The Tennessee State men‘s basketball team will compete in the third annual Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic, set for December 4-5 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. The two-day event, organized by the Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, will be held in the nation’s capital for the first time. Events DC, the official convention and sports
The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (JTS Cup) today announced the six women and six men representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and U.S. military service academies who will compete September 14-16 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced its 2026 watch list for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award. The 52 players were named from the major HBCU football conferences; up from 50 in 2025. The MEAC put 20 players
Stephen A. Smith has been the focal point for most of his Straight Shooter Media projects, but that might be changing. Smith currently finds himself at odds with the National Association of Black Journalists after they gave him their Thumbs Down award last weekend.
Alabama State University has accepted the NCAA Committee on Infractions ruling, which puts the school on three years of probation, includes a $30,000 fine, and adds a financial penalty equal to 1% of the football program’s budget. The university will not appeal,
Stillman College is bringing football back to Tuscaloosa, restoring a program that had been dormant for years. “Football has a special place in the history and spirit of Stillman College,” President Dr. Yolanda W. Page said in a statement. “As we celebrate 150
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
