Deadspin | Rookie Parker Messick dominant as Guardians shut out Braves Apr 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) walks off the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Parker Messick continued the impressive start to his career by tossing 6 2/3 strong innings Saturday night, earning the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Atlanta Braves 6-0 in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series. Jose Ramirez homered in the first for the Guardians, who have won three of four. Five players had a hit apiece for the Braves, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. Messick (2-0) gave up four hits and walked two while striking out five. The Braves built their lone threat against the left-hander in the fifth, when Ronald Acuna Jr. tripled with two outs before Messick struck out Drake Baldwin. The 25-year-old rookie lowered his ERA this season to 0.51 and dropped his career ERA to 2.04 in 10 starts dating back to last year. Right-hander Connor Brogdon got the final out of the seventh before Erik Sabrowski threw a perfect eighth and Shawn Armstrong struck out two in a one-hit ninth to complete the Guardians’ first shutout victory of the season. The Braves were blanked for the first time this year. Cleveland’s Rhys Hoskins had an RBI groundout in the sixth and Chase DeLauter laced a run-scoring double in the eighth before Cleveland added three insurance runs in the ninth in unusual fashion. Steven Kwan walked with two outs and stole second base, took third when catcher Jonah Heim couldn’t find the ball in the dirt and scored when Heim’s throw to third sailed into left field. Angel Martinez and Ramirez walked, then Daniel Schneemann then hit a two-run single. Ramirez and Martinez had two hits apiece. Ramirez swiped a pair of bases while Martinez also had a theft. Atlanta starter Martin Perez (0-1) took the hard-luck loss after allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings. The 35-year-old left-hander, who is pitching for his seventh big league team, lowered his ERA to 3.14 in three games (two starts). –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rookie #Parker #Messick #dominant #Guardians #shut #Braves

Deadspin | Rookie Parker Messick dominant as Guardians shut out Braves
Apr 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) walks off the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Parker Messick continued the impressive start to his career by tossing 6 2/3 strong innings Saturday night, earning the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Atlanta Braves 6-0 in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series.

Jose Ramirez homered in the first for the Guardians, who have won three of four. Five players had a hit apiece for the Braves, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Messick (2-0) gave up four hits and walked two while striking out five. The Braves built their lone threat against the left-hander in the fifth, when Ronald Acuna Jr. tripled with two outs before Messick struck out Drake Baldwin.

The 25-year-old rookie lowered his ERA this season to 0.51 and dropped his career ERA to 2.04 in 10 starts dating back to last year.

Right-hander Connor Brogdon got the final out of the seventh before Erik Sabrowski threw a perfect eighth and Shawn Armstrong struck out two in a one-hit ninth to complete the Guardians’ first shutout victory of the season.

The Braves were blanked for the first time this year.

Cleveland’s Rhys Hoskins had an RBI groundout in the sixth and Chase DeLauter laced a run-scoring double in the eighth before Cleveland added three insurance runs in the ninth in unusual fashion.

Steven Kwan walked with two outs and stole second base, took third when catcher Jonah Heim couldn’t find the ball in the dirt and scored when Heim’s throw to third sailed into left field. Angel Martinez and Ramirez walked, then Daniel Schneemann then hit a two-run single.

Ramirez and Martinez had two hits apiece. Ramirez swiped a pair of bases while Martinez also had a theft.

Atlanta starter Martin Perez (0-1) took the hard-luck loss after allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings. The 35-year-old left-hander, who is pitching for his seventh big league team, lowered his ERA to 3.14 in three games (two starts).

–Field Level Media

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Apr 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) walks off the field against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Parker Messick continued the impressive start to his career by tossing 6 2/3 strong innings Saturday night, earning the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the host Atlanta Braves 6-0 in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series.

Jose Ramirez homered in the first for the Guardians, who have won three of four. Five players had a hit apiece for the Braves, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Messick (2-0) gave up four hits and walked two while striking out five. The Braves built their lone threat against the left-hander in the fifth, when Ronald Acuna Jr. tripled with two outs before Messick struck out Drake Baldwin.

The 25-year-old rookie lowered his ERA this season to 0.51 and dropped his career ERA to 2.04 in 10 starts dating back to last year.

Right-hander Connor Brogdon got the final out of the seventh before Erik Sabrowski threw a perfect eighth and Shawn Armstrong struck out two in a one-hit ninth to complete the Guardians’ first shutout victory of the season.

The Braves were blanked for the first time this year.

Cleveland’s Rhys Hoskins had an RBI groundout in the sixth and Chase DeLauter laced a run-scoring double in the eighth before Cleveland added three insurance runs in the ninth in unusual fashion.

Steven Kwan walked with two outs and stole second base, took third when catcher Jonah Heim couldn’t find the ball in the dirt and scored when Heim’s throw to third sailed into left field. Angel Martinez and Ramirez walked, then Daniel Schneemann then hit a two-run single.

Ramirez and Martinez had two hits apiece. Ramirez swiped a pair of bases while Martinez also had a theft.

Atlanta starter Martin Perez (0-1) took the hard-luck loss after allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings. The 35-year-old left-hander, who is pitching for his seventh big league team, lowered his ERA to 3.14 in three games (two starts).

