ARTICLES
ARTICLES
Drake Maye, Alex Singleton and Ka’imi Fairbairn are named AFC Players of the Month after standout October performances for their NFL teams.
Travis Kelce, Kenneth Walker, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Justin Jefferson and Trey McBride can set NFL marks in Week 7. See the records in reach.
Carolina is 3-2 and leading a weak NFC South. Here’s why the Panthers could be the playoff team nobody wants to face.
Caleb Williams, Martin Emerson and Chad Ryland earn NFC Week 6 Player of the Week honors after standout performances for Chicago, New Orleans and Arizona.
Two divisional games could reshape the playoff picture this weekend. Here’s what to watch and who we like.
C.J. Stroud, Jalen Ramsey and Julius Chestnut earn AFC Week 6 Player of the Week honors after standout performances for their teams.
Two of the NFL’s best teams put perfect records on the line this week. Here’s what to watch and who we like.
We rank the NFL’s top 10 after Week 5, pick the two teams headed to Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles, and name the contenders and Trojan horse teams.
The Panthers return from their bye at 2-2 and lead the NFC South. See the Week 6 odds, injury updates and how Bryce Young can keep rolling at Philly.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Byron Murphy and Corliss Waitman earn NFC Week 5 Player of the Week honors after standout performances across the NFL.
The NFL suspended the Rams lineman two games without pay after he struck a Bills player during the postgame jersey swap. Here’s what happened and what’s next.
The NFL suspended the 49ers linebacker one game without pay after he headbutted a helmetless Seahawks player. Here’s what happened and what comes next.
Bijan Robinson, Sonny Styles and Myles Price earned NFC Week 3 Player of the Week honors after standout performances.
Brock Bowers, Talanoa Hufanga and Tyler Loop earned AFC Week 3 Player of the Week honors after standout performances.
NFL Crucial Catch has surpassed 1.1 million cancer screenings while expanding early detection resources in under-resourced communities.
Brock Purdy, Jevón Holland and Myles Price earned NFC Players of the Month honors after standout performances in September.
Kenneth Walker, Greg Rousseau and Evan McPherson earned AFC Players of the Month honors after standout September performances.
Seven standout stats from NFL Week 3, including Jahmyr Gibbs' historic start, Aaron Rodgers passing Drew Brees and the Ravens' last-second win in Rio.
Panthers fall 21-18 to the Browns. See Bryce Young's grade, key standouts and what it means for Sunday Night Football vs. the Lions.
COLLEGE SPORTS
Mia Moore scored 20 points in her 90th career start, and freshman Julia Scott added 12 as Clemson topped ETSU 76-57.
Kevair Kennedy scored 20 points and freshman Gavin Placide added 10, but Wake Forest couldn't overcome Vanderbilt's second-half surge in a 74-51 road loss.
Clemson made history in Tallahassee with a win over Florida State. Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds delivered a record-breaking 79-yard touchdown run, Nolan Hauser converted five field goals and the Tigers' defense forced four takeaways.
Gio Lopez and the Demon Deacons rolled past Virginia on Halloween afternoon in Winston-Salem. Read the full recap, key moments and what’s next.
Clemson visits Florida State on Halloween night at 7 p.m. on ACC Network. How the Tigers can win, what it means for the rivalry and how they bounce back.
Clemson's Will Heldt and Nolan Hauser earn ACC weekly honors after the Tigers' win over Virginia Tech, with Hauser setting a program record.
Louisville guard Jackson Shelstad earns a spot on the 2027 Bob Cousy Award preseason watch list after three seasons at Oregon.
Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins returns as a special advisor to Niele Ivey, focusing on leadership, personal development and branding.
Virginia guard Kymora Johnson earns her second straight Nancy Lieberman Award watch-list selection after a record-setting junior season.
Virginia Tech stunned Clemson 20-16 on a late fourth-and-1 touchdown, its first win over the Tigers since 2007. Recap, stats and what’s next.
