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Following Deion Sanders’ admission that he had bladder cancer, Good Morning America and Fox NFL Kickoff host Michael Strahan posted a heartfelt post to his social media account in support of the football star turned college football coach.Strahan and Sanders are close, both being former standout defensive players in the NFL during the same era, […]

Tremaine Jackson and Prairie View A&M secured a huge recruiting win, landing one of the best running backs in the class of 2026. Aldine Davis High School star  Nicholas Tramble has committed to the Panthers, choosing to attend the Texas-based, FCS competing HBCU over several major FBS programs such as UNLV, Kansas State, Texas State, […]

Baltimore Ravens rookie Carson Vinson is adjusting well to the NFL as the preseason approaches. He’s joining a team that is poised to be a Super Bowl contender, with his role on the offensive line being arguably the most important: protecting Lamar Jackson and opening up running lanes for Derrick Henry. Vinson also has the […]

Tennessee State recently announced the hire of former Duke standout Nolan Smith as the next men’s basketball head coach. But, per a report by Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Smith was far from the only big name considered for the position. Tennessee State Athletics has been making big moves in recent years, first hiring Eddie George […]

Actress Keisha Knight Pulliam paid tribute to former The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner in an emotional post on her social media account on Sunday evening. The post featured Warner playing the guitar at a concert. “A week ago I lost my big brother but I gained an angel… I love you… I miss you… We […]

With only weeks until the start of the season, DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets lost a major offensive weapon. Quarterback Marqui Adams, one of the remaining members of the Hornets pre-Jackson, has entered the transfer portal. He announced his move on his social media accounts on Friday afternoon. “Thank you Delaware state ! Entering the […]

During the Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview in Raleigh, North Carolina, North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver made an astounding claim that perfectly illustrates the post-transfer portal and NIL era of college football. While addressing attendees, Oliver alleged that a Virginia Tech coach recruited one of his players on the sideline during the North Carolina Central […]

Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Falcons are making another big move in support of HBCUs. In a collaboration with the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, the team is donating new, state-of-the-art football helmets to Clark Atlanta and Morehouse College ahead of the 2025 football season. Chris Millman, AMB Sports and Entertainment Senior Vice President of Community […]

The HBCU football season is just around the corner, and this year truly has the potential to be special. The addition of Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson as HBCU coaches will undoubtedly add a new level of intrigue to the MEAC and potentially the Celebration Bowl. With an array of amazing coaches, intriguing out-of-conference matchups, […]

Former Black-ish star Marsai Martin is bringing a super exciting Labor Day weekend event to Texas Southern University. The Sai Summer Cookout, organized by Martin, is an annual event designed to bring the community together in a fun and meaningful way. This year, it will be held at Texas Southern on August 31st. The event […]

Weeks before the start of the football season, Southern University has landed a record-setting running back that could improve its fortunes in the SWAC. Former LSU running back Trey Holly was spotted at the Jaguars’ Tuesday practice, causing wide speculation that he had indeed joined the team. Southern University head coach Terrence Graves eventually confirmed […]

President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to address various challenges in the NIL era. The Executive Order aims to protect and enhance opportunities for student-athletes, particularly in women’s and non-revenue sports, while preserving the unique structure of college athletics. It prohibits pay-for-play schemes but allows fair-market-value compensation, ensures revenue-sharing doesn’t harm non-revenue sports, […]

Shannon Harris is set to be pulling double duty in football over the next few months. After being announced as offensive coordinator for Tennessee State under Reggie Barlow, he was also announced as the DC Defenders head coach on Wednesday afternoon. Harris led the team as interim head coach after Barlow stepped down to lead […]

Following an underwhelming season in 2024, North Carolina A&T was dealt a crushing blow during CAA Football Media Day. The Aggies are expected to finish last in the conference this season, behind Bryant, the University of Albany, and fellow HBCU Hampton. The ranking comes as no surprise, with the team struggling mightily under former head […]

Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray has enjoyed an incredible season, earning her a spot in last week’s All-Star Game, a special moment she shared with her sister. Gray’s sister Ashley was among several other members of Allisha’s family to travel to Indianapolis to see her partake in the All-Star festivities. Via her father and sister, […]

Only a couple of months into his new position, Charlie Ward finds Florida A&M in play for a four-star recruit who is ranked as the number one player in Tennessee. Providence Christian Academy forward Christopher Washington Jr. included the Rattlers in his top seven schools that he’s considering committing to, per a graphic posted to […]

Today, Keke Palmer and Shady McCoy found themselves at the center of a larger, ongoing debate about journalism. Both had recent media moments that left many viewers unsatisfied. Keke Palmer’s interview with Olandria Carthen and Chelley Bissainthe about their Love Island experience, taped immediately after their time in the villa, drew criticism. Meanwhile, Shady McCoy, […]

While DeSean Jackson’s appointment as coach of Delaware State has provided a lot of positive momentum for the team, the MEAC’s predicted order of finish certainly put things into perspective. Despite the monumental hire, the Hornets are expected to finish sixth in the conference. Howard University, who made the MEAC Championship in 2023, and Michael […]

Following the cancellation of FS1’s The Facility, LeSean “Shady” McCoy made one of his first media appearances as a host for ESPN+ MEAC Media Day broadcast. Although he interviewed his former teammates Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, perhaps the most headline-grabbing moment occurred during his interview with current Howard University head coach Larry Scott. Shady you […]

