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Following the massive postgame brawl between Howard University and North Carolina Central University on Friday evening, the MEAC has announced suspensions for 36 players involved in the melee as well as one coach. The conference has suspended 17 student-athletes from Howard University and 19 from North Carolina Central University, along with an assistant coach from NCCU, […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has handed out several suspensions and fines following the massive brawl between players from Jackson State and Alabama State following their game on Saturday evening. 16 student-athletes from Jackson State and Alabama State have been suspended for their involvement in the altercation. Both schools have also been fined $25,000 each by […]

Baltimore Ravens legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed has been initiated as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. The fraternity announced his membership into the organization on their social media accounts on Saturday evening.  “We would like to welcome NFL Legend and Hall of Fame player Ed Reed into […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 113 years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. In 1911, Omega Psi Phi was the first international fraternity to be founded on a historically Black college campus in Howard University. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of four notable men of Omega Psi Phi: Jalen […]

In the biggest upset of the HBCU football season, Mississippi Valley State beat Florida A&M 24-21 to end their home undefeated streak. Entering the game the Rattlers boasted a 23 game winning streak at Bragg Memorial Stadium dating back to 2018 and the Delta Devils had gone over a year without winning a game. But, […]

Following North Carolina Central’s massive 26-3 victory over Howard University, players from both teams were involved in a postgame brawl. The altercation happened as North Carolina Central head coach Trei Olver and Howard University head coach Larry Scott were shaking hands and was captured on ESPNU’s broadcast on the game. Postgame fight between North Carolina […]

Deion Sanders has achieved immense success with the Colorado Buffaloes and are on the track to secure a spot in the Big 12 Championship. Sanders has Colorado at 7-2 as they face off against Utah this weekend in a bid to have their best record since 2016. Because of his coaching success, Sanders name has […]

First Take star Stephen A. Smith is back citing his anonymous sources, this time about Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. Jackson has put together an impressive season that could land him his third MVP as the Ravens look to win the AFC North once again. But, Smith alleged that members of Jackson’s “camp” sent him […]

A fight that occurred after an HBCU football game featuring Florida A&M and Prairie View A&M led to suspensions and fines from the SWAC, per a statement by the conference. The incident occurred on November 9th after the Panthers’s shocking 31-12 win over Florida A&M on Saturday FAMU finally lost to another school outside of […]

Mike Tyson participated in a very odd interview with a kid reporter ahead of his scheduled bout with Jake Paul on Friday. Tyson mused about the concept of leaving a legacy while being interviewed by Jazlyn of @jazzysworldtv. “So, after such a successful career, what type of legacy would you like to leave behind when […]

This season, Dawn Staley and South Carolina are hosting an HBCU and they plan to travel to play at one next year. The Lady Gamecocks will host Coppin State University in their home opener on Thursday at 7:30 PM EST. Per comments by Staley obtained by South Carolina beat writer Alan Cole, Coppin “moved some […]

As the regular season nears it’s conclusion, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is starting to put more focus on the future of his future NFL Draftees: Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. On Saturday, Colorado got a decisive win over Texas Tech that continued their ambitions of making the Big 12 Championship game and landing a […]

Deion Sanders and Colorado have achieved immense success this season. After finishing 4-8 in his first season, Sanders has led the Buffaloes to a 7-2 season where the team is bowl-eligible for the first time since their Alamo Bowl appearance in 2020. But, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum believes that the Pro Football Hall-of-Famer should leave Boulder […]

Kennesaw State Athletic Director Milton Overton has responded to the claims made by former Owls coach Brian Bohannon’s about his departure from the program. Bohannon took to his X account to claim that he did not voluntarily step down from the head coaching position. “This morning I was informed directly from AD Overton that he […]

Florida A&M’s starting quarterback Daniel Richardson suffered an injury that left him out for the game in the team’s 31-12 loss to Prairie View A&M in a SWAC Championship rematch. Richardson was concussed after being sacked by Prarie View A&M defensive end Davier Farrow and remained out for the duration of the game. Backup quarterback […]

