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Sunday, May 17, 2026
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin played the most heroic defenseman hockey game in NHL playoff history

The captain stepped up when his team needed it the most.

Friday, May 15, 2026
USA Today predicts Notre Dame football refusing to play Miami and SMU, forcing neutral-site games on the ACC teams it will play

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program has been pulling power plays on the ACC, but its next few are predicted to be sinister.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SMU Men’s and Women’s Tennis advance to NCAA Tournament

SMU men’s and women’s tennis teams headed to the NCAA Tournament on May 2, both lasting two rounds, after standout spring seasons that showcased the rapid rise of both programs. For the Mustangs,...

ESPN under fire for absurd 'old cut' comment about Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

This is quite the thing to say.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Ahead of the curve

When most kids envision playing at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, they’re adorned in silver-and-blue uniforms, a football in hand as they dash to the endzone for a touchdown on Sunday...

Before the whistle

Same hair ties. Same pregame meal. Playlist on repeat. These things may seem like nothing, but are everything to some. When attending a sporting event, fans focus on what unfolds in front of them....

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Norris Trophy finalists: Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Werenski

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named a Norris Trophy finalist for the sixth consecutive season on Thursday.,A two-time winner of the awa

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Aces abroad: international tennis players shine at SMU

When Georgi Georgiev steps onto the court for SMU Tennis, he pictures his father in the stands. It doesn’t matter that his father is thousands of miles away in Bulgaria; Georgiev has learned to...

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Making a splash: Luke Sitz’s record-breaking rise

Facing the water below, sophomore Luke Sitz stands atop the 1-meter diving board. He dives off the board, and ends up winning the NCAA National Championship and bringing home a silver medal. He...

Carving out community on the water

While most students are still asleep, members of the SMU water ski team are already out on the lake. By sunrise, the boat is in the water, coffee is in hand and the first skier is getting ready to...

Monday, April 27, 2026
Why Nikita Zadorov wasn't suspended for post-play cross check of Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

Sabres fans were counting on something bigger here.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Bruins' Nikita Zadorov could face punishment for reckless post-play cross check of Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

What in the world is he doing?

Saturday, April 25, 2026
A year in the shadows

The weight room at Southern Methodist University’s Moody Coliseum doesn’t care about recruiting rankings. Neither does a 7-foot-2-inch center chasing you full speed around a screen. That was Billy...

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Caps D Rasmus Sandin recovering from ACL surgery

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin is recovering from surgery to repair his torn right ACL.,The 26-year-old Swede sustained the knee injury

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
SMU Volleyball shows promise against Texas A&M at Dallas Power Invite

After defeating LSU in the morning, SMU Volleyball couldn’t topple Texas A&M, the reigning NCAA champions, in its second game of the Dallas Power Invite on Saturday, April 18. Both Jadyn Livings...

Sunday, April 19, 2026
What happened to Rasmus Dahlin's fiancee? How Sabres dealt with near-death moment for Carolina Matovac

Buffalo had to rally together.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Mustangs Hold Second After ACC Championship Stroke Play Day One
Mustangs Fall 4-3 to Stanford in Third Round of ACC Championships

No. 8 seed SMU women's tennis fell 4-3 to No. 9 seed Stanford in the third round of the ACC Championships Thursday afternoon in Cary, N.C.

WR Knox found negligent in crash, to pay $2.8M

A Texas court on Wednesday issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the civil lawsuits against Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stemming...

What President Trump’s executive order to “save college sports” means for SMU

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday, April 3, that aims to regulate the transfer portal, student-athlete eligibility and revenue sharing for collegiate athletics. The order,...

The Dallas Stars to play Minnesota Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs

With the NHL season coming to an end, the Dallas Stars have clinched a playoff position in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild this Saturday, April 18, for the first round in the...

Mustangs Set To Race At Orlando Invite
No. 5 SMU Falls To No. 4 South Carolina In NCEA Quarterfinal
Barnes Adds Amy Pryor As An Assistant Coach

SMU Women's Basketball Head Coach Adia Barnes names Amy Pryor as an Assistant Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Lashlee to Compete in 2026 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge

GREENSBORO, GA. (SMU/Peach Bowl) – SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee will make his first-ever appearance in the Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament held April 26 – 28 at...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rafacz Named NCEA Reining Rider Of The Year

WACO, Texas (NCEA/SMU) – SMU Equestrian freshman Madison Rafacz has been named the 2026 National Collegiate Equestrian Association Reining Rider of the Year, the NCEA announced in a release on...

