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The college athletics landscape is forever changing with the expansion of NIL, the transfer portal, and media rights deals and Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski is calling for change. College football is constantly evolving with increased access to view games and the expansion of the College Football Playoff. “Everybody is thinking about what are we doing […]

Delaware State University is launching a women’s wrestling team in the Fall of 2025, per a press release sent out by the university’s athletic department on Thursday. The program is set to be the first Division I HBCU women’s wrestling program and the launch of the program is made possible by a $1.25 million donation […]

Black college students across several states, including some HBCU students, have reported receiving anonymous text messages laced with racist references to slavery following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 Presidential Election on Tuesday. The messages followed a chilling script, with recipients being told they’d “been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”   View […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Dion Waiters joined Scoop “B” Robinson’s podcast to look back at the team’s blown 3-1 lead to the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. The Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook-led Thunder looked to send the 73-9 Warriors home and set up a 2012 NBA Finals rematch of sorts […]

As the football season moves past its midway point, ten HBCU standouts have been named as finalists for the Aeneas Williams Award. Howard DB Kenny Gallop Jr. won the award last season and he headlines the HBCU defensive stars making plays for their respective teams this season. The list of nominees is below. Kendall Bohler, […]

Stephen A. Smith is arguably the biggest voice in professional sports with his bombast, outsized opinions and unvarnished confidence in the takes he gives daily. Smith has parlayed that influence and fan base into a robust media platform, particularly through his podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show. On his podcast he often takes a step […]

Vice President Kamala Harris’ net worth in 2024 is $8 million. Harris is the vice president of the United States and is the most high-profile HBCU alumni in America. After President Joe Biden deciding not to run for re-election, Harris became the Democrat nominee for president in the 2024 election but with only 107 days […]

76ers star Joel Embiid has had an eventful start to the season and he hasn’t seen the court yet. Following his run in the Olympics with Team USA, Embiid has missed several games to start the season due to what is being referred to as “left knee management”. His absence has already drawn the ire […]

With Anthony Davis being out for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies JJ Redick is looking at a ‘long-term view’ on his health. In a quote obtained by Dave McMenamin of ESPN before the team’s matchup against the Grizzlies, Redick expects Davis to play against Philadelphia on Friday but he will be strategic on how he […]

Although the Miami Heat has seen significant success with Jimmy Butler on the team, there has been speculation and rumors about Butler’s possible availability in the trade market in the near future. While there haven’t been any indications that the Heat are looking to move him, nor has Butler indicated that he wants to be […]

Jason Kelce broke his silence about his incident with a Penn State fan in which the former Philadelphia Eagle Center smashed the fan’s phone after he accosted him. The incident happened before the Ohio State vs. Penn State game as Kelce was walking the campus and the fan yelled homophobic slurs at him specifically referencing […]

Alabama A&M coach Connell Maynor paid tribute to Bulldog linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., who suffered an injury during the team’s HBCU rivalry clash with Alabama State in the Magic City Classic. Burnett, who transferred from Grambling to Alabama A&M in the offseason, stayed in UAB hospital days after the injury he sustained during the game […]

Memphis women’s basketball narrowly escaped a huge HBCU upset over Mississippi Valley State in their season-opening game on Monday. Memphis entered the game as the clear favorites, ready to start their season with a successful victory over a Devilettes team that has struggled significantly in recent years. Under the leadership of Sh’Diamond McKnight, the team […]

Virginia Union University capped off its HBCU homecoming week with a 91-0 beatdown of fellow CIAA competitor Bluefield State University. The Panthers, led by sensational running back Jada Byers, are a formidable opponent that is proficient in moving the ball on the ground. But, their win over Bluefield State as well more than what anyone […]

Jackson State University Athletic Director Ashley Robinson has inked an extension for his success leading the athletic department in his tenure. Robinson has positioned himself as one of the best athletic administrators in HBCU football, helping lead Jackson State to immense success across several sports. Jackson State University president Dr. Marcus Thompson spoke glowingly of […]

If Kamala Harris were to win the race for president of the United States on Election Night, she’ll do so with Howard University as her backdrop. The Harris-Walz campaign has already announced that Howard University would be the election night headquarters of the campaign. But, per reporting by Slate Senior Writer Mark Joseph Stern, Harris […]

Jackson State men’s basketball coach Mo Williams has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Williams prepares to tip off the basketball season for the Tigers. “I am blessed, definitely blessed and humble. This is home for me, I believe […]

Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Taylor’s Tigers sit atop the SWAC and are in the driver’s seat to make the SWAC Championship in the SWAC East division. “It’s truly a blessing, […]

Boston Celtics star and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum is joining in on the effort to bring a WNBA expansion team to St. Louis. Per a report by Sportico, Tatum has backed a bid to bring a team to his hometown as he joins Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. The Celtics star’s involvement is thanks […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a lofty goal for this year: winning his second NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Green is considered one of the best defenders in the NBA, with his ability to guard 1-5 and anchor the Warriors’ defense important to the team’s success. But, he’s only won the […]

Jeff Teague is never one to mince words and he certainly didn’t on the topic of Lakers rookie Bronny James. Brornny James made history last week by becoming the first father-son duo to share the court as teammates in NBA history, playing alongside LeBron James. The Lakers rookie recently scored his first NBA basket in […]

