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Morehouse College is in negotiations to make a splash hire, bringing in Hue Jackson as the next head football coach at the institution. The story was first broken by prominent media personality Scottay of Offscript TV and several other HBCU sports outlets such as HBCU Legends have also acquired sourcing about the talks between the […]

Social media was ablaze following a shot to the crowd to a fan who looked like Civil Rights Icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The irony wasn’t lost on Twitter/X user @FlockEnthusiest, who pointed it out in a post on the platform. “MLK done resurrected to witness a Lamar playoff masterpiece,” the user posted with […]

Head coach T.C. Taylor and the Jackson State Tigers made a splash in the coaching realm by bringing back former Tiger Javancy Jones onto the staff. Jones will serve as the special team’s coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Previously, Jones was the defensive coordinator for Lewisville High School. The team won three state championships in […]

Dexter King, the youngest son of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, passed away today. King, 62, passed due to prostate cancer according to the family estate. “He transitioned peacefully in his sleep at home with me in Malibu,” said his wife, Leah Weber King. “He gave it everything and battled this terrible […]

The Hampton Lady Pirates break their 14-game losing streak with a convincing 72-50 smackdown against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. Hampton hadn’t won a game since March 9, 2023, when they defeated Delaware in the opening round of the CAA Championships. Both offenses got off to a hot start in the first quarter. The offensive firepower […]

 As the final whistle blew, Coach Douglas Whittler of Morehouse College couldn’t contain his excitement. “The good lord was with us tonight” Morehouse College celebrated a hard-fought triumph against the formidable Savannah State University Tigers, who boasted an impressive 7-7 record. This victory held a special significance as it brought an end to Savannah State’s […]

A viral TikTok by a Florida A&M student-athlete has caused quite a stir on social media. Rattler bowling team member Shamoria Johnson took to her TikTok account to allege that she was kicked off the bowling team due to a desire to study for final exams. In the video, she put up text captions describing […]

After a spectacular regular season performance, the Baltimore Ravens are a favorite to win the 2023 NFL Super Bowl. The Ravens razed their competition with a league-best 13-4 record. They conquered their division rivals in the AFC North, secured the top seed in the AFC, and are currently two games away from the Super Bowl. […]

Delaware State president Tony Allen took a stand against tech billionaire Elon Musk and his derisive comments towards HBCU students. On Jan. 9, Musk commented under a post on his social media platform ‘X’, formerly Twitter, that called into question the IQ of HBCU pilots. For context, several years ago, United Airlines partnered with three […]

On Monday at the Emmy’s, Roy Wood Jr. made headlines with a hilarious but honest silent plea to Comedy Central to find a host for “The Daily Show”. Wood was joined on stage by now-former host Trevor Noah as well as the correspondents, writers, producers, and other notable cast members of the famed satire news […]

Texas Southern University is enlisting the help of notable alumni and community members as they search for their new school president. The university’s Board of Regents Chairman Brandon L. Simmons put together a search committee, according to HBCU Gameday. The Board’s Vice-Chair James Benham will oversee the operation. The committee contains representatives of all sections […]

Southern has released its 2024 football schedule in its first season under new head coach Terrance Graves. The program announced the schedule via its athletic website and features their regular SWAC foes and new out-of-conference contenders. The Jaguars will kick off their campaign on August 31st with an away game against McNeese State. This clash […]

Grambling has released its 2024 football schedule in its first season under new head coach Mickey Joseph. The program first announced it in a video featuring football players alongside students from Lincoln Preparatory School and then released the schedule formally from their website later that evening. The Tigers will kick off their campaign on August […]

The Savannah State University Tigers (7-6) aim to make a strong comeback on their home turf as they face off against the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers (10-5) this Saturday at Tiger Arena in Savannah, Georgia. Almost a year ago, these two teams clashed in Savannah, GA. The Savannah State Tigers, with their perfect 12-0 home […]

Tennessee State has added its first player to its inaugural hockey team.  Xavier Abel has joined the team, transferring from Drury University per a report by the Tennessean. After officially transferring to Tennessee State, he was seen at the Tiger’s basketball game vs. Tennessee Tech alongside Athletic Director Mikki Allen. The newly admitted Tiger hockey […]

South Carolina State star defensive lineman Patrick Godbolt is the latest HBCU star to declare for the NFL Draft. Godbolt posted the news on his social media accounts this week. ⚡️🧊 pic.twitter.com/109kGu8sWm — PG (@patrick_godbolt) January 18, 2024 His announcement is below: “Dear South Carolina State and Family, I would like to thank God and […]

Buffalo Bills assistant coach Eric Washington has been giving back to his alma mater Grambling State University in a big way this past year, per a release by the institution. Washington has generously contributed $51,500 to Grambling, with $15,000 going to the GAP Scholarship Fund and $36,500 will be used to improve salaries and positions […]

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs just revealed their football schedule for 2024 in preparation of facing a new-look SWAC East Division. Last season, the Bulldogs went 5-6 and finished fourth in the SWAC East behind their rival, Alabama State. Though they improved upon their 4-7 record in 2022, 2023 was their second losing season in a […]

Shaq Davis, a former star from South Carolina, has inked a reserve/future deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a report by John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated SaintsWire. Under reserve/futures contracts, players are not officially bound until the season commences. This contract does not impact the salary cap or roster limit for the 2023-2024 season. […]

