By The Associated Press New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier and Los Angeles’ Kelsey Plum were all extended franchise tags by their WNBA teams, worth potentially $1.4 million as free agency opened up. By giving the “core” designation to those players, their
A’ja Wilson is opening up about the deeper influences behind her dominance on and off the court, crediting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as a pivotal force in shaping her into the woman and leader she is today. In a recent interview with Vogue,
After Florida A&M was hit with NCAA sanctions over APR issues, University President Marva Johnson declared that the institution is working to get the football program back on track. Last week, Florida A&M Rattlers football was assessed a Level II Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalty by
Jackson State University didn’t have to go too far in finding a new men’s basketball coach Trey Johnson, a longtime assistant and former JSU star, has been tabbed to replace Mo Williams, the school announced on Wednesday. “I am deeply honored and humbled to
Black women’s presence in sports ownership is both rare and culturally critical. For Kendra Bulluck, it was a dream she refused to let go of. As executive director of the Orange Blossom Classic, she is one of the few women to own
By Priscilla Thompson, Jackie Montalvo and Zoya Wazir HOUSTON — Azzi Fudd has been waiting years for this moment. After four seasons as a star guard for the University of Connecticut, she was taken No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in Monday’s WNBA Draft. Ahead
By Rohan Nadkarni The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd of Connecticut with the first pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, continuing a whirlwind offseason as the league races to start its 30th season. After back-to-back years when the top WNBA draft pick was
From HBCU Sports HBCU SPORTS CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker voiced sharp criticism following a heated postgame verbal exchange between UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley after their 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four matchup. In a statement shared on Facebook, McWilliams-Parker
The HBCU Basketball Association (HBCUBA) will host a free professional open tryout on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. Athletes from across the Southeast will compete for placement in HBCUBA’s
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced today that its football program has received Level Two Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties from the NCAA for the 2026 football season, which include practice restrictions and ineligibility for postseason competition during the 2026 season. President Marva B. Johnson,
