NBA veteran’s gamble pays off as HBCU wins title
Former NBA player and executive Harold Ellis took a gamble that paid off in a big way for Morehouse College.
North Carolina A&T alleged betting scandal orchestrator pleads guilty
A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery in a sports betting case that prominently features North Carolina A&T.
HBCU Football Alum Returns Home With $42M NFL Contract
Former Howard football standout Bryan Cook is heading home to Cincinnati after agreeing to a $42 million contract with the Bengals in one of free agency’s biggest defensive signings.
Mississippi Valley ends five year drought in SWAC Tournament
Mississippi Valley State is back in the SWAC Tournament with Grambling standing in the way.
Duke Legend Sends HBCU Back to March Madness
Duke legend Nolan Smith leads Tennessee State to the NCAA Tournament in his first season as head coach, sending the HBCU program back to March Madness for the first time since 1994.
HBCU Coach Joins Trump’s College Sports Roundtable
Florida A&M head coach and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward joined President Donald Trump, Nick Saban and other sports leaders for a White House roundtable on the future of college athletics.
HBCU Softball Team Stuns Big Ten, Coach Fined $1.5K Afterward
Howard softball made history by upsetting Minnesota. Days later, MEAC fined coach Tori Tyson $1,500 following comments about the conference’s Player of the Week award.
HBCU Begins Coaching Search as History Maker Takes New Role
Kentucky State has launched a national search for a new men’s basketball coach after program history maker Dr. Jamaal Jackson transitioned into a leadership role within the athletic department.
HBCU Retired Number Banner Quietly Disappears From Rafters
A retired number banner honoring former Texas Southern star and AD Kevin Granger is no longer hanging in the arena rafters, raising new questions amid an ongoing case.
HBCU Hoops Head Coach Out After Tournament Loss
Albany State is searching for a new leader after its head coach stepped down following a close SIAC tournament loss that ended the season.
March Madness: Top 25 HBCU Squad Goes Down in Absolute Shocker
March Madness at the SIAC tournament. A top 25 team in Division II goes down in its tournament opener.
HBCU Player Gets Jersey Retired While He’s Still Playing
Kusamae Draper spent four years at Tuskegee University, and it paid off in a major way!
HBCU ‘Hard Knocks’ Stars Boost NFL Draft Stock at Legacy Bowl
JCSU stars from ‘Brick x Brick’ turned heads at the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl, boosting NFL Draft stock and drawing strong interest from pro scouts.
Duke legend Nolan Smith Wins OVC Coach of the Year
Nolan Smith has had a big impact in his first season as a head coach.
CIAA tournament magic continues for young HBCU coach
Devin Hoehn has worked his magic for three-straight CIAA Tournament appearances.