Clemson guard Mia Moore has received NCAA eligibility for 2026-27 after averaging 13.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
Jackson Shelstad scored 23 points and freshman Obinna Ekezie Jr. had 16 points and five blocks as Louisville ended Kansas’ 58-game home exhibition winning streak.
Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo earns AP Preseason All-American honors after a historic season featuring 25.3 points and an NCAA-record 202 steals.
Wake Forest basketball alumni enter 2026-27 across the NBA, G League, international leagues and professional coaching and front-office roles.
Wake Forest women’s basketball opens its 2026-27 preseason with a 68-43 win over NC A&T, led by Adora Nwude’s 11 points.
Louisville basketball stars Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad earn Preseason All-ACC honors as the Cardinals are picked third in the 2026-27 poll.
Virginia guard Kymora Johnson earns Preseason All-ACC honors as the Cavaliers are picked sixth in the 2026-27 women's basketball poll.
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez earns his second Manning Award Star of the Week honor after throwing for 303 yards and four total touchdowns against NC State.
Wake Forest defensive lineman Langston Hardy earns East-West Bowl Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording eight tackles against NC State.
New coaches, rebuilt rosters and a packed room for Duke. Day 3 of ACC Tipoff closed out men's media day with big questions and bigger personalities.
Louisville basketball announces 2026-27 TV assignments and tip times, including games on ABC, ESPN, ACC Network and The CW.
Women's media day wrapped, the commissioner drew a packed house, and men's basketball finally took the stage. Day 2 revealed a lot about the season ahead.
The ACC is coming off a record NCAA Tournament year. Four teams explained how they plan to build on it.
Death Valley was loud, but Miami was better. The Hurricanes handed the Tigers their first ACC loss, and Clemson's players said execution was the difference.
Virginia Tech erased an 11-point deficit in under four minutes, but a missed 36-yard field goal as time expired gave Pitt a 35-33 win in Blacksburg.
Wake Forest women’s basketball will host UNCG Oct. 25 in a free exhibition before opening the 2026-27 season Nov. 2.
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.
HBCU
Kentucky State rises to No. 1 as the SIAC places four teams in Super Region Two’s top five in the latest NCAA Division II football NPI rankings.
The inaugural Toyota Championship Projection puts Morgan State atop the MEAC race and Jackson State in front of the SWAC championship outlook.
Edward Waters, Kentucky State and Benedict lead the first NCAA Division II football NPI rankings for Super Region Two, giving the SIAC the top three spots.
The Bayou Classic names Don Cincone, Daryl Triplett and Chef Niema DiGrazia as 2026 Cultural Ambassadors celebrating Louisiana’s heritage.
Two quarterbacks, two big seasons and a spot in the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. Here’s who made the first cut.
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.
Carnell Tate and Brandon Cisse earn NFL Rookie of the Month honors for October after standout performances with the Titans and Packers.
Mia Moore scored 20 points in her 90th career start, and freshman Julia Scott added 12 as Clemson topped ETSU 76-57.
Drake Maye, Alex Singleton and Ka’imi Fairbairn are named AFC Players of the Month after standout October performances for their NFL teams.
Eleven ACC women’s basketball standouts have earned spots on the 2026-27 Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year Watch List. From Virginia’s Kymora Johnson to North Carolina freshman Kate Harpring, meet every conference selection and what makes each player one to watch.
Louisville guard Jackson Shelstad earns a spot on the 2027 Bob Cousy Award preseason watch list after three seasons at Oregon.
Former Notre Dame All-American Skylar Diggins returns as a special advisor to Niele Ivey, focusing on leadership, personal development and branding.
Virginia guard Kymora Johnson earns her second straight Nancy Lieberman Award watch-list selection after a record-setting junior season.
Travis Kelce, Kenneth Walker, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Justin Jefferson and Trey McBride can set NFL marks in Week 7. See the records in reach.
Clemson guard Mia Moore has received NCAA eligibility for 2026-27 after averaging 13.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
Carolina is 3-2 and leading a weak NFC South. Here’s why the Panthers could be the playoff team nobody wants to face.
