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The CIAA is suspending Saint Augustine’s University’s HBCU athletic conference membership indefinitely due to their recent financial and operational struggles. The decision was rendered during the conference’s annual fall Board of Directors meeting on December 3-4 in Richmond, Virginia, and was confirmed in a statement. “The Board approved the indefinite suspension of Saint Augustine’s University, […]

Bill Belichick’s hiring at UNC has sparked widespread discussions in the sports world, but few takes are as unique as Stephen A. Smith’s perspective on his anticipated arrival with the Tar Heels. On the latest edition of First Take ffollowing Belichick’s hire to UNC, Smith said that the job was beneath him. “I do think […]

Jerry Mack is building out his coaching staff for the Kennesaw State Owls following his hire to the team earlier this month. The former North Carolina Central head coach and Jacksonville Jaguars assistant is building a formidable staff that looks to bring success to the Owls as they find their footing in the FBS. Mack […]

It seems as if North Carolina is willing to go all in on football with their hire of Bill Belichick and is committed to making the investments to build a winner. According to reports North Carolina is closing in on hiring Belichick, following days of rumors and speculation. He is expected to sign a three-year, […]

Grambling State University Lady Tigers are one of the best programs in HBCU basketball but coach Courtney Simmons wasn’t pleased after her team’s 100-54 loss to LSU, one of the top teams in the nation. HBCU programs often play money games against bigger programs to help with their athletic budget, with the practice being seen […]

Former Deion Sanders Jackson State standout Jeremiah Brown is leaving Colorado and is entering the transfer portal, per a report by Hayes Fawcett of On3. Brown was one of the many players to leave Jackson State once Sanders departed the program to lead Colorado. Brown, a standout player for the Tigers, initially flipped his commitment […]

Following the twenty-year anniversary of the Malice at the Palace, Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly known as Ron Artest) shared that Michael Jordan was the only player who called him after the incident. The altercation between Ben Wallace and Ron Artest during the Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons game on November 19, 2004, remains one of the […]

Florida International University (FIU) is entering a new era as they’ve announced Willie Simmons as the next head coach of the football program. The news of Simmons securing a four-year contract to lead the Panthers was broken by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Saturday morning and the athletics department officially confirmed the hire hours later. In […]

Willie Simmons college coaching career has culminated with his appointment at Florida International University. ESPN College Football reporter Pete Thamel revealed that the Panthers had agreed to a four-year deal with Simmons to lead the program following the departure of Mike McIntyre. Simmons is a tenured coach that has has varied experiences as a coordinator, […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese had nothing but great things to say about the Unrivaled league tipping off in January and the opportunities it’s providing for WNBA players. In an interview WAE, Reese spoke about the league and the benefits of it to her. “For one I’m staying in the states, I don’t have to […]

Travis Hunter had some fun at the expense of Deion Sanders on the latest edition of The Travis Hunter Show. The Buffaloes had an amazing season, finishing 9-3 and clinching a bid in a bowl game. Colorado ultimately fell short of making the Big 12 championship in their first season back in the conference and, ultimately, […]

Jordan Chiles has emerged as one of the biggest names in the sports world following her medal-winning performances in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chiles currently attends UCLA. announcing that she was headed back to college life following the Olympics. “You all have been waiting for it — I am returning back to UCLA to represent […]

For the past two seasons, Ed Reed’s name has appeared in many conversations surrounding head coaching vacancies around the HBCU world. The chatter isn’t irrelevant. He wants to be a college coach. Last season Ed Reed even made his interest known in the open Texas Southern job. “@TXSOTigers can we talk #football,” Reed posted on […]

As the season winds down and the coaching carousel launches into full gear, it appears that former Florida A&M head coach and Duke University running back coach Willie Simmons is emerging as a often discussed name in the open coaching position at Florida International University (FIU). While Simmons has been mentioned and linked to many […]

Flordia A&M defensive star Kendall Bohler is looking to continue his football career at the highest level. In a statement on his social media accounts, Bohler announced that he is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. His statement is below: With immense gratitude, I’m thrilled to officially declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. First, I […]

Mississippi Valley State University has officially parted ways with head football coach Kendrick Wade after two challenging seasons, according to a report from Football Scoop. Wade, an alumnus of MVSU, took the reins of the Delta Devils program in January 2023 following a coaching stint as a wide receivers coach at Fort Valley State University […]

Since Deion Sanders assumed leadership at Jackson State in 2020, the names of NFL legends have become a central part of discussions surrounding coaching, particularly within the HBCU community. From chatter about Ray Lewis’s viability as an HBCU coach and Ed Reed’s short-stint at Bethune-Cookman to the success of Eddie George at Tennessee State, there […]

On Monday Alabama A&M elected to move on from Connell Maynor, relieving him of his duties after seven years at the helm of the program. Conversations about the fate of Maynor following the lack of success that the Bulldogs accrued since winning the Spring 2021 SWAC Championship ran abound amongst HBCU football fans. Maynor was […]

Alabama A&M has parted ways with Connell Maynor, per a statement by the athletic program on Monday afternoon. Bulldog Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant made the decision following the team’s third consecutive fourth-place finish in the SWAC East Division. Alabama A&M concluded the 2024 season with a 28-20 loss to Florida A&M in […]

