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A sometimes forgotten aspect of Shaquille O’Neal’s legendary career is that he played with LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009-2010 season. The then 37-year-old O’Neal arrived in Cleveland after a stint with the contending Steve Nash-Amar’e Stoudemire-led Phoenix Suns team. He arrived to the Cavaliers with much fanfare, winning an NBA championship […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was recently spotlighted on Times Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people and spoke at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit alongside fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad on Wednesday. Wilson recently released a book entitled Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You, meant to use her experience to help […]

HBCU alumnus Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast has been the talk of 2024. His interview with Katt Williams was a cultural moment, amassing 67 million views at the time of this writing. His Club Shay Shay platform underwent massive growth following the Williams interview and other anticipated celebrity interviews such as with Usher, Cam Newton, and […]

HBCU alumnus and media personality Stephen A. Smith caused a social media firestorm after a clip of his comments about Donald Trump and the black community. In an appearance on Hannity, Smith appeared to insinuate that black people would support Donald Trump and find him relatable because of “what he’s going through.” What? Stephen A. Smith […]

The New York Knicks just might’ve competed one of the greatest NBA playoff comebacks of all time. After a made free throw by Kyle Lowry that put the 76ers up 101-96 with under 40 seconds to go in the game, the Knicks managed a Jalen Brunson three-pointer that got a lucky bounce into the hoop […]

President Joe Biden will address the graduates of Morehouse College on Sunday, May 19th per a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The appearance will mark the president’s third HBCU commencement address since he’s been in office, as he spoke at South Carolina State’s Fall 2021 commencement and Howard University’s Spring 2023 commencement. Morehouse is no […]

Robert Griffin III is a huge fan of Michael Penix Jr. and thinks that teams should really consider picking him up in this week’s 2024 NFL Draft. Griffin joined The Rich Eisen Show to discuss the Washington star’s draft stock. Griffin made a bold declaration during the interview. “You know, Rich, I’ve been on the […]

This year, USC appeared to be the epicenter of college sports with top NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams, standout guard Bronny James, and women’s hoops superstar JuJu Watkins all on the yard for the Trojans. Although Bronny declared for the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal and Williams is on his way to the […]

Falcons legend and former NFL MVP Matt Ryan has officially called it a career, announcing his retirement in a video posted by the Atlanta Falcons on their social media platforms as well as a statement published on the team’s website. From: Matt Ryan To: Atlanta pic.twitter.com/JWhkNqHzdY — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 22, 2024 “I truly […]

When the first quarter ended and the Los Angeles Lakers had a 33-25 lead over the Denver Nuggets, it seemed as if Los Angeles finally had enough to fend off the defending NBA Champions. In the previous games played, it appeared as if the Lakers didn’t have an answer for Nikola Jokić and a Denver […]

Anthony Edwards has been a star for the Timberwolves all season and he stepped up in a big way in game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns this afternoon. Edwards finished with 33 points, nine rebounds, and six assists as Minnesota cruised to a dominant 120-95 victory. Edwards did a post-game interview […]

TikTok has been a hot topic over the past few years. Arguably the most popular social media app amongst younger users, TikTok has drawn immense praise for it’s user-generated content but also scrutiny for perceived cybersecurity threats by law makers. Just this. According to NPR, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill requiring ByteDance, […]

After six seasons, Fisk University head basketball coach Kenny Anderson has resigned per a report by The Tennessean. The news was confirmed by Anderson via his Twitter/X profile on Saturday morning. “I will enjoy my life, but I will miss everyone at @fiskuniversity ,I have been here for 5 years, and i truly love it,My […]

Antonio Brown has ramped up his odd and inappropriate comments towards Caitlin Clark. The former NFL star made an inappropriate comment on a video of her during her opening press conference as a member of the Indiana Fever after being selected first overall in the WNBA Draft on Monday. Clark proceeded to block Brown on […]

HBCU alumnus and First Take star Stephen A. Smith is never one to shy away from controversy. The ESPN mainstay is known for his unapologetic takes on sports but he’s worked to establish himself as an all-around cultural critic via his iHeartMedia podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show. Smith often talks about non-sports topics, including the political […]

It might seem like a dream, but there was a time when Dwayne Wade wasn’t a member of the Miami Heat. After massive success with LeBron James and Chris Bosh from 2010-2014, Wade stayed on with the team for two years before a short stint with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers before being traded […]

Tennessee State has announced the hire of Duante’ Abercrombie as the first head coach of the men’s hockey program, per a statement by the institution. The hiring coincides with Tennessee State’s increased initiatives to establish the team, following the announcement in June 2023. The institution has been evaluating options since 2021. Abercrombie spoke of his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an amazing season that deserves to be celebrated. Anthony Edwards emerged as a star who led the franchise through a prolonged period of time without All-Star forward Karl Anthony-Towns, who 18 games with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. Meanwhile, the trade for Rudy Gobert seems to be paying […]

Following their unceremonious exit from the NBA Play-In tournament at the hands of the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks are making a key addition to the front office. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has hired Onsi Saleh to be an assistant general manager. “ESPN Sources: Atlanta is hiring Golden State’s Onsi Saleh […]

When I received the opportunity to interview rising R&B singer DaVionne for my radio show & podcast HBCU Pulse Radio, I was excited. It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to interview a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter as they are in the upswing of their career. But I wondered, “Why would DaVionne want […]

Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama seems like a call back to a previous era of Spurs basketball. Last year’s top draft pick isn’t one for flash, seemingly enjoying the simplicities of life. Per the San Antonio Express, Wembanyama is a voracious reader that is always carrying a book. “On the plane, before games, he’s carrying […]

Deion Sanders has made his opinion known about the draft process surrounding his sons and Travis Hunter as we move closer and closer to the 2024 college football season. However, he took to his spring press conference to dispute reports that he said that he wouldn’t allow his sons to be drafted by certain teams […]

Archie Cooley, the renowned coach of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils who coached Jerry Rice, has passed away. The news was first reported by The Times-Picayune sports columnist Rod Walker and later confirmed by various sources, including Mississippi Valley State Athletics. It is with heavy hearts that we share legendary Coach Archie “Gunslinger” Cooley […]

Although LeBron James is gearing up to play the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Lakers star made sure to show love to Florida A&M. The Rattlers football team had a phenomenal 2023 campaign, going undefeated in the SWAC, winning the SWAC Championship and the Celebration Bowl to close out the year. One […]

Florida A&M has announced the hire of Patrick Crarey II as the 15th men’s basketball coach, per a statement by the institution. “I’m delighted to welcome Coach Crarey and his family as the newest members of the FAMUly,” said Florida A&M Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes. “I must thank the dedicated members of the […]

Deion Sanders’s departure from Jackson State in December 2022 following the Celebration Bowl shook up the HBCU community. While anticipated, his decision to depart for Colorado seemed surreal and, to many, ill-timed. Just as rumors began circulating, the Tigers were preparing for a rematch against their rivals, the Southern University Jaguars, in the SWAC Championship […]

Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese were once SEC Rivals, facing off against each other in the high anticipated and hotly contested battles between LSU and South Carolina. Now, they’re teammates as both have been drafted to the Chicago Sky. Reese and Cardoso are eager to play together, evidently admiring each other’s gameplay. “I’m just so […]

Jackson State star Angel Jackson was selected with the 36th pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces this evening, making her the lone HBCU player selected this year. Jackson also joins former Jackson State Tiger Ameshya Williams-Holliday, who was selected in the 2022 Draft by the Indiana Fever. Jackson, a California […]

Once thing that rap fans can expect from Drake is for him to be petty when it’s time to go against his enemies, especially when it comes to his rap beefs. It appears that  Drake has had a secret feud with Metro Boomin’ and Future that came to a head when the rapper-producer duo released […]

The Detroit Pistons aim to reset completely following a disappointing 2023-2024 season, culminating in a 14-68 record. Per Shams Charania, Detroit has opted to hire a president of basketball operations to work, with whom general manager Troy Weaver will answer to. Weaver, hired in 2020, has served as the head of basketball operations and also […]

The WNBA stands at a turning point as the 2024 draft commences tonight. Caitlin Clark shines among a stellar group of players poised to shape the league’s future. With women’s basketball gaining momentum in both college and pro spheres, WNBA expansion warrants serious consideration. As it stands, the WNBA has 12 teams, with a 13th […]

The WNBA Draft hasn’t occurred yet but Caitlin Clark is already affecting the ticket prices for the Indiana Fever. The Fever are all but guaranteed to select Clark with the #1 pick in the WNBA Draft, causing a ripple effect around the WNBA. Last week the Fever unveiled their national TV schedule, featuring 36 out […]

North Carolina A&T and Xavier University of Louisiana’s cheerleading teams represented HBCUs in a big way at the 2024 NCA College Nationals. Both teams left the event as national champions, adding to the already storied legacies of both cheer programs. The three-day NCA College National Championship, saw the North Carolina A&T Aggies emerge victorious in […]

WWE star Big E posted an update on his health journey two years after his neck injury that has had him sidelined indefinitely. BIg E took to his Twitter/X to share the results of his two-year kneck scan. Hey, all! Two year neck scans are in. Things are unchanged. My C1 has healed fibrously but […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner just shared some amazing news on her Instagram account Saturday. Griner made a collaborative post on Instagram with her wife Cherelle Griner that announced that the couple is expecting a baby. Per the hashtags on the post, the due date for their baby is July 2024. “Can’t believe we’re less […]

Travis Kelce’s beer chug during the live broadcast of the New Heights podcast on the campus of Cincinnati, after he and Jason Kelce received honorary degrees, sparked a buzz online. While some were unaware that the ceremony was not an official commencement and based their comments on the assumption that Travis did this at an […]

Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors are renowned for transforming basketball, leading the shift to motion offense & three-point shooting. Beyond the flash & titles lies a core value: hard work. Curry’s smooth plays may seem effortless, but his success is built on practice. He puts in hours to perfect his craft, a mindset […]

Colorado coach Deion Sanders knows a thing or two about being on the same team as his sons and he wants LeBron James to have the same opportunity with his son Bronny James. Bronny made headlines when he entered the transfer portal and also declared for the NBA Draft. Many have speculated on if he’s […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is never one to mince words, and she certainly didn’t when speaking about the impending transfer of Hailey Van Lith from the program. Lith’s transfer was easy to see coming as she didn’t seem to fully fit into LSU’s system. After averaging 19.7 points per game for Louisville in […]