Celtics vs. Pistons Preview: Boston Opens Season in Detroit After Perfect Preseason

By Tiffany Williams - The Boston Celtics open their 2026–27 season Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, looking to carry an unbeaten preseason into a matchup that gave them trouble last year. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern, with Boston beginning a new season around Jayson Tatum, an established returning core … Continue reading Celtics vs. Pistons Preview: Boston Opens Season in Detroit After Perfect Preseason

WPI Field Hockey Wins Shootout at Mount Holyoke After Waduthanthri Scores Twice

By: Laura Soukkavong Sanidi Waduthanthri scored twice and Madeline Chase converted the deciding shootout attempt as WPI defeated Mount Holyoke Saturday in South Hadley. The teams were tied 2-2 after regulation and two overtime periods before the Engineers won the shootout 2-1. Emma Barton assisted on both WPI goals, beginning with Waduthanthri’s opening score at … Continue reading WPI Field Hockey Wins Shootout at Mount Holyoke After Waduthanthri Scores Twice

Cage the Elephant to Play Halftime of Patriots’ Munich Game

By Tiffany Williams - Cage the Elephant will perform at halftime when the New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions in Munich on November 15, according to the NFL’s international entertainment announcement. The game is scheduled for FC Bayern Munich Arena as part of a nine-game international regular-season schedule. The league announced seven headline halftime … Continue reading Cage the Elephant to Play Halftime of Patriots’ Munich Game

Campbell and Monmouth Climb FCS Rankings as Stony Brook Gains Votes

By Tiffany Williams - Campbell and Monmouth moved up in the latest FCS national rankings Monday, while Stony Brook received votes in both major polls following its third consecutive victory. The Coastal Athletic Association announced the updated standings ahead of another weekend of conference play. Campbell, 5-1, rose to No. 16 in the Stats Perform … Continue reading Campbell and Monmouth Climb FCS Rankings as Stony Brook Gains Votes

College Football Playoff Continues ESPN Talks on Possible 24-Team Expansion

By Tiffany Williams - The College Football Playoff is continuing discussions with ESPN over media rights connected to a possible expansion to 24 teams. The organization announced Saturday that its exclusive 30-day negotiating period ended Friday, October 9, but talks remain ongoing. The CFP described the dialogue during the negotiating window as constructive. It said … Continue reading College Football Playoff Continues ESPN Talks on Possible 24-Team Expansion

Drake Maye, Jaylen Warren Lead Top 15 Performers From Five Sunday NFL Games

By Tiffany Williams - Drake Maye shredded the Raiders, Jaylen Warren punished the Colts in two different ways and Parker Washington delivered the touchdowns Jacksonville desperately needed in London. Across the five games covered here, the strongest performances came from quarterbacks who finished possessions, defenders who wrecked them and a kicker who delivered the afternoon’s … Continue reading Drake Maye, Jaylen Warren Lead Top 15 Performers From Five Sunday NFL Games

Drake Maye Torches Raiders for Five Total Touchdowns as Patriots Deliver 45–17 Beatdown

By Tiffany Williams - The Las Vegas Raiders brought a defense to Foxborough. Drake Maye spent Sunday afternoon making it look like a suggestion. The New England quarterback threw four touchdown passes, ran for another score and powered a 45–17 demolition at Gillette Stadium that became more lopsided with nearly every meaningful possession. This was … Continue reading Drake Maye Torches Raiders for Five Total Touchdowns as Patriots Deliver 45–17 Beatdown

Eagles Blow Eight-Second Lead as Cam Little’s 57-Yard Winner Delivers London Gut Punch

By Tiffany Williams - The Philadelphia Eagles had a lead with eight seconds remaining. They still found a way to leave London beaten. Ameer Abdullah ripped off a 53-yard kickoff return, Cam Little drilled a 57-yard field goal as time expired, and the Jacksonville Jaguars stole the final word in a wild 19–17 finish at … Continue reading Eagles Blow Eight-Second Lead as Cam Little’s 57-Yard Winner Delivers London Gut Punch

Braelon Allen Bails Out Jets as Eight-Sack Defense Buries Browns in 17–12 Escape

By Tiffany Williams - The New York Jets spent much of Sunday giving the Cleveland Browns reasons to believe. Braelon Allen finally gave them a reason to leave beaten. His 22-yard touchdown run with 3:01 remaining put New York ahead for good, and an eight-sack defense finished a grinding 17–12 victory at MetLife Stadium. This … Continue reading Braelon Allen Bails Out Jets as Eight-Sack Defense Buries Browns in 17–12 Escape

