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Memphis women’s basketball narrowly escaped a huge HBCU upset over Mississippi Valley State in their season-opening game on Monday. Memphis entered the game as the clear favorites, ready to start their season with a successful victory over a Devilettes team that has struggled significantly in recent years. Under the leadership of Sh’Diamond McKnight, the team […]

Virginia Union University capped off its HBCU homecoming week with a 91-0 beatdown of fellow CIAA competitor Bluefield State University. The Panthers, led by sensational running back Jada Byers, are a formidable opponent that is proficient in moving the ball on the ground. But, their win over Bluefield State as well more than what anyone […]

Jackson State University Athletic Director Ashley Robinson has inked an extension for his success leading the athletic department in his tenure. Robinson has positioned himself as one of the best athletic administrators in HBCU football, helping lead Jackson State to immense success across several sports. Jackson State University president Dr. Marcus Thompson spoke glowingly of […]

If Kamala Harris were to win the race for president of the United States on Election Night, she’ll do so with Howard University as her backdrop. The Harris-Walz campaign has already announced that Howard University would be the election night headquarters of the campaign. But, per reporting by Slate Senior Writer Mark Joseph Stern, Harris […]

Jackson State men’s basketball coach Mo Williams has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Williams prepares to tip off the basketball season for the Tigers. “I am blessed, definitely blessed and humble. This is home for me, I believe […]

Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Taylor’s Tigers sit atop the SWAC and are in the driver’s seat to make the SWAC Championship in the SWAC East division. “It’s truly a blessing, […]

Boston Celtics star and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum is joining in on the effort to bring a WNBA expansion team to St. Louis. Per a report by Sportico, Tatum has backed a bid to bring a team to his hometown as he joins Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. The Celtics star’s involvement is thanks […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a lofty goal for this year: winning his second NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Green is considered one of the best defenders in the NBA, with his ability to guard 1-5 and anchor the Warriors’ defense important to the team’s success. But, he’s only won the […]

Jeff Teague is never one to mince words and he certainly didn’t on the topic of Lakers rookie Bronny James. Brornny James made history last week by becoming the first father-son duo to share the court as teammates in NBA history, playing alongside LeBron James. The Lakers rookie recently scored his first NBA basket in […]

Unrivaled made a significant move by expanding their roster from 30 players to 36, per an announcement by the league on their social media accounts. With the move, there will now be six players across the six teams already established: Lunar Owls, Laces, Mist, Rose, Phantom and Vinyl. The additional six players will also be […]

Media rights and conference realignment is a huge topic of discussion amongst HBCU supporters and North Carolina A&T Athletic Director Earl M. Hilton III added an interesting dimension to the conversation in recent comments during a virtual University Athletics Townhall.  North Carolina A&T made their move to the CAA in 2023 after a stint in […]

HBCU legend Doug Williams has been having a phenomenal year. He recently was announced to be a semi-finalist in the contributor category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is now receiving a huge honor from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Williams is set to be the recipient of the 2024 AFCA Trailblazer […]

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has made his love for HBCUs known in recent years and he recently showed love Johnson C. Smith, the only undefeated HBCU football program in the country headed into Week 10. The former Panthers star was in Charlotte for a football camp that was hosted on the campus of Johnson […]

Doug Williams has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in the Contributor category. Williams was one of 25 candidates to make the initial ballot alongside his former coach and fellow HBCU football legend Eddie G. Robinson. Williams made the cut for the semifinalists alongside K.S. “Bud” Adams, Ralph […]

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson recently experienced an HBCU homecoming at Prairie View A&M University. Per the former NFL star turned media personality’s comments on Saturday’s edition of Nightcap, it was an “eye-opening” experience. Chad Johnson HAD A BLAST at Prairie View A&M’s Homecoming yesterday 🔥 “Unbelievable Atmosphere” He did the coin toss and was in attendance […]

In a shocking off-season move, Connecticut Suns head coach Stephanie White is departing the team. White, the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year, led the Sun to contender status in her short tenure with the team. White went 55-25 in her time with the team and she coached Connecticut to a 28-12 record this season, […]

Grambling State head football coach Mickey Joseph wasn’t a fan of the officiating in his team’s 24-17 loss to Texas Southern on Saturday. Joseph didn’t mince words in his critique of the officiating during Monday’s SWAC Coaches Call. “I think it’s some bullsh*t calls,” Joseph said. Per Joseph in his opening statement, the penalties that […]

The Houston Rockets have been a heavy name mentioned in the NBA trade market since last season and now it appears that they’re interested in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler if his services were to become available via trade. Per NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Rockets could be a buyer in the trade market even […]

HBCU star Jada Byers had another signature performance for Virginia Union in their 56-28 rout of Bowie State. The Panthers running back rushed for 348 yards and six touchdowns on 35 attempts. Byers outgained Bowie State’s runningback room by 81 yards on one less attempt. His standout performance established a new school record and solidified […]

Johnson C. Smith is arguably the best team in HBCU football and they continued to add to their historic season against in-conference rival Winston-Salem State University. WSSU, which has a storied football tradition, had been the winners of the previous 46 games that they’d hosted the Golden Bulls in Bowman Gray Stadium. But, a red-hot […]

