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Rayquan Smith, a running back and kick returner for Virginia State University, is beginning his own Name, Image, and Likeness service. The “King of NIL” is a co-founder of SponsorPro, a website where student-athletes can more easily connect with brands for sponsorship deals. On the website, both athletes and brands can sign up to connect […]

After jumping around from the MEAC and Big South, North Carolina A&T’s men’s basketball team kicked off the beginning of its CAA membership with media day. Head coach Monte Ross revealed his expectations for the team in the new conference. The Aggies are basically completely revamping the men’s basketball program. They are starting the season […]

North Carolina Central revealed their men’s basketball schedule this morning, but included a unique twist. Head coach LeVelle Moton and his players posed for a photo inspired by the movie “Juice.” Moton posted the graphic on ‘X’ on Monday morning, garnering over 60,000 views. JUICE……🔥How Far will you go to get it? This time it’s […]

Amidst rumors about a potential firing and poor results, Morehouse University’s head football coach clapped back loud and clear. Gerard Wilcher shut down any speculation in terms of his job security to HBCU Gameday. “I’m not leaving, and I refuse to resign,” he said. “I will make them publicly fire me, if they want out. […]

North Carolina A&T women’s basketball head coach Tarrell Robinson arguably gave the best interview at media day. The conversation was full of in-depth analysis and a peek at the team’s psyche going into the season. He also made sure to stand up for his team after hearing they finished low in the coaches poll. The […]

Along with the rest of the CAA, Hampton University’s men’s and women’s basketball coaches joined the live-streamed media day festivities. Fans could tune into the Field of 68’s YouTube channel to listen to their favorite team’s head coach preview the arrival of the new season. The men’s head coach, Edward Joyner Jr., gave his interview […]

Florida A&M’s football team wins their sixth straight game at their homecoming, dominating Prairie View A&M 45-7. The Rattlers improve to 7-1 on the season and have already clinched the SWAC East Division. ANOTHER HAPPY HOMECOMING FOR THE RATTLERS! The Rattlers are now the SWAC East Champions! FAMU – 45 PVAMU- 7#FAMU | #Rattlers | […]

In a game that started out as a defensive battle, Alabama State triumphed over Alabama A&M in the Magic City Classic, 31-16. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs, best known for their offensive firepower, could not move the ball effectively against the Hornets, especially in the second half. This year was the 87th meeting between Alabama State […]

On Hampton University’s homecoming, the Pirates’ football team survived a tough battle against their lone CAA HBCU rival, the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The final score of 26-24 was a result of a penalty-filled, mistaken-laden fiasco from both teams in all three phases of the game. After an abysmal couple of weeks, the Pirates finally […]

Hampton and North Carolina A&T’s football teams square off Saturday, Oct. 28 during the Pirate’s homecoming celebration. As the only HBCUs in the Coastal Athletic Association, the game means more to players and fans alike than just an intra-conference showdown. “We know it’s their homecoming, so there’s going to be a lot of excitement around […]

North Carolina A&T University is among the top HBCUs in the country. Part of the university’s prominence lies in its active alumni base. Any HBCU event is bound to be populated by people adorned in blue and yellow, likely chanting “Aggie Pride” to all who are near. Graduates from the university dominate in all professional […]

Over the past 10 years, Stephen A. Smith has solidified himself as the face of sports media. He’s best known the lead commentator on ESPN’s hottest show, First Take. However, Smith makes cameos on all the network’s properties, such as Get Up, NBA Countdown, SportsCenter, and Stephen A’s World. In addition to his work with the Worldwide […]

Alexis Avery, the former assistant athletic director of compliance at Hampton University, was apparently let go late last week. There are no current details surrounding Avery’s departure, though the university’s continued eligibility issues are certainly still prevalent. Avery’s name has since been removed from the staff directory. Athletic Director Anthony Henderson said that the eligibility […]

Students from three HBCUs are set to compete in a Financial Literacy Bowl competition at a conference in Fort Washington, Maryland. A group from Alexandria, Virginia is sponsoring students to attend the Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Gaylord National Harbor. The conference itself has seminars on how to create […]

North Carolina A&T’s offense continues to struggle as they lose their third game in a row to Richmond, 33-10. The Aggies sit at the bottom of the CAA, just one win above the 0-7 Stony Brook Seawolves. The offense, led by true freshman KJ White, recorded just 145 total yards. They came into the game […]

After a troubling first half, Florida A&M got their offense together to conquer the Texas Southern Tigers, 31-21. The Rattlers move to 6-1 on the season and solidify themselves as the clear top seed in the SWAC. The first quarter started out well for Florida A&M, though it quickly snowballed. They forced Texas Southern into […]

Hampton University football falls flat on their face for the third straight week, losing 47-3 to #7 Delaware. In their last two games, Hampton has been outscored 108-13. The Pirates have allowed a combined 579 rushing yards, 436 passing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, and three passing touchdowns to Monmouth and Delaware. It’s important to note […]

ESPN is partnering with Lockerverse to open fan voting for its HBCU Band of the Year Competition. Lockerverse is a tech platform founded by, among others, Savannah James, and hosts a slew of creators, such as James’ son Bronny and Houston Texans’ quarterback C.J. Stroud. Voting on the Band of the Year Competition opened on […]

The clothing brand Urban Outfitters recently partnered with students at five select HBCUs to promote their new capsule collection. The revenue from the collection, which opened at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17, will go directly to the supporting universities. The students who modeled the clothing were summer intern for Urban Outfitters. They were members of […]

