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The NFL and TMRW Sports announced a new annual Pro Flag Showcase to kick off Super Bowl LXI week in Los Angeles, spotlighting stars of the upcoming pro flag football league.
Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the first-ever NFL Paris Game between the Steelers and Saints on Oct. 25 at Stade de France.
Texas produced the most NFL players of any state on 2026 Kickoff Weekend rosters, as the NFL also reported record growth in youth, high school and college football.
D’Andre Swift, Zack Baun and Simi Fehoko earned NFC Week 1 Player of the Week honors after standout performances.
Kenneth Walker, T.J. Watt and Evan McPherson earned AFC Player of the Week honors after standout performances in Week 1.
The NFL is expanding creator access in 2026 with behind-the-scenes coverage, international games, YouTube programming and cultural storytelling.
The NFL and Nex launch NFL FLAG Heroes, a motion-powered flag football game featuring all 32 NFL clubs on Nex Playground.
TikTok and the NFL renew their multi-year partnership, expanding football content, fan experiences and global engagement on the platform.
The NFL and NFLPA launch a Behavioral Health Network Sept. 1, expanding confidential mental health support for eligible players and families.
The NFL and Roc Nation unveil the 2026 Songs of the Season lineup featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Infinity Song, Memphis Bleek and more.
The Carolina Panthers closed the preseason 3-1 with a 16-13 win over Houston, as depth players impressed and fans braved the weather to show up big.
Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr will headline the NFL London halftime show Oct. 11 when the Eagles face the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Nike and the NFL unveiled 2026 Rivalries uniforms for eight NFC North and AFC South teams, expanding the program after a record-setting debut season.
Cody Simpson and Infinity Song will perform national anthems at the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game, with the Jonas Brothers headlining halftime.
Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Rio Game as the Ravens face the Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium.
The Carolina Panthers fell 29-14 to the Buffalo Bills in preseason Week 2. Here's a full breakdown of the stats, injuries and why the loss isn't a red flag.
The Senior Bowl debuted "The Senior Bowl Show," a year-round podcast on college football and the NFL Draft, with Todd McShay as its first guest.
The NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is now enshrined, with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig earning Gold Jackets.
Rookie Haynes King's walk-off touchdown lifted the Panthers past the Cardinals 33-30, as Carson Beck also impressed in his NFL debut.
COLLEGE SPORTS
The Citadel men's basketball team will face College of Charleston in the inaugural LinkU Invitational at Credit One Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, airing live on ESPN+.
Miami beat Wake Forest 33-20, but its offense scored zero points in the fourth quarter — the Hurricanes' only points came off a Wake Forest safety.
Clemson survived a storm-delayed home opener, beating Georgia Southern 22-7 behind timely field goals and a stout defense. Tigers host UNC next.
Wake Forest’s 2026-27 ACC schedule features nine home games, including Duke, NC State and North Carolina at LJVM Coliseum.
NC State opens the Justin Gainey era with 32 regular-season games, including a Bahamas tournament and ACC matchups.
Virginia Tech scored 73 unanswered points before a field goal spoiled the shutout, as James Franklin's Hokies debut opened with a historic rout of VMI.
Wake Forest dominated Akron 38-16 in its home opener, powered by a strong ground game as QB transfer Gio Lopez and the Deacs pulled away early.
Wake Forest mourns Alphonso Smith, the Demon Deacons legend who holds the ACC career interceptions record with 21.
Wake Forest women’s basketball will host nine ACC opponents in 2026-27, including Duke, NC State, Stanford and Louisville at LJVM Coliseum.
Wake Forest will face Mississippi State in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis opener Nov. 25 on ESPN2 at Imperial Arena in The Bahamas.
Wake Forest opens the 2026 season against Akron on Sept. 3 after a nine-win 2025 campaign. Can Gio Lopez and Davaughn Patterson lead the Deacs higher?
Wake Forest enters 2026-27 with national recognition as Carlos Hernandez, Valentina Amaral, Macy Pate and Chloe Kovelesky earn major honors.
