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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 […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 111 years of public service, sisterhood, and scholarship. The women of Delta Sigma Theta have made it their mission to serve their community, which started back in 1913 at the Women’s Suffrage March. In honor of Founders’ Day here is the history […]

Days after Shawn Gibbs was rumored to be the frontrunner to replace Willie Simmons as head coach of Florida A&M, current interim head coach James Colzie III still remains determined and willing to assume the position. Per comments obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat, Colzie is still optimistic that he’ll get the job. “You hope at […]

The Zeta Phi Beta sorority was founded on Howard University’s campus on Jan. 16, 1920. Born out of solidarity against racist threats like the Ku Klux Klan and in support of Black movements like the Harlem Renaissance, the Zeta Phi Beta sorority stands today as a testament to the resiliency of Black women. With Founder’s […]

Known simply as “AKAs,” the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is the oldest Black Greek organization founded by Black women in the country. Their pink-and-green motif and color scheme are recognizable across the nation. Some of the most powerful and influential Black women in our society are members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Here is […]

The North Carolina A&T Aggies, entering their second year in the Coastal Athletic Association, just announced their football schedule for 2024. Our 2024 Schedule is here! Mark your calendars! Homecoming will be October 19th vs Hampton!! Correction: Wake Forest game will be played on Thursday, August 29th#AggiePride | #Elite | #CAAFB pic.twitter.com/lDZ9sdi0im — Aggie Pride […]

Coming off their first successful season under head coach Eddie George, the Tennessee State Tigers look to build upon their momentum as they reveal their 2024 football schedule. Our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Big South-OVC Schedule 8⃣ conference games 📍 CSU, EIU, UTM, SEMO at Home‼️ 🗞️ https://t.co/UKMNgHJDME#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/R9ot91O0oN — Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) January 9, […]

As the Hampton Pirates football team searches for their first winning season since 2018, they have a number of difficult games ahead on their 2024 schedule. The shift to the CAA has not been kind to the Pirates, and they have multiple out-of-conference opponents that are sure to pose a challenge. Here are just a […]

What are the chances that four players from the same franchise would all be coaching at the HBCU level? Apparently, given recent events, those chances are pretty high! With the hiring of Cris Dishman at Texas Southern, there are now four former Houston Oilers players who are coaching HBCU football. Including Dishman, there is Eddie […]

HBCUs that have football programs that compete at the Division II level will now be able to face off in Week Zero action starting in the 2024 season. The proposal was brought about and sponsored by Presidents of the Athletic Conference (SIAC) Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), Gulf South Conference […]

The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated are celebrating 111 years of public service, sisterhood, and scholarship. The women of Delta Sigma Theta strive for the best in all that they do since their founding in 1913. So, in honor of founders’ day here are five notable women of DST. Angela Bassett   Tina […]

Tevin Griffey, former Florida A&M defensive back and son of MLB icon Ken Griffey Jr, is transferring from FAMU to Boise State. Griffey entered the transfer portal on Dec. 21, shortly before FAMU head coach Willie Simmons left for an opportunity at Duke University. Griffey will be joining a Boise State team that dominated the […]

Last month, Howard University announced a plan to renovate a local apartment complex with financial support from Amazon. The Howard Manor, a 73-year old building, used to house low-income families, graduate students, and university workers but has since fallen into disarray, according to an article from the Washington Post’s Marissa J. Lang. As a response […]

DJ Stevens, the impressive wide receiver for the Jackson State Tigers, declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Stevens posted a well-received heartfelt message on his ‘X’ page, in which he thanked his coaches, teammates, and all the Jackson State fans. “Next I would like to thank all the coaches that no only helped me grow […]

Florid A&M National Alumni Association President Curtis E. Johnson has written a letter to university president Dr. Larry Robinson regarding VP of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes. The letter was posted by WCTV sports reporter and anchor Alison Posey and directly lists the grievances that were discussed in the National Alumni Association meeting that was held via […]