Growing concerns over the administration at Oakwood University have forced alumni into action. The graduates have formed a group called “Concerned Oakwoodites” to discuss the administrative situation and propose solutions. The group recently had a meeting with the Oakwood University’s board of trustees, but they did not leave the session with confidence in potential changes. […]

Tennessee State’s football team is now set to play both Howard University and Mississippi Valley State University in the next two years. TSU and MVSU agreed to a single game deal, while Howard consented to a home-and-home series against the Tigers. TSU reportedly paid MVSU $100,ooo to play the Tigers in Nashville. The game, known […]

Star Colorado defensive back Shilo Sanders was reminded of his HBCU roots on a show with NBA legends Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. In the latest installment of “KG Certified,” Garnett and Pierce took a trip to the University of Colorado to interview both Sanders and his father, Deion. Sanders spent much of the interview […]

A group of Clark Atlanta University alumni are attempting to create their own scholarship fund for current students. They are encouraging 1,000 graduates of the university to sponsor students through a series of $25 payments for a year. The Clark Atlanta motto, “I’ll find a way, or make one” certainly applies to Making A Way […]

Taraji P. Henson is bringing a new mental health initiative to Hampton University in an effort to improve mental health for Black women. Henson’s organization, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, is also teaming up with Kate Spade New York for the endeavor. Hampton University, as well as Alabama State University, are among the initial wave […]

The Tennessee State Tigers win an ugly homecoming rock fight against the Norfolk State Spartans, 24-17. The win, which took place in Nissan Stadium (where the Tennessee Titans play home games), added more credence to recent calls for head coach Eddie George to gain more attention. Coming into this matchup, the Spartans were 2-3 on […]

In a game that seemed like a shootout but turned to a blowout, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs bulldozed the Grambling State Tigers, 45-24. Apart from being Grambling’s homecoming, the game was highly anticipated because of both team’s offensive firepower. Alabama A&M and Grambling State are rank first and second in the SWAC in scoring offense. […]

The Hampton Pirates drop their second game in a row in a deplorable effort against the Monmouth Hawks, losing 61-10. The Hawks dominated all three phases of the game: offense, defense, and especially in special teams. Despite the final score, the Hawks and Pirates have been nearly identical statistically. Coming into today, Monmouth ranked fourth […]

On Nov. 4, Paul Quinn College will host the inaugural Thrivent HBCU Classic. The doubleheader will feature a game between the Texas Legends and Austin Spurs. The Classic will represent the first time an HBCU campus hosts a G League game. The Thriven Classic will begin with a women’s basketball match between Paul Quinn and […]

This Saturday, Jackson State and Alabama State will butt heads for the first time since Deion Sanders left for the University of Colorado-Boulder. Despite being a regular rivalry game between divisional opponents, this particular matchup has some added vitriol. Last year, Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. called out Sanders after their 26-12 loss […]

Voorhees University officially announced today their decision to join the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. The news comes nearly immediately after Wilberforce University announced that they would be a member of the GCAC on Oct. 9, just two days prior. Voorhees University (SC) Making Move to Gulf Coast Athletic Conference effective July 1, 2024 📷GCACSports pic.twitter.com/cWqMXY2YAw […]

NBA superstar Ja Morant is making headlines for gifting his unreleased Nike Ja 1s to multiple schools, including Mississippi Valley State University. Morant’s younger sister, Teniya, is a freshman on the Devilettes women’s basketball team. Morant is also providing shoes for three other schools: Radford University, Murray State University, and the University of Memphis. The […]

Bowie State University announced Tuesday afternoon that the school would be canceling all classes for the rest of the week. The cancellation is a result of a shooting on Saturday towards the end of the school’s homecoming festivities. Reports say two people were shot in the incident. Fortunately, they did not sustain life-threatening injuries, and […]

Winthrop McGriff, former women’s basketball head coach at Cheyney University, the first and oldest HBCU in the nation, passed away earlier today. McGriff spent two years as the head coach for Cheyney’s women’s basketball program. He succeeded former coach Vivian Stringer who is the current head coach of the women’s basketball team at Rutgers. Stringer […]

Southern University’s head football coach Eric Dooley attempted to explain his head-scratching play call against Florida A&M. The Jaguars were down late in the fourth quarter, 26-19, to the A&M Rattlers. With 2:37 on the clock, Southern began their potential game-tying drive on their own 28 yard line. With only one remaining timeout and working […]

In his press conference for Week 7, Hampton football head coach Robert Prunty assessed the team’s loss to Campbell and previewed their matchup with Monmouth. Per usual with Prunty, he was quick to give the Fighting Camels their due respect. “Gotta give Campbell credit,” he said. “Good football team. They made more plays than we […]

Wilberforce University recently announced their move to join the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference at the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The oldest private HBCU in the country will soon become a part of the only HBCU athletic conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. #BreakingNews! Wilberforce University to Join the Gulf Coast Athletic […]

“The Shop,” a popular show created by LeBron James’ media company Uninterrupted, is visiting Tennessee State this Friday. The show will have a live recording on the HBCU’s campus during their homecoming week. Though a guest list has not been released, “The Shop” is known for its candid conversations among star-studded guests. Celebrities, actors, athletes, musicians, […]

At their own homecoming, the Saint Augustine’s Falcons couldn’t even score a point as they fell to the Fayetteville State Broncos. On a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon, neither team could get hardly anything going offensively. A number of statistics indicate the flow (or lack thereof) of the game. The Falcons only had 189 total yards […]

In a sparsely attended event due to rain, the Campbell Fighting Camels survived a late push from the Hampton Pirates to secure a 30-27 victory. Though the final score indicates otherwise, neither team looked sharp. The rain hindered both teams’ offenses to start the game. In fact, the first quarter took 45 minutes of real-time […]