By Kyle T. Mosley Football thrives on tradition, but innovation is vital—especially when it comes to player safety. LIGHT Helmets CEO Nick Esayian revealed on the HBCU Legends Podcast how the company’s groundbreaking helmet technology is raising safety standards for athletes at
DeSean Jackson got the better of his former Philadelphia Eagles’ teammate Michael Vick in their first meeting as historically Black college coaches thanks in large part to Amir Anderson’s blocked punt for a score that sent Delaware State to a 27-20 win
By Cayla Sweazie When Jackson State and Grambling State take the field at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday for the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic, it will be the latest chapter in the Las Vegas Raiders franchise’s history of recognizing football talent from historically Black colleges and universities. For the
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve headline the 2026 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class that was announced Thursday. Other players getting inducted on June 27 include international stars Isabelle Fijalkowski of France and Amaya Valdemoro of Spain, Kirkwood Community
A South Carolina jury has ordered the NCAA to pay $18 million to former HBCU football player Robert Geathers, who played at South Carolina State University from 1977 to 1980. The verdict found the NCAA negligent for failing to warn him about the long-term risks of concussions.
In a game that felt like an HBCU classic, DeSean Jackson and Delaware State delivered a statement victory. The Hornets knocked off defending MEAC co-champion North Carolina Central University (NCCU), 45–38, on the road at the Eagles’ homecoming. It was Delaware State’s first win
The action on the field was only part of the story Saturday as Jackson State and Grambling State brought the rich tradition and contagious energy of HBCU football to Allegiant Stadium. Jackson State and Grambling State bring pride to Las Vegas HBCU
By Dan Mangan Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday in connection with two major federal gambling investigations that implicated other NBA figures, federal authorities in New York said Thursday. Billups is one of 31 defendants, some of whom are alleged Mafia
It wasn’t about the opponent. It wasn’t even about Colorado. For a few minutes, Deion Sanders’ press conference turned into something deeper, a conversation about legacy, opportunity, and what it means for two of his mentees to walk the same path he
Former Howard University standout Steve Settle III is officially taking his next step into the pros after signing with the Miami Heat, marking another major moment for HBCU basketball. The 6-foot-11 forward, who became a star at Howard before transferring to Temple University, is part
