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Tomekia Reed is officially the coach of the Charlotte 49ers, leaving Jackson State after six seasons at the helm. Reed did a lot of amazing things at Jackson State, revitalizing the women’s basketball program and turning them into contenders. Now, she looks to bring that same level of success to her new position and ironically […]

Tomekia Reed was formally announced as Charlotte’s new head coach, signaling a new era for the 49ers program and her budding career as one of women’s basketball’s greatest coaches. Reed joined the Niners after six seasons with Jackson State where she led the team to immense success. She certainly found time in her press conference […]

I know what many HBCU football fans are thinking right now. Here’s another article about players who have left the HBCU football scene. Why are Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter still being discussed, now that they’ve completed a full season at Colorado? But, bear with me for the duration of this article, which is a […]

For the second time since 2020, no HBCU players were selected in the NFL Draft. While there were several great prospects that showcased their skills on the gridiron, they’re part of a group of players from all levels of college football that weren’t picked in a draft rather stacked with talent. Typically, immediately following the […]

Prior to the Suns & Timberwolves facing off in the playoffs, ESPN Senior NBA Writer Zach Lowe took to his podcast The Lowe Post to speak about why the Timberwolves were at a distinct disadvantage in their first-round matchup. Despite being the third seed in the Western Conference and having a year that defied expectations, especially after […]

Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers fans agree on one of the major culprits of LA’s lack of success against the Denver Nuggets. D’Angelo Russell has struggled immensely in two of the first three games of the series, but in Game 3, he was a net negative. He didn’t score any points in only 24 […]

Hailey Van Lith has made her transfer plans official, she’s headed to TCU. Lith posted a video on her sporting a TCU jersey on her social media accounts Friday afternoon with the caption, “the pen has officially hit the paper” with a frog emoji at the end. the pen has officially hit the paper 🐸 […]

Pilar Sanders, mother to Shilo, Shedeur, and Shelomi Sanders, shared her thoughts on Deion Sanders’s remarks regarding Shelomi Sanders’s move from Colorado. Shelomi Sanders announced on Thursday via a vlog on her YouTube channel that she’s headed back to HBCU basketball to play for Alabama A&M under new head coach Dawn Thornton. In an appearance […]

Following her departure from Jackson State to become head coach of the Charlotte Lady 49ers, Tomekia Reed posted an open letter to the Jackson State community on her Instagram account. Reed, who coached at Jackson State for six seasons, thanked the Jackson State community for their support. Her letter read: “Coaches dream of the opportunity […]

Shelomi Sanders is heading back to the SWAC. Sanders, the daughter of Deion Sanders, is leaving Colorado to transfer to Alabama A&M per her latest vlog announcing the news. She then showcased her trip to the institution and the facilities. “I was just enjoying the moment because I’m a Bulldog. I had a good time. […]

Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed is departing the program to become the women’s basketball coach at Charlotte, per a statement by Charlotte Athletics. The news of Reed joining the Lady Niners as head coach comes as conversation about her future at Jackson State persisted since her contract expired on March 31st. WELCOME COACH @CoachTReed! […]

Legendary actress Angela Bassett is set to address the Class of 2024 at Spelman College in May, per a release by the institution. Basset will serve as the keynote speaker while also receiving a Doctor of Fine Arts honorary degree. According to the institution’s announcement, the Class of 2024 comprises 504 degree candidates, with 325 […]

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid has won the 2023-2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award after a stellar season for Minnesota. Reid won the award over Kings guard Malik Monk, whom many believed would win the award, and Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. Reid was announced as the winner during the NBA on TNT pregame […]

A sometimes forgotten aspect of Shaquille O’Neal’s legendary career is that he played with LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009-2010 season. The then 37-year-old O’Neal arrived in Cleveland after a stint with the contending Steve Nash-Amar’e Stoudemire-led Phoenix Suns team. He arrived to the Cavaliers with much fanfare, winning an NBA championship […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was recently spotlighted on Times Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people and spoke at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit alongside fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad on Wednesday. Wilson recently released a book entitled Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You, meant to use her experience to help […]

HBCU alumnus Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast has been the talk of 2024. His interview with Katt Williams was a cultural moment, amassing 67 million views at the time of this writing. His Club Shay Shay platform underwent massive growth following the Williams interview and other anticipated celebrity interviews such as with Usher, Cam Newton, and […]

HBCU alumnus and media personality Stephen A. Smith caused a social media firestorm after a clip of his comments about Donald Trump and the black community. In an appearance on Hannity, Smith appeared to insinuate that black people would support Donald Trump and find him relatable because of “what he’s going through.” What? Stephen A. Smith […]

The New York Knicks just might’ve competed one of the greatest NBA playoff comebacks of all time. After a made free throw by Kyle Lowry that put the 76ers up 101-96 with under 40 seconds to go in the game, the Knicks managed a Jalen Brunson three-pointer that got a lucky bounce into the hoop […]

President Joe Biden will address the graduates of Morehouse College on Sunday, May 19th per a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The appearance will mark the president’s third HBCU commencement address since he’s been in office, as he spoke at South Carolina State’s Fall 2021 commencement and Howard University’s Spring 2023 commencement. Morehouse is no […]

