed and will host the Athens Regional, chasing a return to the College World Series after capturing its first SEC regular-season title since 2008 and first SEC Tournament crown under coach Wes Johnson. The regional field includes LIU, Liberty and Boston College, with Georgia opening Friday at 7 p.m. vs. LIU (SEC Network) and BC-Liberty at 2 p.m. (ESPN+); the double-elimination format means multiple games over Fri-Mon. A win would advance Georgia to a home super regional the following weekend, potentially against the Starkville Regional winner, with Omaha CWS contention on the line if they reach the series.

via DawgNation|

#baseball #georgia #ncaa-tournament

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Tar Heels Set to Host 2026 Chapel Hill NCAA Baseball Regional

North Carolina will host the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Chapel Hill Regional May 29–31 (with a possible final on June 1), marking the Tar Heels’ 15th regional hosting. Tickets are limited standing-room, with single-game seats $20 and UNC students paying $5 (the first 100 students receive a free ticket). Parking options include paid ramps and free spaces after 5 p.m. Friday–Sunday. The three other regional teams will be announced May 25, and UNC enters with a 45-11-1 record as they chase their 13th Men’s College World Series appearance.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#chapel-hill #college-baseball #ncaa

sports3 months ago•7 min saved

Nebraska to Welcome NCAA Baseball Regional Back to Lincoln After 18-Year Gap

Nebraska, ranked in the top 16, will host an NCAA baseball regional in Lincoln for the first time since 2008. The 42-15 Huskers sit second in the Big Ten at 23-7, with a 23-1 home record, marking the program’s best season in two decades. The Selection Show on Monday will reveal the full field of 16 regional sites. Lincoln joins multiple historic hosts as the NCAA returns regionals nationwide, with seedings and pairings announced soon. Nebraska’s Big Ten Tournament run ended with an 8-0 semifinal loss to Oregon, but the team remains rested for regionals after a bye in the tournament schedule.

via Sports Illustrated|

#lincoln #ncaa-baseball #nebraska

softball3 months ago•28 min saved

Huskers Earn No. 4 Seed, Set to Host NCAA Regional in 2026

The Nebraska softball team (46-6) earned the No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will host a Lincoln Regional at Bowlin Stadium, with a possible super regional if they win the Lincoln Regional. They open against South Dakota on May 15 (ESPN+). This marks Nebraska’s 28th NCAA Tournament appearance and 24th in the last 31 years, all under head coach Rhonda Revelle, whose 24 appearances rank fifth among active coaches at her school. Bowlin Stadium is hosting a regional for the first time since 2013. Tickets go on sale May 11.

via huskers.com|

#bowlin-stadium #ncaa-tournament #nebraska

regional7 months ago•2 min saved

Colorado mobilizes after avian flu hits Weld County egg farm

Colorado confirms a suspected avian flu outbreak at a Weld County egg farm, with CSU confirming the outbreak and the state awaiting final confirmation from USDA facilities in Iowa; Lt. Gov. Primavera has issued a verbal disaster declaration to coordinate response as authorities prepare mitigation efforts, marking the first commercial farm outbreak in Colorado since mid-2024 after years of culling in the egg and dairy sectors. Some workers tested positive during 2024 outbreaks, but none required hospitalization, and officials continue monitoring for human cases while containment measures take effect.

via The Colorado Sun|

#avian-flu #colorado #disaster-declaration

regional1 year ago•1 min saved

Thailand and Cambodia Engage in Escalating Border Clashes

Thailand and Cambodia engaged in unexpected military clashes, with Cambodia shelling a Thai base and Thailand responding with air strikes, resulting in civilian casualties and mass evacuations in border areas.

via The Economist|

#border-dispute #cambodia #conflict

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Wright State's Historic Upset Highlights NCAA Baseball Regional Shocks

Wright State's baseball team made a historic run in the regional, defeating top-ranked Vanderbilt and ending a 10-game NCAA losing streak, showcasing their resilience and talent despite not winning the regional title.

via Dayton Daily News|

#baseball #regional #sports

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Kentucky Dominates Clemson to Advance in NCAA Baseball

Clemson's baseball team was eliminated from the NCAA regional after committing seven errors in a 16-4 loss to Kentucky, highlighting their poor defensive performance and missing a chance to reach the College World Series since 2010. Coach Bakich emphasized the importance of consistent effort and learning from setbacks to achieve future success.

via The Clemson Insider|

#baseball #clemson #college-world-series

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Kentucky Wildcats Defeat Clemson 16-4 to Advance in NCAA Regional

Kentucky defeated Clemson 16-4 in the Clemson Regional, with a strong offensive performance including a six-run fourth inning, ending Clemson's season. Kentucky's Nate Harris earned the win, while Clemson's Talan Bell took the loss.

via Clemson Tigers|

#clemson #college-baseball #kentucky

sports1 year ago•39 min saved

Utah Valley's Dramatic Upset Over Oregon in NCAA Baseball

A controversial replay review in a baseball game at PK Park led to Oregon's narrow 6-5 loss to Utah Valley, after a run was taken off the board due to malicious contact during a key eighth-inning play, ending Oregon's hopes in the Eugene Regional.

via University of Oregon Athletics|

#baseball #controversy #oregon

sports1 year ago•36 min saved

UNC Athletics Reacts to Holy Cross Game

The University of North Carolina baseball team won their regional opener 4-0 against Holy Cross, highlighted by outstanding pitching from Jake Knapp, solid defense, and timely offense, advancing to the winner's bracket and preparing to face Oklahoma or Nebraska, with weather concerns and strong fan support noted.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#baseball #defense #jake-knapp