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Norfolk State’s 2026 schedule is out, and the HBCU football world is highly anticipating how Michael Vick rebounds in his second season with the program. When Vick was hired in December 2024, there were high hopes for his homecoming to Virginia. Building on the Deion Sanders blueprint at Jackson State, Vick seemingly had an advantage […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State have officially unveiled their 2026 football schedule. Following a 1-11, with the only win coming against Division II contender and rival Virginia State University, the Spartans look to turn the corner and emerge as a contender in the MEAC. To start the season, Norfolk State hosts Winston-Salem State University, now […]

In the minds of many NBA fans and prognosticators, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed the MVP conversation in last night’s 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Alexander rose up and hit a three-pointer that sealed the hard-fought victory, finishing the night tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20-point games. But, ESPN’s Stephen A. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort has apologized to Nikola Jokic following a flagrant foul on him in the fourth quarter of their 129-126 victory. Per a quote by Dort obtained by ESPN’s Tim McMahon, he implied that it wasn’t personal and that he was caught up in the competitive moment. “Just lost in the […]

Duke had a phenomenal season, finishing at the top of the college basketball world. Now, several members of the team are receiving the spoils of their hard work. The Blue Devils cleaned up at the ACC Awards ahead of the ACC tournament. Cameron Boozer, arguably one of the best players in the sport, secured huge […]

LeBron James has been in and out of the lineup for the Lakers this season due to a slew of injuries that have plagued him. Throughout that time, Los Angeles is 9-2 when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves play in his absence. This has been a popular fact amongst NBA fans and media, using it […]

Two HBCU baseball stars are featured in the World Baseball Classic. Alabama State’s Caio Araujo is representing Brazil, and Bethune-Cookman’s Justin Morales is representing the Netherlands. Morales recently transferred from Tallahassee State College to Bethune-Cookman, where he played two seasons. As a freshman in 2024, he saw action in seven games, including three starts. In […]

Florida A&M head men’s basketball coach and former Heisman trophy winner Charlie Ward was in attendance for President Donald Trump’s White House Roundtable on College Sports. The roundtable was held last Friday, and Ward was one of several notable sports names in attendance, such as Nick Saban. Following the event, Trump promised an Executive Order. […]

Across men’s and women’s Division II basketball, seven HBCU programs have earned a bid to the NCAA Division II basketball tournament. This season saw history as Winston-Salem State went on an amazing run and Morehouse College won its first conference title in 23 years. Meanwhile, Edward Waters, only three years removed from becoming a full-time […]

In a recent show of HBCU support, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders invited Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson to Colorado during the team’s spring practices. Jackson emerged as one of the biggest coaching stories in college football, leaving Valdosta State after leading them to a Division II National Championship appearance to join Prairie […]

In Michael Vick’s first season at Norfolk State, his Spartans went 1-11. Now, Vick looks ahead, detailing a four-phase plan to make his team a contender in the MEAC in a recent interview with Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends. Vick has been making the rounds over the past couple of months promoting his BET […]

Baltimore Ravens fans aren’t the only ones who are happy for the Maxx Crosby trade. As the five-time Pro Bowler leaves the AFC West, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton expresses happiness for several reasons. Jay Glazer spoke about a message he got from Payton, saying, “Sean Payton called me soooo fired up the Raiders […]

Howard University softball represented for HBCUs in a big way during the Hillenbrand Invitational. The invitational was hosted by Arizona, and the Lady Bison were the only HBCU in attendance. They faced a schedule competing against FBS programs Minnesota, Eastern Illinois, Long Beach State, and Arizona. While the Bison lost four games, they scored their […]

Texas Southern made a huge move regarding Kevin Granger during the institution’s sexual assault investigation. Per a report by Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends, the institution has taken down Granger’s retired number 10 banner in the institution’s Health and Physical Education arena. Mosley posted a photo on Thursday evening showcasing Granger’s number no longer […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams is calling it a career after eight seasons. The 32-year-old defensive standout was placed on the reserve/retired /list by the Rams on Saturday. The move was announced per a statement by the Rams written by senior staff writer Stu Jackson. Across his eight-year NFL career, Williams spent the majority […]

Two former HBCU basketball players allegedly refused to cooperate in an NCAA gambling investigation. Former North Carolina A&T basketball players Ryan Forrest and Landon Glasper reportedly ignored multiple requests to participate in the investigation, such as sitting for interviews and disclosing financial documents, per a report by David Purdum of ESPN. The investigation into the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s three-point record is believed to be unreachable, but Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards believes there’s at least one person who can catch Curry. Curry broke the three-point record on December 14, 2021, in a game against the New York Knicks. He passed Ray Allen’s mark of 2,973 three-pointers in a […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders came together to pull off a blockbuster trade that could determine the next Super Bowl winner. The Ravens fortified their defense by adding superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby in exchange for the Ravens’ 2026 first-round pick (No. 14 overall) and their 2027 first-round pick. The deal is a […]

This week’s episode of The Coach Vick Experience started with Michael Vick being a man of his word. He placed a wager with his wife, Kijafa Vick, that if Hampton were to win the “Battle of the Bay” over his Norfolk State Spartans, he would rock Hampton University gear. Vick paid his end of the […]

Grambling State is making a big move to protect the G. Per a statement by the institution released on Monday, Grambling’s “G” logo is now protected by a secured federal trademark under U.S. Trademark Registration No. 8148992. Grambling State president Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. spoke about the move in a statement, saying, “This registration represents […]

