Lee Andrew Fobbs, a Grambling State football legend, pioneering college assistant coach, and the father of national championship–winning head coach Broderick Fobbs, has died. He was 75. A north Louisiana native, Fobbs emerged as a standout running back at Grambling State University
The Oklahoma City Thunder is gearing up to celebrate Black History Month with its fourth annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Night, Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Thunder is scheduled to face the Orlando Magic at the Paycom Center while honoring the history and culture of
Two proud HBCU football programs are set to meet again, as Morgan State and Tennessee State have agreed to a home-and-home series beginning in the 2026 season. Tennessee State Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen announced the agreement, which will send the Morgan State Bears to Nashville on
Washington, DC,– UNCF is proud to announce a generous $150,000 gift from world ranked no. 3 professional tennis player Coco Gauff, which follows a $100,000 donation she made last year to UNCF. Like the previous gift, the latest contribution provides scholarships to
Delaware State University has much to celebrate, and plenty of reasons to be grateful – for its students, for its many supporters, and for its growing reputation as one of the nation’s top historically black universities. Those bright sparks of success will
By Edward G. Robinson III AFRO Sports Editor A federal investigation into point-shaving and sports bribery has resulted in indictments and arrests for 26 people accused of “fixing” NCAA Division I basketball games. The accused reportedly coerced, convinced and allegedly paid players to
HBCU baseball will return to Birmingham to honor a Black MLB legend. Starting later this month, the Willie Mays HBCU Baseball Open will showcase the top Black college programs in a tribute to the legendary Hall of Famer. The event, sponsored by Black College
Howard leaned on its dominance on the glass and a balanced scoring attack to pull away from Morehouse for a 78–69 victory in the MLK Day Classic on Monday at Burr Gymnasium. Bison guard Ose Okojie set the tone with a game-high
Michael Vick’s first message of hope and community for his Norfolk State Spartans came with trials, tribulations, and moments of growth during his inaugural season as a head coach. That journey resonates deeply as we observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame has unveiled its new class of inductees, which includes several notable names. Among the faces of this class are Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and NFL Network host Steve Wyche. Per a release
