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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 […]

Former HBCU standout Cobie Durant racked up a huge NFL honor this week: NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Durant racked up two of the Rams’s four turnovers in their Sunday 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders: an interception and a forced fumble. Both of Durant’s turnovers led to points, with Rams running back […]

Lakers star LeBron James and his son and Bronny James are being sued for a 2022 car crash according to a new report by TMZ. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles County before the Lakers opening night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Per the report, they’re suing the James’s for unspecified […]

Jackson State’s big 35-21 win over Florida A&M shifted the balance of power in the SWAC but drew a shockingly low viewership number on ESPNU. The game was moved up to ESPNU from ESPN+, a signal of the hype and importance of the game as it was moved to an afternoon TV window. But, per […]

The Unrivaled Basketball League, founded by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is looking to give Caitlin Clark $1 million and incentives to play in the league according to a report by Front Office Sports senior reporter Michael McCarthy. Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA first-team guard, has been a […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier shared a heartfelt post following the team’s tough Game 5 loss to the New York Liberty en route to the Liberty winning their first WNBA Finals in history. Game 5 was clouded by controversy due to a late foul call that determined the outcome of the rest of the game. […]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head coach Alonzo Hampton doesn’t want his team to get distracted by HBCU homecoming season, per comments he made on Monday’s SWAC coaches call. Although the Golden Lions are 2-5 on the season (1-2 in conference), Hampton wants his team to build winning habits that are conducive to on-field […]

An exclusive report by the Clarion Ledger’s Sam Sklar details serious problems facing a struggling Alcorn State soccer program. The program canceled its season due to not having enough players to field a team while also facing Title IX violations and sanctions from the Southwestern Athletic Conference. A letter signed by 15 former and current […]

Division II HBCU Fort Valley State University led the nation in HBCU attendance during its homecoming weekend, per numbers secured by HBCU Sports. Fort Valley State’s homecoming festivities took place on October 13th, in which the football team played fellow SIAC opponent Allen University. The game reportedly drew 26,730 attendees. The Fort Valley State homecoming […]

The top-ranked Kanas Jayhawks will tip off their season against Howard University, the reigning MEAC Champions and one of the best HBCU programs in the country. The game comes as Kansas invited MEAC hoops contender North Carolina Central for an early season game last season. The Jayhawks ultimately won the game 99-56. Howard University basketball […]

Former HBCU basketball star Shy Odom has transferred from Howard University to the University of Vermont after a stellar career as a Bison. Odoms was a key contributor to Kenny Blakeney’s emerging HBCU hoops power as Howard won the MEAC Championship in 2023 and 2024. The motive for Odom’s transfer from The Mecca is simple, […]

Hampton University made a big move earlier this week, removing the interim title from Trent Boykin and officially naming him the head coach of the football team. The move came as the Pirates prepared to faceoff against fellow CAA HBCU program North Carolina A&T during their homecoming festivities. Hampton ultimately won 59-17. In a statement […]

Grammy-award-winning songwriter Derrick Milano proposed to influencer and longtime girlfriend Angela White (former known as Blac Chyna) during an event held during Howard University’s homecoming on Friday. Milano serenaded White with R&B singer Mario’s classic 2004 hit Let Me Love You before getting down on one knee and popping the special question. White and Milano […]

Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has canceled her scheduled visit to her alma mater Howard University this afternoon, per an exclusive report by the institution’s school newspaper The Hilltop. The Harris-Walz Campaign announced an HBCU Homecoming tour that coincided with HBCU homecoming season. The Howard University alumna instead will be in Michigan at a campaign […]

CIAA competitor Bowie State University scored a huge 73-71 upset over the CIAA’s Hampton University in an early season HBCU exhibition. Bowie State looked good early on as they stormed out to an early lead and ended the first half up 43-35. But, Hampton fought back and ultimately took the lead as the game started […]

Spelman College president Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking an immediate personal leave of absence, per a report by the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Ernie Suggs. The cause of the leave of absence is unknown at this time. “The Trustees are committed to ensuring continuity throughout this process, and fully expect to maintain institutional operations as […]

The extension talks between Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets have taken an interesting turn per recent comments by ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast. While Gordon, a key piece in Denver’s 2023 NBA title run, wants to sign an extension with the team, the Nuggets are looking to sign him for less […]

In a recent interview with Andscape, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green spoke about his attempts to reengage with his teammates, particularly after the passing of Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojević in January. In the conversation with Marc J. Spears, Green was candid about how his relationship with his teammates became distant. He attributed […]

Duke University is set to tip off the 2024-2025 season against a Division II HBCU coached by a notable ACC alumnus Julian Hodges. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is set to face off against the Blue Devils, keeping a tradition of playing HBCU basketball programs alive for another season. Lincoln is a formidable basketball program as […]

The Baltimore Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for the Baltimore Ravens fan that was captured on video assaulting Commanders fans following the Raven’s home win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Videos shared on social media depict 24-year-old John Callis, the man identified as the suspect, wearing a Lamar Jackson jersey roaming the […]