An HBCU athletic program is making a huge policy change regarding the national anthem. Per a report by The Hilltop, Howard University’s student newspaper, reports that the decision was made following the Lady Bison’s basketball game against the United States Military on December 29th. The new policy requires student athletes to either stand for the […]

The New York Knicks have tried to land a superstar for years. From the pursuit of LeBron James in 2010 free agency to being linked to stars such as Donovan Mitchell and even Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Knicks look to be the home of one of basketball’s biggest stars and be a perennial championship contender. But, […]

As Jayson Tatum gears up to return to the lineup for the Celtics, there’s been a growing chorus of NBA prognosticators who believe that he has to defer to Jaylen Brown for the team to be successful. Although the Celtics lost to the Hornets last night, they’re still second in the Eastern Conference. They’re 41-21 […]

Randy Moss is one of the greatest wide receivers of all time, but he was also a standout basketball player. He played basketball at DuPont High School in Belle, West Virginia, ironically teaming up with former NBA standout Jason Williams. The best athletes often excel in multiple sports, with their athleticism and certain skills translating […]

Even after Stephen A. Smith’s monologue on First Take, the New Orleans Pelicans social media team is undeterred. Smith fired back at the Pelicans after they posted a video of Stephen A. Smith’s athletic lowlights following his comments about Zion Williamson. Smith rehashed rumors that Williamson was a “food addict” and had weight issues in […]

Stephen A. Smith is never one to back down from a confrontation, and he recently picked a fight with the New Orleans Pelicans. After a segment where he was critical of Zion Williamson’s weight, the Pelicans social media team fired back, reposting a video showing Stephen A. Smith missing jump shots that he was attempting on […]

Golden State Warriors forward and podcaster Draymond Green weighed in on the conversation about Steph Curry being shut down for the rest of the season so the Warriors can tank. Curry suffered a right knee injury on January 30 in a matchup against the red-hot Detroit Pistons; that didn’t appear to be serious, and the […]

Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s injury recovery has been nothing short of a medical marvel. Tatum tore his Achilles tendon during the Celtics’ second-round matchup against the New York Knicks in the 2025 playoffs. The injury normally sees players miss an entire season in recovery, but Tatum has been determined. Videos have surfaced of the six-time All-Star […]

The trend of former professional athletes becoming HBCU coaches could hit the basketball world, as Lamar Odom’s name has been circulating as a possible coaching candidate. The two-time NBA champion made an appearance at the CIAA tournament weekend. While it’s typical for celebrities to partake in the festivities, the tournament is one of the more […]

The Lakers were able to pull off a thrilling victory over the Pelicans as they set their eyes on the Nuggets on Thursday to put together a three-game win streak. Following the game, Doncic got a question that he’s answered many times before. Ever since the All-Star break, there have been conversations about if the Lakers’ […]

After only one season at Tennessee State, Nolan Smith has turned the Tigers into contenders. Tennessee State finished the season 21-9 overall and 15-5 in conference. They ended the regular season on a four-game win streak and sit atop the OVC as the number one seed in the upcoming OVC tournament. The Tigers’ success has […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson is considered the best prospect in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft and is nearly a consensus top draft pick. However, there have been growing concerns about his availability on the court. Peterson has missed 11 games for the Jayhawks thus far this season for varying reasons, including cramping, flu-like symptoms, and […]

As playoff season is near, the Timberwolves have signed Kyle Anderson back to the team. Anderson is no stranger to Minnesota fans, as he played with the Timberwolves from 2022 to 2024. After stints with the Warriors, Heat, Jazz, and Grizzlies, he now returns to the Timberwolves after being waived by Memphis. Starting center for […]

The Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious in Super Bowl LX, but they could have fortified their chances with a former Super Bowl MVP. On The Rich Eisen Show, Von Miller said he almost signed with the Seahawks last offseason. “I had two contract offers by the end of free agency, by the end of the offseason […]

Although Black History Month has passed, the relevance of HBCUs is ever-present. In the past six years, we’ve seen a rise in the spotlight on HBCUs, with several notable alumni ascending to high heights in various fields. We’ve seen NFL players, such as Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson, and Deion Sanders, take on the challenge of […]

Although Trae Young has yet to play a game for the Wizards, he was ejected during last night’s 123-118 loss to the Rockets. Late in the third quarter of the game, Jamir Watkins and Tari Eason got into a brief confrontation hat casued play to stop. While Young didn’t involve himself in the fray, he […]

Dr. Taylor Williams, a former Miss Albany State University and Lee County Primary School assistant principal, has passed away at the age of 32. Per a report by WALB, she passed away on Saturday, February 28, and the cause of her passing is unknown. Williams was an alumna of Albany State University and served as […]

Although the Heat are still in contention for a playoff or play-in birth, Dan Le Batard is ready for a conversation surrounding Erik Spoelstra. Spoelstra is currently the longest tenured coach in the NBA, having coached the Miami Heat since the 2008-2009 season. His tenure has come with immense success: two championships with the Big […]

An HBCU alumnus was tragically killed in a traffic accident in the line of duty as a police officer. On Sunday, 30-year-old Stephen J. Perry was struck by a wrong-way driver as he was on duty. With heavy hearts, North Carolina Central University remembers former football student-athlete Steven Perry. Sending strength, comfort, and our sincere […]