Michael Canelo

Joined: Oct 8, 2025

Michael Canel is a breaking news beat writer for various team sites across the On SI platform, focusing on both college and professional sports. A graduate of Fresno State University, he has transformed his passion for sports into a career, covering the latest breaking news with years of expertise and the enthusiasm of a devoted fan.

Dec 16, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer (right) talks to guard Caleb Foster during the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 97-73. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) guards Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) during ACC play January 6, 2026.

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive end Wesley Williams (97) celebrates with safety DaShawn Stone (8) after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Manny Diaz, head football coach of Duke football, wears a sombrero upon arrival at the Marriott El Paso on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, ahead of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.

Manny Diaz, head football coach at Duke, celebrates a 42-29 win with his team against Arizona State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

The Duke Blue Devils sent social media into a frenzy with their Sun Bowl victory.

Duke football players take the field to warm up before facing Arizona State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

The Duke Blue Devils finished their season off with a bang in the bowl game.

Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer coaches against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Duke Blue Devils are looking to go back-to-back in the ACC. Who is going to be that player to step up for Duke?

Duke needs this win to complete a great season in 2025.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a play against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

It was an unforgettable year for the Duke Blue Devils basketball program. One of the top moments came from a former star.

Nov 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minority owner of the Orlando Pride Grant Hill speaks during a DEI Summit ahead of the 2024 NWSL Championship match at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Former Duke great shares how the Blue Devils got him to commit.

Nov 23, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer directs his team during the second half against the Howard Bison at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

The Duke Blue Devils have a great team this season. But it is not the same team we are used to seeing.

Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks to Duke Blue Devils forwards Cameron Boozer (12) and Maliq Brown (6) and guard Cayden Boozer (2) during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Duke Blue Devils will go into ACC play following a loss. They want to get back on the winning side of things and start off conference play the right way.

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman Justin Pickett (77) and Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz hoist the championship trophy during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Duke Blue Devils are looking to build something special next season as well. This football team is bringing back a lot of talent and will have a chance to go to the college football playoffs in 2026.

The Duke Blue Devils want to win the ACC once again this season, but it is not going to be an easy one.

Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer coaches against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Duke Blue Devils are now gearing up for ACC play. They will be the favorites, but a few more teams are playing great basketball.

The Duke Blue Devils took their first loss of the season. Now it is time to go back and look at the things that went wrong and fix them, and move forward.

Michael Canelo

Joined: Oct 8, 2025

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