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Basketball

Diamond Johnson Pivots To Sign With WCBA Team

The HBCU women's basketball star will be playing for the WCBA team this fall.

Basketball

Diamond Johnson Pivots To Sign With WCBA Team

The HBCU women's basketball star will be playing for the WCBA team this fall.

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Basketball

Ex-Houston Star Bria Patterson Joins Prairie View A&M's Women's Basketball Staff

Former University of Houston star Bria Patterson joins Prairie View A&M's women's basketball staff.

Prairie View University

Prairie View A&M Athletics and Taymar Sales U. Enter Multi-Year Agreement

Prairie View A&M Athletics and Taymar Sales U. have signed a multi-year agreement for the firm to handle sponsorship sales, ticket sales, and operations. "As we

Basketball

Doug Whittler Lands New Coaching Job With Allen University

Coach Whittler joins former SIAC foe.

Urban Edge Network Extends Partnership With Urban Edge Network

Sports Business

Florida Memorial University Signs Multi-Year Multimedia Deal With Urban Edge Network

The digital streaming network and HBCU institution's contract extension extends their groundbreaking multimedia agreement through 2028.

Florida A&M's new Vice President and Director of Athletics Angela Suggs speaks at an introductory press conference Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

Florida A&M University

Angela Suggs: Florida A&M's Athletic Director Releases A Statement On Charges, Arrest

FAMU AD responds to the felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from activity with her former employer.

Podcasts

HBCU Sports Rundown: SWAC AD's Legal Troubles, Coco Gauff’s Triumph, Prairie View New King Of The Hill

HBCU Legends dives into the pulse of HBCU sports—covering everything from breaking news on SWAC athletic directors' legal issues, Prairie View's new leader, and how VIck and Jackson are leveraging the NFL.

Angela Suggs - VP and Director of Athletics

Florida A&M University

Florida A&M Athletic Director Angela Suggs Faces Serious Charges In Florida

FAMU AD turned herself into authorities for charges stemming from her previous position at the Florida Sports Foundation.

Basketball

Norfolk State Women's Basketball Schedules First-Ever Home-And-Home Series With Duke

The Spartans will visit Cameron Indoor on Nov. 12, 2025, before Duke makes its first-ever trip to Echols Hall the following season.

Culture

Stomp The Yard In The New Fear Of God II Basketball And SS25 Collection

Fear of God Athletics and adidas Drop the II Basketball and SS25 Collection, where style and sport go hand in hand.

Culture

Step Up Your Style: Harden Vol 9 'JDUB' Colorway Drops On HBCU Yards This Summer!

“JDUB” colorway is a continuation of the Harden franchise and one of the most versatile basketball shoes to date.

Dr. Kevin Granger's Attorney Responds To Lawsuit

Texas Southern University

Texas Southern: Dr. Kevin Granger's Attorney Responds To Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The latest developments in the lawsuit against Texas Southern's Athletic Director. Details have surfaced in the ongoing legal battle.

MEAC

Howard University Promotes Kery Davis To Vice President of Athletics

After several years of success at Howard Athletics, Davis is elevated to vice president.

Texas Southern University

Texas Southern's Athletic Director Has Allegation Details To Emerge In Lawsuit

The latest developments in the lawsuit against Texas Southern's Athletic Director. Details have surfaced in the ongoing legal battle.

Urban Edge Network Partners With The HEART

Sports Business

Heart Of America Athletic Conference Signs Media Partnership With Urban Edge Network

The groundbreaking multi-year media deal will give "THE HEART" a worldwide presence in sports.

Kaleb Jackson runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on Grambling State at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Football

HBCU 'Money Games' Face Uncertainty Amid Strength Of Schedule Debates

The P4 conferences are closely monitoring their strength of schedules as they affect postseason playoffs and seedings.

CIAA Commissioner Jacqie Parker-McWilliams

Basketball

CIAA Rejects Charlotte's Bid To Host Men's And Women's Basketball Tournaments,

CIAA has not announced its final decision on which city will host the basketball tournaments.

Podcasts

YouTube's Top 100 Podcasts: HBCU Legend Leads Black Podcast Creators In Rankings

YouTube released its first-ever Top 100 Podcasts rankings, and an HBCU legend leads the field of black creators.

Podcasts

HBCU Sports Rundown: Michael Vick Sounds Off, HBCU Bands Rule, Prostate Cancer Fight

HBCU Legends dives into the pulse of HBCU sports—covering everything from breaking health news and prostate cancer awareness to the vibrant world of HBCU marching bands and their Emmy-winning moments.

Basketball

Morehouse College Names Dixon New Head Basketball Coach

The national search concluded with Dixon being offered the opportunity to lead the Morehouse basketball team.

Basketball

HBCU Basketball Phenom Blake Harper Transfers From Howard To Creighton University

Howard transfer Blake Harper commits to Creighton University, bringing elite scoring and star power to the Bluejays.

Basketball

WNBA Preseason Debuts: Players With HBCU Bloodlines Set To Shine On The Court

Three HBCU stars will showcase their talent in WNBA preseason action.

Alabama A&M Named 2024-25 SWAC Sports Information Staff of the Year

Alabama A&M University

SWAC Honors Brian Howard And Alabama A&M Sports Information Team

AAMU Sports Info Team Tops The SWAC!

Jason James - Head Coach - Mississippi Valley State University

Basketball

Mississippi Valley State Appoints Jason James As Head Women's Basketball Coach

Delta Devils removed the interim coach tag from James.

Nov 21, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans assistant coach Tai Dillard reacts during the game against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at the Galen Center. USC defeated Arkansas State 72-58. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images

Basketball

Tai Dillard Takes The Helm As Prairie View A&M's New Head Women's Basketball Coach

After a national search, the veteran assistant basketball coach will leave the University of Houston to lead the Panthers team.