The Super Bowl champions have signed former HBCU stalwart Aaron Smith to their roster as the preseason kicks into full swing. The signing was made official on Tuesday. The signing of Smith was part of the Seahawks‘ roster moves early in the preseason, which included
One of HBCU football’s oldest rivalries will kick off a new era. For the first time in its 126-year history, the Morehouse College-Clark Atlanta University football rivalry will start on Labor Day weekend instead of closing the regular season. The inaugural ATL
The SIAC Council of Presidents has approved the elimination of divisions across all conference sports, expanding a model already used in football. At the same time, the Division II HBCU conference is moving into one of the country’s fastest-growing women’s sports. The Council
Former HBCU star Zaay Green is getting another opportunity to earn her first WNBA minutes. The Toronto Tempo signed Green to a developmental contract on Tuesday, adding the former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff standout to its roster. The deal comes
Jarod Washington spent his final college season making life difficult for opposing HBCU quarterbacks. Now the former South Carolina State cornerback has an opportunity to prove he can do the same thing in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings signed Washington to their 90-man
The college football teams of former Eagles DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick will once again face off in Philadelphia later this year. Delaware State University will return to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, to face Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival
Winston-Salem State University will induct a former NFL player, championship teams, distinguished alumni and longtime university supporters into the 2026 Clarence E. “Big House” Gaines Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. The ceremony honoring the 2026 class will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on
The Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic is coming to Washington, D.C., at CareFirst Arena on Dec. 4-5, featuring nine HBCU basketball teams. The Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame shared that Events DC, the city’s convention and
By Kyle Mosley – For almost ten years, Tiffany Greene (play-by-play announcer) and Jay Walker (analyst) have been the voices of HBCU football on ESPN. They combine their football knowledge with pride in their schools, strong storytelling, and a commitment to Historically
The Protect College Sports Act has created a public split between two influential voices in Black America: UNCF and the Congressional Black Caucus. UNCF supports the sweeping federal legislation, while the Congressional Black Caucus is urging the Senate not to advance it.