–Field Level Media

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MI vs RCB, IPL 2026 — Bumrah’s wicket-less run a strange confrontation for Mumbai Indians <div id="content-body-70855022" itemprop="articleBody">Kieron Pollard was unequivocal in his assessment of Jasprit Bumrah. Addressing the media on the eve of Mumbai Indians’ home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the batting coach insisted the franchise was not “looking too much” into Bumrah’s wicket-less run.“When the time comes to get wickets, he’ll get wickets. If not, and he’s economical, we’ll accept that as well,” Pollard said, backing the spearhead to come good.But as the two heavyweight team clashed at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, Bumrah’s lean patch continued. He returned figures of 0 for 35 in four overs (economy 8.75), the most economical among the six bowlers used, yet unable to provide the breakthroughs Mumbai Indians desperately needed as RCB piled up a daunting 240.Against a star-studded batting unit, Mumbai’s bowlers were put under sustained pressure from the outset. Bumrah, often relied upon to break partnerships or stem the flow of runs, found himself operating in damage-control mode.He began with a 10-run over, with Virat Kohli welcoming him with a deft boundary over short third. While he managed to keep things tight thereafter, the early opportunity to make an inroad slipped by.Reintroduced in the sixth over, shortly after Mitchell Santner conceded 22 runs, Bumrah briefly restored control, giving away just six. It was a reminder of his discipline and control, even on a night when the margins were unforgiving.However, wickets remained elusive. With Phil Salt and Kohli setting the tempo and attacking relentlessly, Mumbai Indians struggled to find a way through.In his second spell, Bumrah delivered a tidy seven-run over, but the penultimate over tilted the balance again. Tim David took him on, striking a four and a six as Bumrah conceded 13 runs, a rare sight for a bowler who usually thrives at the death.So far this season, Bumrah has conceded 123 runs in four matches without a wicket, an unusual stretch for a bowler of his calibre. The last time he endured a similar phase was back in 2014, when he went four matches without a breakthrough.For Mumbai Indians, the concern is not just the lack of wickets, but the absence of those decisive interventions Bumrah has so often provided, the breakthroughs that halt momentum and shift matches.The tournament, though, is still young. And the team would hope for Bumrah to rediscover his rhythm, because as history suggests, when Bumrah strikes, the balance often shifts with MI.Published on Apr 12, 2026</div> #RCB #IPL #Bumrahs #wicketless #run #strange #confrontation #Mumbai #Indians

ISL 2025-26: Mohun Bagan SG completes late comeback to edge Punjab FC 3-2 <div id="content-body-70854994" itemprop="articleBody">Mohun Bagan Super Giant produced a spectacular late comeback to defeat Punjab FC 3-2 with an added-time winner, in an exciting Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.Punjab provided a stark contrast to Mohun Bagan’s sluggish start and struck first in the 12th minute when Daniel Ramirez calmly finished from close range after a finely set cross by Mohammad Uvais placed him with the opportunity. Mohun Bagan responded strongly and found the equaliser in the 29th minute through Jamie Maclaren, who capitalised on a clever assist from Robson Robinho.The second half saw the contest reach a higher tempo as Punjab regained the lead around the hour mark through Nigerian forward Nsungusi Effiong, who volleyed home from a precise delivery by his compatriot Bede Osuji.AS IT HAPPENED | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-punjab-live-score-updates-isl-2025-26-mbsg-v-pfc-highlights-goals-standings-football-streaming-news/article70854040.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MOHUN BAGAN VS PUNJAB FC HIGHLIGHTS</a>With the match entering the final quarter of the action, Mohun Bagan looked in trouble before head coach Sergio Lobera made crucial changes in the attack.Substitute Sahal Abdul Samad brought the host back into the contest with a superb long-range strike that restored parity in the 73rd minute. The equaliser shifted the momentum in Mohun Bagan’s favour, and the host snatched victory in stoppage time when another substitute, Jason Cummings, found the decisive goal in the 90+1 minute.The win lifted Mohun Bagan to second place with 17 points from eight matches, just behind Mumbai City FC (18 points), and kept it firmly in the title race.Published on Apr 12, 2026</div> #ISL #Mohun #Bagan #completes #late #comeback #edge #Punjab

Last month, 64 teams began a journey with dreams of a trip to Omaha, Nebraska.

Now, just two teams remain, each with an eye on a national championship.

Later tonight, North Carolina and Oklahoma will meet in Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series Finals, a best-of-three series to crown the NCAA baseball champion. UNC clinched its spot in the Finals early in the day on Wednesday, knocking off West Virginia to punch its ticket to the series. Then on Wednesday night Oklahoma joined the fray, defeating SEC rival Georgia to clinch its spot.

Here is everything you need to know about this series.

Men’s College World Series Finals schedule and scores

Here is the schedule for the Finals, which will be updated with the scores as games are played. Note: All times are Eastern.

Game 1: Oklahoma 9, North Carolina 3
Game 2: Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m, ABC
Game 3: Monday, June 22, 7:00 p.m., ESPN*

UNC’s path to the MCWS Finals

North Carolina began the NCAA baseball tournament at home, as the No. 5 overall team in the field. It was smooth sailing for the Tar Heels in the Chapel Hill regional, as they won three straight games to book a spot in the Super Regionals, where they were home against USC.

That is where the road got a bit bumpy.

North Carolina dropped Game 1 of the Super Regional, 9-5 to USC. But then with the team’s season on the line, the Tar Heels got a gem of a start from Jason DeCaro in Game 2 to force a decisive Game 3.