Caleb Williams, Martin Emerson and Chad Ryland earn NFC Week 6 Player of the Week honors after standout performances for Chicago, New Orleans and Arizona.
Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo earns AP Preseason All-American honors after a historic season featuring 25.3 points and an NCAA-record 202 steals.
Two divisional games could reshape the playoff picture this weekend. Here’s what to watch and who we like.
C.J. Stroud, Jalen Ramsey and Julius Chestnut earn AFC Week 6 Player of the Week honors after standout performances for their teams.
Two of the NFL’s best teams put perfect records on the line this week. Here’s what to watch and who we like.
Wake Forest women’s basketball opens its 2026-27 preseason with a 68-43 win over NC A&T, led by Adora Nwude’s 11 points.
We rank the NFL’s top 10 after Week 5, pick the two teams headed to Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles, and name the contenders and Trojan horse teams.
The Panthers return from their bye at 2-2 and lead the NFC South. See the Week 6 odds, injury updates and how Bryce Young can keep rolling at Philly.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Byron Murphy and Corliss Waitman earn NFC Week 5 Player of the Week honors after standout performances across the NFL.
Louisville basketball stars Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad earn Preseason All-ACC honors as the Cardinals are picked third in the 2026-27 poll.
Virginia guard Kymora Johnson earns Preseason All-ACC honors as the Cavaliers are picked sixth in the 2026-27 women's basketball poll.
Two quarterbacks, two big seasons and a spot in the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. Here’s who made the first cut.
The NFL suspended the Rams lineman two games without pay after he struck a Bills player during the postgame jersey swap. Here’s what happened and what’s next.
The NFL suspended the 49ers linebacker one game without pay after he headbutted a helmetless Seahawks player. Here’s what happened and what comes next.
New coaches, rebuilt rosters and a packed room for Duke. Day 3 of ACC Tipoff closed out men's media day with big questions and bigger personalities.
Louisville basketball announces 2026-27 TV assignments and tip times, including games on ABC, ESPN, ACC Network and The CW.
Women's media day wrapped, the commissioner drew a packed house, and men's basketball finally took the stage. Day 2 revealed a lot about the season ahead.
The ACC is coming off a record NCAA Tournament year. Four teams explained how they plan to build on it.
Furman volleyball swept Chattanooga 3-0 at Timmons Arena on Big Din Energy night, climbing to 2-2 in SoCon play behind a loud crowd and Tennyson Gorman.
Virginia State men’s tennis will join the SIAC as an affiliate member for 2026-27, beginning with the conference fall open Oct. 28-30.
SPORTS NEWS AND UPDATES
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Wake Forest Falls to No. 24 Vanderbilt in First Road Test of the Season
Kevair Kennedy scored 20 points and freshman Gavin Placide added 10, but Wake Forest couldn't overcome Vanderbilt's second-half surge in a 74-51 road loss.
Furman Dominates Bob Jones in 121-52 Victory at Timmons Arena
Furman delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, overwhelming Bob Jones 121-52 at Timmons Arena behind an efficient offensive attack, strong rebounding and balanced scoring.
ACC Women’s Basketball Puts 11 Stars on Naismith Player of the Year Watch List
Eleven ACC women’s basketball standouts have earned spots on the 2026-27 Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year Watch List. From Virginia’s Kymora Johnson to North Carolina freshman Kate Harpring, meet every conference selection and what makes each player one to watch.
Wake Forest Opens Battle 4 Atlantis Against Mississippi State
Wake Forest will face Mississippi State in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis opener Nov. 25 on ESPN2 at Imperial Arena in The Bahamas.
SoCon Announces 2026-27 Men's Basketball League Schedule
The Southern Conference announced its 2026-27 men's basketball schedule, with league play opening Dec. 1 and the conference tournament set for Asheville.
SoCon Announces 2026-27 Women's Basketball League Schedule
The Southern Conference announced its 2026-27 women's basketball schedule, with league play opening Dec. 29 and Tennessee Tech joining the conference.