Six ACC quarterbacks earned spots on the 2026 Manning Award Preseason Watch List, including Darian Mensah, CJ Bailey and Kevin Jennings.
Lola Ressler scored twice, including a goal 46 seconds in, as No. 11 Wake Forest beat Iowa 2-0 for its first win over the Hawkeyes since 2000.
Twelve ACC football standouts from 10 schools earned spots on the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, led by Clemson and Miami.
Clemson scored four second-half goals, including two from Xander Sevian, to hand No. 3 Furman a 5-1 season-opening loss at Historic Riggs Field.
Four ACC quarterbacks, including Darian Mensah and Kevin Jennings, earned spots on the 2026 Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List.
Wake Forest defensive back Davaughn Patterson earned a spot on the 2026 Senior Bowl Watch List after an All-ACC honorable mention season.
Ten ACC football standouts made the 2026 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, including two selections each from California and Miami.
Eight ACC football stars, including three from Miami, made the 2026 Walter Camp Player of the Year preseason watch list.
Wake Forest's Valentina Amaral and Sierra Sythe earned ACC weekly honors after helping the Demon Deacons open the season with two shutout wins.
The ACC announces its 2026-27 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board, led by Georgia Tech's Henry Gibbs and Syracuse's Ruben Rojas Betanzos.
Clemson's Ashton Hampton, Miami's Bryce Fitzgerald and Syracuse's Chris Peal made the 2026 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list for the ACC.
The ACC placed 20 players on The Athletic’s 2026 Freaks List, including six in the top 20 and Jackson Cantwell at No. 4.
Wake Forest women’s soccer announces its 2026 theme nights, giveaways and promotions as the Demon Deacons prepare for a 2026 season at Spry Stadium.
Wake Forest forward Kylie Maxwell was named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Forwards to Watch List after winning 2025 ACC Freshman of the Year.
Six ACC football players, including Miami's Malachi Toney and NC State's Jayden Scott, made the 2026 Paul Hornung Award preseason watch list.
Duke's Matt Craycraft, Pitt's Ryan Carretta and SMU's Joshua Bates headline the ACC's picks for the 2026 Rimington Trophy watch list.
Wake Forest women's basketball will play nine home games at LJVM Coliseum this winter, highlighted by the Arizona State Invitational and the SEC/ACC Challenge.
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was named the 2026 ACC Preseason Player of the Year as the Hurricanes led all programs with nine All-ACC Preseason Team selections.
HBCU
Norfolk State and Virginia State hold early leads in the first 2026 Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings, kicking off the race to Atlanta's national championship.
Howard defeated Alabama A&M 31-24 in the MEAC/SWAC Kickoff Challenge in Atlanta, extending the MEAC's series lead as both programs opened their 2026 seasons.
Alabama A&M faces Howard in the 2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, live on ABC from Atlanta's Center Parc Stadium on Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced its 2026 Deacon Jones Trophy watch list, featuring 52 HBCU football players.
Atlanta HBCU football in 2026 will feature the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, Big Cat Classic, homecomings and Celebration Bowl championship weekend.
ESPN Events announced future Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff matchups, including Morgan State-Alabama State, Jackson State-Norfolk State and South Carolina State-Alcorn State.
The MEAC ESPN media rights agreement extends through 2031, expanding football and basketball coverage while renewing HBCU showcase events through 2032.
The 2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge features Alabama A&M vs. Howard as ESPN Events announces a SWAC extension through 2032 and new Toyota partnership.
Toyota signs a three-year agreement with ESPN Events expanding its role across the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off, Celebration Bowl, halftime shows, and HBCU cultural initiatives.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced that its nationally recognized postseason all-star showcase will relocate to Atlanta beginning in 2027, bringing one of the premier celebrations of Historically Black Colleges and Universities football, culture, and professional development to one of the nation's most influential sports cities.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame will honor its 2026 induction class June 6 in Atlanta, celebrating HBCU football legends, coaches and contributors who helped shape the game.
The NFL announced participants for the 2026 HBCU Showcase and International Player Pathway Pro Day in Ashburn, Virginia, featuring top HBCU prospects and global talent ahead of the NFL Draft.