After falling down 3-1 on Sunday, the Tar Heels pushed a run across the plate in the bottom of the eighth, and completed a dramatic comeback in the bottom of the ninth when Owen Hull hit his fourth double of the game to center field, bringing home the winning run in walkoff fashion.

Hull and the Tar Heels remained red hot after arriving in Omaha. They knocked off Ole Miss 6-2 in their first game, behind clutch hitting from Gavin Gallaher and Colin Hynek. Then with a chance to clinch a spot in the Finals, Hull and the Tar Heels knocked off West Virginia on Wednesday by a final score of 12-7.

It was UNC’s second win against West Virginia in Omaha, and the team’s first trip to the Finals since 2007.

UNC has never won the NCAA baseball championship.

Oklahoma’s path to the MCWS Finals

The journey to Omaha was a little different for Oklahoma.

The Sooners were not one of the top 16 teams according to the Selection Committee, and started on the road in Atlanta, as the No. 2 seed in the Atlanta regional. That put Oklahoma in the same bracket as Georgia Tech, the No. 2 team overall.

Then when Oklahoma lost the 1-0 game to Georgia Tech, it meant a trip to the loser’s bracket. But a win over The Citadel and a victory over Georgia Tech set up a winner-take-all game in Atlanta.

Which the Sooners won in dramatic fashion, on a walk-off home ron from Dayton Tockey in the tenth inning.

With the win, Oklahoma earned a trip to Kansas to take on the Big 12 Champions in the Lawrence Super Regional. But the Sooners won that series in a two-game sweep, outscoring Kansas 21-3 over the two games. Tockey again went deep in Game 2, won by Oklahoma 13-2, along with Deiten Lachance, Dasan Harris, and Trey Gambill.

Once in Omaha, the Sooners did not let up. Like UNC, Oklahoma won three consecutive games to reach the Finals, including a pair of wins over Georgia.

This is Oklahoma’s first trip to the Finals since 2022, and the Sooners are looking for a third national championship.

One key player for each team

These are two talented rosters, with deep lineups and live arms both in the rotation and coming out of the bullpen.

But two players in particular have been scorching hot in recent games, and will be critical to their team’s chances in the Finals.

North Carolina: Owen Hull

Ahead of the Men’s College World Series, we tapped Hull as the key player for the Tar Heels.

We do so again, and with good reason.

After all, it was Hull who came through with the decisive hit in the Super Regionals, as his opposite-field knock in the bottom of the ninth against USC clinched that series. And he is still swinging a hot bat as the Finals begin. His last game without a hit came back on May 16 against NC State, when he went 0-for-2 in a loss to the Wolfpack. He finished the game on Wednesday having gone 4-for-5 with two RBI, along with a pair of doubles and a triple, and Hull heads to the Finals riding a 12-game hitting streak.

As with Hull, we pointed to Dasan Harris ahead of the Men’s College World Series as a key to the Sooners’ chances.

And like Hull, Harris continued his hot streak once arriving in Omaha.

The Oklahoma outfielder went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the Sooners’ opening win over Alabama, and in the win that sent Oklahoma to the Finals, Harris went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs as the Sooners knocked off Georgia 11-4. For the former walk-on, it was a rather special moment.

“I dreamed of this moment since I was a little kid and I wanted to come here,” said Harris, who went to Oklahoma as a walk-on back in 2024. “To be able to be put in these spots is something special.”

Harris leads the Sooners in batting average (.359) and is second among qualified players in OPS with a mark of 1.002, behind only slugger Deiten Lachance.

