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Two HBCU alumni are set to test their connection on one of the most-watched reality TV shows in the world. North Carolina A&T alumni Michael Bivens and Sydney Morgan McGregor are part of the cast of the latest season of Temptation Island. Temptation Island separates couples and puts them in separate locations to test their […]

The Dallas Cowboys already have an interesting HBCU legacy, but they’ve bolstered it with the latest addition to their free agency class. The Cowboys have signed former HBCU star Cobie Durant to their roster on a one-year, $5.5 million contract, per a report by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Durant, who played college football at South Carolina […]

Following a 7-26 campaign, Bethune-Cookman has announced the firing of women’s basketball coach Janell Crayton Del Rosario. The athletic department announced her dismissal on Saturday morning. “We are grateful to Coach Crayton Del Rosario for five years of leadership, dedication, and service to our women’s basketball student-athletes and university,” Vice President of Athletics Reggie Theus […]

Following his firing from Texas Southern University, Kevin Granger is speaking out. On Wednesday, Terrance Harris of the Houston Defender reported that Granger was notified of his dismissal on Feb. 13. Questions about his status began circulating earlier after Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends reported that the banner recognizing Granger’s No. 10 jersey from […]

Fort Valley State University alumnus and former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, per a report by ESPN. Wilson is set to receive a deal worth $2.1 million in a move that solidifies the Seahawks’ running back room after the departure of Super Bowl MVP […]

So, episode six of BET’s The Coach Vick Experience showcased a lot. First, we got a chance to see the flow of the game during Norfolk State’s Homecoming matchup. We saw in last week’s episode that Michael Vick was confident they could upset the reigning MEAC champions, but the reality was a little bleaker than […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rollercoaster season. They were believed to be a promising team in an Eastern Conference besieged by injuries to key stars on contenders around the conference. Plus, their 2025 offseason moves made by general manager Onsi Saleh had fans and prognosticators alike interested in what the Hawks could become in […]

The H.E.R and Oprah Winfrey-produced HBCU drama Major is moving forward and now has a director. Per Deadline, Jamal Sims is set to direct the drama. Smith is known for his work on RuPaul’s Drag Race, serving as a guest judge on the popular series. He’s also worked on Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary production at […]

HBCU alumnus and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley is staying at Urban One for the foreseeable future. Smiley host the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, syndicated to 89 stations around the country via Urban One. Per a report by Radio Ink, the Alabama State alumnus has signed a five-year deal with the broadcast company to continue […]

Following a sexual assault investigation launched last summer, Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger has reportedly been fired. Terrance Harris of the Houston Defender reported that Granger was informed of his termination on February 13th. Speculation about the status of his job was sparked by a report from Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends, who […]

After being dismissed only a few hours before tip-off of a late-season HBCU basketball game, Winston-Salem State basketball coach Corey Thompson has penned an open letter addressing the situation. He posted the letter to his social media accounts, clarifying that he was terminated without cause from Winston-Salem State University after his 18-month tenure with the […]

A former HBCU star is heading to Tennessee after winning two Super Bowls. Former Fayetteville State University standout Joshua Williams is leaving the Kansas City Chiefs to sign with the Tennessee Titans. Per The Tennessean, Williams has signed a two-year deal with $2.5 million of guaranteed money. Joshua Williams built his reputation as a standout […]

Following Bam Adabayo’s historic 83-point night on Tuesday, NBA champion Metta World Peace weighed in on who he believes will eventually break Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record. Chamberlin set the scoring record on March 2, 1963, versus the New York Knicks. World Peace, on his X account, says that he believes that Wembanyama will eventually have […]

The rescension of the Ravens’ Maxx Crosby trade shocked the NFL world on Tuesday evening. A move that seemingly bolstered the Ravens’ Super Bowl chances was quickly undone, reportedly due to the results of Crosby’s physical. “Maxx Crosby did not pass his physical today, per sources. The Ravens get their first round picks back,” The […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made her presence felt in her USA Women’s National Team debut on Wednesday afternoon. Team USA. After not making the 2024 Olympics team, basketball fans were anticipating how she would fare with the senior team, which features several notable WNBA stars. Clark showed that she’ll be able to bring premium […]

The change of date for the Cricket Celebration Bowl elicited heavy discussion to start the 2024 season. Due to the expansion of the College Football Playoff and the earlier start to bowl season, the Cricket Celebration Bowl was moved a week earlier than normal, causing the SWAC champions to have to play the SWAC Championship and the […]

The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are set for one of the biggest matchups of the season on Thursday evening. The Thunder, powered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has remained the class of the West as the regular season campaign draws to a close. Meanwhile, the Celtics have been operating business as usual, with Jaylen Brown […]

Former Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan was arguably one of the best quarterbacks in HBCU football. A native of Mississippi, Morgan started his career at Syracuse University, even starting for the Orange as a true freshman. But, his move to Jackson State via the transfer portal was intentional. He wanted to return home and also […]

Norfolk State’s 2026 schedule is out, and the HBCU football world is highly anticipating how Michael Vick rebounds in his second season with the program. When Vick was hired in December 2024, there were high hopes for his homecoming to Virginia. Building on the Deion Sanders blueprint at Jackson State, Vick seemingly had an advantage […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State have officially unveiled their 2026 football schedule. Following a 1-11, with the only win coming against Division II contender and rival Virginia State University, the Spartans look to turn the corner and emerge as a contender in the MEAC. To start the season, Norfolk State hosts Winston-Salem State University, now […]