Jameis Winston’s Three-Touchdown Second Half Still Leaves Giants Stuck in 27–27 Washington Draw

By Tiffany Williams - Jameis Winston threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely each caught 11 passes. Dru Phillips battered the quarterback with two sacks and four hits. The New York Giants still walked away without a victory, settling for a 27–27 draw against Washington on Sunday. The result was … Continue reading Jameis Winston’s Three-Touchdown Second Half Still Leaves Giants Stuck in 27–27 Washington Draw

Jaylen Warren Blasts Colts With 80-Yard Catch and 50-Yard Run as Steelers Deliver Offensive Hammer

By Tiffany Williams - Jaylen Warren hit the Indianapolis Colts with two plays that turned ordinary field position into disaster. An 80-yard touchdown reception put Pittsburgh ahead in the first quarter, and a 50-yard touchdown run supplied another major blow in the third. The Steelers won at Acrisure Stadium behind a running back who punished … Continue reading Jaylen Warren Blasts Colts With 80-Yard Catch and 50-Yard Run as Steelers Deliver Offensive Hammer

NFL Week 5 Turns Up the Heat After Four Weeks of Wild Finishes

By Tiffany Williams - Four weeks into the NFL season, comfortable leads have become dangerous assumptions. Kansas City, Minnesota and San Francisco enter Week 5 unbeaten, but a league already packed with late winning scores has supplied plenty of evidence that a strong start guarantees nothing once the fourth quarter gets ugly. The season began … Continue reading NFL Week 5 Turns Up the Heat After Four Weeks of Wild Finishes

Providence’s Three-Goal Comeback Meets a Late Villanova Gut Punch in 3-3 Draw

By Tiffany Williams - Providence erased a two-goal deficit, scored three times in a blistering second-half stretch and stood just 86 seconds from completing a comeback victory. Then Fynn Lahrsen scored for Villanova, turning the Friars’ hard-earned lead into a 3-3 men’s soccer draw Saturday at Higgins Soccer Complex. Fernando Garcia Gil scored twice and … Continue reading Providence’s Three-Goal Comeback Meets a Late Villanova Gut Punch in 3-3 Draw

Mohamed Mehaya Scores Twice as Suffolk Takes Down Western New England 2-1

By Tiffany Williams - Western New England had more shots, more shots on goal and more corner kicks. Suffolk had Mohamed Mehaya, whose two goals proved decisive in a 2-1 men’s soccer victory Saturday at East Boston Memorial Park. Mohamed Mehaya opened the scoring in the first half and delivered the winner in the second, … Continue reading Mohamed Mehaya Scores Twice as Suffolk Takes Down Western New England 2-1

Bergin, Polletta Power Clark Past Nichols 2-1 in Men’s Soccer

By Tiffany Williams - Clark built a two-goal lead, survived Nichols’ second-half response and left Dudley with a 2-1 men’s soccer victory Thursday at Nichols Soccer Field. Owen Bergin opened the scoring, Wyatt Polletta supplied the eventual winner and Jaime Pedraza made four saves to help the Cougars finish the job. Nichols made the final … Continue reading Bergin, Polletta Power Clark Past Nichols 2-1 in Men’s Soccer

UMass Dartmouth Football Player Marvins Antoine, 18, Killed in Providence Stabbing; Fellow Student Charged With Murder

By Tiffany Williams - A night out in Providence ended in tragedy for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth football program after an 18-year-old freshman running back was stabbed to death and another player was wounded, with police arresting a fellow UMass Dartmouth student on a murder charge. Marvins Antoine, a freshman running back for the … Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Football Player Marvins Antoine, 18, Killed in Providence Stabbing; Fellow Student Charged With Murder

Trevor Goosby Powers Texas’ 20-Point Comeback Against No. 1 Ohio State, Earns Outland Trophy Weekly Honor

By Tiffany Williams - Texas needed protection, power and time to pull off a stunning comeback against the No. 1 team in the country. Offensive tackle Trevor Goosby delivered all three, helping the Longhorns erase a 20-point deficit and beat Ohio State, 24-23, on Saturday. The Football Writers Association of America named Goosby the Outland … Continue reading Trevor Goosby Powers Texas’ 20-Point Comeback Against No. 1 Ohio State, Earns Outland Trophy Weekly Honor

Rhode Island Holds No. 8 Ranking in Stats Perform FCS Top 25, No. 13 in AFCA Coaches Poll

