Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long shaped culture, style, and sport—often without the spotlight they deserve. Now, that influence may be stepping into it, as Nike brings back Ken Griffey Jr.’s Air Griffey Max 1 in a colorway that channels the
Courtesy of Tennessee State University The Tennessee State hockey program was supposed to make history. Instead, it may not happen at all. TSU Interim President Dwayne Tucker told The Athletic this week that the university is evaluating whether it can move forward with its
Jackson State has added ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to its men’s basketball program, following a growing trend at HBCU and other college basketball programs. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State, according to
Two HBCU legends who went on to lengthy MLB careers have elected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Dave Clark who ruled the diamond with the Jackson State Tigers and Marquis Grissom who starred at FAMU, will be classmates at the 2026
By Rohan Nadkarni The Miami Heat have acquired two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to multiple reports. In exchange for the 10-time All-Star, the Bucks will reportedly receive Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis and three first-round picks.
ATLANTA — Toyota’s new three-year agreement with ESPN Events does more than attach a familiar logo to two of HBCU football’s marquee events. Rather, it places the international automaker across the full arc of the HBCU football season, from Week Zero at the
By Marlene Lenthang Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon for the 2026 singles competition as a wild card, the tournament announced Sunday. The tennis legend and 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made her return to professional tennis earlier this month at the HSBC Championships in London,
HBCU football will be returning to Maryland Eastern Shore in the form of women’s flag football. UMES announced that it is adding women’s flag football one day after the MEAC announced it would be adding the sport. The program will begin competition during
Courtesy of Florida A&M University The Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with the induction of its newest class on Sept. 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lawson Center. In addition to welcoming seven new members into the
The MEAC is adding women’s flag football and women’s golf as championship sports, giving the HBCU conference a bigger footprint in women’s athletics starting in 2026-27. The conference announced Tuesday evening that both sports will begin competition during the 2026-27 academic year. Championship events will follow the conclusion
