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College basketball analyst Jon Rothstein’s latest power rankings slot North Carolina fifth in the ACC, behind Duke, Virginia, Louisville and Miami, as the program prepares for its first season under new head coach Michael Malone.
At just 18, Carson Brown is already a championship contender in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour, a presumed ASA STARS National Super Late Model Series champion, and a regular on the ARCA and Trans‑Am circuits. His poise, work ethic and team‑first attitude have earned praise from crew chiefs and owners alike as he prepares for a potential move to the premier stock‑car division.
Duke’s preseason slate features a scrimmage with Belmont, a rematch against Tennessee and a return to Kansas’s Allen Field House, raising questions about coaching favors, financial incentives and historic significance.
Tennessee's recent reliance on transfer players has set the stage for Juke Harris to become the focal point of a revamped offense, with the program ranked among the nation's top ten contenders.
The author critiques the current state of UNC football under Bill Belichick, highlighting political controversies, roster turnover, and the departure of punter Tom Maginness, while pointing to promising players and the arrival of Bobby Petrino as potential catalysts for improvement.
UNF Athletics released the full slate of games for the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball teams and the cross country squads, outlining conference play, notable non‑conference contests and the venues for the ASUN Championships.
The 2026 season for the Lincoln Memorial University women's soccer team features seven home and nine away contests, three preseason exhibitions and a South Atlantic Conference tournament run.
A series of lawsuits involving former college athletes and their former schools is poised to reshape how contracts, revenue sharing and NIL deals are enforced in NCAA football.
The Volunteers will face Central Michigan for the first time in 2028, pay $1.3 million for the matchup, and begin a home‑and‑home series with Washington in 2029, while also playing West Virginia in Charlotte.
The Tar Heels finished last season with the ACC's best defense and are aiming to elevate that performance in the new campaign.
A 6‑10 forward with a blend of size, strength and playmaking, Scharnowski is already making waves on Coach K's staff and is projected to be a key contributor this season.
Early polls from the CIAA, SIAC and MIAA highlight unexpected rankings, new tournament formats and the potential for historic programs to reshape the Division II playoff picture.
With the 2026 season approaching, teams from Alabama to Iowa are locked in intense quarterback battles that will shape early‑season expectations.
Florida’s offense boasts six returning receivers, five transfers and three true freshmen, with health questions surrounding key playmakers as the team eyes a breakthrough performance.
An early look at the wide receivers who are already generating buzz for the 2026 fantasy football season, from Justin Jefferson’s route mastery to Drake London’s red‑zone presence.
Denny Hamlin reflects on a late restart that handed Corey Heim the Brickyard 400 victory, blaming the Next Gen car's aerodynamic reliance for making passing at Indianapolis nearly impossible and urging NASCAR to consider a special rules package.
A look at the standout performances and historic records set by the Rowan County American Legion baseball team this season.
With the 2027 college football season looming, prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi are already gauging the odds for the national championship, spotlighting teams like Ohio State, Texas and Notre Dame.
A recent soccer event in Charlotte gave visually impaired participants a chance to compete, connect, and reshape public perceptions of what they can achieve on the field.
The Boilermakers lose two starting tackles but bring in a mix of experienced transfers and fresh talent, while the NCAA's expanded eligibility window adds a new strategic dimension.
Former NBA champion Michael Malone is set to lead the University of North Carolina’s men’s basketball program, ushering in a new era that blends NBA experience with the modern dynamics of NIL and the transfer portal.
A recent ACC preseason poll shows Miami receiving 165 of the 188 first‑place votes cast by reporters, while Duke, the defending champion, slips to tenth and North Carolina falls to fifteenth.
A recent poll of ACC media members projects the University of North Carolina to finish 15th out of 17 teams in the 2026 conference standings, while Miami receives a overwhelming majority of first‑place votes.
The 2025 MLB Draft saw the Durham-based Duke Blue Devils limited to a single selection, while three alumni secured deals with prominent franchises.