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Men’s College World Series Finals: What you need to know about UNC-Oklahoma Last month, 64 teams began a journey with dreams of a trip to Omaha, Nebraska.Now, just two teams remain, each with an eye on a national championship.Later tonight, North Carolina and Oklahoma will meet in Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series Finals, a best-of-three series to crown the NCAA baseball champion. UNC clinched its spot in the Finals early in the day on Wednesday, knocking off West Virginia to punch its ticket to the series. Then on Wednesday night Oklahoma joined the fray, defeating SEC rival Georgia to clinch its spot.Here is everything you need to know about this series.Men’s College World Series Finals schedule and scoresHere is the schedule for the Finals, which will be updated with the scores as games are played. Note: All times are Eastern.Game 1: Oklahoma 9, North Carolina 3Game 2: Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m, ABCGame 3: Monday, June 22, 7:00 p.m., ESPN*UNC’s path to the MCWS FinalsNorth Carolina began the NCAA baseball tournament at home, as the No. 5 overall team in the field. It was smooth sailing for the Tar Heels in the Chapel Hill regional, as they won three straight games to book a spot in the Super Regionals, where they were home against USC.That is where the road got a bit bumpy.North Carolina dropped Game 1 of the Super Regional, 9-5 to USC. But then with the team’s season on the line, the Tar Heels got a gem of a start from Jason DeCaro in Game 2 to force a decisive Game 3.After falling down 3-1 on Sunday, the Tar Heels pushed a run across the plate in the bottom of the eighth, and completed a dramatic comeback in the bottom of the ninth when Owen Hull hit his fourth double of the game to center field, bringing home the winning run in walkoff fashion.Hull and the Tar Heels remained red hot after arriving in Omaha. They knocked off Ole Miss 6-2 in their first game, behind clutch hitting from Gavin Gallaher and Colin Hynek. Then with a chance to clinch a spot in the Finals, Hull and the Tar Heels knocked off West Virginia on Wednesday by a final score of 12-7.It was UNC’s second win against West Virginia in Omaha, and the team’s first trip to the Finals since 2007.UNC has never won the NCAA baseball championship.Oklahoma’s path to the MCWS FinalsThe journey to Omaha was a little different for Oklahoma.The Sooners were not one of the top 16 teams according to the Selection Committee, and started on the road in Atlanta, as the No. 2 seed in the Atlanta regional. That put Oklahoma in the same bracket as Georgia Tech, the No. 2 team overall.Then when Oklahoma lost the 1-0 game to Georgia Tech, it meant a trip to the loser’s bracket. But a win over The Citadel and a victory over Georgia Tech set up a winner-take-all game in Atlanta.Which the Sooners won in dramatic fashion, on a walk-off home ron from Dayton Tockey in the tenth inning.With the win, Oklahoma earned a trip to Kansas to take on the Big 12 Champions in the Lawrence Super Regional. But the Sooners won that series in a two-game sweep, outscoring Kansas 21-3 over the two games. Tockey again went deep in Game 2, won by Oklahoma 13-2, along with Deiten Lachance, Dasan Harris, and Trey Gambill.Once in Omaha, the Sooners did not let up. Like UNC, Oklahoma won three consecutive games to reach the Finals, including a pair of wins over Georgia.This is Oklahoma’s first trip to the Finals since 2022, and the Sooners are looking for a third national championship.One key player for each teamThese are two talented rosters, with deep lineups and live arms both in the rotation and coming out of the bullpen.But two players in particular have been scorching hot in recent games, and will be critical to their team’s chances in the Finals.North Carolina: Owen HullAhead of the Men’s College World Series, we tapped Hull as the key player for the Tar Heels.We do so again, and with good reason.After all, it was Hull who came through with the decisive hit in the Super Regionals, as his opposite-field knock in the bottom of the ninth against USC clinched that series. And he is still swinging a hot bat as the Finals begin. His last game without a hit came back on May 16 against NC State, when he went 0-for-2 in a loss to the Wolfpack. He finished the game on Wednesday having gone 4-for-5 with two RBI, along with a pair of doubles and a triple, and Hull heads to the Finals riding a 12-game hitting streak.As with Hull, we pointed to Dasan Harris ahead of the Men’s College World Series as a key to the Sooners’ chances.And like Hull, Harris continued his hot streak once arriving in Omaha.The Oklahoma outfielder went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the Sooners’ opening win over Alabama, and in the win that sent Oklahoma to the Finals, Harris went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs as the Sooners knocked off Georgia 11-4. For the former walk-on, it was a rather special moment.“I dreamed of this moment since I was a little kid and I wanted to come here,” said Harris, who went to Oklahoma as a walk-on back in 2024. “To be able to be put in these spots is something special.”Harris leads the Sooners in batting average (.359) and is second among qualified players in OPS with a mark of 1.002, behind only slugger Deiten Lachance. #Mens #College #World #Series #Finals #UNCOklahoma

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Last month, 64 teams began a journey with dreams of a trip to Omaha, Nebraska.
Now, just two teams remain, each with an eye on a national championship.
Later tonight, North Carolina and Oklahoma will meet in Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series Finals, a best-of-three series to crown the NCAA baseball champion. UNC clinched its spot in the Finals early in the day on Wednesday, knocking off West Virginia to punch its ticket to the series. Then on Wednesday night Oklahoma joined the fray, defeating SEC rival Georgia to clinch its spot.
Here is everything you need to know about this series.
Men’s College World Series Finals schedule and scores
Here is the schedule for the Finals, which will be updated with the scores as games are played. Note: All times are Eastern.
Game 1: Oklahoma 9, North Carolina 3
Game 2: Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m, ABC
Game 3: Monday, June 22, 7:00 p.m., ESPN*
UNC’s path to the MCWS Finals
North Carolina began the NCAA baseball tournament at home, as the No. 5 overall team in the field. It was smooth sailing for the Tar Heels in the Chapel Hill regional, as they won three straight games to book a spot in the Super Regionals, where they were home against USC.
That is where the road got a bit bumpy.
North Carolina dropped Game 1 of the Super Regional, 9-5 to USC. But then with the team’s season on the line, the Tar Heels got a gem of a start from Jason DeCaro in Game 2 to force a decisive Game 3.
After falling down 3-1 on Sunday, the Tar Heels pushed a run across the plate in the bottom of the eighth, and completed a dramatic comeback in the bottom of the ninth when Owen Hull hit his fourth double of the game to center field, bringing home the winning run in walkoff fashion.
Hull and the Tar Heels remained red hot after arriving in Omaha. They knocked off Ole Miss 6-2 in their first game, behind clutch hitting from Gavin Gallaher and Colin Hynek. Then with a chance to clinch a spot in the Finals, Hull and the Tar Heels knocked off West Virginia on Wednesday by a final score of 12-7.
It was UNC’s second win against West Virginia in Omaha, and the team’s first trip to the Finals since 2007.
UNC has never won the NCAA baseball championship.
Oklahoma’s path to the MCWS Finals
The journey to Omaha was a little different for Oklahoma.
The Sooners were not one of the top 16 teams according to the Selection Committee, and started on the road in Atlanta, as the No. 2 seed in the Atlanta regional. That put Oklahoma in the same bracket as Georgia Tech, the No. 2 team overall.
Then when Oklahoma lost the 1-0 game to Georgia Tech, it meant a trip to the loser’s bracket. But a win over The Citadel and a victory over Georgia Tech set up a winner-take-all game in Atlanta.
Which the Sooners won in dramatic fashion, on a walk-off home ron from Dayton Tockey in the tenth inning.
With the win, Oklahoma earned a trip to Kansas to take on the Big 12 Champions in the Lawrence Super Regional. But the Sooners won that series in a two-game sweep, outscoring Kansas 21-3 over the two games. Tockey again went deep in Game 2, won by Oklahoma 13-2, along with Deiten Lachance, Dasan Harris, and Trey Gambill.
Once in Omaha, the Sooners did not let up. Like UNC, Oklahoma won three consecutive games to reach the Finals, including a pair of wins over Georgia.
This is Oklahoma’s first trip to the Finals since 2022, and the Sooners are looking for a third national championship.
One key player for each team
These are two talented rosters, with deep lineups and live arms both in the rotation and coming out of the bullpen.
But two players in particular have been scorching hot in recent games, and will be critical to their team’s chances in the Finals.
North Carolina: Owen Hull
Ahead of the Men’s College World Series, we tapped Hull as the key player for the Tar Heels.
We do so again, and with good reason.
After all, it was Hull who came through with the decisive hit in the Super Regionals, as his opposite-field knock in the bottom of the ninth against USC clinched that series. And he is still swinging a hot bat as the Finals begin. His last game without a hit came back on May 16 against NC State, when he went 0-for-2 in a loss to the Wolfpack. He finished the game on Wednesday having gone 4-for-5 with two RBI, along with a pair of doubles and a triple, and Hull heads to the Finals riding a 12-game hitting streak.
As with Hull, we pointed to Dasan Harris ahead of the Men’s College World Series as a key to the Sooners’ chances.
And like Hull, Harris continued his hot streak once arriving in Omaha.
The Oklahoma outfielder went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the Sooners’ opening win over Alabama, and in the win that sent Oklahoma to the Finals, Harris went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs as the Sooners knocked off Georgia 11-4. For the former walk-on, it was a rather special moment.
“I dreamed of this moment since I was a little kid and I wanted to come here,” said Harris, who went to Oklahoma as a walk-on back in 2024. “To be able to be put in these spots is something special.”
Harris leads the Sooners in batting average (.359) and is second among qualified players in OPS with a mark of 1.002, behind only slugger Deiten Lachance.

