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Despite putting up big numbers this year, Luka Doncic has been the recipient of massive criticism this season. From discussions about his complaining about fouls to a heliocentric game that people deem “unwatchable”, Doncic has had to navigate a litany of discussions as the Lakers look to steady themselves on the final stretch of the […]

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have been riding high this season. They are firmly entrenched in the Western Conference Playoffs race, sitting at the second seed in the conference, and are within shouting distance of the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top seed. But the Knicks were able to figure out how to cool down […]

Colorado backup quarterback and former HBCU recruit Dominiq Ponder has passed away at the age of 23, per a report by ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. The statement posted by Rittenberg indicates that Ponder was in a single-vehicle accident at 3 AM. From the Colorado State Patrol, on the single-vehicle crash early Sunday that claimed the life […]

Savannah State pulled off a historic victory in dominating fashion, beating top-ranked Tampa 7-0. Entering the game, Tampa had an 11-0 record and boasted the 2025 NCAA Division II national championship title. But Savannah State was undeterred; entering with a 8-5 record, they took down the reigning national champion and made a statement that is […]

Duke men’s basketball team scored a huge wire-to-wire victory over Virginia on Saturday that demonstrated they’re one of the top teams in the nation. The 77-51 victory over the Cavaliers, who were ranked number 11 in the nation, showed the dominance of Duke, which features several future NBA draftees. Duke basketball scored a huge wire-to-wire […]

Quinn Gray and Florida A&M made a huge addition to the football coaching staff, adding a former Miami Dolphins veteran. The Rattlers have hired Sam Madison Jr. as the new cornerbacks coach for the team. Madison brings significant professional football experience to Florida A&M, as he played in the NFL for 12 seasons with the […]

Florida A&M men’s basketball coach and former Heisman winner Charlie Ward has been invited to the White House by Donald Trump. The invite comes as Trump looks to bring together a roundtable to discuss the issues and solutions occurring in college athletics. Per a report by Yahoo Sports, Ward is one of over 30 invites […]

A Mississippi house bill that would have allocated $40 million dollars for a new Jackson State football stadium has stalled in committee. Per a report by WLBT3 in Jackson, House Bill 117 was introduced by Mississippi Representative Robert Johnson during the most recent legislative session. The 40 million dollars, allocated from the State Institutions of […]

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford recently returned from injury in the team’s 124-105 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gafford has been dealing with persistent ankle injuries throughout the season, missing several games. In his return to the lineup for the Mavericks, he played 20 minutes, scoring 14 points and nabbing five rebounds. The performance showcased […]

Grambling State head football coach Mickey Joseph is staying with the institution until 2028. Joseph and Grambling have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season that also features an option for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. The new extension could keep Joseph with the Tigers through the end of the decade. Grambling […]

The HBCU Legacy Bowl certainly showed its purpose this year as several HBCU prospects are getting NFL looks. Tennessee State defensive lineman James Stewart spoke with four teams at the Legacy Bowl, per a report by Easton Butler. Stewart met with the Lions, the Titans, the Ravens, and the Jets. Stewart is a talented defensive […]

Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings are adding a former HBCU coach to their staff. Former Florida A&M special teams coordinator Chili Davis has been added to the Vikings’ staff as assistant special teams coach. He will work directly with Matt Daniels, who serves as special teams coordinator. Davis coached at Florida A&M in 2022 under […]

After a standout season last year, Brent Key and Georgia Tech are adding a former HBCU coach to their staff. T.J. Dumas, who worked with Willie Simmons at Florida A&M, is being hired as Georgia Tech’s assistant director of player personnel, per a report by John Brice of Football Scoop. T.J. Dumas is a former Florida […]

After a significant shake-up in his defensive coaching staff, a former HBCU player is getting a huge promotion from Deion Sanders at Colorado. Former Prairie View A&M Panther Dante Carter has been promoted to defensive line coach, as he replaces Domata Peko. Carter served as a graduate assistant under Domanta Peko in the fall; the […]

An HBCU student-athlete is dead following a domestic violence incident on the campus of the University of Missouri. Per a report by ABC 17 News, Denita Jackson has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action following the stabbing of her boyfriend, Kevaughn Goldson. Both Goldson and Jackson were part of the track and […]

This episode of The Coach Vick Experience is likely going to be one of the best, as it was a “made-for-TV” drama with everything going on; from the lead-up to the Hampton vs. Norfolk State game, which ignited a friendly rivalry between Kijafa Vick and Michael, to Kevon King getting into trouble on the team […]

A huge HBCU baseball classic is set to be played in Chicago in May. The Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic, featuring Alabama A&M and Prairie View A&M, is set to take place at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 2. The game will occur after the Chicago Cubs’ early afternoon matchup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game […]

NBA great and basketball analyst Dwyane Wade recently penned a piece for The Athletic highlighting the three best leaders he’s played with in his career. The piece stays true to his Heat roots, as he highlighted Pat Riley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Udonis Haslem. But missing from the list was LeBron James, who is often regarded […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is one of the most electric stars in the league, but he’s drawing negative reactions from several NBA prognosticators. Oftentimes during the game, Luka is seen arguing and pantomiming to referees when he feels that he hasn’t gotten a foul called or when he feels a defensive player has […]

Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson has drawn immense praise for his game this season. Johnson was named an All-Star for the first time in his career and has picked up a lot of fanfare around the league. His above-the-rim play, penchant for triple-doubles, and all-around skill have often drawn comparisons to Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have given a significant promotion to an HBCU alumnus. Atlanta Falcons Vice President of Marketing Shannon Joyner is being promoted to Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, per a statement by the Atlanta Falcons. He is one of four Atlanta Falcons staff members receiving a promotion, alongside Deputy General Counsel Nick Brown, Vice […]

As buyout season approaches, the future of Khris Middleton is one that has been heavily monitored around the league. Middleton, an NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks and a smooth-shooting wing, could emerge as one of the biggest buyout candidates on the market if he were to pursue a buyout. Middleton was traded to the […]

NBA on NBC analyst Reggie Miller is high on the Boston Celtics’ potential in the playoffs. In a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Miller praised the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown for stepping up during Tatum’s absence and highlighted the depth of the team. He then said that the Celtics are the “scariest team in […]

Clark Atlanta wide receiver Ronnie West is drawing NFL draft buzz following his performance at the HBCU Legacy Bowl. Per a report by Packer Report’s Easton Butler, West spoke with the Packers, Titans, Dolphins, Jaguars, Colts, and Lions during the Legacy Bowl last week. “Clark Atlanta (D2) WR Ronnie West spoke with several teams while […]

After starting out the season in historic fashion, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have been struck with injury misfortune. After starting the year without All-Star forward Jalen Williams, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been out for the past few games. Although the team has been able to “hold serve” in the Western Conference playoff […]

Although the Pistons deployed a defensive gameplan built around physicality to slow down Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs emerged victorious in their Monday matchup 114-103. Although Wembanyama had 21 points, he was only 6-16 from the field. But, Wembanyama still proved to be effective in other areas of the game, nabbing 17 rebounds and netting six […]

The HBCU Legacy Bowl was last weekend, and it appears that North Carolina Central star Chris Mosley is on the radar of several teams. Per a report by Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated, Moseley spoke with teams interested in his skills this past weekend. Nice @HBCULegacyBowl for @NCCU_Football RB Chris Mosley, who rushed for 1,017 […]

One of the biggest stories of this season is the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he’ll remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are currently out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, as the roster is not suitable for a championship run without another star to take the load off of Antetokounmpo […]

Days before the All-Star Break earlier this month, Kevin Durant took aim at what he felt to be bias aimed at American-born basketball players not trying during the NBA All-Star Game. “You should ask the Europeans and the World team if they’re going to compete,” Durant said. “If you look at Luka Doncic and Nikola […]

The CIAA tournament is officially upon us, and it has the chance to be one of the best in recent memory. Winston-Salem State is in the midst of a historic run on the women’s basketball side, as they finished the regular season with a 23-3 overall record and a 14-2 record in conference. This is […]

Jackson State baseball scored a huge victory over Yale during the Andre Dawson Classic. The Tigers prevailed in a 6-5 victory on February 21st at the event that was held at the Jackie Robinson Training Facility. Yale entered the game without a win this season. Yale struck first in the opening inning. Jack Dauer bounced a […]

Perhaps the oddest moment of the HBCU basketball season occurred last Thursday. During Morehouse College’s decisive victory over Kentucky State on Thursday, a fan decided to run on the court and defend the fast break layup by Morehouse sophomore Eric Jones. The footage of the incident is available on the SIAC Network. View this post […]

Former Fisk University gymnast Morgan Price has made history once again. The former HBCU gymnast now competes at the University of Arkansas and became the first Gymback to score a perfect 10 on vault. Her achievement is significant, as in February 2025 she became the first HBCU gymnast to score a perfect 10, that time […]

Although Pat Riley is well-known for his impactful tenure as coach of the Lakers, he’s equally as synonymous with a success of the Miami Heat. Recently, the Lakers unveiled a statue honoring Riley’s contributions to the organization. During a sit-down conversation in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Wade in attendance, Riley paid tribute to Wade […]

In a recent appearance on Josh Pate’s college football-based podcast, United States President Donald Trump shouted out Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton. Stockton was in attendance for the pre-recorded interview, which was held at a Chick-fil-A in Rome, Georgia, during Trump’s recent appearance in the state. When asked how he chooses which games he attends, Trump […]

As a WNBA lockout looms, things could very well get more complicated. In an interview on the Rich Eisen Show, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne outlined how the contract situation of the WNBA players this offseason could make a WNBA lockout even more devastating. “Like 80% of the league are free agents,” Shelburne told Eisen. “Everyone signed […]

The 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl was arguably the best in the game’s series, as all of the HBCU players featured appeared as if they really wanted to win the game. Sure, there’s motivation to do well to increase your chances of being drafted or signed as an undrafted free agent, but the intensity both […]

With the departure of Clinton Portis, DeSean Jackson is tapping into another NFL star to lead the running back room. On Friday, FootballScoop’s Scott Roussel reported that Steve Broussard is set to become the new running backs coach. Like Portis, Broussard was a standout running back in the NFL. He played four seasons each with […]

A former HBCU baseball player is getting the opportunity of a lifetime. Alabama A&M alumnus Trey Rutledge has signed a contract with the New York Mets. Per a statement released by Alabama A&M Athletics, Rutledge has already started his professional journey, as he’s reported to the Mets’ spring training facility for camp. Rutledge had a phenomenal […]