Colorado’s big win over Texas Tech not only improved their chances of making the Big 12 title game and possibly the College Football Playoff, but it also triggered a huge bonus for Deion Sanders. Per USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz, Sanders is receiving $100,000 for hitting a winning incentive in his contract. “Colorado coach Deion Sanders […]

Deion Sanders and Colorado continue rolling with their successful season after a 41-27 victory to improve their record to 7-2. The Buffaloes are already bowl-eligible and have experienced a full season turnaround from last year’s 4-8 season but it appears that the team is looking for even more as they eye a Big 12 Championship […]

Mississippi Valley State University football player Ryan Quinney was killed in a car crash on Friday evening, per a statement released by the institution’s social media pages. The statement read: “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved student, Ryan Quinney, tragically lost his life in a car accident last night. Ryan was a bright […]

South Carolina State QB Eric Phoenix put HBCUs on the map and drew the attention of Pat McAfee for his devastating move in South Carolina State’s Halloween night win over North Carolina Central. Phoenix trucked a North Carolina Central defender when he decided to tuck the ball and run on an offensive drive. The force […]

The college athletics landscape is forever changing with the expansion of NIL, the transfer portal, and media rights deals and Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski is calling for change. College football is constantly evolving with increased access to view games and the expansion of the College Football Playoff. “Everybody is thinking about what are we doing […]

Delaware State University is launching a women’s wrestling team in the Fall of 2025, per a press release sent out by the university’s athletic department on Thursday. The program is set to be the first Division I HBCU women’s wrestling program and the launch of the program is made possible by a $1.25 million donation […]

Black college students across several states, including some HBCU students, have reported receiving anonymous text messages laced with racist references to slavery following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 Presidential Election on Tuesday. The messages followed a chilling script, with recipients being told they’d “been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”   View […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Dion Waiters joined Scoop “B” Robinson’s podcast to look back at the team’s blown 3-1 lead to the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. The Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook-led Thunder looked to send the 73-9 Warriors home and set up a 2012 NBA Finals rematch of sorts […]

As the football season moves past its midway point, ten HBCU standouts have been named as finalists for the Aeneas Williams Award. Howard DB Kenny Gallop Jr. won the award last season and he headlines the HBCU defensive stars making plays for their respective teams this season. The list of nominees is below. Kendall Bohler, […]

Stephen A. Smith is arguably the biggest voice in professional sports with his bombast, outsized opinions and unvarnished confidence in the takes he gives daily. Smith has parlayed that influence and fan base into a robust media platform, particularly through his podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show. On his podcast he often takes a step […]

Vice President Kamala Harris’ net worth in 2024 is $8 million. Harris is the vice president of the United States and is the most high-profile HBCU alumni in America. After President Joe Biden deciding not to run for re-election, Harris became the Democrat nominee for president in the 2024 election but with only 107 days […]

76ers star Joel Embiid has had an eventful start to the season and he hasn’t seen the court yet. Following his run in the Olympics with Team USA, Embiid has missed several games to start the season due to what is being referred to as “left knee management”. His absence has already drawn the ire […]

With Anthony Davis being out for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies JJ Redick is looking at a ‘long-term view’ on his health. In a quote obtained by Dave McMenamin of ESPN before the team’s matchup against the Grizzlies, Redick expects Davis to play against Philadelphia on Friday but he will be strategic on how he […]

Although the Miami Heat has seen significant success with Jimmy Butler on the team, there has been speculation and rumors about Butler’s possible availability in the trade market in the near future. While there haven’t been any indications that the Heat are looking to move him, nor has Butler indicated that he wants to be […]

Jason Kelce broke his silence about his incident with a Penn State fan in which the former Philadelphia Eagle Center smashed the fan’s phone after he accosted him. The incident happened before the Ohio State vs. Penn State game as Kelce was walking the campus and the fan yelled homophobic slurs at him specifically referencing […]

Alabama A&M coach Connell Maynor paid tribute to Bulldog linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., who suffered an injury during the team’s HBCU rivalry clash with Alabama State in the Magic City Classic. Burnett, who transferred from Grambling to Alabama A&M in the offseason, stayed in UAB hospital days after the injury he sustained during the game […]

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 […]