UCLA Clips Gamecocks Wings to Win First NCAA Women’s Title
UCLA won its first NCAA women's basketball championship Sunday, routing South Carolina 79-51. Gabriela Jaquez led with 21 points and 10 rebounds as Cori Close claimed the title in her 15th season with the Bruins in Phoenix.
UCLA Outlasts Texas in Defensive Final Four Battle to Reach National Championship
UCLA defeated Texas 51-44 in the 2026 Final Four behind a dominant performance from Lauren Betts, advancing to the national championship game.
Dawn Wins: South Carolina Ends UConn's Perfect Season 62-48 in 2026 Women's Final Four
South Carolina snapped UConn's 54-game win streak 62-48 in the 2026 Women's Final Four, avenging last year's championship loss. Ta'Niya Latson led the Gamecocks with 16 points and 11 rebounds as Dawn Staley's defensive masterclass silenced the Huskies in Phoenix.
NCAA Women’s Final Four Legacy Project Celebrates Transformation of Washington Activity Center
The NCAA and Dove celebrate the transformation of Phoenix’s Washington Activity Center as part of the 2026 Women’s Final Four Legacy Project.
Arizona Students Shine at Read to the Final Four Championship Celebration
Mary C. O’Brien Elementary School wins Arizona’s Read to the Final Four challenge as students log over 21.4 million minutes read ahead of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four in Phoenix.
Texas Crushes Michigan 77-41 to Reach Final Four: 2026 NCAA Women's Elite 8 Recap
No. 1 Texas dominated No. 2 Michigan 77-41 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Elite 8 at Dickies Arena. Madison Booker's 19 points and Rori Harmon's near triple-double sent the Longhorns to the Final Four in Phoenix.
Geno's Magic Never Fades: UConn Outlasts Notre Dame 70-52 to Reach the Final Four Again
Sarah Strong, Blanca Quinonez, and a 32-point bench performance powered No. 1 UConn past Notre Dame 70-52 in the 2026 Elite 8 at Dickies Arena — sending the Huskies to their 25th consecutive Final Four appearance.
Hook 'Em: Texas Runs Away From Kentucky 76-54 to Punch Elite 8 Ticket in Fort Worth
SEC Champion Texas dismantled Kentucky 76-54 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena behind Jordan Lee's 18 points and a suffocating defense that held the Wildcats scoreless for long stretches en route to the Elite 8.
Michigan Defeats Louisville to Advance to Elite 8 in Fort Worth: NCAA Sweet 16
No. 2 Michigan overpowered Louisville 71-52 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena, advancing to the Elite 8 for the first time in program history behind Olivia Olson's 19 points and a dominant second half.
NCAA Sweet 16: No. 1 UConn Dominates UNC 63-42 to Advance to Elite 8 in Fort Worth
Defending national champion UConn dismantled North Carolina 63-42 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena. Sarah Strong led the Huskies with 21 points and 10 rebounds as UConn advances to the Elite 8.
NCAA Sweet 16: Notre Dame Edges Vanderbilt 67-64 Behind Hannah Hidalgo's Historic Day
Hannah Hidalgo posted 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 steals to lead No. 3 Notre Dame past No. 2 Vanderbilt 67-64 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, advancing to the Elite 8.
Texas and Arkansas Capture SEC Tournament Titles Ahead of NCAA Tournament
Texas won the SEC women’s basketball tournament while Arkansas captured the men’s title, securing automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament.
SWAC Championships Send Southern Women and Prairie View A&M Men to March Madness
Southern University’s women and Prairie View A&M’s men captured the 2026 SWAC basketball championships, securing automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament.
Duke Wins Back-to-Back ACC Tournament Championships With Victory Over Virginia
Duke captured its second consecutive ACC Tournament title after defeating Virginia in the championship game in Charlotte.
Carnell Tate and Brandon Cisse earn NFL Rookie of the Month honors for October after standout performances with the Titans and Packers.