Category: football

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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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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