College Sports Report for May 2026

May 9, 2026, 15:30
USSports

Introduction

This report talks about baseball and softball games. It also talks about future football games.

Main Body

Arizona State University (ASU) played baseball. They lost to Oklahoma State 9-6. The coach made a plan to stop a good player. But ASU played softball and won 11-7 against Oklahoma State. Other baseball teams played too. Arizona lost to Houston 7-4. Kansas State lost to Cincinnati 4-2. USC baseball won 11-3 against Nevada. This is their 40th win. They did not do this since 2005. Now USC is third in their group. Penn State has a football game on October 10. USC will play there. Many fans will wear white clothes. This is a big game for the fans and TV.

Conclusion

ASU wants to win a title. USC is doing very well. Penn State is planning a big football game.

Learning

πŸ•’ THE TIME SWITCH

In this text, we see two ways to talk about time. Look at the difference:

1. Things that already happened (Past)

  • Played β†’\rightarrow Arizona State played baseball.
  • Lost β†’\rightarrow They lost 9-6.
  • Won β†’\rightarrow USC won 11-3.

2. Things that will happen (Future)

  • Will play β†’\rightarrow USC will play there.
  • Will wear β†’\rightarrow Fans will wear white.

πŸ’‘ Simple Rule: If it is over, use the Past word. If it is a plan for later, use Will + Word.

Quick Word Map: Played (Yesterday) β†’\rightarrow Will play (Tomorrow) Won (Last week) β†’\rightarrow Will win (Next month)

Vocabulary Learning

coach
A person who trains a team.
Example:The coach gave a pep talk before the game.
plan
A set of actions to achieve something.
Example:She made a plan to study every day.
player
A person who plays a sport.
Example:The player scored a goal in the final minute.
team
A group of people working together.
Example:The team celebrated after winning the match.
win
To be victorious.
Example:They will try to win the championship.
lose
To fail to win.
Example:The team will lose if they don't practice.
game
An event where people compete.
Example:The game starts at 3 p.m.
fans
People who support a team.
Example:Fans cheered loudly during the game.
wear
To have clothing on.
Example:Fans will wear their team's colors.
title
A name or award for being best.
Example:He won the title of champion.