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Alabama A&M recently had the opportunity to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and talk show host Sherri Shepherd shouted them out on her syndicated talk show! Shepherd was at the parade with her family and saw the performance first-hand and spoke about it in a segment on her show. Thanks for the love […]

USC Women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins has been living up to the hype in her first year in college hoops. She’s been on a tear for the Trojans, already averaging 26.8 points per game. Her debut against the eight ranked Ohio State Buckeyes put the basketball world on notice, as she scored 32 points in […]

Houston Texans standout and former NFL All-Pro Andre Johnson is open to taking the job as head coach at Texas Southern, per comments obtained by the Houston Chronicle. Johnson, who’s never served as a head coach or assistant coach, wants to follow in the footsteps of Deion Sanders and Eddie George. Johnson also recently made […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had an amazing start to the season and star guard Luka Doncic is a huge reason why. It’s easy to see why, as his offensive prowess leads to him making impossible shots that demoralize his opponents. However, Luka has made improvements in his defense and he thinks that everyone should pay […]

Diddy has stepped down as chairman of Revolt amid three lawsuits alleging sexual assault. Revolt released a statement on their social media pages about his removal as chairman of the media company. TMZ reports that the move is temporary and that Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, made the decision last week to step […]

Hue Jackson will no longer be the coach of the Grambling football team after two seasons. The university is expected to part ways with the head coach and release a statement later today, per several sources as well as media outlets such as Football Scoop and FCS Football Central. Sources: Grambling State is expected to […]

Clark Atlanta University has announced the hiring Teddy Keaton as their next football coach. The university announced the hire via its website and social media accounts. With the hire, Keaton will be leaving his position as Allen University’s head football coach. Dr. George T. French, President of Clark Atlanta said of the hire, “We are […]

Following the conclusion of the season, the SWAC has released their All-Conference first and second-team selections. The list comes after all-conference honors were released in advance of the SIAC Championship game between Florida A&M and Prairie View A&M. The SWAC All-Conference Selections are below. 2023 All-SWAC Football Team Selections  All-SWAC First-Team Offense Quarterback: Jeremy Moussa, Florida A&M Running […]

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has a back fracture, per information shared in Deion Sanders Jr.’s latest Well Off Media vlog covering Colorado’s game against Utah. Shedeur and Deion Sanders Jr. were speaking about the injury as they were walking onto the field and Deion Sanders Jr. mentioned in a subtitle on the video that he […]

Texas A&M has released its first statement since the hiring of Duke’s Milke Elco as its next head football coach. The Aggies released a statement earlier this morning officially announcing the hire and athletic director Ross Bjork spoke glowingly of Elco as the next leader of the program. “Coach Mike Elko is one of the […]

It looks like Delaware will achieve it’s goal of joining the FBS. Per a report by Pete Thamel, the Conference USA is set to extend an invite to Delaware to join their conference in the 2025-2026 season. According to Thamel, both sides have been talking and the announcement is set to come in a matter […]

Redshirt junior quarterback Quincy Casey is leaving Alabama A&M and hitting the transfer portal, per an announcement on his social media accounts. Last chapter🙏🏾… pic.twitter.com/Wun0qjQX5m — QC (@Bowsup8) November 24, 2023 Casey said in his statement: “Being able to live your dream and accomplish your goals scholastically is always a win/win. Often times, many people […]

The 50th Annual Bayou Classic pitting Southern & Grambling against each other in a historic rivalry was a hit once again for HBCU football. The game drew 64,698 fans to Ceaser’s Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, per final attendance numbers reported by both Southern and Grambling’s athletics department. The number is significant in the […]

Southern emerged victorious in the 50th Bayou Classic with a thrilling 20-17 win over Grambling State. With the win, Terrence Graves becomes the first coach to win a game as the lead of both Grambling and Southern University. The first quarter started with a fumble from Grambling State’s Chance Williams, which was recovered by Southern. […]

Benedict College lost to Lenoir-Rhyne in a heartbreaking 35-25 contest. Benedict fought hard, capturing the lead for the first time of the day late in the first quarter and again late in the second quarter. But, the Tigers failed to adjust after halftime, allowing Lenoir-Rhyne to eventually take control and pick up the victory to […]

Alabama State absolutely dominated in the 99th Annual Turkey Day Classic, crushing Tuskegee University with an impressive 41-3 victory. Right from the start, Alabama State showed its dominance, taking control of the game and keeping the momentum going until the very end. The game kicked off with an exciting 89-yard return by Robert McMinn, setting […]

Delaware State is reporting a record number of enrollments for the 2023-2024 school year. The university released enrollment numbers for the Fall and reported that 6,451 students are enrolled in the institution. The enrollment jump represents a 3.5% increase in students from the previous year and a 23% increase from 2020. In a statement, Delaware […]

R&B singer Fantasia is set to perform at the 50th Annual Bayou Classic on Saturday. Fantasia will perform during halftime, per a post on the Bayou Classic’s social media pages. Brace yourselves, Bayou Classic fam! 🔥 The QUEEN herself, Fantasia, is bringing that fire to the 50th Annual Bayou Classic Halftime Show presented by Coca-Cola! […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave will be inducted into the 2024 MEAC Hall-of-Fame, per a statement by the conference. Hargrave is a South Carolina State University alumnus who played from 2012-2015 under head coach Buddy Pough before being drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. MEAC […]

Daylen Baldwin will be signing with the Minnesota Vikings, per a report by Jordan Schultz. The former Jackson State and Morgan State standout who transferred to Michigan before reentering the NFL will have another opportunity in the NFL with the Vikings. he will also reunite with Josh Dobbs and Sam DeLuca who he knows from […]

