BET Digital is shining a spotlight on one of the most groundbreaking stories in collegiate athletics with the debut of its new short-form documentary, “Flipped.” The film centers on the trailblazing gymnastics team at Fisk University, a program that made history as the first women’s gymnastics
By Michael Kosnar, Colleen Long and Daniel Arkin WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether the NFL is forcing football fans to pay too much in subscription fees, according to two sources familiar with the investigation. In years past, football fans watched
The vibrant legacy of Fisk University’s pioneering gymnastics program will live on, even as the curtain closes on this historic chapter. Fisk University’s groundbreaking NCAA gymnastics program, the first of its kind at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), will be
After leading the Tigers to a March Madness birth in his first season, Tennessee State has given Nolan Smith a contract extension, per a statement by the institution on Wednesday. The extension keeps him with the program until 2031 Smith spoke about the extension in a
The HBCU Basketball Showcase offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and earn scholarships to continue their academic and athletic journeys at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.Los Angeles Today The National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) will host its 8th Annual HBCU
The postgame argument between South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and UConn’s Geno Auriemma after the Lady Gamecocks’ Final Four victory over the Lady Huskies on Friday drew the attention of the sports world. Many of the comments were supportive of Staley and critical of Auriemma,
By Rohan Nadkarni Michigan won its second national championship in men’s college basketball Monday, defeating Connecticut 69-63 in the title game in Indianapolis. After a 31-3 regular season, the Wolverines were dominant during their tournament run, winning each of their first five
The HBCU All-Star Game weekend brings the top men’s basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to showcase their talent. But organizers of the event packed weekend want it to be about more than just the game. Leading up to the
By Andrew Greif In a stunning rout, UCLA cruised past South Carolina 79-51 to win the program’s first NCAA women’s basketball national championship Sunday. Making its first title game since the NCAA adopted women’s basketball as an official sport in 1982, UCLA
By Jodi Ham HBCU football players keep proving they belong at the highest level. But when draft night comes around, the numbers tell a different story. There’s no shortage of talent coming out of historically Black colleges and universities. That’s been true