#Mens #College #World #Series #Finals #UNCOklahoma">Men’s College World Series Finals: What you need to know about UNC-Oklahoma

Last month, 64 teams began a journey with dreams of a trip to Omaha, Nebraska.

Now, just two teams remain, each with an eye on a national championship.

Here is everything you need to know about this series.

Men’s College World Series Finals schedule and scores

Here is the schedule for the Finals, which will be updated with the scores as games are played. Note: All times are Eastern.

Game 1: Oklahoma 9, North Carolina 3
Game 2: Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m, ABC
Game 3: Monday, June 22, 7:00 p.m., ESPN*

UNC’s path to the MCWS Finals

That is where the road got a bit bumpy.

It was UNC’s second win against West Virginia in Omaha, and the team’s first trip to the Finals since 2007.

UNC has never won the NCAA baseball championship.

Oklahoma’s path to the MCWS Finals

The journey to Omaha was a little different for Oklahoma.

Then when Oklahoma lost the 1-0 game to Georgia Tech, it meant a trip to the loser’s bracket. But a win over The Citadel and a victory over Georgia Tech set up a winner-take-all game in Atlanta.

Which the Sooners won in dramatic fashion, on a walk-off home ron from Dayton Tockey in the tenth inning.

Once in Omaha, the Sooners did not let up. Like UNC, Oklahoma won three consecutive games to reach the Finals, including a pair of wins over Georgia.

This is Oklahoma’s first trip to the Finals since 2022, and the Sooners are looking for a third national championship.

One key player for each team

These are two talented rosters, with deep lineups and live arms both in the rotation and coming out of the bullpen.

But two players in particular have been scorching hot in recent games, and will be critical to their team’s chances in the Finals.

North Carolina: Owen Hull

Ahead of the Men’s College World Series, we tapped Hull as the key player for the Tar Heels.

We do so again, and with good reason.

As with Hull, we pointed to Dasan Harris ahead of the Men’s College World Series as a key to the Sooners’ chances.

And like Hull, Harris continued his hot streak once arriving in Omaha.

Harris leads the Sooners in batting average (.359) and is second among qualified players in OPS with a mark of 1.002, behind only slugger Deiten Lachance.

#Mens #College #World #Series #Finals #UNCOklahoma

The United States will continue ‌to assess the Iran squad’s travel arrangements at the World Cup, but for now the original plan remains in place despite the team saying it would ⁠lodge a complaint with FIFA, Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the tournament, told Reuters on Saturday.

Iran is unhappy at restrictions that mean it can only travel to venues within ‌24 hours of its fixtures and must depart back to its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, directly after each game, with coach Amir Ghalenoei suggesting his side was “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup”.

Giuliani, however, says the situation ‌is ⁠fluid, and they will discuss what measures will be in place for Iran’s third ⁠game against Egypt in Seattle on Friday after a meeting with Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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“The situation is dynamic,” Giuliani said in an exclusive interview in Houston. “We have a plan right now. Tomorrow afternoon (after the match against Belgium) they will take the 27-minute flight ‌back to Tijuana.