By Tiffany Williams - Rhode Island is holding its ground nationally. The Rams maintained their positions in both major FCS Top 25 polls this week, while Campbell, Elon, UAlbany and Monmouth continued to receive national recognition as CAA Football moves deeper into conference play. Rhode Island remained No. 8 in the Stats Perform FCS Top … Continue reading Rhode Island Holds No. 8 Ranking in Stats Perform FCS Top 25, No. 13 in AFCA Coaches Poll

Connecticut Sun Begin Final Four Games Before 23-Year WNBA Era Comes to an End

By Tiffany Williams - For more than two decades, the Connecticut Sun have walked onto the basketball court at Mohegan Sun Arena carrying the name of a state, the history of a tribe and the expectations of a region that already knew something about loving women’s basketball. Now, after 23 seasons, Connecticut is preparing for … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Begin Final Four Games Before 23-Year WNBA Era Comes to an End

New Hampshire Claims Two CAA Football Week 2 Awards as Rhode Island, Bryant Standouts Also Honored

By Laura Soukkavong - CAA Football announced its Week 2 award winners for the 2026 season, with New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Bryant all represented after standout individual performances. New Hampshire senior running back Joquez Smith was named the CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week after a dominant performance in the Wildcats’ 42-35 win … Continue reading New Hampshire Claims Two CAA Football Week 2 Awards as Rhode Island, Bryant Standouts Also Honored

N.C. Central Rides PleZ Lawrence’s 210-Yard, Three-Touchdown Day Past North Carolina A&T, 30-22

By Tiffany Williams - DURHAM, N.C. — PleZ Lawrence turned in a dominant performance on the ground, rushing for 210 yards and three touchdowns as N.C. Central defeated North Carolina A&T 30-22 Friday afternoon at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. N.C. Central improved to 2-1 while North Carolina A&T fell to 0-3. The Eagles built a 23-14 halftime … Continue reading N.C. Central Rides PleZ Lawrence’s 210-Yard, Three-Touchdown Day Past North Carolina A&T, 30-22

New Hampshire Survives Stonehill’s 514-Yard Offensive Attack for 42-35 Victory

By Tiffany Williams - DURHAM, N.H. — Stonehill outgained New Hampshire by 166 yards, controlled the football for more than 37 minutes and threw for 380 yards, but the Wildcats used explosive special-teams plays and three touchdowns from Joquez Smith to escape with a 42-35 victory Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. New Hampshire improved to … Continue reading New Hampshire Survives Stonehill’s 514-Yard Offensive Attack for 42-35 Victory

South Dakota State Buries New Haven 57-14 Behind Mason’s Three Touchdown Passes, 512 Yards of Offense

By Tiffany Williams - BROOKINGS, S.D. — New Haven stayed within three points through the opening quarter, but South Dakota State turned the game into a rout with 33 points in the second quarter and eventually rolled to a 57-14 victory Friday night at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. South Dakota State improved to 2-1, while … Continue reading South Dakota State Buries New Haven 57-14 Behind Mason’s Three Touchdown Passes, 512 Yards of Offense

Ball State Pulls Away From Stony Brook for 41-17 Victory Behind Luster’s Three Touchdown Passes

By Tiffany Williams - MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State turned three Keldric Luster touchdown passes into a commanding first-half advantage and then unleashed a pair of explosive touchdown runs late in the fourth quarter to defeat Stony Brook 41-17 Friday afternoon at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State improved to 1-1 while Stony Brook fell to 1-2. … Continue reading Ball State Pulls Away From Stony Brook for 41-17 Victory Behind Luster’s Three Touchdown Passes

Merrimack Turns Defense, Special Teams Into 23-14 Road Victory Over Maine

By Tiffany Williams - ORONO, Maine — Merrimack did not need a prolific passing attack to take down Maine. The Warriors turned to their defense, special teams and a punishing ground game, scoring on a blocked punt return and an interception return before putting the game away with a late safety in a 23-14 victory … Continue reading Merrimack Turns Defense, Special Teams Into 23-14 Road Victory Over Maine

Coastal Carolina Pulls Away From Fordham for 45-7 Victory Behind Bailey’s Three Touchdown Passes

By Tiffany Williams - CONWAY, S.C. — Fordham matched Coastal Carolina at 7-7 early in the second quarter, but the Chanticleers responded with 38 unanswered points and turned a competitive start into a 45-7 victory Friday night at Brooks Stadium. Coastal Carolina improved to 1-1, while Fordham fell to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in conference … Continue reading Coastal Carolina Pulls Away From Fordham for 45-7 Victory Behind Bailey’s Three Touchdown Passes

