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After a season at USC, it appears that Bronny James is considering entering the transfer portal. The rumors of James’s intention to transfer were sparked by Dick Weiss who posted a tweet saying as much but then deleting it saying that he can’t confirm if he actually will. “can’t confirm Bronny James story guys,” he […]

After Golden State’s big win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Draymond Green is ready to lock the Warriors into the playoff hunt and end the Rockets chances once and for all. In the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show, Green didn’t mince words about the Warriors’s upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets. […]

Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups are headed to the Hall of Fame. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the announcement of the induction of the two NBA greats alongside the rest of the class of inductees will occur on Saturday during the Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona. Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected […]

Angel Reese suffered an injury scare early in the first half of LSU’s Elite Eight matchup against Caitlin Clark and Iowa. She attempted to track down Clark to block her shot and seemed to injure her ankle. When she eventually rose to her feet, she had a noticeable limp and immediately went to the bench. […]

Tulane seems interested in hiring Tomekia Reed as their next women’s basketball coach. According to a report by NOLA.com sports columnist Rod Walker, Tulane has interviewed Reed for the open coaching position. This development follows Reed’s contract expiration with Jackson State on Sunday. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT Keith reported that Reed signed a four-year contract extension […]

Jackson State women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed is one of the best coaches in college basketball. Reed has had a successful tenure at Jackson State, leading the Lady Tigers to multiple SWAC championships and multiple bids in the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Success often sparks speculation about a coach’s future at a program. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT […]

It seems as if the relationship between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen is untenable, especially with new comments by Stephen A. Smith on the PBD Podcast. Smith spoke on what appears to be a breaking point in their relationship fairly recently. Stephen A. Smith says Michael Jordan feels betrayed by Scottie Pippen for not offering […]

LSU star Angel Reese recognizes that she’s more than just an athlete. Reese spoke about her responsibility to be a leader in comments after the Lady Tigers’s close victory over UCLA. Reese actualized her and her team’s impact and how it affects young women who watch their success. Angel Reese knows her impact 👏 @Reese10Angel […]

The highly anticipated Washington Post article about Kim Mulkey has been released, and it has drawn some very mixed criticisms in the sports world. The article, written by Kent Babb, details Mulkey’s often contentious relationships with players, coaches and even family members. Mulkey attempted to hop in front of the story on last Saturday in […]

Cameron Brink had nothing but positive things to say about her college basketball experience following Stanford basketball’s loss to NC State in the Women’s March Madness Tournament. Brink has played her last collegiate game and is sure to be a top pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft. In the postgame press conference, Brink spoke about […]

Victory Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson had a historic duel that NBA fans will remember for years to come during the San Antonio Spurs’ thrilling 130-126 overtime victory over the New York Knicks Friday. It might sound farfetched because we’re only a couple of weeks away from the playoffs and the Spurs are nowhere near the […]

The 2023 HBCU Homecoming Season was truly memorable, with excitement both on the football field and in the yards of various institutions. Star-studded concert lineups, celebrity appearances, and classic moments like Edward Waters’ game-winning touchdown against Tuskegee made last year’s festivities unforgettable. Homecoming 2023 also saw us come together as an HBCU family, uplifting Morgan […]

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes have been drawing massive attention this season for obvious reasons. Clark is a sensational player that elicits immense praise and attention from the media who are dedicated to showcasing her skill to the masses. Just this week, there was chatter over a significant offer for Clark to join the […]

North Carolina Central star Davius Richard reached immense heights in his HBCU football career. He led his team to a thrilling 41-34 overtime victory over Jackson State in the 2022 Celebration Bowl and played in the 2023 FCS Playoffs against familiar HBCU foe Richmond. Richard joined HBCU Pulse Radio and spoke about which event he […]

Hawks star Dejounte Murray stepped up when it mattered the most, hitting a game-winning shot that gave the Hawks their second straight close victory over the Boston Celtics. Murray rose up to hit a midrange jumper over Jrue Holiday that swished through the net with 0.1 seconds left in overtime. Dejounte Murray worked to get […]

On Thursday, Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees per a report by Melissa Brown of The Tennessean. The legislation was quickly signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. Per the report, The Republican House supermajority went back on their previous agreement that occurred in committee with House […]

New Eagles running back Saquon Barkley joined Jason and Travis Kelce on their New Heights podcast and addressed Tiki Barber. The former New York Giants running back who is now an afternoon drive host on WFAN’s Evan Tiki, made headlines with his comments immediately following Saquon Barkley’s departure from the Giants to their bitter rival Philidelphia. “He’s dead […]

Paul Pierce looks to be defending his career again, this time against LeBron James. In an appearance on Keyshawn Johnson’s All Facts, No Breaks podcast, Pierce participated in a game called “Facts or Fiction”. Johnson’s son asked the former Celtics star if he was more clutch than LeBron James. .@PaulPierce34 says he was more clutch […]

Despite the Warrior’s big 113-92 win over the Miami Heat last night, many NBA prognosticators are still pushing the talking point that the Dubs need to be broken up. The 2022 NBA Finals victory over the Celtics notwithstanding, many in the NBA world believe that the Warriors must break up their former championship core to […]

