On Friday, July 11, the rising Florida A&M baseball sophomore was named the HBCU Swingman Classic’s Most Valuable Player after leading the National Team to a 7-4 victory over the American Team at the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park. The rising sophomore hit a
Amid dwindling numbers of Black players, Major League Baseball is partnering with HBCUs during All-Star weekend in Atlanta. Kicking off at Truist Park on July 11, 50 of the most promising student-athletes from Division I programs at HBCUs will gather at the
In the 2025 season, Curtis Symonds and his team at HBCU GO are making notable advancements to transform the platform into a leader for Black college sports broadcasting. “The conferences are starting to do new deals with ESPN,” Symonds reflected in his
Tennessee State University announced in June 2023 it’d become the first HBCU to launch a hockey program. Now, the school is reportedly postponing its intended inaugural season, which was scheduled to begin for 2025–26. On Tuesday, sources confirmed to the Tennessean the hockey program would
The WNBA is growing, and that’s major news for the game—and for HBCU athletes aiming to break through to the professional ranks. On Monday, the WNBA announced it’s adding three new franchises, bringing the league to a record 18 teams. Cleveland will
Philadelphia Eagles legend LeSean McCoy will be teaming up with two of his former teammates-turned-HBCU coaches. The two-time All-Pro running back, will serve as a special guest host for the 2025 MEAC Football Media Day. The event takes place on July 22 at M&T
Under Armour is back spotlighting HBCU excellence—this time with a new short film that takes viewers behind the scenes of Jackson State University’s football program. Titled Guard Thee Yard: Jackson State University Spring Football 2025, the documentary showcases the reigning Black college national champions as
Candace Parker joined Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler as the three Los Angeles sports legends who have had their jerseys retired.  Thousands attended the retirement ceremony on Sunday, honoring Parker’s iconic No. 3 jersey displayed in the rafters at Crypto.com Arena. Parker spent
The WNBA is growing, and that’s major news for the game—and for HBCU athletes aiming to break through to the professional ranks. The WNBA announced it’s adding three new franchises, bringing the league to a record 18 teams. Cleveland will begin play
July 1 marks the dawning of a new day in college sports While school is out for the summer and athletes and coaches are preparing to return to action, HBCU administrators are facing a new challenge. Schools can now officially offer financial
