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Team USA fell behind France by 14 in the first half of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup gold-medal game on Sunday, and was down 45-43 at the half, but it didn’t matter.

Nate Sheppard News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 14

The Elite Conversation Duke Football Star Nate Sheppard Rapidly Approaching

The Duke football program picked up a monumental early-season win at Illinois on Saturday. Despite the victory coming early in Week 2, this win completely changes the trajectory of the Blue Devils' 2026 campaign as the schedule unfolds.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 14

YouTube Gold: Kenny Dennard On Bill Foster

For a lot of Blue Devil fans, basketball started in 1980 when Duke hired Mike Krzyzewski. That’s not true, obviously. The late Al Featherston was a real historian of Duke Basketball, and basketball in Durham, too.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / September 13

Watch: Duke vs. NC State Full Match Replay | 2026 ACC Men's Soccer

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 13

Duke Recruiting: Adan Diggs Cuts His List

Adan Diggs, a Top Ten recruit, has cut his list down to seven. Duke and UNC are both on the list, as is Arkansas, Kentucky, Kansas, Southern Cal, and Arizona.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 13

Cooper Flagg’s Card Store Opens To A Huge Crowd

Cooper Flagg’s trading card store opened in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday, and if opening day is any indication, the Flagg Trading Co. will do just fine. People lined up in downtown Bangor, and the early birds got there at 3 a.m.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 13

YouTube Gold: Another Member Of The Brotherhood Comes Home

It’s September, and both college basketball and the NBA seasons are getting closer. At Duke, that means that the new team is well under way, and it also frequently means that members of the Brotherhood come through to visit, and to hoop with the younger guys.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 13

Duke's Manny Diaz Clearly Fired Up After Massive Road Victory

The Duke football program has done nothing but overachieve since Manny Diaz took over as head coach. In his first season, the Blue Devils won nine games.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 13

Duke Football Stock Report: 2 Risers, Fallers After Illinois Win

The Duke Blue Devils picked up a huge road victory on Saturday, defeating Illinois 31-27 in Champaign. The Blue Devils didn't necessarily come into this contest expected to win it, but it was certainly a winnable game.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 12

Duke 31, Illinois 27: Five Key Plays

Duke improved to 2-0 on the season with a hard-fought 31-27 victory over Illinois on the road in Champaign in a sold out Gies Memorial Stadium. A non-conference Power Four win is a huge accomplishment in Week Two of the season. Quarterback Walker Eget completed 15 of 21 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns.

Nate Sheppard News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 12

Sheppard, Defensive Stops Lead Duke to Win: Biggest Takeaways

Once down 10 points at multiple moments, the Duke Blue Devils prevailed with a 31-27 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini, improving to a 2-0 start ahead of conference play.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 12

Duke-Illinois Links Run

Duke football opponent preview: Illinois Point-Counterpoint: Walker Eget’s struggles against Tulane raise questions for the Blue Devils ‘The road less

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 12

Duke Confidence Meter: How I Feel About QB Position Against Illinois

The Duke Blue Devils have a prime opportunity to take down a marquee opponent early in the season. Duke will head to Champaign to take on 1-0 Illinois (3:30 pm ET, FS1) this Saturday.

Mark Williams News / Duke Basketball Report / September 12

Mark Williams Injured, Out For Months

Former Duke Blue Devil Mark Williams and the Phoenix Suns have some bad news: Williams suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder, was operated on Thursday, and is expected to be out for several months.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 12

Why Duke Fans Should Remain Cautious With Adan Diggs' Recruitment

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has become one of the best recruiting head coaches in college basketball since he took over for the Blue Devils.

Danny Ferry News / Duke Basketball Report / September 12

YouTube Gold: Danny Ferry Explodes For 58 Points In 1988

In 1988, Miami was still an independent, with Big East membership still three years away, and ACC membership 13 more off in the distance. However, Miami had actually dropped basketball in 1971, not reactivating the program until 1985.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 11

Key Truth Could Arise for Duke's New-Look Pass Rush

For many years, Manny Diaz has been one of the best defensive minds in college football. Whether it was calling great defenses at Mississippi State, Miami, or Penn State, those programs got the best from their respective units.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 11

Berlin Blowout As The U.S. Hammers Hungary By 52

The U.S. continues to roll through the FIBA field, this time with a big win over Hungary, 108-56. The 52-point win is the biggest U.S. win in the FIBA Women’s World Cup so far.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 11

Grading Every Duke Football Position Group Heading Into Week 2

The Duke football program has a chance to build early momentum this weekend as it travels to Champaign to take on 1-0 Illinois. Duke certainly had some bright spots in its Week 1 victory over Tulane last Saturday, but it's clear that some improvements have to be made, especially on the offensive side of the ball.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 11