“We will see how it goes for match two, and then there will be discussions the day after in terms of what it looks like for match three in Seattle.”

Giuliani defended the measures in place and said the pre-tournament change in training bases for ‌the side from Tucson to Tijuana had shortened Iran’s travel time.

“The shift from Tucson to Tijuana, I think, was good for everybody involved; certainly, it reduces their travel time to Los Angeles too,” he said. “Their flight is an hour shorter ⁠than it would be from Tucson. And we’re happy with the way that things went for match one in Los Angeles.

“I would just point to the fact that all players have received visas. ‌All the coaches have received visas. There are some team officials that have not received visas, and that’s because we’ve seen some derogatory information on them, and this is the balance that we talk about.”

Protecting interests of U.S.

Giuliani said the goal has always been to protect the interests of the United States and the international visitors at the World Cup.

“We want to make sure we have this incredible soccer tournament, where people are welcome and enjoy the World Cup, while ‌also making sure that we are not just protecting American citizens, but we’re also protecting all those international visitors that are coming here,” he said.

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He revealed that no threats to the tournament had been identified but that officials remain vigilant.

“What I can tell you is ⁠our intelligence community has tripled down on this since the beginning of this year,” he said. “We’re in ⁠discussions every hour on it. But there have been no credible threats at this moment.”

Giuliani has been pleased with the opening 10 days of the World Cup.

“Things are ‌going as planned,” he said. “It’s been fantastic to see the great play on the pitch; that seems to be the majority of the conversation, which has been fantastic.

“I think this is an amazing celebration of America over our 250th birthday, with the World Cup being the incredible highlight.”

Published on Jun 21, 2026

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FIFA World Cup 2026: U.S. to review Iran travel arrangements after Belgium game The United States will continue ‌to assess the Iran squad’s travel arrangements at the World Cup, but for now the original plan remains in place despite the team saying it would ⁠lodge a complaint with FIFA, Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the tournament, told Reuters on Saturday.Iran is unhappy at restrictions that mean it can only travel to venues within ‌24 hours of its fixtures and must depart back to its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, directly after each game, with coach Amir Ghalenoei suggesting his side was “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup”.Giuliani, however, says the situation ‌is ⁠fluid, and they will discuss what measures will be in place for Iran’s third ⁠game against Egypt in Seattle on Friday after a meeting with Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.READ: Tunisia vs Japan encounter in Monterrey to be 1000th FIFA World Cup match“The situation is dynamic,” Giuliani said in an exclusive interview in Houston. “We have a plan right now. Tomorrow afternoon (after the match against Belgium) they will take the 27-minute flight ‌back to Tijuana.“We will see how it goes for match two, and then there will be discussions the day after in terms of what it looks like for match three in Seattle.”Giuliani defended the measures in place and said the pre-tournament change in training bases for ‌the side from Tucson to Tijuana had shortened Iran’s travel time.“The shift from Tucson to Tijuana, I think, was good for everybody involved; certainly, it reduces their travel time to Los Angeles too,” he said. “Their flight is an hour shorter ⁠than it would be from Tucson. And we’re happy with the way that things went for match one in Los Angeles.“I would just point to the fact that all players have received visas. ‌All the coaches have received visas. There are some team officials that have not received visas, and that’s because we’ve seen some derogatory information on them, and this is the balance that we talk about.”Protecting interests of U.S.Giuliani said the goal has always been to protect the interests of the United States and the international visitors at the World Cup.“We want to make sure we have this incredible soccer tournament, where people are welcome and enjoy the World Cup, while ‌also making sure that we are not just protecting American citizens, but we’re also protecting all those international visitors that are coming here,” he said.ALSO READ: Hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026 add nothing but take away a lot, says BielsaHe revealed that no threats to the tournament had been identified but that officials remain vigilant.“What I can tell you is ⁠our intelligence community has tripled down on this since the beginning of this year,” he said. “We’re in ⁠discussions every hour on it. But there have been no credible threats at this moment.”Giuliani has been pleased with the opening 10 days of the World Cup.“Things are ‌going as planned,” he said. “It’s been fantastic to see the great play on the pitch; that seems to be the majority of the conversation, which has been fantastic.“I think this is an amazing celebration of America over our 250th birthday, with the World Cup being the incredible highlight.”Published on Jun 21, 2026 #FIFA #World #Cup #U.S #review #Iran #travel #arrangements #Belgium #game

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The United States will continue ‌to assess the Iran squad’s travel arrangements at the World Cup, but for now the original plan remains in place despite the team saying it would ⁠lodge a complaint with FIFA, Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the tournament, told Reuters on Saturday.
Iran is unhappy at restrictions that mean it can only travel to venues within ‌24 hours of its fixtures and must depart back to its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, directly after each game, with coach Amir Ghalenoei suggesting his side was “the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup”.
Giuliani, however, says the situation ‌is ⁠fluid, and they will discuss what measures will be in place for Iran’s third ⁠game against Egypt in Seattle on Friday after a meeting with Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
READ: Tunisia vs Japan encounter in Monterrey to be 1000th FIFA World Cup match
“The situation is dynamic,” Giuliani said in an exclusive interview in Houston. “We have a plan right now. Tomorrow afternoon (after the match against Belgium) they will take the 27-minute flight ‌back to Tijuana.
“We will see how it goes for match two, and then there will be discussions the day after in terms of what it looks like for match three in Seattle.”
Giuliani defended the measures in place and said the pre-tournament change in training bases for ‌the side from Tucson to Tijuana had shortened Iran’s travel time.
“The shift from Tucson to Tijuana, I think, was good for everybody involved; certainly, it reduces their travel time to Los Angeles too,” he said. “Their flight is an hour shorter ⁠than it would be from Tucson. And we’re happy with the way that things went for match one in Los Angeles.
“I would just point to the fact that all players have received visas. ‌All the coaches have received visas. There are some team officials that have not received visas, and that’s because we’ve seen some derogatory information on them, and this is the balance that we talk about.”

