Category: football

Dawn Staley, South Carolina to Host Inaugural PowHER Player Classic Featuring Three HBCUs

Brandon King

Image via South Carolina Women’s Basketball South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks are taking their commitment to HBCU women’s basketball to another level. South Carolina will host the inaugural PowHER Player Classic during Thanksgiving weekend in partnership with Rae Rose Media, bringing together four women’s basketball programs — South Carolina, Alabama A&M, North Carolina Central and Tennessee State — for a first-of-its-kind event centered on HBCU basketball and NIL opportunities.  The tournament will take place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, beginning Saturday, Nov. 28.…

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Man Allegedly Posed as Wealthy 49ers Player on Dating Apps, Scammed 26 Women Out of $1.3 Million

Brandon King

A man allegedly went on dating apps posing as a wealthy San Francisco 49ers football player and used fake romantic relationships and bogus investment opportunities to defraud dozens of women out of more than $1.3 million, according to federal prosecutors. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, was arrested by FBI agents this week in connection with the alleged scheme, which prosecutors say targeted at least 26 women across several states. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Love allegedly created fake online identities and represented himself as a professional football player for the…

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Delaware State Survives Stony Brook Rally After Wild Momentum Swings, Wins 41-34

Brandon King

DOVER, Del. — Delaware State survived a furious Stony Brook comeback Thursday night, turning a wild season opener into a 41-34 victory after the Hornets watched a 25-point lead disappear. The game featured multiple momentum swings, but Delaware State’s first major run put the Hornets firmly in control. After Stony Brook grabbed an early 6-0 advantage, Delaware State responded by scoring 24 unanswered points, turning the deficit into a 24-6 lead. The Hornets continued to pour it on and eventually pushed their advantage to 31-6, building what appeared to be…

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Shannon Sharpe Blames NFL Players for “Killing” the Pro Bowl: “Y’all Ruined It”

Brandon King

The NFL’s decision to eliminate the Pro Bowl has sparked plenty of reaction, but few have been as blunt as Shannon Sharpe. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and eight-time Pro Bowler placed the blame squarely on the players, arguing that their lack of competitiveness over the past decade helped destroy one of the league’s longest-running traditions. Speaking on Nightcap, Sharpe didn’t hold back. “And you NFL players that’s responsible for this that played the last decade, you ought to be embarrassed.” Sharpe argued that players inherited an event that…

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“Houston Texans”Nike Air Max 90 NFL Rivalries Gets First Look

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Nike is bringing the NFL Rivalries series back to the Air Max 90 in 2026, and the Houston Texans are officially joining the lineup. The upcoming “Houston Texans” Nike Air Max 90 NFL Rivalries has surfaced in its first look, showcasing a clean team-inspired color scheme designed around the Texans’ visual identity. The sneaker carries the style code IW1135-100 and is expected to retail for $140. The release is currently scheduled for Fall 2026, although an exact date has not yet been announced. The Texans edition is one of eight…

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Big Ten Officially Bans NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

The Big Ten is drawing a hard line between college and professional football. The conference has officially approved a rule prohibiting certain players with professional football ties from returning to play for Big Ten programs. The rule received unanimous approval from the conference’s faculty representatives. Under the new policy, a player cannot be on a Big Ten football roster if they: The decision comes amid a growing eligibility controversy surrounding former college players who have recently returned from professional football after receiving additional eligibility through court rulings. But the Big…

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Big Ten Set to Block Former NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

BREAKING: The Big Ten is set to pass a new rule Tuesday that would prevent players who have moved on to professional football from returning to play for a Big Ten school, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Under the proposed rule, a player would be ineligible to join a Big Ten roster if they have declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a contract with a professional league. The move comes amid a growing debate across college football over whether players…

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49ers Owner Jed York Arrested in Ohio, Pleads No Contest to Two Misdemeanor Charges

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San Francisco 49ers principal owner and CEO John “Jed” York was arrested over the weekend in East Palestine, Ohio, and has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges, according to court records. York, 46, was arrested Sunday by the East Palestine Police Department while authorities were conducting an operation with the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. He was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors later amended that charge to disorderly conduct. He was also charged with possessing criminal tools. York pleaded no contest to both charges Monday.…

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Browns Tab Deshaun Watson as QB1, Passing on Shedeur Sanders

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The Cleveland Browns have made their decision at quarterback. Deshaun Watson is being named the Browns’ starting quarterback for Week 1, beating out Shedeur Sanders for the job, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The decision comes after Watson and Sanders spent training camp battling for the starting role, with both quarterbacks receiving significant first-team opportunities. Sanders appeared to have gained momentum during the preseason. In Cleveland’s second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Sanders completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Watson entered…

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Arctos Agrees to Buy 10% Stake in Atlanta Falcons at $10.6 Billion Valuation

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons are poised to welcome a new minority investor. According to CNBC, Dallas-based private equity firm Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% ownership stake in the Falcons in a transaction that values the franchise at an enterprise value of $10.6 billion. The deal remains subject to approval by NFL owners, who are expected to vote on it during league meetings in October. If approved, the Falcons would become the fourth NFL franchise in Arctos’ growing investment portfolio. The firm already owns minority stakes in the Los Angeles…

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