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As LeBron James’s 23rd season winds down with the playoffs looming, there’s been much speculation about what his next move will be. Will he retire or continue his career and compete for a career-defining fifth ring?  In the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, Clutch Points Senior NBA Reporter Brett Siegel laid out three potential pathways […]

After two seasons, Jazmone Turner is out as head coach of Delaware State’s women’s basketball program, per a report by HBCU Gameday. This comes after the Lady Hornets only recorded 12 victories in the two seasons that she led the program. Turner assumed interim head coaching duties for the Hornets in February 2025 after former […]

The legislation that would turn Kentucky State University into a polytechnic institution has cleared the Kentucky State Assembly and is headed to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk, per a report by WRDB.  Initially introduced as Senate Bill 185, sponsored by Republican State Senator Chris McDaniel, the bill underwent several changes after protests by Kentucky State students […]

Bethune-Cookman star Cam’Rom Ransom has an interesting story that goes along with his phenomenal plays on the field. After spending time at Georgia Southern and McNeese, Ransom transferred over to the Wildcats and didn’t see the field immediately. He redshirted during the 2023 season, a place that can be a perilous position for talented quarterbacks. […]

As the Warriors’ season winds down, Steve Kerr gave a pivotal update on the recovery of Stephen Curry. Curry has been out for an extended time, missing the past 25 games with a patella-femoral pain syndrome/bone bruising that occurred in his right knee. In a recent interview on The Tom Tolbert Show, Kerr was asked […]

Following the dismissal of Janell Crayton Del Rosario, Bethune-Cookman has identified the next leader of the women’s basketball program. The Wildcats have hired Demetria Frank as the eighth women’s basketball coach in the program’s history. Frank spoke about her excitement to join the program in a statement. “I am beyond excited and truly humbled to […]

Virginia State University athletics director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes released an open letter to the Virginia State University community on Tuesday commemorating her one-year anniversary as athletics director. In the letter, she details the growth of the Virginia State athletics department in the past year and lays out the theme for the next year: “Sustaining Excellence.” The […]

Chennis Berry and South Carolina State are making a hire that could fortify their chances of repeating as Celebration Bowl Champions. The Bulldogs have hired tenured HBCU coach and former NFL assistant K.J. Black as the next offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. This comes as former offensive coordinator Johnathan Williams left the team to join […]

In a recent interview with On3, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer set the record straight about leaving the Crimson Tide and whether he was interested in the Michigan job. Alabama under DeBoer had a solid 10-3 season in 2025 and beat Oklahoma in the opening round of the College Football Playoffs. But their National Championship […]

As state lawmakers look to make Kentucky State University a polytechnic school, members of the Kentucky State University community are fighting back. Kentucky State students and alumni have rallied at the state capital within the past week to protest Senate Bill 185, which would drastically change the composition of Kentucky State University by limiting academic […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger wants his former team to build upon the offensive front in the NFL Draft this year. Per his comments on his podcast Footbahlin, Roethlisberger wants offensive linemen to be the number one priority in the upcoming NFL Draft. “I’m still sticking to getting line in the first round. I think you […]

Former HBCU star James Jones made a name for himself as a playmaker for Delaware State last season. He was a key offensive weapon for DeSean Jackson as one half of the running back duo with Marquis Gillis, who ultimately became the top rushing team in the FCS. Now, he’s headed to the FBS as […]

After Mo Williams and Tony Madlock’s departures from the SWAC,  there’s been wide speculation that Texas Southern’s Johnny Jones is set to leave the institution to return to LSU. But the past 48 hours have led to confusion as Wade hasn’t officially announced his departure. But a report by Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends […]

The NFL is taking a big step toward increasing player wellness. Per a report by Judy Battista of NFL.com, the NFL is now requiring full-time mental health professionals to be present at every team facility. “NFL owners have approved an expansion of behaviorial and mental health services — teams much now have a full-time mental […]

Although Duke is out of the March Madness tournament, Cameron Boozer is still expected to be a highly touted prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft. He has consistently been mentioned as one of the three best talents in this draft alongside Kansas’s Darryn Peterson and BYU’s AJ Dybantsa. But, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons still isn’t […]

In a recent interview on NewsNation’s program NewsNation Live with Connell McShane, Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick weighed in on his possible aspirations to coach at the professional level. In a conversation about the Rooney Rule, McShane asked Vick if he had aspirations to one day become a head coach in the NFL. “Absolutely” […]

Alabama State head coach Tony Madlock is departing the institution to join Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis. Rumors swirled quickly about the move, but it was officially confirmed by Alabama State on Sunday evening. Madlock spoke about his departure in a statement, saying, “I would like to thank Dr. Ross and Dr. Cable for their […]

Following his departure to become a head coach at Kentucky, former Jackson State head coach Mo Williams has released a statement. He officially confirmed his departure and reflected on his tenure at the institution. The full statement is below: “I want to thank Ashley Robinson for giving me the opportunity to come back home and […]

Adore Bryant, the daughter of Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant, paid tribute to her mother in a big way. Adore was recently initiated into the Gamma Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her mother, a Hampton University alumna, was also initiated into the sorority from the Gamma Theta chapter. A huge […]

