Pistons hire Hall of Famer Ben Wallace
Former Virginia Union star and recently minted Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace has been hired by the Detroit Pistons.
Robert Mathis new Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee
A pass-rushing and sack specialist at Alabama A&M and in the NFL, Robert Mathis is a first-time nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He joins seven other outstanding HBCU products among 122 nominees.
NC A&T to induct 10 into Hall of Fame
North Carolina A&T will induct 10 new members into its sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Gene Littles, hoops pioneer, NC A&T coach, passes
Gene Littles made a name for himself as a pioneering basketball star at High Point College and returned to the Carolinas after a pro career to coach the NC A&T Aggies to two MEAC championships. He went on to become head coach of two NBA teams.
Clemson and SC State are worlds apart but in a similar boat
South Carolina State is a 45-point plus underdog to national power Clemson. But this game is about more than the final score.
Trenton Cannon makes Baltimore Ravens 53 man over Le’Veon Bell
The Baltimore Ravens announced Wednesday afternoon that they have signed running back Trenton Cannon to the 53 man roster. Meanwhile, former Pro Bowler Le’Veon Bell has been signed to the team’s practice squad.
Tarvaris Jackson first Ring of Honor Inductee for ASU
The late, great Alabama State quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is the first person inducted into the school’s ring of honor
WSSU and A&T players team up to get Bill Hayes honored
Bill Hayes practically built the Winston-Salem State football program. Now the field which he did it upon will be named after him.
HBCU football dream matchups 2021
There are plenty of great HBCU football matchups in store for 2021. But here are four we wish were on the schedule
Hall of Famer Donnie Shell credits HBCU for his honor
Donnie Shell showed up as an undrafted free agent in 1974. He says his college coach gave him confidence which built his Hall of Fame career.
NC A&T poised to challenge for Big South supremacy
NC A&T will enter play in the Big South Conference with many of the same players that made them MEAC and black college national champs in 2019.
HBCU legends on display at Hall of Fame weekend
Four HBCU products – South Carolina State’s Donnie Shell, Texas Southern’s Winston Hill, Southern’s Harold Carmichael and West Virginia State’s Bill Nunn Sr. take their rightful place among the NFL’s all-time greats this weekend
Akeem Judd, former Southern Durham HS and Ole Miss star reunited with coach in CIAA
s Judd attended Southern High School in Durham, playing under Coach Jones where he ran for 1,324 yards and 14 touchdowns his senior season.
Milwaukee Bucks owner is a proud HBCU grad
Dr. Valerie-Daniels Carter is not only a minority owner with the Milwaukee Bucks, she’s also a proud HBCU alumna and former basketball player.
Ryan Smith can elevate the Chargers special teams unit
With training camp starting in a few weeks, Super Bowl IV Champion Ryan Smith will be ready to light up the NFL with Los Angeles Chargers.