Two HBCU powerhouses were among the elite honorees at the 2025 Women Leaders in Sports Nike Executive of the Year Awards. Celebrating trailblazing leadership across all levels of sports. Jacqie McWilliams Parker, Commissioner of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), and Sonja Stills, Commissioner
Delaware State University (DSU) is entering a new era of growth and excitement. With fall football around the corner and the presence of former NFL star DeSean Jackson, momentum is building at Alumni Stadium. The HBCU is investing in a major facilities upgrade,
Tennessee State University has announced Nolan Smith as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team, bringing in a former NBA player, national champion at Duke University, and one of the most respected young minds in college basketball to the Nashville HBCU.
With a month remaining before the start of the 2025 HBCU football season, Edward Waters head coach Toriano Morgan resigned. According to a report from Football Scoop, Morgan is stepping away from the team for personal reasons and intends to return to coaching
During media day, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) unveiled a new direct-to-consumer OTT platform called SWAC TV. The platform, launching on August 1st before the football season, will become the exclusive streaming service broadcasting all 18 conference-sponsored sports. The app will be free to
ESPN Events is celebrating a landmark year in Atlanta with two signature HBCU football events and a new multi-year sponsorship for its band competition. Executive Director John T. Grant spoke with HBCU Gameday’s Steven Gaither about the growth of these events ahead
The official start of Tennessee State hockey might be put on hold for now, but the program is receiving financial support from the NHL. TSU will play during the 2026-27 season, “a move made in close collaboration with the National Hockey League (NHL), the
The SIAC, a Division II HBCU football conference, is feeling the ripple effects of the NCAA transfer portal, NIL, and House settlement decisions. During the league’s annual football media day, it seemed like everyone was talking about it. As Commissioner Dr. Anthony
Ahead of the HBCU Swingman Classic, Ken Griffey Jr. made a bold call for more recognition of HBCU athletes. In a phone interview with USA Today, the baseball legend cited that call in why they created the Swingman Classic. “If you look at what’s going on
During MLB All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, Black excellence was front and center. From the ballpark to the block, it was a celebration of HBCU talent, cultural legacy, and Atlanta’s undeniable influence on sports and style. The weekend kicked off with the HBCU Swingman Classic