Deion Sanders and Colorado have landed a huge recruit that can help the team in their post-Travis Hunter era. Four-star wide receiver Adrian Wilson committed to Colorado on Saturday, per a report by Hayes Fawcett of On3. Wilson was previously committed to Arizona State before decommitting on October 23rd. He has previously expressed commitment to […]

Kevin Durant isn’t one to back down from criticism on social media. With ongoing discussions about his leadership skills, the Suns superstar made sure to speak up once more. The conversation started with a segment on ESPN’s First Take where Stephen A. Smith was asked how much belief that he has in the Phoenix Suns. “Not […]

Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words when speaking about the Nuggets following their season-opening 102-87 loss to the surging Oklahoma City Thunder. On Firday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take, Smith’s assessment of the team’s outlook this season following the loss is simple: they look old. “Denver looked old. Now they’re not old but, against Oklahoma […]

Former standout HBCU coach and current Jaguars Running Back coach Jerry Mack is reportedly being considered for the open Southern Miss head coaching job, per a report by Pete Nakos of On3. Per Nakos, Mack is in strong consideration alongside other candidates such as Georgia tight ends coach Todd Hartley and Alabama defensive line coach […]

Kamala Harris is set to appear on Shannon Sharpe’s popular Club Shay Shay podcast, per an announcement by the Harris election campaign. The interview has already been recorded and is set to premiere on Monday. The conversation is sure to make headlines Sharpe and Harris both attended HBCUs and the duo will likely speak about her […]

First Things First star Nick Wright has signed a long-term extension with Fox Sports, per a report by Front Office Sports’s Michael McCarthy. Wright has emerged as one of the faces of the network and boasts arguably the most fun sports program in the media landscape alongside his co-hosts Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard. Wright’s […]

Stephen A. Smith is doubling down on sharing an unnamed source’s opinion of Jaylen Brown earlier this year on First Take. On the May 24th edition of ESPN’s First Take, Smith shared what an unnamed NBA source told him about Jaylen Brown in relations to the topic of if Brown was underrated. “I wanted to read […]

Former HBCU standout Cobie Durant racked up a huge NFL honor this week: NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Durant racked up two of the Rams’s four turnovers in their Sunday 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders: an interception and a forced fumble. Both of Durant’s turnovers led to points, with Rams running back […]

Lakers star LeBron James and his son and Bronny James are being sued for a 2022 car crash according to a new report by TMZ. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles County before the Lakers opening night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Per the report, they’re suing the James’s for unspecified […]

Jackson State’s big 35-21 win over Florida A&M shifted the balance of power in the SWAC but drew a shockingly low viewership number on ESPNU. The game was moved up to ESPNU from ESPN+, a signal of the hype and importance of the game as it was moved to an afternoon TV window. But, per […]

The Unrivaled Basketball League, founded by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is looking to give Caitlin Clark $1 million and incentives to play in the league according to a report by Front Office Sports senior reporter Michael McCarthy. Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA first-team guard, has been a […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier shared a heartfelt post following the team’s tough Game 5 loss to the New York Liberty en route to the Liberty winning their first WNBA Finals in history. Game 5 was clouded by controversy due to a late foul call that determined the outcome of the rest of the game. […]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head coach Alonzo Hampton doesn’t want his team to get distracted by HBCU homecoming season, per comments he made on Monday’s SWAC coaches call. Although the Golden Lions are 2-5 on the season (1-2 in conference), Hampton wants his team to build winning habits that are conducive to on-field […]

An exclusive report by the Clarion Ledger’s Sam Sklar details serious problems facing a struggling Alcorn State soccer program. The program canceled its season due to not having enough players to field a team while also facing Title IX violations and sanctions from the Southwestern Athletic Conference. A letter signed by 15 former and current […]

Division II HBCU Fort Valley State University led the nation in HBCU attendance during its homecoming weekend, per numbers secured by HBCU Sports. Fort Valley State’s homecoming festivities took place on October 13th, in which the football team played fellow SIAC opponent Allen University. The game reportedly drew 26,730 attendees. The Fort Valley State homecoming […]

The top-ranked Kanas Jayhawks will tip off their season against Howard University, the reigning MEAC Champions and one of the best HBCU programs in the country. The game comes as Kansas invited MEAC hoops contender North Carolina Central for an early season game last season. The Jayhawks ultimately won the game 99-56. Howard University basketball […]

Former HBCU basketball star Shy Odom has transferred from Howard University to the University of Vermont after a stellar career as a Bison. Odoms was a key contributor to Kenny Blakeney’s emerging HBCU hoops power as Howard won the MEAC Championship in 2023 and 2024. The motive for Odom’s transfer from The Mecca is simple, […]

Hampton University made a big move earlier this week, removing the interim title from Trent Boykin and officially naming him the head coach of the football team. The move came as the Pirates prepared to faceoff against fellow CAA HBCU program North Carolina A&T during their homecoming festivities. Hampton ultimately won 59-17. In a statement […]

Grammy-award-winning songwriter Derrick Milano proposed to influencer and longtime girlfriend Angela White (former known as Blac Chyna) during an event held during Howard University’s homecoming on Friday. Milano serenaded White with R&B singer Mario’s classic 2004 hit Let Me Love You before getting down on one knee and popping the special question. White and Milano […]