Sports
Kickoff Return Magic Lifts Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Past Merrimack
Da'Realyst Clark's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown with 5:28 remaining lifted Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to a thrilling 21-17 victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. The dramatic win marked Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's first victory since September 16, 2023, when they defeated Central Connecticut State 38-10.
Flashes Home Opener: Your Dix Stadium Guide
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Golden Flashes will open their 2025 football season Saturday when they host Merrimack College at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
Antonio Gates Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University alumnus Antonio Gates was officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, delivering an emotional speech that highlighted his years as a Golden Flash and thanked the coaches who helped launch his improbable journey from college basketball to NFL stardom.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Two Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Alumna Wins Prestigious NFL Writing Award
Mary Kay Cabot's career covering Cleveland sports began with a simple internship at The Plain Dealer while she was a student at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University. More than 40 years later, that internship has led to the highest honor in professional football journalism.
From Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to Canton: Antonio Gates’ Exhibit Opens at Hall of Fame
A size 15E purple cleat with deep personal meaning now sits on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, part of the newly unveiled Class of 2025 exhibit that includes artifacts from Antonio Gates’ remarkable journey from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State basketball star to NFL legend.
Julian Edelman Named to New England Patriots Hall of Fame
Former Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State quarterback and New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee, the team announced Monday.
Conners Finishes Tied for Eighth at Masters
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alumnus Corey Conners finished tied for eighth at the 2025 Masters Tournament after struggling to a 3-over par final round Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.
Students Score in Sports Broadcasting Through Hands-on Production Experience
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State continues to excel in hands-on learning, as shown by the ESPN+ livestream broadcast of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Men’s Basketball team’s victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Produced entirely by digital media production undergraduates in the School of Media and Journalism, what could have been a chaotic, high-profile evening was business as usual.
IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season
With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron.