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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 […]

Following Deion Sanders’s effort to revamp Colorado’s Spring Football game, an HBCU head coach is throwing his hat in the ring to have his team face off against Colorado. In comments made in media availability on Monday, Sanders spoke about inviting another team to play in the Colorado Spring Game. “The Spring Game will be […]

Norfolk State had a stellar regular season campaign that ended in an epic MEAC Championship moment that truly defines the craziness of March Madness season. Trailing by 10 with two minutes left, the second-ranked South Carolina State tied the game at 65 with 10.6 seconds remaining after a forced turnover and a quick layup from […]

Following Prarie View A&M’s 69-49 loss to rival Texas Southern in the SWAC tournament, long-time HBCU coach Sandy Pugh is resigning from the program. The news of her departure was shared by the Prairie View A&M Athletics’s social media accounts. “Panther Athletics would like to thank Sandy Pugh for her service as the women’s basketball […]

After a stellar season that saw them in the hunt for the Big 12 Championship, Deion Sanders believes that his Colorado Buffaloes have made a huge leap as they enter Spring football season. The Buffaloes are set to lose several key pieces of their roster from the past two seasons, including NFL prospects Shedeur Sanders […]

Throughout his career as a coach, Deion Sanders has had a penchant for embracing innovation. His entrance into the coaching space in itself was innovative, leading Jackson State back to its historic prominence and then revitalizing a Colorado team that only won one game the year prior to his arrival. Now, he’s looking to change […]

Mickey Joseph has added a highly experienced coach to his staff at Grambling State. According to a report from FootballScoop, Grambling is adding Erik Losey as its new offensive line coach. Losey, who most recently coached at Eastern Kentucky, played a key role in the program’s success, including a trip to the FCS Playoffs under […]

Following Eddie George’s departure to Bowling Green to become the new head coach, Tennessee State defensive star Sanders Ellis has entered the transfer portal. The transfer is a big loss for the Tigers as Ellis was a key anchor of the defense, even as a freshman last season. During the 2024 season, Sanders recorded 86 […]

As the Unriavled season nears its end as the inaugural playoffs is set to tip-off, Chicago Sky Angel Reese reflected on the experience in an ESPN feature written by Kendra Andrews. Reese has been one of the best stories in the league’s first season, as she continued her stellar play on the glass as a […]

Former Howard University Royal Court member Jeremiah Downing was killed in a fatal car crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, March 12 per a report by WAFB. According to a Louisiana State Police report, a crash occurred on Nicholson Drive near Bluebonnet Boulevard just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. The accident involved […]

Eddie George is set for a significant pay raise as the head coach of Bowling Green University, as the former HBCU coach is in line to make $600,000 annually per a report by WTOL. An MOU obtained through a FOIA request by the local Toledo, Ohio affiliate outlines the preliminary terms of George’s agreement to […]

In December, Willie Simmons officially became an FBS coach when he was hired to lead the FIU Panthers. Now, he’s set to start his new chapter against a familiar HBCU rival: the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. FIU added Bethune-Cookman to officially round out their football schedule, with the game set to take place either on August 29th […]

The Detroit Pistons social media team issued the perfect response to NBA on TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal, who has been downplaying their season in a couple of viral remarks. “You want to brag about a team that’s 32-26? Stop it,” Shaq said to Adam Lefkoe on a recent episode The Big Podcast. “That’s not success. […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State are shaping up to be one of the top stories of the 2025 season. As Vick continues his inspiring journey as the head coach of his hometown HBCU, he faces a challenging start with an exciting out-of-conference matchup, followed by a demanding slate of games in MEAC play. Norfolk State’s […]

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders took to his social media account to speak about Eddie George’s departure from Tennessee State to become the head coach of Bowling Green University. The former Jackson State coach, who’s entering his third season with the Buffaloes in the Fall, had nothing but love for George on his career move. […]

Michael Vick is only a few months into his tenure with Norfolk State and he’s already fielded a question about if his Spartans will one day face off against Deion Sanders’s Colorado Buffaloes in the near future. The question came in an early February interview with Dan Patrick on his eponymous show. Vick thought about […]