Reggie Barlow and Tennessee State are looking to make a statement in upcoming games against the SEC. According to Mike Organ of The Tennesseean, the Tigers are scheduled to face Georgia in 2026. In 2027, they are tentatively set to play Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, though Allen is advocating for the game to be moved […]

Actor Jason Weaver recently hit a huge milestone in his career that also serves as a full-circle moment for a beloved character. Last week, Weaver was officially inducted as an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity. He shared the announcement on his social media accounts as he went to the national […]

Summer is almost over, which means HBCU football season is just around the corner. And with HBCU football season comes homecoming. This year’s festivities are especially exciting, featuring Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson’s first seasons as HBCU coaches, along with several highly anticipated matchups. Highlights include Howard University visiting Tennessee State, and Jackson’s Delaware State […]

Following the hazing death of Caleb Wilson, Southern University has expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated from the campus, per a report by WAFB. The university considers expulsion as the loss of all privileges and rights associated with recognition at Southern University. This requires the chapter to remove all identifiable […]

During SWAC Media Day on Wednesday, Grambling State head coach Mickey Joseph made a bold proclamation about the view of his squad juxtaposed to their conference foes. Grambling State is a brand synonymous with football greatness, the longtime home of legendary head coach Eddie Robinson, who produced several NFL stars and found sustained success in […]

North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver never shies away from sharing his opinion, and he weighed in on the explosive hires of Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, as well as other former professional players, during the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Press Conference. Oliver definitely sees the benefits of the hires for the visibility of the conference […]

After leaving the villa, Love Island star Olandria Carthen is speaking on her relationship with Taylor Williams. The duo started off as a couple early in the season, with viewers speculating if Williams had an interest in Carthen the same way that she did for him. Eventually, Williams chose to pursue a connection with Clarke Carraway following […]

Following SWAC Media day, it’s clear that both Jackson State and Southern are expected to be considerable threats in the conference for a second consecutive year. The two bitter rivals found themselves atop the SWAC’s predicted-order-of-finish for the East and West divisions o the conference. As Jackson State looks to defend its hard-fought SWAC Championship […]

With only weeks before the start of the season, Edward Waters is seeing a staff shake-up. Head coach Toriano Morgan stepped down from the football program, per a report by Football Scoop on Tuesday evening. Football Scoop indicates that Morgan is stepping down from his position due to personal reasons, but is in play for […]

Winston-Salem State head coach Robert Massey shared some heartbreaking news concerning star running back Trevon Hester at Wednesday’s CIAA Media Day. Per comments obtained by HBCU Sports, Massey divulged that Hester will miss the entire 2025 season following a cancer diagnosis. Massey didn’t go into detail about the diagnosis but said that Hester will be […]

As media day season for HBCU Football approached, I was surprised by the SWAC’s initial list of games slated for broadcast on ESPN platforms. While the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and the Celebration Bowl were predictably on the ESPN schedule, I noticed a significant number of other games whose broadcast homes remained undetermined. This was particularly striking […]

During media day, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) unveiled a new direct-to-consumer OTT platform called SWAC TV. The platform, launching on August 1st before the football season, will become the exclusive streaming service broadcasting all 18 conference-sponsored sports. The app will be free to access and available for download on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, […]

Building on the progress of the 2024 MLB Draft, three HBCU players earned selections in the 2025 MLB Draft. Florida A&M catcher Broedy Poppell was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 13th round, as Alabama State saw two players drafted in the 20th round: infielder Juan Cruz with the 591st pick by the […]

Former Memphis assistant Nolan Smith, a standout assistant on Penny Hardaway’s staff, has been linked to the open Tennessee State job following the departure of Brian “Penny” Collins to join the Memphis Grizzlies coaching staff. While the hire isn’t official, acquiring Smith would be a significant move for the Tennessee State athletic program as it […]

Ahead of media day, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has released the 2025 All-SIAC preseason selections. The list featured Albany State’s Isaiah Knowles as the SIAC Pre-Season Offensive Player of the Year and Benedict College’s Ty’Metrius Patterson as SIAC Pre-Season Defensive Player of the Year. The full All-SIAC list is below: FIRST TEAM POSITION […]

Ahead of media day, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the 2025 All-SWAC preseason selections. The list featured Jackson State’s Jacobian Morgan as the SWAC Pre-Season Offensive Player of the Year with Southern University’s Ckelby Given as SWAC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Morgan had an outstanding season as the starting quarterback for the […]

After nine years at Fox Sports 1, Joy Taylor is departing the network. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that Fox Sports 1 was cancelling three shows: the Taylor-led afternoon program Speak, and the morning programs Breakfast Ball & The Facility. All three shows struggled to gain popularity and a sustained audience, and the network will […]

Florida A&M alumna Thai Floyd is making history at Alabama A&M, becoming the first woman to serve as a football play-by-play announcer for the institution. The Bulldogs announced Floyd’s new position on Saturday, a testament to her journey to get to this position. “It’s truly an honor to step into this historic role,” Floyd said […]

DeSean Jackson’s tenure at Delaware State is already bringing in money, as Delaware State has landed $20 million for the construction of their new field house per a report by Delaware Online. Hornets Athletic Director Tony Tucker expressed excitement speaking about the project in a statement obtained by Delaware Online, saying, “It’s going to inject […]

This season of Love Island was truly a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. But through all the twists and turns, one thing remained consistently clear: the unwavering poise and grace of Olandria. Entering the villa alongside Chelley as one of the first two Islanders we met, Olandria quickly became a voice of reason and […]