The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off marks the start of the HBCU football season. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, the event features a high-profile matchup between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities—one representing the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the other from the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). This year’s game will be held tomorrow, Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, and will feature the North Carolina Central Eagles (MEAC) taking on the Southern University Jaguars (SWAC) in a primetime slot at 7:30 PM ET. Traditionally held during Week 0 of the college football season, the MEAC/SWAC Challenge has grown into one of the most-watched games on the calendar. The 2024 edition, which featured Florida A&M and Norfolk State, attracted a record 1.3M viewers. Who will win?
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Guest: Cheryl Rowe-Rendlemen and Kimani Frazier - TWIG (Triangle Women In Golf)
Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Cheryl Rowe-Rendlemen and Kimani Frazier.
TWIG has an upcoming event in September. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, will be 22nd Annual TWIG Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament at Lochmere Golf Club at 9:00 AM.
For more information visit: https://trianglewomeningolf.com/
UNC Officially Ends Junior Varsity Basketball Program + NC State Wolfpack Basketball In Greensboro
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC officially ending their junior varisty basketball program, NC State Wolfpack basketball and more.
College basketball returns to Greensboro for a double-header featuring NC State Men's and Women's basketball teams! On Sunday, October 26th, Pack fans can indulge in two exhibition games, starting with the women facing off against Maryland at 2 PM. The men will finish off the day at 4:30 PM against the University of South Carolina. Will Will Wade be successful with The Pack this season?
The University of North Carolina (UNC) has announced the retirement of its Junior Varsity (JV) basketball program, a longstanding tradition that provided non-scholarship students an opportunity to participate in college basketball. This decision marks a significant shift in the university's athletic approach, ending a program that had been a part of UNC's basketball culture for decades. For more information visit: https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article311662056.html
The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 31–17 victory over the Washington Commanders in their Week 2 preseason matchup last night. Despite the loss, rookie QB Jayden Daniels made his debut. Terry McLaurin remains out amid a contract standoff, making his absence a notable void in the offensive scheme. QB Joe Burrow played cautiously, completing 9 of 14 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown. Burrow received several hard hits, raising concern among fans and analysts over his protection and the decision to play him in preseason. What did we learn about these two teams? Did we learn anything?
Auburn University will officially retire Cam Newton’s iconic No. 2 jersey on October 11, during the Tigers’ game against Georgia at Jordan‑Hare Stadium. Newton becomes the fourth athlete to receive this honor—joining legends like Bo Jackson and Pat Sullivan—in recognition of his storied 2010 season and lasting legacy at the college level. Does Cam Newton deserve to have his jersey retired?