Virginia Union is the lone HBCU in the NCAA Division II playoffs after a dominant win over Lenoir-Rhyne 44-12 on Saturday. The win continues the Panthers’ historic season as they make it to the quarterfinals round for the first time in school history. The Panthers set the tone early, taking control from the opening kickoff […]

As T.I. celebrates the 20-year anniversary of his third album Urban Legend, David Banner reflected on how HBCU band life helped him in creating the beat for the song “Countdown” on the album. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published a feature article interviewing those who collaborated closely with the Atlanta-born rapper. In the article, Banner discussed the […]

Baltimore Ravens legend Ed Reed was recently initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and he released a statement about his membership on his Instagram page earlier this week. Reed posted a video containing his statement. The statement is below. “Dear Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., I write this letter with profound gratitude […]

The annual Bayou Classic rivalry matchup between Southern University and Grambling State University always brings out the stars and this year rapper Boosie Badazz made an appearance to perform a slew of hits alongside the Human Jukebox. After the Human Jukebox brought out Fantasia to perform last year, many in the HBCU community anticipated who […]

Former standout Deion Sanders recruit James Houston has been claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. His addition to the Browns 53-man roster comes after the Detroit Lions released him on Tuesday. Campbell explained why Houston was released, saying, “Yeah, it just didn’t (work out.) It just didn’t, you know, we had James up for […]

Alabama A&M football player Medrick Burnett Jr. has died following his injury in the Magic City Classic in October, per a report by local affiliate WBRC. The report confirms findings by Jefferson County Coroner Matt Angelo that Burnett died on Wednesday evening at 5:43 p.m. “Today, our Bulldog family is heartbroken by the loss of […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has revealed the findings of their investigation into allegations that Jackson State accessed the practice film of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff prior to their game on November 2nd. The conference released a statement on Tuesday afternoon. The statement reads as follows: “On Friday, November 8th the Southwestern […]

The success of Chennis Berry at South Carolina State is all too familiar. The dominant victories, defensive mastery, balanced offensive attack, and a conference-clinching regular-season victory against the second-best team in the conference is a story we’ve seen played out before. Although the location has changed, the main character has stayed the same. Berry, a […]

Eddie Geoge and Tennessee State have clinched an appearance in the FCS Playoffs, the Tiger’s first playoff appearance since 2013. The successful playoff bid caps off a successful season for the Tennessee State Tigers, who finish the regular season 9-3 and the co-champion of the OVC-Big South. The Tigers won their first conference championship under […]

Following the conclusion of the season, Prairie View A&M has decided to part ways with head football coach Bubba McDowell. The program announced the move on Sunday afternoon, saying that McDowell’s contract won’t be renewed. “Coach McDowell’s commitment to helping our student-athletes succeed in life both personally and professionally is admirable and a true reflection […]

This summer, Shaqir O’Neal made a splash when he transferred to Florida A&M from Texas Southern, and he is continuing to command attention early on in the season with the Rattlers. O’Neal was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 for his monumental dunk in the team’s most recent victory. O’Neal was running toward the rim on […]

Virginia Union stamped their place into HBCU football history following their thrilling 34-31 overtime victory over Wingate to win their first NCAA Division II Playoff game. Virginia Union. The Panthers have dominated this season as they won their second straight CIAA title. Behind NFL prospect Jada Byers, Virginia Union featured a fearsome rushing attack that […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders didn’t mince words following his team’s 37-21 loss to Kansas on Saturday afternoon. From the opening kick-off to the final whistle Kansas dominated Colorado, specifically in the ground game. The Jayhawks rushed for 331 yards, led by Devin Neal who had 37 carries for 207 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, […]

Miles College has etched its place in HBCU football history as it joins a select group of football programs that have won an NCAA playoff game. The Golden Bears hosted Carson-Newman and beat them 14-13. The game was a defensive battle that Miles ultimately had the upper hand in, securing the historic victory with a […]

Kamala Harris may have lost the 2024 US Presidential Election to Donald Trump, but her historic candidacy added a significant achievement to her record. Harris garnered 74.3 million popular votes this election season, putting her as one of the candidates with the most popular votes in United States history. Her vote total surpasses Trump’s 2020 election […]

The SWAC has launched an investigation into allegations that Jackson State improperly accessed the practice film of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ahead of their game on November 2nd. The news of an investigation into the allegations was first broken by media personality Scottay of Offscript TV on November 4th confirmed via a […]

Savannah State wide receiver D’Shaun Mitchell made HBCU history as he broke a school record previously held by Shannon Sharpe. Although the Tigers lost their season finale against Benedict College 35-27, Mitchell was unstoppable as he finished the game with 12 for 227 yards and two touchdowns. His 227 yards set Savannah State’s single-game receiving […]

An assistant football coach from Howard University has joined the extensive list of players and coaches suspended following the postgame brawl after Howard’s loss to North Carolina Central last week. The unnamed coach will be barred from participation in Howard University’s final game of the season against Morgan State University on Saturday, per an announcement […]

The sports world woke up to a shocking rumor when it was reported that Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis was expressing interest in becoming the head coach of the Florida Atlantic Owls. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lewis was being floated as an option but conflicting reports immediately threw cold water on the talks. Yet, the […]

Unrivaled has revealed their rosters for the season and the participation of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is still up in the air.  Announced on Wednesday, Unrivaled divided a group of 34 players into six teams. Players were grouped into six pods, labeled A through F, based on their positions as guards, wings, or bigs, […]