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
Jacqie McWilliams Parker is a pioneering leader in collegiate athletics. Since 2012, she has led the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)—the oldest historically Black athletic conference in the U.S as Commissioner and taken the organization to unprecedented heights. Her appointment made history, as she became
A Look That Unites JSU Football and Band Tradition Jackson State University unveiled its new JSU homecoming uniforms, paying tribute to both the Tigers football team and the Sonic Boom of the South. The navy, light blue, and white design connects the athletic and musical pride
By Kyle T. Mosley Several Division I HBCU football programs have head coaches who are already under scrutiny and facing pressure as Week 8 approaches. Alums and fans of these historic institutions are growing increasingly restless due to their football teams’ recent
By Monica Lewis In response to growing interest from students, alumni, and the broader HBCU community, Howard University today announced that the Bison’s regular-season finale against Norfolk State University Saturday, Nov. 22 has been moved from Greene Stadium to Audi Field. Kickoff
