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The LeBron James vs. Steph Curry rivalry continues to uplift the NBA, as Thursday’s Lakers/Warriors matchup delivered a huge ratings number. According to TNT Sports, the Los Angeles vs. Golden State game averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched NBA telecast on cable this year outside of the Opening Night and Christmas games. […]

Delaware State University is experiencing an athletic surge with the hiring of former NFL star DeSean Jackson as head football coach and former MLB pro Pedro Swann as the new baseball coach. The moves signal a desire to be competitive, especially in the ever-changing college athletics landscape full of swift transfer portal moves and expanding […]

Earlier this season, HBCU star Christian Ings had a viral moment in Norfolk State’s win over Morgan State when he threw down a smooth windmill dunik that captivated the basketball world. Now, he can officially say that he is a slam dunk champion. TIME TO GO HOME 😭 @CollegeSLAM #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/a2ZoxtCthl — Norfolk State Men’s […]

Following the departure of Larry Vickers to Auburn, Norfolk State has moved quickly to name the next leader of their women’s basketball program. It appears as if they’ve found the next leader of the women’s basketball program per a report by Liv Antilla, also known as LivForHoops, on her X account: Coppin State women’s basketball […]

Alabama A&M has made another splash hire, this time landing former Grambling State coach Donte Jackson as their next men’s head basketball coach. The news was first reported by HBCU Sports on Thursday morning with the institution hosting a press conference for their 11th head basketball coach on Thursday afternoon. Jackson is one of the […]

Grambling State head coach Mickey Joseph has extensive experience at the FCS and FBS level, and he’s made it plain the specific change that he would like to see in the NIL and transfer portal era of athletics. In comments to media capture by KTVE, Joseph spoke about his thoughts on losing student athletes to […]

Tennessee State alumnus and NBA player Robert Covington has become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated per a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday. “Something I never was able to accomplish in college but finally made it happen,” Covington said in an Instagram post about his membership in the organization. “Proud to […]

Travis Hunter emerged as a star over the past three seasons due to his uncanny ability to play both wide receiver and defensive back. Starting his career at Jackson State and then transitioning to Colorado, Hunter emerged as one of the best players in the sport and eventually won the 2024 Heisman Trophy to verify […]

Jason Whitlock and Stephen A. Smith have been engaged in a media beef that went public last January when Smith went on a scorched earth rant about Whitlock on his podcast. Whitlock, not one to be deterred, is on the attack against Smith again, this time continuing to call out his HBCU hoops resume. Whitlock’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been an interesting team this season, operating as a fringe playoff team that has performed well against the best teams in the league even after the injury to Jalen Johnson. Trae Young has continued his streak as one of the best point guards in the league, Dyson Daniels has emerged as […]

Before becoming a key contributor to Jackson State’s 2024 Celebration Bowl-winning team, Robert McDaniel had an interesting college journey that saw him play for the Tigers but also at rival Alcorn State. “Well, actually, it was a crazy story. I started my career at Jackson State my freshman year before transferring to Mississippi Gulf Coast […]

Former Florida A&M forward Shaquir O’Neal has hit the transfer portal again, but this time, he’s heading out west with Mike Bibby and Sacramento State. Bibby was hired as the new head coach of the Horents last week and has already made a splash by bringing Shaquir, the son of Shaquille O’Neal, to join his […]

After a stellar season that saw the team win the MEAC Championship and clinch a March Madness bid, Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones has inked a huge contract extension that will keep him with the program through the 2031-2032 season. The institution announced the extension on Friday. Jones’s extension is noteworthy, as Lady Sparts […]

After hitting the transfer portal, former Norfolk State guard Brian Moore Jr. appears to be drawing massive interest from many institutions that look to secure his services. On3 Sports reporter Joe Tipton, via his agent Adam Papas, reported that Moore has received interest from Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati, Florida State, Pitt, Grand Canyon, High Point, […]

Following his HBCU and NFL coaching internship, former NFL star Antonio Cromartie is looking for a coaching opportunity to continue the second act of his career. Cromartie made the call on his social media accounts on March 27, posting a graphic showing his playing experience as well as the coaching experience that he’s secured in […]

Even during an insane NBA trade deadline that saw a few of the NBA’s biggest stars on the move, Kevin Durant stayed put with the Phoenix Suns. Although it appeared that Durant was headed towards a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, the two-time NBA Champion remained with the Suns as the team hunts for […]

Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump announced a donation of $10,000 in support of Tennessee State’s new hockey team, which is set to start competition in 2025. Ben Crump, widely recognized for his work in civil rights law, has represented families in high-profile cases such as those of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and George Floyd. He’s […]

Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones is known in the HBCU community for building perennially successful HBCU basketball teams that routinely compete for conference championships and March Madness bids every season. But, he’s also well known for his honesty and candor, which was on display in his to-the-point take about leading a mid-major program in […]

Even though Charles Barkley is covering the March Madness tournament and is away from the NBA, he chimed in on the ongoing feud between Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN star Stephen A. Smith, which has dominated the sports world for the past week. James’s appearance on the Pat McAfee show dominated headlines for his […]

ESPN First Take star Stephen A. Smith has had one interesting week. For the past month, Smith has been locked in a feud with LeBron James stemming from their mid-game confrontation during the Lakers 113-109 win over the Knicks on January 6th. In a timeout during the third quarter, James confronted Smith after he made […]

