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Former UNC Quarterback Max Johnson’s College Football Journey Ends With One Last Shot

Max Johnson’s college football career has been less of a straight line and more of a survival course. The former LSU, Texas A&M, and North Carolina quarterback is heading into his sixth and final college football season at Georgia Southern, giving himself one more chance to write a better ending after injuries repeatedly ripped away his momentum. (Yahoo! Sports)

Answering the biggest questions about LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James, told the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30 that he would be playing elsewhere next season. In nearly a month since announcing his free agency, James has been linked to the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. James made what he says is his final decision on Friday, deciding to join the 76ers. (ESPN)

Dabo Swinney: Help from Congress is only way to discourage ‘blatant’ tampering in college football

It’s been six months since Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney called out Ole Miss for engaging in what he called “blatant” tampering to lure away transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli. He has heard nothing back despite providing an alleged timeline, evidence and receipts to the NCAA. Swinney said he doesn’t regret pointing the finger. (Associated Press)

The 50 Best Moments Of The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The best World Cup ever ended with a final to remember. Spain is the world champion. The reigning European champions took down the reigning world champion, when Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of the final to beat Argentina. This tournament had it all — drama, late game-winners, golazos, legends and moments that we will never forget. (FOX Sports)

Duke-Michigan basketball game off; Texas Tech replaces Wolverines

The Dec. 21 men's basketball game between Duke and Michigan has been called off. The game was scheduled to be played at Madison Square Garden, but a misinterpretation of broadcast rights forced an attempt to move the game to LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. However, broadcast rights issues remained and parties couldn't reach an agreement. (ESPN)

Syracuse QB Steve Angeli on return to football after Achilles injury: 'It's going to be emotional'

Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli is a couple weeks away from being a full participant at practice for the first time in 10 months. He said the road back to the football field has been both challenging and rewarding, and his long recovery from a torn Achilles tendon will be on his mind as the season gets underway September 5 against New Hampshire. (MSN.com)

100 And 1 days until college hoops: Stars, storylines, contenders and pretenders for 2026-27 season

In a mere 101 days, the 2026-27 men's college basketball season is going to tip off at 9:30 a.m. ET with Notre Dame and Villanova hooping in … Rome!? Breakfast basketball in the Eternal City. Andiamo. That's 'let's go' in Italian. Which means it's time for a grab-bag of lists to help digest an offseason that doesn't seem to end and look ahead to what's next. (CBS Sports)

Upcoming Guns N’ Roses, Noah Kahan concerts help NC State pay for athletics

NC State won’t play a home football game for seven more weeks but the school will host two big music concerts at Carter-Finely Stadium, just one way it hopes to generate additional revenue for its athletics department in an era of soaring costs. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Guns N’ Roses will play the football stadium Thursday, July 23. (WRAL.com)

Steve Robinson Joins Elon Men’s Basketball Staff

Elon men's basketball head coach Billy Taylor announced the hiring of Steve Robinson, a veteran coach with more than four decades of experience and three national championships, as Special Assistant to the Head Coach for the Phoenix. Prior to Arizona, Robinson spent 18 seasons at UNC as an assistant coach under Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams. (Elon Phoenix)

Duke’s Manny Diaz on Miami’s involvement in Darian Mensah transfer: ‘Only say what you can prove’

College football coaches haven’t been shy about tossing around accusations of tampering when players transfer to other schools. But Duke coach Manny Diaz wouldn’t use that word Friday when discussing the high-profile transfer of quarterback Darian Mensah to ACC rival Miami. When Mensah picked national runner-up Miami, Duke sued. (WRAL.com)

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