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Tua Tagovailoa Wins Falcons’ QB Battle, Named Week 1 Starter Over Michael Penix Jr.

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons have finally made their decision at quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa will open the 2026 NFL season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, beating out Michael Penix Jr. after a monthslong competition that extended through training camp and into the final days before Week 1. Tagovailoa will get the start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the former Miami Dolphins quarterback an opportunity to begin a new chapter in Atlanta after signing with the Falcons during the offseason. The decision comes after an up-and-down training camp for Tagovailoa, who nonetheless received…

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Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson Could Be Calling It a Career After Next Season

Brandon King

One of the most beloved duos in sports television may be approaching its final season. Charles Barkley revealed that the 2026-27 NBA season could be his final year on “Inside the NBA,” and he says longtime host Ernie Johnson could be leaving alongside him. During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley made it clear that his future is closely tied to Johnson’s. “Me and Ernie are a package deal. So right now, unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year 100 percent.” Barkley explained that…

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South Carolina State Defeats FAMU 31-13 in Orange Blossom Classic

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Image via the Tallahassee Democrat MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — South Carolina State made a statement on one of HBCU football’s biggest stages Sunday, overpowering Florida A&M 31-13 in the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. The No. 22 Bulldogs improved to 2-0 behind a dominant rushing attack and a defense that made life miserable for the Rattlers throughout the afternoon. South Carolina State finished with 479 total yards, including 292 on the ground, while limiting Florida A&M to just 161 total yards and minus-1 rushing yard. The Bulldogs also…

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Johnson C. Smith Rolls Past Albany State 27-7 in Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

Brandon King

Image I a Pro Football Hall of Fame CANTON, Ohio — Johnson C. Smith University made a statement on the national stage Sunday afternoon, using a dominant rushing attack and opportunistic defense to defeat Albany State University 27-7 in the seventh annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The matchup featured the defending CIAA champion Golden Bulls against the defending SIAC champion Golden Rams, bringing two of Division II’s premier HBCU football programs together in Canton. Johnson C. Smith controlled the game…

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Chris Paul Says Clippers’ Handling of His Final Season Was “One of the Most Disrespectful Things” He’s Ever Endured

Brandon King

Chris Paul is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of his legendary NBA career—and he isn’t holding back about the way his final season with the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. Appearing on Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, the recently retired 12-time All-Star described the Clippers’ handling of his departure as “probably one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured.” For Paul, the situation wasn’t simply about basketball. It was personal. “Nobody Cares” Paul explained that his wife, children and those closest to…

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Edward Waters President Takes Responsibility for Jackson State Loss, Announces Major Change to Football Scheduling

Brandon King

JACKSON, Miss. — Edward Waters University President and CEO A. Zachary Faison Jr., Ed.D., J.D., is taking responsibility for the decision to schedule Saturday’s matchup against Jackson State — and says the university will take a dramatically different approach to Division I football games moving forward. Following Edward Waters’ 66-14 loss to Jackson State in the 2026 season opener, Faison issued a lengthy message to the university’s student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and supporters in which he defended the Tigers’ effort while openly questioning whether the financial and competitive realities of…

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Roger Goodell Finalizes Four-Year Extension to Remain NFL Commissioner Through 2030

Brandon King

NFL teams were notified Sunday that Goodell has finalized a new four-season contract extension that will keep him in the commissioner’s office through the 2030 NFL season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The new agreement will expire on March 31, 2031. Goodell has served as NFL commissioner since 2006, when he succeeded Paul Tagliabue. The new agreement ensures that he will remain at the helm of the league through a period expected to include major decisions surrounding the NFL’s next collective bargaining agreement, international expansion and the league’s continued growth.…

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Nike Removed From S&P 100 After 18 Years as Stock Suffers Massive Decline

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Nike is officially losing its place among America’s largest blue-chip companies. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Nike will be removed from the S&P 100, effective before the market opens on September 21, 2026, as part of the index’s quarterly rebalance. The move marks the end of Nike’s reported 18-year run in the S&P 100 and represents another major setback for one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Nike’s stock has experienced a dramatic decline from its 2021 highs. Shares recently closed at $38.40, with the company’s market…

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Kelsey Mitchell, A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Players of the Month for August

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The WNBA has named Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson its Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for August. For Mitchell, the honor caps a sensational month in which she emerged as one of the league’s most explosive scorers. Mitchell averaged 28.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game during August while shooting 55.6% from the field and 53.4% from three-point range. She scored a league-high 318 points during the month. The Indiana guard was particularly dominant from beyond the…

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AEW Wrestler Andy “The Butcher” Williams Dead at 48

Brandon King

Andy Williams, best known to professional wrestling fans as “The Butcher” during his time with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has died at the age of 48. According to TMZ, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Williams died following a medical emergency during an independent wrestling event in Pennsylvania. Williams collapsed Saturday night during an Enjoy Wrestling event at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania. He was competing alongside his longtime tag-team partner, The Blade, when the medical emergency occurred. According to reports, Williams’ legs buckled near the conclusion…

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