Howard University went viral earlier this week after the unveiling of the new Jordan Wall, a collection of Howard University inspired player exclusive Jordan Branded shoes. A video of the wall was posted on Instagram by Sneaker News.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sneaker News (@sneakernews) The Jordan […]

Ezra Gray, the talented running back from Alabama State, will be a member of the Houston Roughnecks in the newly formed United Football League. The UFL made news recently as the spring football leagues in the USFL and XFL merged. The Roughnecks reportedly selected Gray in the first round of the draft. Though it is […]

Florida A&M is losing another key staffer from the Willie Simmons regime, this time Assistant AD for Football Operations Troy Johnson. Johnson announced his departure from the school in a social media post thanking the Florida A&M community for the experience. Rattler Nation…Simply Put Thank You!!! Thank you for allowing me, for the last 3 […]

Howard University escaped with a close win over perennial SIAC contender Morehouse College on MLK Day. The Tigers fought valiantly but lost in a 78-72 contest. MLK Day symbolizes the profound significance of the Civil Rights Movement and commemorates the invaluable contributions Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made towards advancing the rights of the Black […]

Spelman College announced on Wednesday that they are receiving a historic $100 million donation – the largest single donation ever to an HBCU. The donors include both philanthropist and businesswoman Rhonda Stryker alongside her husband and Chairman of Greenleaf Trust, William Johnston. The $100 million contribution is in celebration of 100 years since Spelman College […]

Update: North Carolina A&T announced on Thursday evening that the heating system has been repaired and all affected buildings will be restored by Friday, January 19th. The university announced the updates on their social media accounts. Please note, #NCAT heating issues are now resolved. Heat is being restored to all affected campus buildings, and will be […]

On Jan. 12, Johnson O. Akinleye, the 12th chancellor of North Carolina Central University, announced his plan to retire after this year. He will leave office at the finale of the 2023-24 school year on June 30, 2024. Akinleye has been with North Carolina Central since 2014. He joined as the provost and vice chancellor […]

In the same month six years ago, Skakyla Hill of Grambling State shook up the basketball world with a historic and unforgettable performance. On Jan. 3, 2018, Hill recorded the first quadruple-double in all of women’s college basketball as Grambling State defeated Alabama State, 93-71. The star guard cruised to 15 points, 10 rebounds, 10 […]

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders says he wants to help Florida A&M determine their next head coach. The former Jackson State head coach who departed the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in December of 2022 to coach the Buffaloes offered his list of coaches in his network that he believed could handle the job in a […]

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Grambling State Lady Tigers and Florida A&M Rattlers put on an absolute show in a triple overtime battle. For perspective, a team may have a handful of overtime games during the year. A double overtime game is a rarity, so the fact that this game took three additional […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers are set to lose another coach as Murray State hires away defensive coordinator Ryan Smith, according to Football Scoop. Smith was an FCS Coordinator of the Year Finalist as he constructed one of the best defenses in the SWAC. Instead of returning to Tallahassee, Jody Wright, the head coach for Murray […]

On Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, both basketball teams for the North Carolina A&T Aggies came to Virginia to defeat the Hampton Pirates. The women’s teams played on Sunday afternoon, while the men’s teams played on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 9 p.m. on the CBS Sports Network. The losing streaks for both Hampton […]

The Florida A&M head coaching search is set to continue. Florida A&M Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes announced that she will be allowing a currently unspecified search firm to assist in choosing who will serve as the 19th head coach of the football program following the departure of Willie Simmons to Duke University. Florida […]

The Savannah State men’s and women’s basketball teams left Fort Valley State with victories over the Wildcats. Let’s recap both matchups as we hit the middle of the season. Lady Tigers vs. Lady Wildcats Amari Heard showcased her exceptional skills on the court, achieving an outstanding performance by scoring a season-high of 23 points. Ta’Quasia […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 104 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and Finer Womanhood. Through their dedication to serving their communities and implementing change, the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta continue to show us what makes their organization oh-so-sweet. In honor of Founders’ Day, here is the […]

Fort Valley State athletic director Dr. Renee Myles Payne announced via the Fort Valley State University Sports Twitter/X page that current head coach Shawn Gibbs has renewed his contract with the institution. The announcement comes a week after news circulated that Gibbs was the leading candidate to replace departed Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons, […]

With a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Wild Card round, the Detroit Lions secured their first playoff triumph in 32 years. Of the many storylines to arise from the game, one reigns supreme: the journey of the Lions’ Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brad Holmes. Holmes was a pivotal […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 116 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service to ALL mankind. Since they stepped on the scene is 1908, they have showed how being a service to their community has always been a serious matter! In honor of Founders’ Day here is the […]

The Florida A&M coaching search that started with the departure of Willie Simmons has commanded the attention of the greater HBCU sports world. The drama of potential coaching hires and alumni frustration at Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes has dominated conversations amongst HBCU football enthusiasts. But, often lost in the talk is Simmons’s move […]

Savannah State Men’s & Women’s basketball team had no problem defeating Morris College. Both teams won in dominant fashion, kicking off the New Year with momentum. Lady Tigers vs. Morris College The Savannah State women’s basketball team kicked off their 2024 campaign with a resounding victory against the Morris College Hornets, triumphing with a commanding score […]