Protecting interests of U.S.

Giuliani said the goal has always been to protect the interests of the United States and the international visitors at the World Cup.

ALSO READ: Hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026 add nothing but take away a lot, says Bielsa

He revealed that no threats to the tournament had been identified but that officials remain vigilant.

Giuliani has been pleased with the opening 10 days of the World Cup.

“Things are ‌going as planned,” he said. “It’s been fantastic to see the great play on the pitch; that seems to be the majority of the conversation, which has been fantastic.

“I think this is an amazing celebration of America over our 250th birthday, with the World Cup being the incredible highlight.”

Published on Jun 21, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #U.S #review #Iran #travel #arrangements #Belgium #game">FIFA World Cup 2026: U.S. to review Iran travel arrangements after Belgium game

READ: Tunisia vs Japan encounter in Monterrey to be 1000th FIFA World Cup match

“We will see how it goes for match two, and then there will be discussions the day after in terms of what it looks like for match three in Seattle.”

Giuliani defended the measures in place and said the pre-tournament change in training bases for ‌the side from Tucson to Tijuana had shortened Iran’s travel time.

Protecting interests of U.S.

Giuliani said the goal has always been to protect the interests of the United States and the international visitors at the World Cup.

ALSO READ: Hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026 add nothing but take away a lot, says Bielsa

He revealed that no threats to the tournament had been identified but that officials remain vigilant.

Giuliani has been pleased with the opening 10 days of the World Cup.

“Things are ‌going as planned,” he said. “It’s been fantastic to see the great play on the pitch; that seems to be the majority of the conversation, which has been fantastic.

“I think this is an amazing celebration of America over our 250th birthday, with the World Cup being the incredible highlight.”

Published on Jun 21, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #U.S #review #Iran #travel #arrangements #Belgium #game

The year will be 2076.

The United States of America will be turning 300 years old.

And Giannis Antetokounmpo will still be in an awkward situation with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The first time we heard about Antetokounmpo being unhappy with the Bucks was back in 2025. After waiving Damian Lillard, the Greek Freak and his representation began conversations with the Bucks to evaluate his fit and future of the organization, which was struggling to support their superstar.

Fast forward to the end of June in 2026 and there’s still no resolution and the situation has gotten increasingly worse.

On Saturday morning, ESPN Milwaukee reported that Antetokounmpo doesn’t want to leave Milwaukee – he just wants to leave the Bucks.

This situation is all the way off the rails. Is he going to play for the Brewers? The Green Bay Packers? Probably not. So this is just another twist and turn in a rollercoaster ride that seemingly is never going to end.

Earlier this offseason, reports circulated that Antetokounmpo’s preferred destination was the Miami Heat. And you guessed it. They don’t really have enough assets to entice the Bucks to trade Antetokounmpo within the Eastern Conference.

Reports also indicate that Antetokounmpo could be intrigued by the Boston Celtics, who are evaluating the future of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together. So far, a deal doesn’t sound close.

During a blowout loss in January, Antetokounmpo was booed by fans in Milwaukee. He booed them back. This is a situation that is well beyond unhealthy. But for some reason, neither end will let each other move on.

It’s actually pretty easy.

Antetokounmpo could expand the teams he’d be willing to be moved to. The Greek Freak doesn’t have a no trade clause, but his contract is expiring, and teams could be cautious to give up a big trade package for a 31-year-old rental.

On the other side, Bucks GM Jon Horst either needs to crap or get off the pot. The Bucks lost 50 games last season. They were 17-19 with Antetokounmpo. Trading a homegrown, championship-winning MVP isn’t easy. But getting a few young players and draft picks could at least help the organization get moving on turning the page.

Just ask Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti. Everyone was so focused on the four first-round picks he acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers for Paul George. But so far, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s two MVPs and one NBA title feel like the real prize of that trade.

These two sides can’t let this drag on all summer.

Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam admitted in May that the team was facing roster uncertainty and needed some clarity on Antetokounmpo’s future by the offseason.

Well, the offseason is here. The 2026 NBA Draft takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Free agency negotiations get started on June 30.

The window for a Giannis move is opening this week – and these two sides should finally agree to move on.