Unrivaled made a significant move by expanding their roster from 30 players to 36, per an announcement by the league on their social media accounts. With the move, there will now be six players across the six teams already established: Lunar Owls, Laces, Mist, Rose, Phantom and Vinyl. The additional six players will also be […]

Media rights and conference realignment is a huge topic of discussion amongst HBCU supporters and North Carolina A&T Athletic Director Earl M. Hilton III added an interesting dimension to the conversation in recent comments during a virtual University Athletics Townhall.  North Carolina A&T made their move to the CAA in 2023 after a stint in […]

HBCU legend Doug Williams has been having a phenomenal year. He recently was announced to be a semi-finalist in the contributor category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is now receiving a huge honor from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Williams is set to be the recipient of the 2024 AFCA Trailblazer […]

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has made his love for HBCUs known in recent years and he recently showed love Johnson C. Smith, the only undefeated HBCU football program in the country headed into Week 10. The former Panthers star was in Charlotte for a football camp that was hosted on the campus of Johnson […]

Doug Williams has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in the Contributor category. Williams was one of 25 candidates to make the initial ballot alongside his former coach and fellow HBCU football legend Eddie G. Robinson. Williams made the cut for the semifinalists alongside K.S. “Bud” Adams, Ralph […]

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson recently experienced an HBCU homecoming at Prairie View A&M University. Per the former NFL star turned media personality’s comments on Saturday’s edition of Nightcap, it was an “eye-opening” experience. Chad Johnson HAD A BLAST at Prairie View A&M’s Homecoming yesterday 🔥 “Unbelievable Atmosphere” He did the coin toss and was in attendance […]

In a shocking off-season move, Connecticut Suns head coach Stephanie White is departing the team. White, the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year, led the Sun to contender status in her short tenure with the team. White went 55-25 in her time with the team and she coached Connecticut to a 28-12 record this season, […]

Grambling State head football coach Mickey Joseph wasn’t a fan of the officiating in his team’s 24-17 loss to Texas Southern on Saturday. Joseph didn’t mince words in his critique of the officiating during Monday’s SWAC Coaches Call. “I think it’s some bullsh*t calls,” Joseph said. Per Joseph in his opening statement, the penalties that […]

The Houston Rockets have been a heavy name mentioned in the NBA trade market since last season and now it appears that they’re interested in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler if his services were to become available via trade. Per NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Rockets could be a buyer in the trade market even […]

HBCU star Jada Byers had another signature performance for Virginia Union in their 56-28 rout of Bowie State. The Panthers running back rushed for 348 yards and six touchdowns on 35 attempts. Byers outgained Bowie State’s runningback room by 81 yards on one less attempt. His standout performance established a new school record and solidified […]

Johnson C. Smith is arguably the best team in HBCU football and they continued to add to their historic season against in-conference rival Winston-Salem State University. WSSU, which has a storied football tradition, had been the winners of the previous 46 games that they’d hosted the Golden Bulls in Bowman Gray Stadium. But, a red-hot […]

Deion Sanders and Colorado have landed a huge recruit that can help the team in their post-Travis Hunter era. Four-star wide receiver Adrian Wilson committed to Colorado on Saturday, per a report by Hayes Fawcett of On3. Wilson was previously committed to Arizona State before decommitting on October 23rd. He has previously expressed commitment to […]

Kevin Durant isn’t one to back down from criticism on social media. With ongoing discussions about his leadership skills, the Suns superstar made sure to speak up once more. The conversation started with a segment on ESPN’s First Take where Stephen A. Smith was asked how much belief that he has in the Phoenix Suns. “Not […]

Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words when speaking about the Nuggets following their season-opening 102-87 loss to the surging Oklahoma City Thunder. On Firday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take, Smith’s assessment of the team’s outlook this season following the loss is simple: they look old. “Denver looked old. Now they’re not old but, against Oklahoma […]

Former standout HBCU coach and current Jaguars Running Back coach Jerry Mack is reportedly being considered for the open Southern Miss head coaching job, per a report by Pete Nakos of On3. Per Nakos, Mack is in strong consideration alongside other candidates such as Georgia tight ends coach Todd Hartley and Alabama defensive line coach […]

Kamala Harris is set to appear on Shannon Sharpe’s popular Club Shay Shay podcast, per an announcement by the Harris election campaign. The interview has already been recorded and is set to premiere on Monday. The conversation is sure to make headlines Sharpe and Harris both attended HBCUs and the duo will likely speak about her […]

First Things First star Nick Wright has signed a long-term extension with Fox Sports, per a report by Front Office Sports’s Michael McCarthy. Wright has emerged as one of the faces of the network and boasts arguably the most fun sports program in the media landscape alongside his co-hosts Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard. Wright’s […]

Stephen A. Smith is doubling down on sharing an unnamed source’s opinion of Jaylen Brown earlier this year on First Take. On the May 24th edition of ESPN’s First Take, Smith shared what an unnamed NBA source told him about Jaylen Brown in relations to the topic of if Brown was underrated. “I wanted to read […]