Former Texas Southern star quarterback Andrew Body has announced that he will commit to Alabama State, per a post on his social media account. Body teased that he would have an announcement at 12:11 PM EST (11:11 AM CST), which ended up being his commitment to Alabama State Body tweeted, “E-Rob say he SWAC, so […]

On Saturday, the Fort Valley State Wildcats (3-10) will be hosting the Savannah State Tigers team (6-5) at the HPE Complex in Fort Valley, Georgia. Savannah State is coming off a resounding victory against Morris College in their previous outing, which was a much-needed win after a two-game losing streak. With a (6-5) record this […]

The Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team drops to 0-4 in the CAA after another brutal loss, this time at the hands of the William & Mary Tribe. The Pirates have since lost seven games in a row and are 0-2 in their three-game home stand. They haven’t won a game since Dec. 11 when they […]

After a prolonged search for a new head coach to replace Clarence McKinney at Texas Southern, the institution has hired former NFL defensive star Cris Dishman per a report by Kyle T. Mosley of Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends. Dishman is a thirteen-year NFL veteran and he was drafted by the Houston Oilers with the 125th […]

Former Houston Texans star Andre Johnson has withdrawn his name from consideration for becoming the head football coach at Texas Southern. Per Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle, Johnson was interested in taking on the position but sources said he, “understands how important the history of HBCU and TSU football is, and he didn’t want […]

The Lincoln University of Missouri community is protesting President John Moseley, calling for his removal from his position. Per local Jefferson City news affiliate the News Observer, the protests following the tragic passing of Lincoln alumna and Vice President of Student Affairs Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey. Bailey died by suicide on Monday. Before her death, Bailey […]

Amid the coaching drama surrounding the departure of Willie Simmons from Florida A&M, Director of Recruiting Devin Rispress has exited the program to join Deion Sanders at Colorado. Rispress announced the move via his social media on Thursday evening. “It has been said that sometimes life comes at you fast… and I feel that wholeheartedly. […]

The beef between Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock has captivated the attention of the sports industry and Shannon Sharpe spoke on the spat between the two on his Nightcap podcast. Sharpe made it clear that he fully supports Smith and doesn’t consort with Jason Whitlock at all. “If you look at career-wise, you look […]

Following Jason Whitlock’s accusations of Stephen A. Smith fabricating portions of his book “Straight Shooter”, Smith fired back in a 40-minute takedown of Whitlock on his podcast “The Stephen A. Smith Show”. According to Smith, the feud between the two had been brewing for the past ten years but reached a fever pitch once Whitlock […]

Following the controversy surrounding the impending hire of current Fort Valley State head football coach Shawn Gibbs, the Florida A&M National Alumni Association filed a vote of no confidence in Athletic Director Tiffani Dawn-Sykes by a vote of 18-3. The meeting was held via Zoom on Wednesday evening and alumni expressed their grievances with the […]

The Hampton Pirates just revealed their 2024 football schedule with a lineup of teams that head coach Robert Prunty called “difficult and demanding.” The Pirates are coming off a 5-6 season in 2023 and are seeking their first winning season since 2018, when they went 7-3. “It will be a big challenge for us and […]

Mike Elko was named the coach of Texas A&M in November but the aftereffects of his departure from Duke are certainly being felt in the HBCU world. The notion that Elko’s appointment as the head coach of the Aggies, now SEC competitors, is laughable at first thought. But, as you look at the confluence of […]

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 110 years of scholarship, brotherhood, and service. Since their founding in 1914, the men of Phi Beta Sigma have been dedicated to servicing their community. In honor of Founders’ Day here is a list of five notable men of Phi Beta Sigma. Jerry Rice Jerry “Flash 80” Rice […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated! Celebrating 110 years of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. With the motto, “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” Phi Beta Sigma has been dedicated to serving its community since its founding in 1914. Showing some love to the men of that royal blue […]