Florida Explodes for 35-Point Second Quarter, Rolls Past Campbell 52-3

By Tiffany Williams - GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Campbell struck first and briefly put Florida on its heels Friday night, but the Gators responded with an avalanche of points, including two punt-return touchdowns by Vernell Brown III, to turn a competitive opening quarter into a 52-3 rout at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida improved to 2-0 … Continue reading Florida Explodes for 35-Point Second Quarter, Rolls Past Campbell 52-3

Boston College Holds Off Rutgers 28-21 Behind McKenzie, Pough and Four Takeaways

By Tiffany Williams - CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College built a 17-point first-half lead, watched Rutgers fight all the way back to within one score, and then relied on a 78-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass and a defense that intercepted AJ Surace four times to secure a 28-21 victory Friday night at Alumni Stadium. Boston … Continue reading Boston College Holds Off Rutgers 28-21 Behind McKenzie, Pough and Four Takeaways

Western Michigan Overwhelms Monmouth 49-14 Behind Lowry, Buckley and Explosive Second Half

By Tiffany Williams - KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Monmouth finished with more total offense, more first downs and more time of possession, but Western Michigan controlled the moments that mattered and turned explosive plays, short fields and red-zone efficiency into a 49-14 victory Friday night at Stafford-Smith Field at Waldo Stadium. Western Michigan improved to 1-1, … Continue reading Western Michigan Overwhelms Monmouth 49-14 Behind Lowry, Buckley and Explosive Second Half

UAlbany Uses Three-Touchdown Third Quarter to Pull Away From LIU, 35-13

By Tiffany Williams - BROOKVILLE, N.Y. — UAlbany controlled the opening quarter, watched Long Island University fight its way back before halftime, and then took complete command with a 21-point third quarter on the way to a 35-13 victory Friday afternoon at Shark Stadium. The Great Danes improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in conference … Continue reading UAlbany Uses Three-Touchdown Third Quarter to Pull Away From LIU, 35-13

Toledo Overwhelms Central Connecticut State 63-10 Behind Explosive Offense, Special Teams

By Tiffany Williams - TOLEDO, Ohio — Central Connecticut State struck first after forcing a turnover on the opening kickoff, but Toledo answered with 35 consecutive points before halftime and never looked back, rolling to a 63-10 victory Friday afternoon at the Glass Bowl. Toledo improved to 1-1, while Central Connecticut State fell to 0-2. … Continue reading Toledo Overwhelms Central Connecticut State 63-10 Behind Explosive Offense, Special Teams

UMass Rolls Past Sacred Heart 37-10 Behind Fast Start, Harding’s Explosive Afternoon

By Tiffany Williams - AMHERST, Mass. — Massachusetts needed just 44 seconds to seize control against Sacred Heart, and T.Y. Harding made sure the Minutemen never gave it back. Harding caught a 49-yard touchdown pass on UMass' second offensive play and later returned a punt 82 yards for another score as Massachusetts raced out to … Continue reading UMass Rolls Past Sacred Heart 37-10 Behind Fast Start, Harding’s Explosive Afternoon

South Carolina Runs Past Towson 45-9 Behind 405 Rushing Yards, Two Punt-Return Touchdowns

By Tiffany Williams - COLUMBIA, S.C. — Towson managed to hang around into the second quarter, but South Carolina’s running game and special teams eventually overwhelmed the Tigers as the Gamecocks pulled away for a 45-9 victory Friday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina improved to 2-0, while Towson fell to 0-3 overall and 0-1 … Continue reading South Carolina Runs Past Towson 45-9 Behind 405 Rushing Yards, Two Punt-Return Touchdowns

Rhode Island Explodes in Fourth Quarter to Pull Away From Elon, 31-10

By Tiffany Williams - PAWTUCKET, R.I. — For three quarters, Rhode Island and Elon were locked in a defensive battle in which points were scarce, turnovers mattered and neither offense could establish control. Then Rhode Island took over the fourth quarter. The Rams scored 28 points over the final 15 minutes, turning a 3-3 game … Continue reading Rhode Island Explodes in Fourth Quarter to Pull Away From Elon, 31-10

Bryant Pulls Away From Hampton for 31-3 Road Victory

By Tiffany Williams - HAMPTON, Va. — Bryant answered an early Hampton field goal with 31 unanswered points, leaning on Brennan Myer’s arm, a balanced rushing attack and a defense that repeatedly shut the Pirates down on fourth down in a 31-3 victory Friday night at Darling Stadium. Bryant improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 … Continue reading Bryant Pulls Away From Hampton for 31-3 Road Victory