SMU Set to Face Stanford in First Match at ACC Championships

The Mustangs look to win their first ACC Championship match after joining the league in 2024.

SMU Set To Take On Cal In ACC Championships Second Round | Thursday

CARY, N.C. (SMU) – No. 7 seed SMU Men's Tennis is set to face No. 10 seed California in the second round of the ACC Championships at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C., on Thursday.

SMU Equestrian Aiming To Continue NCEA Championship Success

DALLAS (SMU) – Augusta Iwasaki doesn't want to contemplate reality just yet.

Mustangs Compete at Bryan Clay Invitational This Weekend
Fifth-Seeded Mustangs To Battle Fourth-Seeded South Carolina In First Round Of NCEA National Championship

Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 7:30 a.m. CT

SMU Men’s Tennis Ready For ACC Tournament Challenge

DALLAS (SMU) – At this time last year, SMU Men's Tennis was in a very different place.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Sides Adds Another Title At Lewis Chitengwa Memorial

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (SMU) – Will Sides won the individual title for the third time this season with a co-victory at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial. SMU men's golf finished in third as a team.

Mustangs Set For ACC Championship

2026 ACC Women's Golf Championship

Van Impe Named ACC Player, Freshman of the Week

SMU Women's Tennis freshman Amelie Van Impe has been named both ACC Player and Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday.

Monday, April 13, 2026
SMU’s Anyanwu, Davis Reunite Once More For Team USA

Before they ever played together in an SMU uniform, Favor Anyanwu and Suli Davis already shared a history on the volleyball court.

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Jesse Cole’s journey: from creating his own major to Banana Ball

Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, spoke at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas on Tuesday, April 7, as the keynote speaker of the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum was founded...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Fight Against Suicide raises $140,000 at SMU

The Fight Against Suicide hosted its first event at SMU on Thursday March, 26, featuring a boxing match between SMU students that raised over $140,000. The event took place at the Mesquite Rodeo...

Monday, March 23, 2026
The roller coaster ride: SMU men’s basketball season recap

After sneaking into the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2017, the Mustangs fell in the First Four against a red-hot Miami Redhawks 89-79 on Wednesday, March 18, to cap...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
No Edwards, no chance: SMU loses big in March Madness play-in game

The Miami RedHawks beat a dead horse on Wednesday, scoring 16 three-pointers on a season-high 41 attempts to bury the Mustangs in their NCAA March Madness play-in game. Despite repeated assurances...

Friday, March 13, 2026
Bubble Popped?

Despite a first-round victory over Syracuse, a 62-58 loss to Louisville in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday, March 11, threatened men’s basketball’s chances of making the March...

Monday, March 9, 2026
Mavericks vs. Stars legal battle on display in first public hearing at SMU

A Texas Business Court judge heard sharp arguments exchanged from attorneys representing the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars over their ongoing American Airlines Center dispute in a summary...

Thursday, March 5, 2026
Dallas receives a hurricane

The Mustangs couldn’t find the eye of the storm as the Miami Hurricanes came to town on Wednesday, March 4, and toppled SMU 77-69. The game gives the ‘Stangs their third straight loss on senior...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Forbes senior writer Jabari Young on curiosity and originality in journalism

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct a reference in the interview. The interviewee misspoke and referred to Barbra Streisand when he meant journalist Barbara Walters. Jabari...

Friday, February 20, 2026
Mustang Partners Announces Transformative $50 Million Gift to Support SMU Student-Athletes

February 20, 2026 (Dallas, TX) - Mustang Partners today announced transformative gifts totaling $50 million from four families in support of SMU student-athletes. This historic gift from Liz and...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Season Tickets On Sale for SMU Football’s 2026 Campaign

DALLAS (SMU) – Coming off their first bowl win since 2012, the Mustang Football program looks to continue to build on momentum for the 2026 season, announcing season ticket pricing for the...

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
SMU Athletics Launches "Mustang Partners"

December 9, 2025 (Dallas, TX) – SMU Athletics announced today the formation of Mustang Partners, a new integrated revenue generation division. Mustang Partners is a full-service revenue, NIL, and...

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