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May 31 2026SPORTS

Baseball’s Surprises: A Win, a Title Near, and MLB’s Wild Day

Pitching can make or break a baseball game, especially in the NCAA tournament where one standout performance can change everything. Washington State’s Nick Lewis proved that Friday night in Oregon, tossing 103 pitches in damp conditions to shut down Oregon State. His 3-2 victory was a rare bright sp

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May 31 2026SPORTS

College sports cash rules under the spotlight

A new bill aims to stop the wild spending spree in college sports that’s turning campuses into mini-pro leagues. The Protect College Sports Act would set limits on how much money flows to top athletes through deals tied to their fame. But even with support from both Democrats and Republicans, the bi

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May 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

EA Sports teams up college and pro football games - what it means for players

EA Sports is trying something new by announcing two major football updates together instead of waiting weeks apart. This isn't just about timing—it's about bringing back something fans missed. For years, players could move their favorite college athletes straight into Madden NFL, but those games spl

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Binghamton Heads to Morgantown for a Big Test Against West Virginia

The Bearcats arrive in Morgantown to face the No. 16 seeded Mountaineers at Kendrick Family Ballpark, a chance to prove themselves on the national stage. Coach Tim Sinicki, who has guided the team for over three decades, expressed excitement and a bit of nerves about meeting a strong opponent. “It’s

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Nichols College steps in as Anna Maria shuts down

A big fire science school in New England recently found a new home after its original college decided to close down. Anna Maria College had been running the region’s largest fire science program for decades. But when the college announced it would shut its doors after 80 years, students and staff ne

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May 28 2026SPORTS

Sooners Shine: Four Players Earn 2026 All‑American Honors

Four athletes from the University of Oklahoma baseball team have been named to the 2026 All‑American roster by the National Freshman and College Association. The selections highlight the depth of talent in the Sooners program, which has consistently produced top performers each season. The award

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May 28 2026SPORTS

South Carolina Football Takes Mental Health Seriously in 2026

Shane Beamer, South Carolina's head football coach, has made mental health a priority in his program. He made this change after seeing how players struggled under the stress of name-image-likeness (NIL) deals. These deals, which let college athletes earn money from their popularity, can add pressure

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May 28 2026SPORTS

New Rules Could Change the Game for College Coaches and Players

College sports might soon face big changes if a new bill makes it through Congress. Two senators from different parties have teamed up to propose the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping plan aimed at fixing some of the biggest problems in the industry. One portion of the bill, often called the "L

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

Learning to Be Present: A Lesson From a Hospital Room

In college, the rhythm is almost always “add. ” More classes, more clubs, extra projects—every slot in a schedule is an opportunity to fill. The sense of success feels tied to how packed the week is, how many new skills you can list on a résumé. Busy becomes a badge of honor. A chance to step away

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May 23 2026SPORTS

Money Talk: How College Sports Make (and Share) Millions

Two major college sports leagues just shared how much cash they raked in last year, and the numbers tell a bigger story about power and money in college sports. The ACC and Big 12 both hit record highs—$826. 5 million and $610. 9 million respectively—but they still can’t keep up with their richer ri

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