MEAC proudly claims two Super Bowl LX officials — Greg Steed and Roy Ellison. Both alumni launched their careers in the MEAC and now represent the conference on football's biggest stage.
North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris and South Carolina State defensive back Jarod Washington have been selected as the 2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has officially announced its 2025 All-MEAC Football Teams, celebrating the exceptional talent, commitment, and competitive spirit displayed by student-athletes throughout the season.
The first-ever P&G Las Vegas HBCU Classic at Allegiant Stadium did exactly what its organizers promised: it turned a football game into a full-blown cultural moment. On October 25, the storied pageantry of HBCU marching bands, the roar of traveling alumni, and a sea of school colors combined with a dramatic finish
Rivalry games reveal who you are. In the Boombox Classic, Jackson State put its identity on display—physical on offense, suffocating on defense, and merciless in the middle eight minutes around halftime—routing Southern 38–13 on the road.
On October 25, 2025, Allegiant Stadium will host the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic, a landmark showdown between two SWAC giants: Jackson State University and Grambling State University. This isn’t just another football game — it’s a cultural event, a homecoming reunion on neutral turf, and a declaration that HBCU football deserves the brightest of stages.
The Playmakers Press, edition 12 dives deep into the College Football season with success from Edward Waters University. The struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs and other teams, with much more!
Edward Waters upsets No. 13 Virginia Union 41-38 in the Unity Classic with a game-winning field goal as time expires. Bodden, Thomas, Jean-Baptiste, and Gagne lead the way in this thrilling HBCU showdown. Cleaned up mistakes or die trying—see how both teams move forward.
If the road loss at Southern Miss raised questions, Jackson State answered them with a 30–0 shutout of Tuskegee. It wasn’t just a reaction—it was a reset. The Tigers asserted trench control, tightened coverage, and showed the kind of composure that separates good teams from consistent winners.
The Playmakers Press, edition 10 dives deep into the College Football season and gives a game day preview. There is NFL and other sports news such as Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open!
The Tigers opened 2025 with a 28–14 win over Hampton, and it looked exactly like the staff drew it up: control the line, set the pace, finish drives. The box score won’t crown a Heisman, but it tells the right story—composure, balance, and situational poise.
The 2025 Black College Football Hall of Fame “Clash at the Classic” will be broadcast live on NFL Network and streamed on NFL+ and HBCUGO.tv on Sunday, August 31 at 4:00 p.m. ET, as No. 19 Virginia Union University takes on No. 24 Miles College at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Post Game Conference- MEAC/SWAC KICKOFF CHALLENGE 2025: NCCU Eagles dominate Southern Jaguars 31-14 in electric Georgia showdown. Christian Moseley leads Eagles to victory at Center Parc Stadium. Epic HBCU football featuring Human Jukebox vs Sound Machine band battle. Complete game recap with coach interviews and key plays.
MEAC/SWAC KICKOFF CHALLENGE 2025: NCCU Eagles dominate Southern Jaguars 31-14 in electric Georgia showdown. Christian Moseley leads Eagles to victory at Center Parc Stadium. Epic HBCU football featuring Human Jukebox vs Sound Machine band battle.
The Playmakers Press, edition 9 dives deep into the College Football season approaching and gives a Clemson University game day preview against LSU. There is a Fantasy football guide to help newbies and much more!
Leading the charge is newly appointed Head Coach Brian Jenkins, who delivered inspiring opening remarks that outlined his vision for the program's future. Jenkins brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of building championship-caliber programs, promising to elevate Edward Waters football to unprecedented heights.
Edward Waters University football is making headlines with the addition of veteran coach Eric Dooley to its staff for the upcoming season. Dooley will join newly announced Head Coach Brian Jenkins, creating a tandem that brings both experience and pedigree to the SIAC.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) today unveiled the 2025 Watch List for the prestigious Black College Football Player of the Year Award, presented annually to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University (HBCU). The recipient will be honored with the Deacon Jones Trophy, a symbol of excellence, perseverance, and leadership.
