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How Broccoli Became Synonymous With Mississippi State at the Women’s College World Series

Broccoli is on the menu in the Mississippi State dugout during the Women’s College World Series. Here’s the story behind it all.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

NBA Mock Draft 2026: How First Round Shakes Out After NCAA Withdrawal Deadline

Stars deciding to return to college thinned out the draft’s depth, leaving NBA teams focused on a star-heavy top tier.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

SI:AM | Shohei Ohtani Not Satisfied Despite Another Brilliant Two-Way Performance

He hit a leadoff homer, then threw six hitless innings. But he still found a way to criticize himself.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

NCAA Makes Decision on Brendan Sorsby’s Reinstatement Application As Court Hearing Looms

The Texas Tech quarterback is running out of time to get his eligibility back.

Sports Illustrated · May 26

How Mia Williams—Daughter of Former NBA Player Jason Williams—Became the NCAA Softball Tournament’s Main Character

The Gators and Red Raiders have enjoyed an unhinged three-game series.

Sports Illustrated · May 24

Projecting Every Big 12 Starting Quarterback Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season

All eyes are on the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech, but the conference also features top-tier returners and one of the most impressive transfers in the country.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

SI:AM | Wemby Shines as Spurs Beat Thunder in One of the Best Games You’ll Ever See

He stuffed the stat sheet, predictably, but also hit one of the most audacious shots in NBA history.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech

Texas Tech University, a public university in Lubbock, announced in April 2026 that its five schools would phase out all academic credentials centered on sexual orientation or gender identity. The new policy, detailed in a six-page memo on April 9, also requires instructors to use “alternate materials” when courses address…

The Conversation · May 19

Brendan Sorsby’s Case Challenges NCAA Gambling Rules Texas Tech Once Backed

After voting to preserve provisions against college athletes betting on pro sports, Texas Tech is now backing its quarterback suing to avoid the rules’ consequences.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Brendan Sorsby Legal Filing Shows How He’ll Fight for NCAA Eligibility Amid Gambling Probe

The Texas Tech quarterback is following a familiar playbook.

Sports Illustrated · May 18