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Park University’s Ward first ever Buc to be selected in MLB Draft
https://520sportstalk.com/2026/07/ward-becomes-first-buccaneer-taken-in-mlb-draft/

Big XII has Banner Day at MLB Draft

16 Big 12 Players Selected on Day One of 2026 MLB Draft – 520 Sports Talk (Philadelphia, PA) The Big 12 had 16 players selected on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, including two first-round picks. Texas Tech’s Logan Hughes was selected with the 17th pick by the Houston Astros, while Arizona State’s Cole Carlon was selected with the 39th pick by the Toronto Blue Ja...

Carlon selected in First Round of MLB Draft
https://520sportstalk.com/2026/07/cole-carlon-became-the-first-sun-devil-to-be-selected-in-the-first-round-since-2020/

New Baseball rule for High School

Parents, fans furious with puzzling decision that could make high school baseball far more dangerous USA Baseball and NFHS will allow lighter bat drop weights of -4, -5, and -6 in high school baseball starting in 2028, sparking player safety concerns.

Big XII Conference announces partnership with Monster Energy
https://520sportstalk.com/2026/07/big-xii-announces-monster-energy-as-entitlement-partner-of-football-and-basketball-regular-seasons/

Big XII Releases All Conference Team

2026 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team Announced – 520 Sports Talk (Irving, TX) The Big 12 Conference has released its preseason awards and Preseason All-Big 12 team, as voted on by media members who cover the league and its 16 member institutions. BYU’s LJ Martin was voted the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year after being named the league’s Player of the ...

Former Sun Devil signs with the Dallas Stars

Hockey alum Artem Shlaine signs NHL contract with Dallas Stars – 520 Sports Talk (Dallas, TX) Former Sun Devil Hockey forward Artem Shlaine has signed a professional contract with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League as made official by the organization on Wednesday afternoon. Shlaine was a spark for the Sun Devils in their first season in the NCHC in 2024-25, helping....

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Rattlers claim Playoff spot with win over New Mexico

Different QB, Same Story as Rattlers Clinch Playoff Berth – 520 Sports Talk (Glendale, AZ) The Arizona Rattlers dominated the New Mexico Chupacabras for the second time this season, but this time it came at the hands of a different quarterback and an extremely stiff defense as they clinched their 17th straight playoff appearance. The victory, combined with a last-second los...

Van Niel wins second Frank Kush Award

JJ Van Niel earns Frank Kush Coach of the Year award – 520 Sports Talk (Tempe, AZ) For the second time in three years, Sun Devil Volleyball Head Coach JJ Van Niel has won the Frank Kush Coach of the Year Award. In the middle of June, every Sun Devil head coach casts a single vote for the Sun Devil Coach of the Year in honor of Frank Kush. The […]