Robert Griffin III is a huge fan of Michael Penix Jr. and thinks that teams should really consider picking him up in this week’s 2024 NFL Draft. Griffin joined The Rich Eisen Show to discuss the Washington star’s draft stock. Griffin made a bold declaration during the interview. “You know, Rich, I’ve been on the […]

This year, USC appeared to be the epicenter of college sports with top NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams, standout guard Bronny James, and women’s hoops superstar JuJu Watkins all on the yard for the Trojans. Although Bronny declared for the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal and Williams is on his way to the […]

Falcons legend and former NFL MVP Matt Ryan has officially called it a career, announcing his retirement in a video posted by the Atlanta Falcons on their social media platforms as well as a statement published on the team’s website. From: Matt Ryan To: Atlanta pic.twitter.com/JWhkNqHzdY — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 22, 2024 “I truly […]

When the first quarter ended and the Los Angeles Lakers had a 33-25 lead over the Denver Nuggets, it seemed as if Los Angeles finally had enough to fend off the defending NBA Champions. In the previous games played, it appeared as if the Lakers didn’t have an answer for Nikola Jokić and a Denver […]

Anthony Edwards has been a star for the Timberwolves all season and he stepped up in a big way in game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns this afternoon. Edwards finished with 33 points, nine rebounds, and six assists as Minnesota cruised to a dominant 120-95 victory. Edwards did a post-game interview […]

TikTok has been a hot topic over the past few years. Arguably the most popular social media app amongst younger users, TikTok has drawn immense praise for it’s user-generated content but also scrutiny for perceived cybersecurity threats by law makers. Just this. According to NPR, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill requiring ByteDance, […]

After six seasons, Fisk University head basketball coach Kenny Anderson has resigned per a report by The Tennessean. The news was confirmed by Anderson via his Twitter/X profile on Saturday morning. “I will enjoy my life, but I will miss everyone at @fiskuniversity ,I have been here for 5 years, and i truly love it,My […]

Antonio Brown has ramped up his odd and inappropriate comments towards Caitlin Clark. The former NFL star made an inappropriate comment on a video of her during her opening press conference as a member of the Indiana Fever after being selected first overall in the WNBA Draft on Monday. Clark proceeded to block Brown on […]

HBCU alumnus and First Take star Stephen A. Smith is never one to shy away from controversy. The ESPN mainstay is known for his unapologetic takes on sports but he’s worked to establish himself as an all-around cultural critic via his iHeartMedia podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show. Smith often talks about non-sports topics, including the political […]

It might seem like a dream, but there was a time when Dwayne Wade wasn’t a member of the Miami Heat. After massive success with LeBron James and Chris Bosh from 2010-2014, Wade stayed on with the team for two years before a short stint with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers before being traded […]

Tennessee State has announced the hire of Duante’ Abercrombie as the first head coach of the men’s hockey program, per a statement by the institution. The hiring coincides with Tennessee State’s increased initiatives to establish the team, following the announcement in June 2023. The institution has been evaluating options since 2021. Abercrombie spoke of his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an amazing season that deserves to be celebrated. Anthony Edwards emerged as a star who led the franchise through a prolonged period of time without All-Star forward Karl Anthony-Towns, who 18 games with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. Meanwhile, the trade for Rudy Gobert seems to be paying […]

Following their unceremonious exit from the NBA Play-In tournament at the hands of the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks are making a key addition to the front office. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has hired Onsi Saleh to be an assistant general manager. “ESPN Sources: Atlanta is hiring Golden State’s Onsi Saleh […]

When I received the opportunity to interview rising R&B singer DaVionne for my radio show & podcast HBCU Pulse Radio, I was excited. It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to interview a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter as they are in the upswing of their career. But I wondered, “Why would DaVionne want […]

Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama seems like a call back to a previous era of Spurs basketball. Last year’s top draft pick isn’t one for flash, seemingly enjoying the simplicities of life. Per the San Antonio Express, Wembanyama is a voracious reader that is always carrying a book. “On the plane, before games, he’s carrying […]

Deion Sanders has made his opinion known about the draft process surrounding his sons and Travis Hunter as we move closer and closer to the 2024 college football season. However, he took to his spring press conference to dispute reports that he said that he wouldn’t allow his sons to be drafted by certain teams […]

Archie Cooley, the renowned coach of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils who coached Jerry Rice, has passed away. The news was first reported by The Times-Picayune sports columnist Rod Walker and later confirmed by various sources, including Mississippi Valley State Athletics. It is with heavy hearts that we share legendary Coach Archie “Gunslinger” Cooley […]

Although LeBron James is gearing up to play the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Lakers star made sure to show love to Florida A&M. The Rattlers football team had a phenomenal 2023 campaign, going undefeated in the SWAC, winning the SWAC Championship and the Celebration Bowl to close out the year. One […]

Florida A&M has announced the hire of Patrick Crarey II as the 15th men’s basketball coach, per a statement by the institution. “I’m delighted to welcome Coach Crarey and his family as the newest members of the FAMUly,” said Florida A&M Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes. “I must thank the dedicated members of the […]

Deion Sanders’s departure from Jackson State in December 2022 following the Celebration Bowl shook up the HBCU community. While anticipated, his decision to depart for Colorado seemed surreal and, to many, ill-timed. Just as rumors began circulating, the Tigers were preparing for a rematch against their rivals, the Southern University Jaguars, in the SWAC Championship […]