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Social media is in a frenzy after Travis Kelce celebrated receiving his diploma from Cincinnati by chugging down a beer. The video, posted to Twitter/X by NFL aggregator Dov Kleiman, has drawn tons of reactions from fans who believe that this was an official commencement ceremony by the University of Cincinnati. Awesome: Travis Kelce finally […]

Will Packer is once again giving back to his alma mater Florida A&M University in a big way. Packer is synonymous with the Tallahassee-based institution, in which he graduated in 1996 and launched a prosperous career as a filmmaker. He has contributed to 10 top-grossing films and has produced or executive-produced films that collectively earned […]

The Cavaliers have been having a stellar season en route to a spot in the NBA Playoffs but rumors about Donovan Mitchell’s future continue to rage. Per NBA Insider Mark Stein, there are “rival” teams around the NBA that believe that Mitchell will be open to be traded if he doesn’t ink a contract extension […]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff star Zaay Green has entered the transfer portal. Green announced her decision to leave UAPB and enter the transfer portal in a statement on her Instagram account. She said in the statement: “This is not goodbye or farewell; this is more of a thank you, and I am very […]

Although Stephen A. Smith wasn’t originally slated to appear on today’s edition of First Take, he surely made headlines in his comments about OJ Simpson when he called in to the show. Hall of Fame ex-NFL running back and polarizing figure OJ Simpson passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer, […]

Shaquille O’Neal isn’t high on the Celtics’s title hopes as the playoffs loom. On the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Adam Lefkoe asked O’Neal which team he’s hearing will win a championship but he doesn’t see it. He didn’t hesitate to say the Boston Celtics. Shaq says the Celtics are the most […]

Caitlin Clark proved to be a massive ratings draw in her time at Iowa and now the WNBA fans await to see what interest she will draw in the WNBA. Coming off of a record-setting women’s national title game that drew over 18 million viewers, the Indiana Fever have released their national TV schedule. With […]

Last Friday, Business Insider published a written piece by Spelman College ’23 alumna Imani Herring detailing her journey after graduation. The article, entitled, “I’m a first-generation HBCU graduate. I’m now broke and lonelier than ever without my college friends for support” speaks about Herring’s journey at Spelman and her unforgettable experiences and adjustments to life […]

The future of Lakers star LeBron James has been often debated this season, but it appears we have more clarity on what he wants. LeBron James holds a $51.4 million player option, but according to Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast, he intends to decline his current deal mainly to secure a no-trade clause. […]

Saint Augustine’s University won’t be playing football in the Fall. Per comments from interim president Dr. Marcus Burgess obtained by local affiliate CBS17, the institution is looking to have all sports but football. “The only sport that we are going to suspend is going to be football,” he said in comments to CBS17. The news […]

The removal of the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has alarmed HBCU supporters nationwide. Last Thursday, Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the board, as reported by Melissa Brown of The Tennessean. Governor Bill Lee promptly signed the legislation into law and named eight new members to the ten-member board, all alumni of Tennessee […]

After a season at USC, it appears that Bronny James is considering entering the transfer portal. The rumors of James’s intention to transfer were sparked by Dick Weiss who posted a tweet saying as much but then deleting it saying that he can’t confirm if he actually will. “can’t confirm Bronny James story guys,” he […]

After Golden State’s big win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Draymond Green is ready to lock the Warriors into the playoff hunt and end the Rockets chances once and for all. In the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show, Green didn’t mince words about the Warriors’s upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets. […]

Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups are headed to the Hall of Fame. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the announcement of the induction of the two NBA greats alongside the rest of the class of inductees will occur on Saturday during the Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona. Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected […]

Angel Reese suffered an injury scare early in the first half of LSU’s Elite Eight matchup against Caitlin Clark and Iowa. She attempted to track down Clark to block her shot and seemed to injure her ankle. When she eventually rose to her feet, she had a noticeable limp and immediately went to the bench. […]

Tulane seems interested in hiring Tomekia Reed as their next women’s basketball coach. According to a report by NOLA.com sports columnist Rod Walker, Tulane has interviewed Reed for the open coaching position. This development follows Reed’s contract expiration with Jackson State on Sunday. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT Keith reported that Reed signed a four-year contract extension […]

Jackson State women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed is one of the best coaches in college basketball. Reed has had a successful tenure at Jackson State, leading the Lady Tigers to multiple SWAC championships and multiple bids in the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Success often sparks speculation about a coach’s future at a program. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT […]

It seems as if the relationship between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen is untenable, especially with new comments by Stephen A. Smith on the PBD Podcast. Smith spoke on what appears to be a breaking point in their relationship fairly recently. Stephen A. Smith says Michael Jordan feels betrayed by Scottie Pippen for not offering […]

LSU star Angel Reese recognizes that she’s more than just an athlete. Reese spoke about her responsibility to be a leader in comments after the Lady Tigers’s close victory over UCLA. Reese actualized her and her team’s impact and how it affects young women who watch their success. Angel Reese knows her impact 👏 @Reese10Angel […]

The highly anticipated Washington Post article about Kim Mulkey has been released, and it has drawn some very mixed criticisms in the sports world. The article, written by Kent Babb, details Mulkey’s often contentious relationships with players, coaches and even family members. Mulkey attempted to hop in front of the story on last Saturday in […]