In the minds of many NBA fans and prognosticators, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed the MVP conversation in last night’s 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Alexander rose up and hit a three-pointer that sealed the hard-fought victory, finishing the night tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20-point games. But, ESPN’s Stephen A. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort has apologized to Nikola Jokic following a flagrant foul on him in the fourth quarter of their 129-126 victory. Per a quote by Dort obtained by ESPN’s Tim McMahon, he implied that it wasn’t personal and that he was caught up in the competitive moment. “Just lost in the […]

Duke had a phenomenal season, finishing at the top of the college basketball world. Now, several members of the team are receiving the spoils of their hard work. The Blue Devils cleaned up at the ACC Awards ahead of the ACC tournament. Cameron Boozer, arguably one of the best players in the sport, secured huge […]

LeBron James has been in and out of the lineup for the Lakers this season due to a slew of injuries that have plagued him. Throughout that time, Los Angeles is 9-2 when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves play in his absence. This has been a popular fact amongst NBA fans and media, using it […]

Two HBCU baseball stars are featured in the World Baseball Classic. Alabama State’s Caio Araujo is representing Brazil, and Bethune-Cookman’s Justin Morales is representing the Netherlands. Morales recently transferred from Tallahassee State College to Bethune-Cookman, where he played two seasons. As a freshman in 2024, he saw action in seven games, including three starts. In […]

Florida A&M head men’s basketball coach and former Heisman trophy winner Charlie Ward was in attendance for President Donald Trump’s White House Roundtable on College Sports. The roundtable was held last Friday, and Ward was one of several notable sports names in attendance, such as Nick Saban. Following the event, Trump promised an Executive Order. […]

Across men’s and women’s Division II basketball, seven HBCU programs have earned a bid to the NCAA Division II basketball tournament. This season saw history as Winston-Salem State went on an amazing run and Morehouse College won its first conference title in 23 years. Meanwhile, Edward Waters, only three years removed from becoming a full-time […]

In a recent show of HBCU support, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders invited Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson to Colorado during the team’s spring practices. Jackson emerged as one of the biggest coaching stories in college football, leaving Valdosta State after leading them to a Division II National Championship appearance to join Prairie […]

In Michael Vick’s first season at Norfolk State, his Spartans went 1-11. Now, Vick looks ahead, detailing a four-phase plan to make his team a contender in the MEAC in a recent interview with Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends. Vick has been making the rounds over the past couple of months promoting his BET […]

Baltimore Ravens fans aren’t the only ones who are happy for the Maxx Crosby trade. As the five-time Pro Bowler leaves the AFC West, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton expresses happiness for several reasons. Jay Glazer spoke about a message he got from Payton, saying, “Sean Payton called me soooo fired up the Raiders […]

Howard University softball represented for HBCUs in a big way during the Hillenbrand Invitational. The invitational was hosted by Arizona, and the Lady Bison were the only HBCU in attendance. They faced a schedule competing against FBS programs Minnesota, Eastern Illinois, Long Beach State, and Arizona. While the Bison lost four games, they scored their […]

Texas Southern made a huge move regarding Kevin Granger during the institution’s sexual assault investigation. Per a report by Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends, the institution has taken down Granger’s retired number 10 banner in the institution’s Health and Physical Education arena. Mosley posted a photo on Thursday evening showcasing Granger’s number no longer […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams is calling it a career after eight seasons. The 32-year-old defensive standout was placed on the reserve/retired /list by the Rams on Saturday. The move was announced per a statement by the Rams written by senior staff writer Stu Jackson. Across his eight-year NFL career, Williams spent the majority […]

Two former HBCU basketball players allegedly refused to cooperate in an NCAA gambling investigation. Former North Carolina A&T basketball players Ryan Forrest and Landon Glasper reportedly ignored multiple requests to participate in the investigation, such as sitting for interviews and disclosing financial documents, per a report by David Purdum of ESPN. The investigation into the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s three-point record is believed to be unreachable, but Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards believes there’s at least one person who can catch Curry. Curry broke the three-point record on December 14, 2021, in a game against the New York Knicks. He passed Ray Allen’s mark of 2,973 three-pointers in a […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders came together to pull off a blockbuster trade that could determine the next Super Bowl winner. The Ravens fortified their defense by adding superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby in exchange for the Ravens’ 2026 first-round pick (No. 14 overall) and their 2027 first-round pick. The deal is a […]

This week’s episode of The Coach Vick Experience started with Michael Vick being a man of his word. He placed a wager with his wife, Kijafa Vick, that if Hampton were to win the “Battle of the Bay” over his Norfolk State Spartans, he would rock Hampton University gear. Vick paid his end of the […]

Grambling State is making a big move to protect the G. Per a statement by the institution released on Monday, Grambling’s “G” logo is now protected by a secured federal trademark under U.S. Trademark Registration No. 8148992. Grambling State president Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. spoke about the move in a statement, saying, “This registration represents […]

An HBCU athletic program is making a huge policy change regarding the national anthem. Per a report by The Hilltop, Howard University’s student newspaper, reports that the decision was made following the Lady Bison’s basketball game against the United States Military on December 29th. The new policy requires student athletes to either stand for the […]