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Second North Carolina Tar Heel player selected in 2026 MLB Draft Original
The Boston Red Sox selected junior Owen Hull, a transfer from George Mason, as the No. 67 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. His selection, part of Competitive Balance Round B, comes with a signing bonus of $1.32 million. Teammate Jake Schaffner, the No. 20 pick in the first-round, was also selected by the Red Sox. Hull is the second Tar Heel this weekend to be drafted. In his three collegiate seasons, Hull recorded a .372 batting average and .576 slugging.
UNC infielder becomes first North Carolina player selected in 2026 MLB Draft Original
North Carolina baseball’s impact on the professional level grew after another player heard his name in the draft. The Boston Red Sox selected Jake Schaffner No. 20 in the 2026 MLB Draft this weekend. Schaffner was projected to be a second- or third-round pick but found himself in the first round. His signing bonus is worth $4.37 million. A UNC player has been drafted in the first round for three straight years.
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UNC baseball routs West Virginia; Men’s College World Series title series up next Original
Back in 2006, shortly after the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup, North Carolina baseball advanced to the Men’s College World Series championship series. On Wednesday, as the Canes celebrated another NHL championship back in the Triangle, the Tar Heels once again moved within two wins of a baseball national championship. UNC defeated West Virginia, 12-7, on Wednesday for the second time this week in Omaha to make the Men’s College World Series championship this weekend.
Jun 16, 2026; Omaha, NE, USA; Georgia Bulldogs third baseman Tre Phelps (1) drives in a run on a double against the Texas Longhorns during the fifth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Hantavirus quarantine to end for some US cruise passengers
Some U.S. passengers exposed to hantavirus aboard the Hondius cruise ship will be released from isolation next week, including two New Yorkers, as others extend their quarantine period beyond the original May 31 completion date, state public health officials said.
NCAA Football: Northwestern at Nebraska
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As UNL proposes steep budget cuts, statistics faculty ask leadership to check their math
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University of Nebraska now spends more on administrators and support staff than on professors
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Coastal coach Kevin Schnall sounds off on World Series umps after ejection
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head coach Kevin Schnall reacts after being ejected during the first inning Sunday against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field. Dylan Widger Imagn Images How quickly he was ejected from Sunday’s College World Series championship game loss to LSU was still a surprise to Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall long after he had been banished to CCU’s locker room.
“What’s better than a rooster?” Comedian pokes fun at Coastal Carolina mascot
While fans cheer on the Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers and its quest for the College World Series title in Omaha, one internet comedian seized an opportunity to get some laughs. Josh Mancuso, an online personality who goes by “The College Mascot Guy,” is known for posting short, comedic skits online about how various teams chose their unique mascots. This weekend, it was the Chanticleers’ turn to be in on the joke.
Backs against the wall: Coastal Carolina drops CWS finals opener to LSU
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers right fielder Blagen Pado (22) hits the bullpen while missing a fly ball during the third inning against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field. Dylan Widger Imagn Images LSU ace Kade Anderson threw a complete game three-hitter Saturday to lead the Tigers to a 1-0 victory over Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series best-of-three championship finals.
Coastal Carolina baseball sets unique NCAA record on way to CWS title series
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers first baseman Colby Thorndyke (16) is hit by a pitch during the fifth inning against the Oregon State Beavers on June 15 at Charles Schwab Field. Dylan Widger Imagn Images Omaha, Neb. That frequently-used axiom “nothing in life is free” has an exception that the Coastal Carolina baseball team has discovered and embraced.
Chants up! Coastal baseball stays undefeated in Omaha, to face LSU in CWS finals
Powered by a six-run first inning, Coastal Carolina clinched a berth in the championship finals of the College World Series with an 11-3 victory over Louisville on Wednesday. As the Bracket 1 champions, the Chanticleers (56-11) will play LSU from Bracket 2 in the best-of-three championship series that begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at Charles Schwab Field. Coastal is two victories away from the program’s second CWS championship. The Chants won the 2016 national title.
Chants up! Coastal baseball stays undefeated in Omaha, reaches 2025 CWS finals
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers third baseman Walker Mitchell (5) yells after scoring on a three RBI double against the Louisville Cardinals during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Dylan Widger Imagn Images Omaha, Neb. Powered by a six-run first inning, Coastal Carolina clinched a berth in the championship finals of the College World Series with an 11-3 victory Wednesday over Louisville.
Louisville baseball takes on Coastal Carolina in College World Series semifinals
Dylan Widger, Steven Branscombe Imagn Images Jun 18, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers designated hitter Dean Mihos (8) slides to third after hitting a two RBI triple against the Louisville Cardinals during the fifth inning at Charles Schwab Field.
See 2025 College World Series as Murray State takes on UCLA in Omaha
Dylan Widger, Steven Branscombe Imagn Images Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Murray State Racers center fielder Jonathan Hogart (15) walks past the dugout before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins pitcher Cal Randall (28) and pitcher Wylan Moss (18) warm up before the game against the Murray State Racers at Charles Schwab Field.
NCAA Baseball: College World Series-Louisville v Oregon State
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See photos from the College World Series as Louisville takes on Oregon State in Omaha
Dylan Widger Imagn Images Jun 13, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Louisville Cardinals starting pitcher Patrick Forbes (1) pitches against the Oregon State Beavers during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Jun 13, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; The Louisville Cardinals dugout cheers during the first inning against the Oregon State Beavers at Charles Schwab Field.
Clutch Chants: Coastal Carolina rallies past Arizona in CWS opener
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers first baseman Colby Thorndyke (16) and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers right fielder Blagen Pado (22) celebrate after scoring against the Arizona Wildcats at Charles Schwab Field. Dylan Widger Imagn Images Omaha, Neb. Coastal Carolina scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday to earn a 7-4 victory over Arizona in the first round of the 75th College World Series.
NCAA Baseball: College World Series-Arizona v Coastal Carolina
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Nebraska Waning Day of Walk-ons Football
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Nebraska Waning Day of Walk-ons Football
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Nebraska Waning Day of Walk-ons Football
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Nebraska Waning Day of Walk-ons Football
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Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. adds depth at safety to Dolphins decimated secondary
The Miami Dolphins had a busy third day of the NFL draft, and concluded the trifecta of fifth round picks by selecting a safety. Miami drafted Maryland’s Dante Trader Jr. with the 155th pick, following the earlier selection of Maryland nose tackle Jordan Phillips with the 143rd pick, Florida cornerback Jason Marshall with pick No. 150. The Dolphins also acquired a 2026 third round pick from the Houston Texans by trading out of the fourth round on Saturday.
NCAA Basketball: Iowa at Nebraska
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NCAA Basketball: Iowa at Nebraska
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NCAA Basketball: Iowa at Nebraska
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NCAA Basketball: Iowa at Nebraska
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NCAA Basketball: Maryland at Nebraska
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NCAA Basketball: Maryland at Nebraska
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NCAA Basketball: Ohio State at Nebraska
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NCAA Basketball: Wisconsin at Iowa
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