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HBCU Commissioners, Presidents Gather at Sports Leadership Reception at Gensler; (left to right) Paxton Baker, Dr. Charles McClelland, Sonja Stills, Diane Hoskins, Dr. Ben Chavis, Jacqie McWilliams Parker, and Dr. Anthony Holloman.

Leaders from five HBCU athletic conferences joined university presidents and corporate partners for an evening focused on education, athletics and economic opportunity.

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Leaders from five HBCU athletic conferences joined university presidents and corporate partners for an evening focused on education, athletics and economic opportunity.

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41st Labor Day Classic - Texas Southern vs. Prairie View A&M at Panther Stadium in Prairie View, Texas.

Football

The TSU Tigers and defending SWAC champion Prairie View A&M Panthers meet Sunday morning on ESPN2 with the Durley-Nicks Trophy and an early lead in the SWAC West race at stake.

Clark Atlanta’s Big Plays Sink Morehouse 31-21 in ATL Labor Day Classic

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Trayvon Pinder’s 94-yard touchdown run and two Chry’shawn Sellers scoring catches helped the Panthers defeat Morehouse at the ATL Labor Day Classic.

CIAA enters a media rights partnership with Urban Edge Network.

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The agreement sends CIAA football, basketball and championship events to UEN while allowing the conference to retain flexibility with other media partners.

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South Carolina State's Chennis Berry joined Shannon Sharpe on Nightcap after an 87-0 opener and explained the "1-0" standard behind his championship program.

Melissa Dawn Simkins: 'Broken to Breakthrough' - How HBCU Coaches, Athletes Overcome

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The "Athleadership" author says leadership is a response, not a title, and wants to help HBCU athletes prepare for pressures and opportunities beyond sports.

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.

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HBCU GO's "Calling Plays" host discusses Season 2, Charlie Neal's legacy, the changing HBCU media landscape and a wide-open 2026 HBCU football season.

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The Black College Football Hall of Fame named 52 players to the 2026 Deacon Jones Trophy watch list. The MEAC doubled to 20 as the field narrowed to four leagues.

BANDS

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

Chennis Berry, HBCU Legends' 2025 Sports Person of the Year, breaks down South Carolina State's championship blueprint as the Bulldogs open 2026 training camp.

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ESPN Events set MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff matchups through 2029: Morgan State-Alabama State, Jackson State-Norfolk State and South Carolina State-Alcorn State.

From starring in the Space City Classic and playing both sides of the ball at a high level, to earning the respect of NFL teams and always supporting his alma mater, Bert Askson’s legacy is filled with pride, talent, and devotion.

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Texas Southern's official 2026 schedule: five home games at W.W. Thorne Stadium and Homecoming vs. Southern on Oct. 24 at Reliant Stadium, 2 p.m. No Shell Energy dates.

TSU's Unused Stadium Power: Inside the Tigers' Scheduling Rights

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Inside the 2011 Shell Energy Stadium deal: Texas Southern holds priority scheduling and protected classics. James Douglas explains how TSU lost its leverage.

BANDS

Pepsi National Battle of the Bands ends its 11-year Houston run, moving to AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the 2027 event.

Harlem Globetrotters president Keith Dawkins discusses how the organization is celebrating 100 years of global success.

Basketball

Globetrotters president Keith Dawkins tells HBCU Legends how the team's centennial, HBCU roster ties and new media deals shape basketball's barnstorming brand.

Legendary broadcaster Ralph Cooper reflects on the impact of Charlie Neal and Tony Brown.

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Ralph Cooper remembers Charlie Neal and Tony Brown on HBCU Legends On SI, and challenges HBCUs to recommit to the Black media and business that built them.

BANDS

Houston's HBCU powerhouse marching band anchors a Texas editorial in the fashion magazine's Summer 2026 issue, released on Juneteenth.

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John Grant views ESPN Events' partnership as a strategic alliance to grow their HBCU affiliated properties for the next three years with Toyota's strong international brand.

DC Defenders' Coach Harris discusses with HBCU Legends his HBCU roots, Jason Bean's evolution, and preparing for the team's second-consecutive United Bowl.

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DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris discusses HBCU roots, Jason Bean's evolution, and preparing for the team's second-straight United Bowl.

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The Black College Football Hall of Fame is moving the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl to Atlanta on Feb. 27, 2027, widening access for players, scouts and employers.

Basketball

Texas Southern University hires DHR Global to lead its men's basketball coaching search. Inside the firm's track record and what it signals for the Tigers.

Football

Now in its fifth season, Allen Media Group's free-streaming platform delivers a marquee slate featuring the Southern Heritage Classic, the Truth and Service Classic at Audi Field, and expanded distribution on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, and beyond.

Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former NBA players Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter react before a game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Basketball

Tracy McGrady talks HBCU exposure, Chris Paul's tournament push, the Rockets' point guard problem, his playoff picks and the May 15 OBL Orlando relaunch.