Giants Open 2026 Season With 28-20 Victory Over Cowboys

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants opened their 2026 season on a high note Sunday night, defeating the division-rival Dallas Cowboys 28-20 at MetLife Stadium behind an impressive performance from quarterback Jaxson Dart. Dart looked composed from the opening drive, completing 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns without an … Continue reading Giants Open 2026 Season With 28-20 Victory Over Cowboys

Seth Sweitzer Leads CAA Football’s Week 1 Honors After Stony Brook’s Comeback Win

By Laura Soukkavong - Week 1 gave CAA Football four different ways for a player to alter a game. One receiver repeatedly moved the chains and helped fuel a comeback, one linebacker anchored a defense that virtually erased an opponent's running game, and two Elon freshmen showed that youth does not have to mean waiting … Continue reading Seth Sweitzer Leads CAA Football’s Week 1 Honors After Stony Brook’s Comeback Win

NewsTalk New England CAA Football Week 1: Top Five Offensive and Defensive Players

By Tiffany Williams - Week 1 of the college football season produced several standout individual performances across CAA Football, from explosive rushing performances to defensive plays that completely changed games. NewsTalk New England looked across the opening-week performances to select the five offensive and five defensive players who stood out the most. Quarterbacks are not … Continue reading NewsTalk New England CAA Football Week 1: Top Five Offensive and Defensive Players

Kamden Sixkiller Named NewsTalk New England Whole Foods CAA Quarterback of the Week

By Tiffany Williams - Week 1 across CAA Football featured several strong performances at quarterback. Towson's Andrew Indorf helped bring the Tigers back from a 21-point deficit against Maine. Stony Brook's Quinn Boyd nearly completed a remarkable comeback against Delaware State. Elon's Brady Stober accounted for three touchdowns in a dominant victory over Glenville State. … Continue reading Kamden Sixkiller Named NewsTalk New England Whole Foods CAA Quarterback of the Week

American International Opens Season With 17-3 Victory Over Monroe

By Laura Soukkavong - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — American International College opened its 2026 football season with a 17-3 victory over Monroe on Saturday at Ronald J. Abdow Field, using a balanced offensive attack and a relentless defensive front to control the season opener. The Yellow Jackets built a 14-0 halftime advantage, held Monroe without a … Continue reading American International Opens Season With 17-3 Victory Over Monroe

CAA Football Week 1 Recap: UAlbany Runs Wild, Rhode Island Forces Four Turnovers, Hampton Dominates

By Tiffany Williams - Week 1 of the college football season provided an early look at where teams stand, where questions remain and which programs wasted little time making an impression. Across the CAA landscape, opening weekend featured everything from games decided in the final minutes to dominant defensive performances and high-scoring offensive battles. Maine … Continue reading CAA Football Week 1 Recap: UAlbany Runs Wild, Rhode Island Forces Four Turnovers, Hampton Dominates

Van Malone Leads Hampton to Dominant Opening-Week Performance

By Tiffany Williams - Week 1 of the college football season gave coaches their first opportunity to see how their teams would respond when the games finally counted. There were close finishes, comeback victories, explosive offensive performances and several teams that made strong opening statements. But one performance stood above the rest. Hampton didn't just … Continue reading Van Malone Leads Hampton to Dominant Opening-Week Performance

Rhode Island Football Forces Four Turnovers, Rolls Past Merrimack 34-7 in Season Opener

By Tiffany Williams - NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Rhode Island opened the 2026 season with a statement Friday night. The Rams forced four turnovers, controlled the ground game and pulled away from Merrimack for a 34-7 victory at Duane Stadium. Rhode Island struck first just 1:49 into the game when Tyler Budge connected with Marquis … Continue reading Rhode Island Football Forces Four Turnovers, Rolls Past Merrimack 34-7 in Season Opener

UAlbany Pounds New Hampshire on the Ground, Controls Clock and Pulls Away for 28-14 Season-Opening Win

By Tiffany Williams - ALBANY, N.Y. — New Hampshire struck first. UAlbany answered with force. Then the Great Danes put the football on the ground, kept it there and spent the rest of Friday night making the Wildcats chase them. UAlbany rushed for a staggering 374 yards, controlled possession for more than 39 minutes and … Continue reading UAlbany Pounds New Hampshire on the Ground, Controls Clock and Pulls Away for 28-14 Season-Opening Win

CAA Football Is Wide Open Behind Rhode Island Entering the 2026 Season

By Tiffany Williams - The CAA enters the 2026 football season with a defending champion carrying the target, several programs convinced they are only a few plays away from breaking through, new head coaches stepping into significant expectations and a league where the difference between the middle of the standings and championship contention may be … Continue reading CAA Football Is Wide Open Behind Rhode Island Entering the 2026 Season