The NCAA scored an important legal victory Friday in the ongoing battle over fifth-year eligibility, a decision that could have immediate consequences for HBCU football players who believed they were headed back to the field this fall. The U.S. Court of Appeals for
The coaching saga at Texas Southern has taken another dramatic turn. With the university weighing its next move at the men’s basketball program, Tigers players are making it clear where they stand: They want interim head coach Shyrone Chatman to remain in
Sam Jones, an NBA legend who helped build the Boston Celtics dynasty will be permanently honored at the HBCU where his basketball journey took shape. North Carolina Central will unveil a sculpture honoring the late Sam Jones, a 10-time NBA champion and
The Phillies held their annual Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities celebration at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, focusing on education and culture according to Phillies staff. The event, now in its third year, brought together students, alumni and community
The Tennessee State men‘s basketball team will compete in the third annual Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic, set for December 4-5 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. The two-day event, organized by the Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, will be held in the nation’s capital for the first time. Events DC, the official convention and sports
The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (JTS Cup) today announced the six women and six men representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and U.S. military service academies who will compete September 14-16 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced its 2026 watch list for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award. The 52 players were named from the major HBCU football conferences; up from 50 in 2025. The MEAC put 20 players
Stephen A. Smith has been the focal point for most of his Straight Shooter Media projects, but that might be changing. Smith currently finds himself at odds with the National Association of Black Journalists after they gave him their Thumbs Down award last weekend.
Alabama State University has accepted the NCAA Committee on Infractions ruling, which puts the school on three years of probation, includes a $30,000 fine, and adds a financial penalty equal to 1% of the football program’s budget. The university will not appeal,
Stillman College is bringing football back to Tuscaloosa, restoring a program that had been dormant for years. “Football has a special place in the history and spirit of Stillman College,” President Dr. Yolanda W. Page said in a statement. “As we celebrate 150
