By Kailyn Smith The Boston Celtics had two reasons to celebrate on Jan. 29— a season-best performance by forward Kristaps Porzingis, which led the team to a 122-100 win over the Chicago Bulls, and the franchise’s third-ever Historically Black Colleges and Universities Night.
By James Brizuela It is no secret that the sport of flag football is gaining plenty of popularity in the world. The NFL chose to change up the format of the Pro Bowl, including a seven-on-seven flag football tournament between the NFC
Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University is officially pulling out of what was once of the marque HBCU football classics. Dwayne Tucker, Interim TSU president, said that the offer from the Southern Heritage Classic was not enough to participate in
By Stephen J. Gaither A gambling ring that is involved in multiple NBA sports betting cases bet against HBCUs North Carolina A&T and Mississippi Valley State in what is being called ‘unusual activity,’ according to an ESPN report. Sportsbook accounts bet on
By Kyle T. Mosley Two of HBCU football’s legendary programs – Jackson State and Grambling State – will be featured in the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic to kick off at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025. The fact that the Las Vegas Raiders and
By Cayla Sweazie The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its women’s championship basketball tournament during this year’s competition in Baltimore. The tournament, which will take place Feb. 25 to March 1 at CFG Bank Arena, will spotlight
By Mia Berry There will be a lot of new and familiar faces on the sidelines of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). Over the last several weeks, several historically Black colleges and
By Dantee Ramos In recognition of Howard University’s Division I swim team‘s accomplishments, they were awarded an unforgettable gift. On Wednesday, the team received the key to Eatonville, Florida, as a tribute to their accomplishments. The Bisons are the only HBCU team competing at the Divison
By Mia Berry Before their teams even suit up to play a game next season former NFL players Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson will be two of the most high-profile coaches at historically Black colleges and universities. After taking over two Mid-Eastern
Courtesy of XULA Athletics The Xavier University of Louisiana Rowing Club, which launched in September 2023 in a partnership with New Orleans Rowing Club (NORC), is thrilled to announce that XULA rowing is being elevated to varsity status for the 2025-26 academic year. This
