HBCU Legends Sports Newswire

Joined: Jul 28, 2023

Oct. 18, 2026; Missy Elliott at the HBCU Band Battle event at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Football

2027 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Returns to The Palm Beaches MLK Weekend Organizers Announce Bands, Events and Tickets for Three-Day Celebration of Music, Education and Community.

Edward Waters travels to visit Jackson State in the Hope Labor Day Classic on HBCU GO.

Football

Watch Jackson State host Edward Waters in the HOPE Labor Day Classic on HBCU GO. Get the kickoff time, key players, series history and streaming options.

Denny's returns as the title sponsor of the Orange Blossom Classic.

Football

Iconic restaurant brand continues its commitment to celebrating HBCU excellence through one of the nation's premier football and cultural experiences.

BANDS

The premier celebration of HBCU bands, culture, and community returns Jan. 15–17, 2027.

Bruce Eugene joins Grambling State as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator.

Football

The legendary Grambling State quarterback's return should boost the Tigers offensive attack in 2026.

Basketball

Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic moves to CareFirst Arena in Washington D.C. on Dec. 4-5, with Howard, Hampton, FAMU, Grambling and Tennessee State in the field.

MEAC

MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2031. The conference has grown to 16 championship sports under her leadership.

Basketball

The former assistant coach will take over the Jackson State Tigers men's basketball program after the departure of Mo Williams.

Football

The Rattlers football team will not be allowed to participate in the 2026 postseason competition.

UMES Ends Historic WNIT Run with 61-42 Loss to Youngstown State

Basketball

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball team lost in the second round of the WNIT versus Youngstown State.

Basketball

The Winston-Salem State women's basketball team is making history as they advance into the next round at the NCAA DII Tournament Championship.

Basketball

Orlando Thomas erupted for 23 points as the Lions suffocated the Mountaineers defensively, advancing to Kansas City for the fourth consecutive year.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire

Joined: Jul 28, 2023

Missy Elliott Honored as Rival Bands Unite for ‘Get Ur Freak On’ at HBCU Band Battle

HBCU GO Reveals 20-Game 2027 Basketball Schedule

Southern University ESports: Sweeps Penny Games in College Football 27

HBCU Band Battle: Music Hall of Fame Legend Missy Elliott Features Marching Band Event

Football

National Battle of the Bands in the Palm Beaches: MLK Weekend 2027

Football

Jackson State, Edward Waters Clash in HOPE Labor Day Classic | HBCU GO

Football

BANDS

Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Returns to The Palm Beaches for MLK Weekend 2027

Football

Bruce Eugene Returns to Grambling State as QB Coach, Pass Game Coordinator

Basketball

Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic: Nine Programs Set for Washington D.C. Tip Off

MEAC

Sonja Stills Signs MEAC Contract Extension Through 2031

Basketball

Jackson State Elevates Trey Johnson as New Head Men's Basketball Coach

Florida A&M Football Ineligible for 2026 Postseason, Penalized by NCAA

UMES Ends Historic WNIT Run with 61-42 Loss to Youngstown State

Winston-Salem State Lady Rams Dominate Gannon to Advance in NCAA DII Tournament

Langston Lions Dismantle Eastern Oregon 86-59, Roars In NAIA Round of 16