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Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Lakeland

Harvard Goalkeeper Freese Competes for U.S. World Cup Starting Role

Matt Freese, a Harvard graduate who once analyzed penalty kicks in a college research project, now competes for the starting goalkeeper position on the U.S. men's national team roster for the World Cup.

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Faircloth's No-Hitter Propels Mississippi State to Super Regional

Alyssa Faircloth pitched a no-hitter against Oregon in the NCAA Tournament, a first for Mississippi State. Faircloth also recorded 14 strikeouts in a shutout against Saint Mary's. Mississippi State will face Oklahoma in the Super Regional.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Nashville Superspeedway Nears Sellout for Cracker Barrel 400

Ticket sales for the May 31 Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway are projected to reach capacity. Several Cup Series drivers, including Ross Chastain, Kyle Busch, and Carson Hocevar, are slated to compete in the preceding NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Knicks Defeat Cavaliers; Wade-Harden Debate Resurfaces

The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers in Game 1, reigniting the debate about player legacies. Postseason performances are under scrutiny as the Eastern Conference Finals continue.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Steelers' 2026 Win Projection Set at 7.5 by FanDuel

FanDuel projected the Pittsburgh Steelers to win 7.5 games in the 2026 NFL season. The projection, released Tuesday, ranks among the lowest in the league. The Baltimore Ravens received a projected 11.5 wins.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

#11 Mocs Fall to #2 Buccaneers in SSC Contest

Florida Southern College men's tennis team (15-5) lost 0-7 to undefeated Barry University (17-0) in Miami Shores.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Florida Southern's Pinto Finishes in Top 10 at South Florida Invitational

Florida Southern sophomore Heloise Pinto secured a top-10 finish in the 5,000m at the South Florida Invitational on Saturday.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Mocs Fall in Sweep at No. 2 Saint Leo

Florida Southern dropped a doubleheader to No. 2 Saint Leo on Saturday, losing 4–3 and 3–0.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Florida Southern Stuns No. 1 Tampa in Series Opener

Florida Southern College pulled off a 3-1 upset over No. 1 Tampa on Friday night, limiting the Spartans to just four hits.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Florida Southern Swept by No. 1 Tampa in Doubleheader

Florida Southern dropped both ends of a doubleheader to top-ranked Tampa, losing 12-1 and 9-4 on Saturday.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Florida Southern Tennis Tops Eckerd 6-1

The 11th-ranked Mocs men's tennis team beat Eckerd 6-1, extending their season record to 16-5—their best regular-season mark in 17 years.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Fire Take Two from Warner on Strong All-Around Day

The No. 6 Southeastern University Fire softball team swept Warner University in a doubleheader at the SEU Softball Field on Thursday, winning 5-0 and 3-1.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Fire Take Series Opener in Extras Over Keiser

The No. 9 Southeastern Fire baseball team won their series opener against Keiser 5–3 in extra innings on Thursday evening.

Sunday, June 14, 2026