The official start to the NBA season is days away but Donte DiVincenzo and his viral exchange during the Timberwolves preseason game against the Knicks has been causing a lot of conversations in the basketball world. Sunday’s Timberwolves-Knicks matchup was the first game for the two ball clubs since the shocking Karl Anthony Towns-Julius Randall […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has the option to sign a one-year contract extension right now but is planning to wait until the offseason for a bigger payday, per a report by ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Durant is currently eligible for a one-year, $59.5 million dollar extension and has been since July. But, all indicators point […]

Caitlin Clark’s rookie season is officially stamped as one of the best in WNBA history, as she was named to the All-WNBA first team. Clark was named alongside veteran stars, including unanimous MVP A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Alyssa Thomas, and Breanna Stewart. In celebration of her accomplishment, the Indiana Fever X account posted a video […]

As the college football season hits its halfway point, two players have emerged as the clear frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy: Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty. The two-star players have dominated headlines this season for their sensational play and can almost certainly be counted on to stay in the running when the […]

Former Grambling State football greats Eddie G. Robinson and Doug Williams could be headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025. Per a report by ESPN, the HBCU legends are among 25 candidates named in the contributor category for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The candidates’ names were released on […]

Three HBCU football contenders are ranked in the latest AFCA FCS Coaches Poll: Florida A&M, North Carolina Central, and Jackson State. These three HBCU football contenders have had phenomenal seasons and are a few key wins away from a conference championship and a trip back to the Celebration Bowl. For Florida A&M, ranked 18th in […]

Sacramento Kings star guard De’Aaron Fox is turning down a big-time extension as he looks towards the future. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Fox turned down the three-year, $165 million extension to look for an even bigger payday come the 2025 offseason. While Fox looks to stay with the Kings and continue to help them build […]

Former Chicago Bulls star and 2010-2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose had an unlikely source of inspiration at one point in his playing career: O.J. Mayo. Rose was a guest on The Volume’s Club 520 podcast and spoke about how O.J. Mayo inspired him to be great. “When I saw him for the first time he changed my […]

NBA Legend Michael Jordan showed love to Vince Carter for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Jordan shared kind words with Carter. a fellow UNC Tar Hill alumnus and fraternity brother as both are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. “Congratulations man.” Michael Jordan to #24HoopClass inductee, Vince Carter 🤝🔥 […]

Although Alabama was able to survive a tough game against South Carolina, Crimson Tide fans are not happy with Kalen DeBoer for his postgame comments after the win. Alabama fans are used to the dominance that they saw during Nick Saban’s tenure, which featured savvy game management and a clear distinction of talent between their […]

The New York Liberty are looking to rebound from a tough loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty were in control for the majority of the game until the Lynx went on an 18-2 run, fueled by Courtney William’s iconic four-point play that gave Minnesota an 83-82 lead. The shot proved […]

Sheryl Swoopes kept it real about her pregnancy prior to the 1997 season on the latest edition of the Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes podcast, produced by iHeartPodcasts as a part of the company’s new Women’s Sports Audio Network. After a decorated career in college basketball and for the USA Women’s Basketball Team, Swoopes […]

Although we’re days away from the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season, the trade buzz around Chris Paul has already commenced. Paul signed with the Spurs on a one-year, $11 million deal on July 7th as he joined a San Antonio team looking to build themselves back into a contender around Victor Wembanyama. Paul is […]

As Derrick Henry has kicked off the 2024 season in remarkable style for the Baltimore Ravens, discussions about how the Cowboys might have signed him in free agency have begun to surface. For every broken tackle, stiff arm, and phenomenal run, conversation about how the Cowboys could’ve signed him instead of Ezekiel Elliott has persisted. […]

The Minnesota Lynx fueled a historic 18-point comeback against the New York Liberty that had the whole sports world buzzing, including South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley. Staley is a huge ambassador for women’s basketball who has put several star players in the league such as 2024 WNBA unanimous MVP A’ja Wilson. Per Staley, […]

The Minnesota Lynx’s 18-point comeback attempt was successful after a wild four-point play by Courtney Williams put them up 84-83 in the closing seconds of Game One of the WNBA Finals. The Lynx struggled early out the gate and appeared to be on their way to an opening series loss as the Liberty looked more […]

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announce the big changes to the structure for the playoffs ahead of game, one of the WNBA Finals. Starting in the 2025 season the first round of the playoffs will be a best-of-three format where both teams get a home game.  Perhaps the most significant change is to the WNBA Finals, […]

An explosive report published by ESPN on Thursday afternoon details Jerry West’s regrets about his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. West was a dedicated basketball ambassador, even serving as inspiration for the silhouette of the NBA logo that was introduced in 1969. The article details that West pondered about his time in the sport […]

Cam Newton is joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take on a permanent basis. The former Carolina Panthers star and the host of the popular 4th & 1 podcast is joining First Take’s rotating crew of contributors that features Shannon Sharpe, Ryan Clark, and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. ESPN announced the hiring of Newton on Thursday […]