Cameron Brink had nothing but positive things to say about her college basketball experience following Stanford basketball’s loss to NC State in the Women’s March Madness Tournament. Brink has played her last collegiate game and is sure to be a top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft. In the postgame press conference, Brink spoke about […]

Victory Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson had a historic duel that NBA fans will remember for years to come during the San Antonio Spurs’ thrilling 130-126 overtime victory over the New York Knicks Friday. It might sound farfetched because we’re only a couple of weeks away from the playoffs and the Spurs are nowhere near the […]

The 2023 HBCU Homecoming Season was truly memorable, with excitement both on the football field and in the yards of various institutions. Star-studded concert lineups, celebrity appearances, and classic moments like Edward Waters’ game-winning touchdown against Tuskegee made last year’s festivities unforgettable. Homecoming 2023 also saw us come together as an HBCU family, uplifting Morgan […]

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes have been drawing massive attention this season for obvious reasons. Clark is a sensational player that elicits immense praise and attention from the media who are dedicated to showcasing her skill to the masses. Just this week, there was chatter over a significant offer for Clark to join the […]

North Carolina Central star Davius Richard reached immense heights in his HBCU football career. He led his team to a thrilling 41-34 overtime victory over Jackson State in the 2022 Celebration Bowl and played in the 2023 FCS Playoffs against familiar HBCU foe Richmond. Richard joined HBCU Pulse Radio and spoke about which event he […]

Hawks star Dejounte Murray stepped up when it mattered the most, hitting a game-winning shot that gave the Hawks their second straight close victory over the Boston Celtics. Murray rose up to hit a midrange jumper over Jrue Holiday that swished through the net with 0.1 seconds left in overtime. Dejounte Murray worked to get […]

On Thursday, Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees per a report by Melissa Brown of The Tennessean. The legislation was quickly signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. Per the report, The Republican House supermajority went back on their previous agreement that occurred in committee with House […]

New Eagles running back Saquon Barkley joined Jason and Travis Kelce on their New Heights podcast and addressed Tiki Barber. The former New York Giants running back who is now an afternoon drive host on WFAN’s Evan Tiki, made headlines with his comments immediately following Saquon Barkley’s departure from the Giants to their bitter rival Philidelphia. “He’s dead […]

Paul Pierce looks to be defending his career again, this time against LeBron James. In an appearance on Keyshawn Johnson’s All Facts, No Breaks podcast, Pierce participated in a game called “Facts or Fiction”. Johnson’s son asked the former Celtics star if he was more clutch than LeBron James. .@PaulPierce34 says he was more clutch […]

Despite the Warrior’s big 113-92 win over the Miami Heat last night, many NBA prognosticators are still pushing the talking point that the Dubs need to be broken up. The 2022 NBA Finals victory over the Celtics notwithstanding, many in the NBA world believe that the Warriors must break up their former championship core to […]

Despite injury setbacks, Bradley Beal is flourishing in his new role as the primary ball handler in the Suns high-powered offense. Beal, acquired from the Wizards last Summer to pair alongside Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, spoke about his new role in an article series with Andscape entitled “Bradley Beal Diary”. The series features Beal’s […]

In the hours following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson released an open letter to the university community. Baltimore houses HBCUs Morgan State and Coppin State University. The letter reads: Dear Morgan Community, I write to you today, disturbed by the tragic collapse of the […]

Phylicia Rashad is set to step down from her role as dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts after the 2023-2024 academic year. The news was reported by the Journal of Blacks In Higher Education on March 19th, although an email was sent in August informing the campus community of her […]

On the latest episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill floated that the Rockets should engage in trade talks centered around Alperen Sengun. Sengun has been having a phenomenal season, averaging 21.1 points per game, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, and had a career-high 45 points along 15 rebounds and 5 steals in […]

The Human Rights Campaign’s HBCU program has released a syllabus inspired by Beyoncé’s 2022 Renaissance, per a detailed report by Billboard. Renaissance: A Queer Syllabus, was released on Monday and is described by Billboard as “a sprawling collection of academic articles, essays, films and other pieces of media rooted in Black queer and feminist studies and […]

North Carolina A&T’s Maleia Bracone hit a clutch game-winning three-pointer to power the Lady Aggies over Old Dominion 48-45 to advance in the 2024 WNIT tournament. The game was hosted in North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center, affectionately known by A&T students and alumni as “Club Corbett”, with 3,224 fans in attendance for the team’s […]

Following the Lakers’ 150-145 victory over the Pacers on Sunday evening, LeBron James spoke about why he decided to start the Mind The Game podcast with JJ Redick. The project itself was a pleasant surprise to the basketball world and was released on last Tuesday with a lengthy episode on James and Redick speaking about several […]

Lincoln University of Missouri president John Mosely has been reinstated after a third-party investigation found no claims of bullying, per a letter released by the institution via the Board of Curators, the organization in charge of choosing and enforcing disciplinary actions on the president. Please click this link to view an open letter from the […]

Following the UConn Lady Huskies’ big win over Jackson State to advance in the Women’s March Madness tournament, Geno Auriemma had nothing but praise for Tiger head coach Tomekia Reed. Auriemma used a bit of his time in the postgame press conference to salute her for an amazing season as well as speak about how […]