The Citadel men's basketball team will face College of Charleston in the inaugural LinkU Invitational at Credit One Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, airing live on ESPN+.
Brock Purdy, Devin Lloyd and Isaiah Rodgers earned NFC Player of the Week honors after standout performances in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.
The NFL and TMRW Sports announced a new annual Pro Flag Showcase to kick off Super Bowl LXI week in Los Angeles, spotlighting stars of the upcoming pro flag football league.
Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the first-ever NFL Paris Game between the Steelers and Saints on Oct. 25 at Stade de France.
Texas produced the most NFL players of any state on 2026 Kickoff Weekend rosters, as the NFL also reported record growth in youth, high school and college football.
D’Andre Swift, Zack Baun and Simi Fehoko earned NFC Week 1 Player of the Week honors after standout performances.
Kenneth Walker, T.J. Watt and Evan McPherson earned AFC Player of the Week honors after standout performances in Week 1.
Wake Forest’s 2026-27 ACC schedule features nine home games, including Duke, NC State and North Carolina at LJVM Coliseum.
NC State opens the Justin Gainey era with 32 regular-season games, including a Bahamas tournament and ACC matchups.
The NFL is expanding creator access in 2026 with behind-the-scenes coverage, international games, YouTube programming and cultural storytelling.
The NFL and Nex launch NFL FLAG Heroes, a motion-powered flag football game featuring all 32 NFL clubs on Nex Playground.
TikTok and the NFL renew their multi-year partnership, expanding football content, fan experiences and global engagement on the platform.
The NFL and NFLPA launch a Behavioral Health Network Sept. 1, expanding confidential mental health support for eligible players and families.
The NFL and Roc Nation unveil the 2026 Songs of the Season lineup featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Infinity Song, Memphis Bleek and more.
Wake Forest women’s basketball will host nine ACC opponents in 2026-27, including Duke, NC State, Stanford and Louisville at LJVM Coliseum.
Furman volleyball fell 3-1 to Georgia in the Classic City Clash finale as Izzy Castelloe finished with 18 kills.
The Carolina Panthers closed the preseason 3-1 with a 16-13 win over Houston, as depth players impressed and fans braved the weather to show up big.
Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr will headline the NFL London halftime show Oct. 11 when the Eagles face the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Furman volleyball opened 2026 with a 1-1 record, beating George Washington in five sets before falling to North Florida in four.
Mercer’s Olivia Bori and ETSU’s Addison Yelton earned SoCon Women’s Soccer Players of the Week honors after standout performances Aug. 18-24.
Nike and the NFL unveiled 2026 Rivalries uniforms for eight NFC North and AFC South teams, expanding the program after a record-setting debut season.
Six ACC quarterbacks earned spots on the 2026 Manning Award Preseason Watch List, including Darian Mensah, CJ Bailey and Kevin Jennings.
Lola Ressler scored twice, including a goal 46 seconds in, as No. 11 Wake Forest beat Iowa 2-0 for its first win over the Hawkeyes since 2000.
Twelve ACC football standouts from 10 schools earned spots on the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, led by Clemson and Miami.
Clemson scored four second-half goals, including two from Xander Sevian, to hand No. 3 Furman a 5-1 season-opening loss at Historic Riggs Field.
Four ACC quarterbacks, including Darian Mensah and Kevin Jennings, earned spots on the 2026 Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List.
Wake Forest defensive back Davaughn Patterson earned a spot on the 2026 Senior Bowl Watch List after an All-ACC honorable mention season.
Ten ACC football standouts made the 2026 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, including two selections each from California and Miami.
Eight ACC football stars, including three from Miami, made the 2026 Walter Camp Player of the Year preseason watch list.
Mercer's Payton Nutzman and Samford's Peyton Hull earned SoCon women's soccer weekly honors after standout performances to open the season.
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Citadel Set for Inaugural LinkU Invitational at Credit One Stadium
The Citadel men's basketball team will face College of Charleston in the inaugural LinkU Invitational at Credit One Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, airing live on ESPN+.
Brock Purdy, Devin Lloyd and Isaiah Rodgers earned NFC Player of the Week honors after standout performances in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.