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Kulture SportzFrom Quitting to the 53-Man Roster
Undrafted rookie cornerback Malcolm DeWalt IV secured a spot on the Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster over eight players with more NFL experience. DeWalt had walked away from football in college before returning to the sport at Akron.
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Kulture SportzA $6.5 Million Quarterback
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah is reportedly earning $6.5 million in NIL money this season, the highest figure in college sports according to On3. Mensah transferred from Duke after previously making $4 million there.
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HBCUDiamond Johnson's Second Act
Former Norfolk State star Diamond Johnson finished as the second-leading scorer in the inaugural Upshot League season after being waived by the Minnesota Lynx. She was the only former HBCU player in the new domestic pro league.
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HBCUSC State Is Unanimous No. 1
South Carolina State was the unanimous No. 1 pick in the latest Black College Football Division I FCS poll after blanking Virginia State 66-0. The Bulldogs lead the nation in both scoring offense and scoring defense.
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Kulture SportzWay of Wade Enters College Hoops
Texas sophomore point guard Isaiah Johnson has become the first NIL athlete signed to Dwyane Wade's Way of Wade brand under Li-Ning. The deal marks the brand's first direct move into college basketball.
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Kulture SportzJeremiah Smith Fronts Adidas
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith stars in Adidas' new NIL campaign, narrated by his father and centered on his upbringing in Miami Gardens. Smith carries a $5 million On3 NIL valuation, among the highest in college sports.
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Kulture SportzFour Former Alabama State Basketball Players Permanently Banned After Throwing Game For $2,000
The NCAA has permanently ruled four former Alabama State players ineligible after investigators found they accepted money to manipulate a game during the 2024-25 season.
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Kulture SportzKendrick Perkins Is Bringing NBA Star Power To Jackson State Basketball
The former NBA champion and ESPN analyst is joining Jackson State basketball as general manager in a move designed to elevate fundraising, NIL, and national visibility.
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The Future Of NIL At Historically Black Colleges And Universities
Collectives, brand deals, and the new economy of HBCU athletes — what changes next year.
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