Here is the latest SEC sports news from The Associated Press

Thomas Haugh's return to Florida headlines the latest college sports notes from the AP, with the forward opting to stay for another year and capitalize on NIL income around seven million dollars. In Omaha, the College World Series kicks off Friday, featuring first-time participants Troy and West Virginia, followed by Mississippi vs North Carolina, and Oklahoma vs Alabama and Texas vs Georgia in the opening rounds. AJ Dybantsa remains a top mock draft name as the NBA Finals draw near, with the Wizards projected to pick No. 1 on June 23. Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith died at age 20 in Lexington, and an arbitration decision reinforced the integrity of NIL deals in Georgia's case.