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Former Lady Dukes Regional Director Faces $8 Million Judgment as Collection Process Begins

A former regional director connected to the Lady Dukes travel softball organization was ordered to pay more than $8 million after a federal lawsuit accused her of obtaining millions of dollars from a New Jersey man through fraudulent misrepresentation. The latest docket entry in the case is a writ of garnishment issued on Aug.

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3 Areas Duke Football Can Improve More After Bye Week

The Duke Blue Devils have shown promise in their first four games with an unbeaten start. The program has impressed in ways many didn't expect entering the 2026 season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 2

Two Games Duke Football Fans Should Monitor Over Bye Week

The Duke Blue Devils enter their bye week at 4-0, one of four ACC clubs to start 4-0. Duke is emerging as one of the bigger surprises in college football early this season, led by Heisman Trophy contender Nate Sheppard and head coach Manny Diaz, who has done nothing but succeed since taking over in Durham.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 2

Why Duke Basketball Rookie Bryson Howard in Unique Position

If there's one word to describe the Duke Blue Devils heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season, it's "depth." Duke is probably deeper than any other team in the sport heading into the year, and it's not just a group of pure talent; this roster makes sense, at least on paper.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 2

One Area Duke Basketball Will Dominate UNC This Season

The Duke Blue Devils have remained a perennial blue-blood program in college basketball since transitioning from Mike Krzyzewski to Jon Scheyer, and North Carolina is looking to return to that status.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 2

Duke Recruiting: More On Luke Paul

With Luke Paul’s sudden commitment to Duke, we thought we’d add a few more links, and some video, too. All of that is below, and you’ll see some wonderful passes, and also a guy who knows how to shoot.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 2

Twitter Gold: Paul Simon Takes On Basketball Legend Connie Hawkins

On Saturday Night Live, the current great spot, legendary really, is when the Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che write jokes for each other, which is genuinely brilliant because that allows each to write jokes for the other that they would never tell on their own.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 1

How Luke Paul Commitment Affects Duke Basketball's Future Backcourt

The Duke Blue Devils are looking to build another stellar recruiting class, with a few official visits lined up with big-time prospects. Ahead of Duke's official visits with some of the top players in the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes, head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have sealed an international commitment.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 1

Duke Recruiting: Jon Scheyer Reels In A Promising Talent

Duke landed a surprise commitment today from Australian Luke Paul. A 6-6 point guard, Paul is prized for his passing. He told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst that “[t]he family aspect of the program appealed to me.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / October 1

Duke Lands Australian Playmaker Luke Paul as Scheyer’s International Push Continues

Jon Scheyer has spent the past several recruiting cycles expanding what a Duke basketball recruit can look like. Now that search has taken the Blue Devils back to Australia.

Duke Blue Devils News / ESPN / October 1

Aussie PG Luke Paul commits to Duke University

17-year-old Australian point guard Luke Paul -- a projected lottery pick for the 2028 NBA Draft -- has committed to Duke University for the 2027-28 season, he told ESPN

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / October 1

The Protect College Sports Act Isn’t Reform. It’s About Control.

College sports need a serious overhaul. The current setup is chaotic, inconsistent, and often makes no sense. While a national system for name, image,

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 1

3 Duke Football Players Who Have Surprised After Four Games

Winning is fun, and the Duke Blue Devils are enjoying an unbeaten start to the regular season. As they rest and recharge during the bye week, I have time to reflect on the start of the season and how the team can improve.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 1

Scheyer’s Three-Point Shooters

It seems a fairly straightforward step to determine which double-figure scorers achieved the highest percentage of their points from beyond the arc while at Duke. Go ahead — guess.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 1

Duke Chronicle Player Profiles: Nick Arnold & Brock Davis

The Duke Chronicle is starting its annual review of players, and the first two are Nick Arnold and Brock Davis. Arnold was recruited as a preferred walk-on, and before he’s done, he’ll become a beloved Dukie.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 1

Twitter Gold:The Hooping Knueppel Brothers

You have to give it to the Knueppel family of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, because they really seem to have their priorities in order. When Kon was at Duke, he always seemed immensely level-headed.

Duke Blue Devils News / SwimSwam / September 30

Summer Juniors Finalist Lila Sherman Commits To Duke For 2027

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 30

Duke Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer Talks Potential Rotation Size

The 2026-27 Duke basketball roster includes 13 scholarship players. Almost all of them would probably earn considerable playing time for just about any other program in the country this season.

Jared McCain News / DukeBlog / September 30

Jared McCain, Painted Nails and the Fragility of Modern Masculinity

Mascot ‌or ‌Manhood? There ‌are apparently still some really uptight people about Jared McCain painting his fingernails. Not his jump shot. Not his defense.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 30

3 Duke Football Players Who Must Improve During Bye Week

The Duke Blue Devils are one of the most underrated teams in the country that are not ranked in the Top-25. The program's 4-0 start has The Brotherhood hopeful for a successful season that could result in their second consecutive ACC championship in football.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 30

Revisiting Realistic 2026 Success for Duke Football After Hot Start

The Duke Blue Devils have turned into one of the bigger surprise contenders of the 2026 college football season so far. Before the season got underway, most probably would not have expected Duke to get out to a 4-0 start and sit at the top of the ACC standings heading into its bye week.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 30