Despite injury setbacks, Bradley Beal is flourishing in his new role as the primary ball handler in the Suns high-powered offense. Beal, acquired from the Wizards last Summer to pair alongside Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, spoke about his new role in an article series with Andscape entitled “Bradley Beal Diary”. The series features Beal’s […]

In the hours following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson released an open letter to the university community. Baltimore houses HBCUs Morgan State and Coppin State University. The letter reads: Dear Morgan Community, I write to you today, disturbed by the tragic collapse of the […]

Phylicia Rashad is set to step down from her role as dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts after the 2023-2024 academic year. The news was reported by the Journal of Blacks In Higher Education on March 19th, although an email was sent in August informing the campus community of her […]

On the latest episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill floated that the Rockets should engage in trade talks centered around Alperen Sengun. Sengun has been having a phenomenal season, averaging 21.1 points per game, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, and had a career-high 45 points along 15 rebounds and 5 steals in […]

The Human Rights Campaign’s HBCU program has released a syllabus inspired by Beyoncé’s 2022 Renaissance, per a detailed report by Billboard. Renaissance: A Queer Syllabus, was released on Monday and is described by Billboard as “a sprawling collection of academic articles, essays, films and other pieces of media rooted in Black queer and feminist studies and […]

North Carolina A&T’s Maleia Bracone hit a clutch game-winning three-pointer to power the Lady Aggies over Old Dominion 48-45 to advance in the 2024 WNIT tournament. The game was hosted in North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center, affectionately known by A&T students and alumni as “Club Corbett”, with 3,224 fans in attendance for the team’s […]

Following the Lakers’ 150-145 victory over the Pacers on Sunday evening, LeBron James spoke about why he decided to start the Mind The Game podcast with JJ Redick. The project itself was a pleasant surprise to the basketball world and was released on last Tuesday with a lengthy episode on James and Redick speaking about several […]

Lincoln University of Missouri president John Mosely has been reinstated after a third-party investigation found no claims of bullying, per a letter released by the institution via the Board of Curators, the organization in charge of choosing and enforcing disciplinary actions on the president. Please click this link to view an open letter from the […]

Following the UConn Lady Huskies’ big win over Jackson State to advance in the Women’s March Madness tournament, Geno Auriemma had nothing but praise for Tiger head coach Tomekia Reed. Auriemma used a bit of his time in the postgame press conference to salute her for an amazing season as well as speak about how […]

In a press conference on Saturday, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey addressed the rumors that surfaced on Friday that a Washington Post investigative report is set to be released about her. Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Pat Forde was the first to break the news about the story via Twitter/X. Forde posted, “Hearing some buzz […]

‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’ premiered on Thursday on Hulu, sparking numerous conversations as anticipated. The documentary recounts the tale of “Freaknik,” the Atlanta picnic that evolved into a spring break festival embraced by HBCU students in the 80s and 90s. Hulu stated that the documentary was produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of […]

Jackson State’s Miya Crump showed absolute hustle on defense early in the first half and women’s basketball fans are giving her praise for it. UConn got a steal on Jackson State and attempted to take advantage of a fast break opportunity. UConn star Paige Paige Bueckers looked to have a clear lane to the basket […]

Grambling did what it could to stop future NBA draftee Zach Eday from imposing his will and leading his team to a big win to kick off March Madness. But, the 7’4″ center from Toronto was inevitable. Eday’s game is a callback to what appears to be an ancient time in basketball where the offense […]

Draymond Green took to his podcast The Draymond Green Show to give his take on LeBron James’s assessment of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics. LeBron James and JJ Redick spoke about a lot of topics in the first episode of their new podcast Mind The Game. According to James, basketball IQ is what […]

The Clippers have struggled over the past few games and Paul Pierce believes that it’s because of Russell Westbrook’s absence. Following his trade from the 76ers, James Harden integrated well into the Clippers’ system, contributing to one of the league’s major success stories of the year. The Clippers are 39-22 with James Harden in their […]

An upcoming film produced by North Carolina Central student, Cameron Elyse is drawing is facing backlash online from HBCU students and alumni. The film Legacy, set to be released soon, showcases the pride and joy of Black Greek-lettered organizations. However, it’s facing backlash for being filmed on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus instead of the campus of an […]

Jordan Brown got the opportunity of a lifetime to jumpstart his budding career in media. The Spring 2022 graduate of North Carolina A&T journey to being a part of the two-time Oscar-nominated film The Creator is a testament to taking advantage of the moments in front of you. “So, how I got the creator was I […]

Grambling’s big comeback victory over Montana State on Wednesday evening is set to bring in big money for the SWAC. Because of the win, the SWAC is set to get about $2 million over the next six years. The value of a unit for the men’s NCAA tournament this year is $341,802. The value changes […]

After Grambling’s First Four tournament victory, head coach Donte’ Jackosn got a call from Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, a Howard University alumna, is incredibly supportive of HBCUs and called Jackson to congratulate them for earning a bid to play top-ranked Purdue. Who called @gsutigers_mbb coach Donte’ Jackson after the historic first-ever @MarchMadnessMBB win Wednesday […]

Grambling State just got a huge 88-81 overtime victory over Montana State in the First Four tournament, officially punching their ticket to their big dance with a date with top-ranked Purdue. The Tigers made a miraculous comeback to beat fellow FCS foe Montana State to become the only HBCU this year to compete in the […]