As the end of the season has neared, a tremendous debate has broken out in the HBCU community about if Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons or Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor is the coach of the year in the SWAC. There have been some coaches, such as Alabama State’s Eddie Robinson Jr., that […]

Virginia State University is set to host a U.S. Presidential Debate on October 1, 2024, per a release by the institution. Virginia State will be the first HBCU to host a general election debate. Breaking News!!! We have been selected as one of the 2024 Presidential Debate sites. We are honored to serve as the […]

North Carolina A&T head coach Vincent Brown has high hopes for the Aggies after a disappointing season. North Carolina A&T finished the season 1-10, unchartered territory for the perennial HBCU power. The 1-10 mark is their worst record since going 1-10 in the 2010 season. The Aggies, however, did show signs of fight throughout the […]

It’s safe to say that Eddie George wasn’t happy with his team’s loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday to conclude the season. His Tigers were beaten 35-0 by a Golden Eagles team that entered the weekend 3-7.  The week prior, Tennessee Tech lost to Gardner-Webb 35-0. The loss ended what was otherwise a successful season […]

Florida A&M alumnus Markquese Bell has been stepping up for the Dallas Cowboys this season, turning into a defensive star for America’s team. Bell went undrafted out of FAMU in 2022 but found a home with the Dallas Cowboys. His play has helped maintain a dominant defense for the Cowboys, as they work through the […]

HERO Sports recently released the 2023 regular season attendance figures for all FCS member schools. Once again, Jackson State led all of FCS in attendance, bringing in more fans on average than second-ranked Montana State. However, several other HBCUs were also featured on the list with prominent attendance numbers. Flordia A&M, Southern, Alabama State, and […]

North Carolina Central has been selected to compete in the 2024 NCAA FCS Playoffs after a successful season. Their selection was revealed on ESPNU’s FCS Football Selection Show which was broadcast on Sunday afternoon. North Carolina Central will face Richmond in the first round. North Carolina Central entered the season as the reigning Celebration Bowl […]

NBA star Steph Curry made his return to the Golden State Warriors tonight after missing the last few games with an injury. He’s made his return felt on the court, igniting the Warriors with his legendary skill but he also made a bold and timely pre-game fashion statement. Curry rocked a Howard University hoodie, captured […]

Rebounding from their 50-20 loss to Howard University to push them out of contention for the Celebration Bowl, North Carolina Central secured a dominant 55-14 victory over Delaware State. The record-setting victory gives North Carolina Central an NCAA FCS Playoffs resume that should get them selected on Sunday. EAGLES WIN! @NCCU_Football seniors go out in […]

The Soul Bowl rivalry matchup between Alcorn State and Jackson State lived up to the hype as the Braves won 28-24 over the Tigers. Jackson State hoped to finish their season with a decisive win over their rival while Alcorn hoped to remain in contention for the SWAC Championship. The game started with Alcorn scoring […]

Kutztown secured a definitive 38-14 win over CIAA champion Virginia Union on Saturday afternoon to open the NCAA Division II playoffs. Virginia Union never led in the game as Kutztown dominated all 60 minutes of the game. One of the biggest storylines of the game is how effective Kutztown ran the ball on the Panthers’ […]

Former Jackson State star and current Louisville standout Kevin Coleman got a clutch touchdown to give the Cardinals the lead over the Miami Hurricanes this afternoon. His score was crucial, as it helped seal the win. KEVIN COLEMAN!!!!! 58-yards to the house!!!!! 📺 ABC#GoCards pic.twitter.com/uHPiuUCc12 — Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) November 18, 2023 Backed up on […]

North Carolina Central women’s basketball team completely dominated their matchup vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University, winning the game 132-22. The Lady Eagles had firm control of the game, even holding their opponent to only one point in the fourth quarter. Leading the charge for NCCU were Kimeira Burks and freshman sensation Kyla Bryant, who both had […]

Former Miss Norfolk State University Starlet Windham has released a new single entitled “Never”, per a release published on EIN Presswire. Windham released the song on streaming platforms as well as a music video on YouTube. Windham spoke about the release of “Never”, saying, “Completing this project is a dream come true! Music is my […]

Actor Morris Chestnut is set to be the keynote speaker 2023 BizTech Challenge next week, per a statement by Nexus Louisiana. Chestnut is a famed actor known for several standout roles including as Rickey in “Boyz In the Hood” and “The Best Man” series of movies as Lance Sullivan. He is currently the host of […]

The Florida Classic festivities featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman have kicked off and Dr. Larry Robinson trolled Bethune-Cookman epically with a hilarious entrance to the Florida Classic Consortium Kick-Off Luncheon. Robinson mimicked a boxer’s entrance, coming into the ballroom with a black and white silk robe on over his collared shirt and black and white […]

Alabama A&M escaped Mississippi Valley State in a 30-21 victory to end the season. Alabama A&M withstood being outscored 14-9 in the second half to prevent a comeback attempt by the Delta Devils in the Thursday Night season finale for both teams. Alabama A&M struck first when Quincy Casey found Jacolby Hewitt 49-yard pass to […]

The Norfolk State Lady Spartans extended their impressive winning streak with a convincing 67-53 win over Appalachian State. Although the Lady Spartans faced some early setbacks, they quickly regained control of the game and never looked back. The first quarter saw a slow start from the Lady Spartans, allowing Appalachian State to take an early […]

Grambling’s Women’s Basketball Team secured a remarkable upset victory against Arizona State in the Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series. The Lady Tigers celebrated their first Power Five triumph since 2018 with a dominating win that put the basketball world on notice. Right from the start, it was clear that Grambling and Arizona State were evenly matched. They […]