Wrigley Field has stood for 112 years in Chicago. The historic ballpark was where Babe Ruth called his shot in 1932 and Jackie Robinson took the field there as a Brooklyn Dodger. On Saturday night, the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field hosted
Retired NBA star John Wall is returning to basketball in the nation’s capital. Wall, the face of the Washington Wizards during a nine-year stint, is the new president of basketball operations at Howard University, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Howard, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
The DeSean Jackson Delaware State lawsuit has placed one of HBCU football’s most watched rebuilds under national scrutiny. Former Delaware State defensive back Malachi Biggs has filed a lawsuit against Delaware State University, head coach DeSean Jackson, assistant coach Travis Clark, Director of Football
As Alabama A&M University prepares to take the field against Prairie View A&M University in the inaugural HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field on May 2, Bulldog pride is building in Chicago, where alumni are gathering to celebrate a historic moment for the University. “I truly feel that I stood
Former Washington Commanders linebacker and HBCU coach Monte Coleman has passed away. The news was shared by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he served as a head coach. Coleman was 68. “Coach Coleman embodied excellence and integrity in everything he did,” said UAPB
Tracy McGrady has lived basketball from nearly every angle. He went straight from Mount Zion Christian Academy to the NBA in 1997. He became a seven-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, and 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. In December 2024,
By Jerome Johnson Let’s be honest. Yes, Wrigleyville is fun, but it definitely could use a little more flavor at times. Two HBCUs are bringing its marching bands, students, alumni, and undeniable energy to the Chicago Cubs turf soon. Beginning April 26,
By Will Chesanek Ken Griffey Jr. has one of the most iconic names and swings in MLB history. Griffey Jr. had an undeniable career in the majors. Some of his accomplishments include leading the American League in home runs four separate times, including three
The 2026 NFL Draft ended without a player who finished his college career at an HBCU being selected. That reality added more frustration to an ongoing conversation around visibility, scouting access, and how HBCU talent gets evaluated at the pro level. But
By Daniel Arkin NFL executives defended their media rights and streaming strategy in a meeting last week with Trump administration regulators, according to a Federal Communications Commission filing published Wednesday. The meeting came after the FCC announced it had launched a probe into
