Category: football

UNC Football Investigation Takes Shocking Turn as Steve Belichick Faces Drug-Related Allegations

Brandon King

What initially looked like a major shake-up involving UNC’s football leadership has now turned into a much broader internal investigation — and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is reportedly among those facing serious questions. According to a report from WRAL, investigators are examining allegations that include whether Belichick used drugs while on the job or provided drugs to at least one UNC player. Those claims have not been established as fact, and the university’s investigation remains ongoing. But the allegations add another stunning layer to a situation that has already placed…

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BREAKING: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Ongoing Investigation

Brandon King

The turmoil surrounding the North Carolina football program has taken another major turn. Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as general manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football program, effective September 3, 2026, the university announced Thursday. Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since July 27 while UNC conducted an internal investigation. The university confirmed that his resignation will not end the investigation. > “The University will continue its ongoing investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions responsive to the information it learns.”…

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From Morgan State to the Patriots: Erick Hunter’s HBCU Journey Continues

Brandon King

After spending his entire college career at Morgan State, Hunter has officially earned another opportunity at the NFL level. The linebacker signed with the New England Patriots and is now on the team’s 53-man roster after previously signing with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in May 2026. (Pats Pulpit⁠) But Hunter’s NFL opportunity didn’t come out of nowhere. A dominant career at Morgan State Hunter arrived at Morgan State in 2021 and developed into one of the most productive defensive players in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).…

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Man Dies After Jumping Inside University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Brandon King

Authorities are investigating after a 51-year-old man died Monday morning following a fall inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida, according to local reports. The incident occurred inside the stadium’s west concourse in Gainesville. According to investigators, University of Florida Police Department officers responded around 9:47 a.m. after receiving a report that a man had climbed onto a structural beam. Officers attempted to speak with the man and persuade him to move to safety. Despite their efforts, authorities said he ultimately stepped off the ledge and fell…

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William Jewell Football Player MicahJo Barnett Dies After Medical Emergency During Season Opener

Brandon King

The college football community is mourning the tragic loss of William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett, who died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the Cardinals’ season opener against Fort Lewis College. Barnett, a 20-year-old junior majoring in business administration, experienced the medical emergency on the sideline during the first quarter of the Division II matchup in Liberty, Missouri. The incident came shortly after Barnett scored a touchdown to give William Jewell an early lead. He had carried the ball six times for 30 yards before the game…

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AARON DONALD IS BACK: Rams Legend Comes Out of Retirement to Join Myles Garrett

Brandon King

We reported earlier this summer of him working out at the Rams facilityt and now the speculation has become reality- Aaron Donald is officially coming out of retirement. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is returning to the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, $20 million deal with incentives that can push the contract to $30 million, according to NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Donald, who retired following the 2023 season, is now set to reunite with the franchise where he spent his entire 10-year career.…

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49ers Owner Jed York’s Arrest Bodycam Released: Police Stunned by Cash Found in His Wallet

Brandon King

Newly released body-camera footage is providing a closer look at the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York — and one moment involving his wallet is quickly getting the most attention. The footage, released by the East Palestine Police Department and obtained by TMZ, shows officers detaining York during an undercover prostitution sting in East Palestine, Ohio. Newly released body-camera footage is providing a closer look at the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York — and one moment involving his wallet is quickly getting the most attention.…

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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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