Norfolk State, under the leadership of Robert Jones, has emerged as one of the best FCS programs in the country. Now, they’re making a huge recruiting splash that could shake up the MEAC race next season. Putnam Science Academy guard Jordan Skyers, a four-star prospect, has announced his commitment to the Spartans. He is the […]

In honor of HBCU Awarefest this past weekend, Angel Reese posted a video of herself rocking Howard University-branded apparel and spoke about her previously held HBCU ambitions. Reese, who is a native of Maryland, had several HBCUs in her area but pinpointed Howard University as the specific institution that she would’ve chosen in a video […]

The latest edition of ESPN’s Why Not Us is set to feature the University of Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball. The series is set to premiere on March 30 and follows the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s men’s volleyball program. The team is coached by Dr. Anitra Brockman, who currently sits as the first Black woman […]

Kentucky State University president Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo recently published an open letter to the university community in support of a state congressional move that would turn the institution into a polytechnic school. Per a report by the Lexington Herald-Leader, Senate Bill 185, sponsored by State Senator Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Ryland Heights, would […]

North Carolina Central had a grant terminated because of the federal government’s use of ChatGPT. Per a report by the News & Observer, four academic and literary organizations have filed a lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities, arguing that recent grant cancellations violate constitutional protections for free speech and equal protection. Court documents […]

During Prairie View A&M’s spring practice, Tremaine Jackson spoke about a huge transfer portal win for the team. In a clip obtained by Terence Harris from the Houston Defender, Jackson spoke about retaining two of his star players in running back Chase Bingmon and defensive back Eric Zachery. NIL and the transfer portal have been […]

Southern University is entering into a historic media partnership that could very well define the Marshall Faulk era at the institution. Local ABC affiliate WBRZ has now become the official television station of Jaguar Athletics, per a Friday announcement by the CEO of the company Ralph Bender. Bender broke the news during the Jag-A-Thon annual fundraising […]

The son of an HBCU basketball coach has committed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky. Mason Williams, the son of current Jackson State coach and former NBA player Mo Williams, has announced his commitment to the Wildcats, per 247Sports. He is Mark Pope’s first player commitment for the upcoming class of 2026. Initially, […]

Florida Memorial Athletics just made history with their new AD hire. The Florida-based HBCU has named Chandra Dorsey-Felton as Director of Athletics. With the move, Dorsey-Felton becomes the first female athletic director in university history. The new role for Dorsey-Felton comes after twenty-five years in college athletics, including key positions at Florida Memorial. She served […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is determined to stop teams from tanking. Teams strategically tanking to improve their draft-pick potential in the NBA has been a widely discussed topic, drawing the attention of Silver and the NBA’s decision-makers. In a press conference on Wednesday, Silver expressed his interest in making a change. “We are going to […]

An HBCU alumnus is being featured in Marvel’s next huge blockbuster. Jackson State University alumnus Tramell Tillman has been cast in the summer blockbuster film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The movie is set to open in theaters July 31, 2026 and follows the story of the movie series’s previous entries. Tillman will be playing a […]

This year’s March Madness tournament has been a huge ratings draw through the first week, and an HBCU was a part of one of the higher-watched matchups. Howard University’s first-round matchup against Michigan drew a sizable audience, as the matchup averaged 4.52 million views per a report by Sports Media Watch. Although Michigan ultimately won […]

The SIAC is set to lose one of its member institutions to a rival conference. In the 2027-2028 season, Spring Hill College is leaving the HBCU conference to join the Gulf South Conference. The move will be effective by July 1, 2027, with Spring Hill beginning competition in its 15 sponsored sports in the 2027-2028 […]

A new Kentucky Senate bill could drastically impact Kentucky State University and its athletic offerings. Per a report by the Lexington Herald-Leader, Senate Bill 185—which is sponsored by State Senator Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Ryland Heights—could result in major cuts to the HBCU. The bill also has support from House Speaker David Osborne and […]

So, we have reached the end of the road for season one of BET’s The Coach Vick Experience. It was indeed an interesting journey. I covered the series and the Norfolk State season fervently, from the rumors of Michael Vick ultimately going to Norfolk State and his eventual hiring, to the loss to Howard University […]

The 2026 season gets set to start off with a matchup that could very well be for the HBCU National Championship in December. In the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic, Florida A&M and South Carolina State face off for an HBCU heavyweight fight that is the latest chapter in the brief history between the two young […]

Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock have embarked on the latest saga in their ongoing media feud, primarily centered around Smith’s time at Winston-Salem State. Whitlock has long been skeptical of Smith’s HBCU story and presented his case on the Cam Newton-led 4th & 1 Podcast. “I’ve done the homework on Stephen A. He’s fraudulent. He’s […]

Morgan State defensive star Erick Hunter made his name as one of the best players in HBCU football. But before his time in college athletics, he excelled as a multi-skilled high school student-athlete, competing in football, basketball, and track while also being a percussionist in his high school marching band and orchestra. In a recent […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is facing accusations of assault and anti-Semitic comments, per a report by TMZ. A Los Angeles woman claims that on December 31, 2025, in Century City, Nacua said, “F*** all the Jews” during dinner, which the woman describes as the first act in what became the “first act […]

Team USA flag football star Darrell Doucette is walking back his comments about Patrick Mahomes. On Saturday, the Team USA flag football team destroyed two teams of NFL stars in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Much of the conversation around the game has been about whether NFL players participating in the Olympics for the flag […]