As the 2025 NFL Draft swiftly approaches, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has made his stance clear about the possible draft destination of Shedeur Sanders. In an interview with Skip Bayless on his eponymous podcast, he spoke candidly about the draft process that Shedeur Sanders is undergoing. “Shedeur has told me, he’s talked to me […]

In an interview with Marshawn Lynch on his Get Got Podcast, Michael Vick laid out his approach to the ever-changing NIL landscape as he begins his tenure as Norfolk State’s head football coach. Vick acknowledges that they can’t compete with big schools when it comes to NIL money. He tells his players that he understands if […]

Following the departure of Eddie George to Bowling Green, new Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow had the task of building out a coaching staff ready to brave through the rest of the Spring Football season. Barlow, a tenured HBCU football coach with a tradition of winning, immediately went to work assembling his staff that […]

On Wednesday, Pat McAfee aired his exclusive interview with Lakers star LeBron James that had the sports world buzzing with newsworthy comments and candid conversations that will surely be talked about for the rest of the season. But, lost in some of the other viral-worthy content is his admission about his dealings with Nike. On […]

Chicago Sky star and 2023 NCAA Women’s National Champion Angel Reese sent a special message to an HBCU star who she has a special tie to from her childhood. Southern University had an astounding run to the SWAC championship and a rather dominant showing in the First Four against UC San Diego that set them […]

After Norfolk State head coach Larry Vickers left to lead Auburn University’s women’s basketball team, two of his standout players have revealed their next career moves. Kierra Wheeler and Diamond Johnson emerged as the top stars on a talented Norfolk State team that finished the season 30-4 and unbeaten in the MEAC. The duo that […]

This weekend, Florida A&M head football coach James Colzie III went viral, but in a way that no one would expect. Known for leading the Rattlers as head football coach, Colzie has a unique offseason passion. During the spring, he trades his headset for a face mask, moonlighting as a college softball umpire. When they […]

New Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow is no stranger to the HBCU coaching world, fielding successful teams at Alabama State and Virginia State. Now, he looks to continue the success that Tennessee State achieved under head coach Eddie George before his departure to coach Bowling Green. “Coach George came here and took the program […]

The Breakfast Club star Loren Lorosa is launching a new daily podcast via Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartRadio. Starting March 31st, The Latest With Loren will become a daily podcast bringing listeners the top trending stories in entertainment, social media, and celebrity news. Lorosa hosts a segment with the same name […]

Hours after leading Norfolk State to a near upset over Maryland, Spartan head coach Larry Vickers is leaving his alma mater for a huge opportunity as the next head coach of Auburn. His hire to the program comes after he led his Lady Spartans to an upset over Auburn in December, which was the team’s […]

After Eddie George’s departure from Tennessee State to join Bowling Green earlier month, the institution has announced the hire of former NFL Star Reggie Barlow as the 23rd head coach in program history. After weeks of speculation and unfounded rumors linking former Titans coach Jeff Fisher to the role, the Tigers officially announced the hire […]

Alabama A&M head coach Dawn Thornton has emerged as a star in HBCU athletics. She led the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to immense heights during her tenure with the program, including a huge upset over Arkansas in the 2023-2024 season. She then was hired to lead Alabama A&M’s Lady Bulldogs, making an immediate […]

Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sheduer Sanders has been drawing massive attention as the 2025 NFL Draft nears, as speculation runs abound about what team will select him. However, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons suggests that the Browns have already set their sights on Shedeur Sanders, and he believes the Sanders family is aware of it, pointing […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had high praise for Dubs forward Draymond Green. Kerr has been asked in recent days about Green’s immense defensive skills, which he put in historical and modern contexts in different conversations. In comments obtained by NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Dalton Johnson after the Warriors’ 104-93 victory, Kerr […]

On Thursday evening Former NFL head coach Jeff Fisher was rumored to fill the head coaching vacancy at Tennessee State University following Eddie George’s departure. The rumors circulated from Walter K. Friedman, an X user who is said to be a freelance journalist but a search of his name doesn’t yield results to articles or […]

Tennessee State is set to lose another key member of their defense, this time Eriq George. With the departure of his father Eddie George to coach Bowling Green, Eriq has entered the transfer portal. He announced his departure via his social media account. “First, I want to give God all the glory and praise for […]

My love for media has been a constant throughout my life. My passion for the industry was sparked by my love for radio, inspired by Tom Joyner’s unique mix of comedy and meaningful discussions on politics, health, and culture. Even back in grade school, I felt like a media insider. Teachers and classmates would ask […]

Eddie George has been swift in building his coaching staff at Bowling Green, and his defensive coordinator hire is a familiar face from his HBCU journey. Per a report by Zach McKinnell of FCSCentral, former Tennessee State defensive coordinator Brandon Fisher will be joining George as he takes over the Falcons. Fisher, son of former […]

On Tuesday night Alabama State started off March Madness with a bang, as a last-second layup by Amarr Knox powered the Hornets to a resounding 70-68 victory over Saint Francis. The Red Flash controlled the game throughout, skillfully countering Alabama State’s full-court press with precise maneuvers and capitalizing on sharp shotmaking to steadily extend their […]