Dawn Staley and South Carolina women’s basketball appear set to continue their growing relationship with HBCU programs, this time through a first-of-its-kind event centered on competition, culture and Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. Marketing agency Rae Rose Media teased the upcoming PowHER Player Classic this week,
By Daniella Silva A former Indianapolis Colts linebacker from Kenya was deported by ICE last month, the agency said in a statement Saturday, citing an overstayed visa and a history of arrests. Daniel Ogama Adongo, 37, was removed from the country on June 20 after
Marshall Faulk sparked a conversation during SWAC Football Media Day after arguing that the “next level” for many HBCU football players is no longer the NFL, but the Football Bowl Subdivision. The first-year Southern University head coach pointed to the transfer portal and the changing
The future of HBCU sports on ESPN became even clearer Tuesday as the MEAC announced a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep the conference on the network through the 2030-31 academic year. The deal comes less than a week after
Football season is creeping closer, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is giving fans in Little Rock a brand-new reason to start planning their tailgates now. UAPB announced the inaugural Natural State Classic this week, a “week zero” matchup that
Cam Newton has come to the end of the road at ESPN. According to multiple reports Tuesday, the network has parted ways with the former NFL MVP as part of its latest round of on-air talent cuts. Newton signed a multi-year deal with
By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University Athletics has officially announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring a legendary group of trailblazers who defined excellence for the Big Blue Country. The distinguished group of former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors helped
On Friday, July 24, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will make history by launching its newest exhibition dedicated entirely to 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time MVP, Olympic gold medalist, four-time NBA champion, and the undisputed greatest shooter of all time: Stephen Curry.
By Lois Elfman At a time when the pressure is high in intercollegiate athletics, female leaders are flourishing at HBCUs. College athletics have long been male domain, especially at colleges and universities with football programs. But in recent years, women have steadily
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Football season is drawing closer, and teams from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) gathered in Durham Wednesday for the conference’s media day to discuss the upcoming 2026 season. Student-athletes and coaches from across the conference met as preparations continue for