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Giannis and the Bucks Need to End This Awkward Trade Situation Now | Deadspin.com The year will be 2076.The United States of America will be turning 300 years old.And Giannis Antetokounmpo will still be in an awkward situation with the Milwaukee Bucks.The first time we heard about Antetokounmpo being unhappy with the Bucks was back in 2025. After waiving Damian Lillard, the Greek Freak and his representation began conversations with the Bucks to evaluate his fit and future of the organization, which was struggling to support their superstar.Fast forward to the end of June in 2026 and there’s still no resolution and the situation has gotten increasingly worse.On Saturday morning, ESPN Milwaukee reported that Antetokounmpo doesn’t want to leave Milwaukee – he just wants to leave the Bucks.This situation is all the way off the rails. Is he going to play for the Brewers? The Green Bay Packers? Probably not. So this is just another twist and turn in a rollercoaster ride that seemingly is never going to end.Earlier this offseason, reports circulated that Antetokounmpo’s preferred destination was the Miami Heat. And you guessed it. They don’t really have enough assets to entice the Bucks to trade Antetokounmpo within the Eastern Conference.Reports also indicate that Antetokounmpo could be intrigued by the Boston Celtics, who are evaluating the future of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together. So far, a deal doesn’t sound close.During a blowout loss in January, Antetokounmpo was booed by fans in Milwaukee. He booed them back. This is a situation that is well beyond unhealthy. But for some reason, neither end will let each other move on.It’s actually pretty easy.Antetokounmpo could expand the teams he’d be willing to be moved to. The Greek Freak doesn’t have a no trade clause, but his contract is expiring, and teams could be cautious to give up a big trade package for a 31-year-old rental.On the other side, Bucks GM Jon Horst either needs to crap or get off the pot. The Bucks lost 50 games last season. They were 17-19 with Antetokounmpo. Trading a homegrown, championship-winning MVP isn’t easy. But getting a few young players and draft picks could at least help the organization get moving on turning the page.Just ask Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti. Everyone was so focused on the four first-round picks he acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers for Paul George. But so far, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s two MVPs and one NBA title feel like the real prize of that trade.These two sides can’t let this drag on all summer.Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam admitted in May that the team was facing roster uncertainty and needed some clarity on Antetokounmpo’s future by the offseason.Well, the offseason is here. The 2026 NBA Draft takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Free agency negotiations get started on June 30.The window for a Giannis move is opening this week – and these two sides should finally agree to move on. #Giannis #Bucks #Awkward #Trade #Situation #Deadspin.com

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The year will be 2076.
The United States of America will be turning 300 years old.
And Giannis Antetokounmpo will still be in an awkward situation with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The first time we heard about Antetokounmpo being unhappy with the Bucks was back in 2025. After waiving Damian Lillard, the Greek Freak and his representation began conversations with the Bucks to evaluate his fit and future of the organization, which was struggling to support their superstar.
Fast forward to the end of June in 2026 and there’s still no resolution and the situation has gotten increasingly worse.
On Saturday morning, ESPN Milwaukee reported that Antetokounmpo doesn’t want to leave Milwaukee – he just wants to leave the Bucks.
This situation is all the way off the rails. Is he going to play for the Brewers? The Green Bay Packers? Probably not. So this is just another twist and turn in a rollercoaster ride that seemingly is never going to end.
Earlier this offseason, reports circulated that Antetokounmpo’s preferred destination was the Miami Heat. And you guessed it. They don’t really have enough assets to entice the Bucks to trade Antetokounmpo within the Eastern Conference.
Reports also indicate that Antetokounmpo could be intrigued by the Boston Celtics, who are evaluating the future of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together. So far, a deal doesn’t sound close.
During a blowout loss in January, Antetokounmpo was booed by fans in Milwaukee. He booed them back. This is a situation that is well beyond unhealthy. But for some reason, neither end will let each other move on.
It’s actually pretty easy.
Antetokounmpo could expand the teams he’d be willing to be moved to. The Greek Freak doesn’t have a no trade clause, but his contract is expiring, and teams could be cautious to give up a big trade package for a 31-year-old rental.
On the other side, Bucks GM Jon Horst either needs to crap or get off the pot. The Bucks lost 50 games last season. They were 17-19 with Antetokounmpo. Trading a homegrown, championship-winning MVP isn’t easy. But getting a few young players and draft picks could at least help the organization get moving on turning the page.
Just ask Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti. Everyone was so focused on the four first-round picks he acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers for Paul George. But so far, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s two MVPs and one NBA title feel like the real prize of that trade.
These two sides can’t let this drag on all summer.
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam admitted in May that the team was facing roster uncertainty and needed some clarity on Antetokounmpo’s future by the offseason.
Well, the offseason is here. The 2026 NBA Draft takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Free agency negotiations get started on June 30.
The window for a Giannis move is opening this week – and these two sides should finally agree to move on.

#Giannis #Bucks #Awkward #Trade #Situation #Deadspin.com">Giannis and the Bucks Need to End This Awkward Trade Situation Now | Deadspin.com

The year will be 2076.

The United States of America will be turning 300 years old.

And Giannis Antetokounmpo will still be in an awkward situation with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Fast forward to the end of June in 2026 and there’s still no resolution and the situation has gotten increasingly worse.

On Saturday morning, ESPN Milwaukee reported that Antetokounmpo doesn’t want to leave Milwaukee – he just wants to leave the Bucks.

Reports also indicate that Antetokounmpo could be intrigued by the Boston Celtics, who are evaluating the future of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together. So far, a deal doesn’t sound close.

It’s actually pretty easy.

These two sides can’t let this drag on all summer.

Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam admitted in May that the team was facing roster uncertainty and needed some clarity on Antetokounmpo’s future by the offseason.

Well, the offseason is here. The 2026 NBA Draft takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Free agency negotiations get started on June 30.

The window for a Giannis move is opening this week – and these two sides should finally agree to move on.

#Giannis #Bucks #Awkward #Trade #Situation #Deadspin.com

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