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CULTURE

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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Football

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.

Football

Texas Southern releases its official 2026 football schedule, moving homecoming vs. Southern to Reliant Stadium and five home games to Thorne Stadium in Houston.

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

Football

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.

Football

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.

Football

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.

Football

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

Football

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.

Football

Former Tigers signal-caller's agent confirms international deal to HBCU Legends; Morgan headed to Canada after standout Jackson State career.

Basketball

Texas Southern launches a national coaching search with a search firm after Johnny Jones departs for LSU, targeting a leader to build on the Tigers' SWAC legacy.

Football

JaCobian Morgan, Jackson State's 'Thee General,' shares his journey from Canton, Mississippi, to HBCU champion and 2026 NFL Draft prospect in an exclusive interview with HBCU Legends.

Culture

Dystany Spurlock, the first Black woman in NASCAR's development pipeline, opens up on faith, Avatar sparkles, high school football, and her road ahead.

YES Bahamas HBCU Classic - Morehouse College vs. Kentucky State

Football

The Maroon Tigers and Thorobreds will flex their international appeal in an all-SIAC showdown in Nassau, Bahamas.

Football

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

Basketball

Chris Wright was a highly coveted coach by the Hornets leadership after the departure of Madlock.

Change Angela Cannon, aspireTV's EVP of Networks and Content Strategy, & GM, announced on HBCU Legends, season 2 for the "HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: SECRETS OF THE CITY" show.

Culture

aspireTV EVP Angela Cannon tells HBCU Legends the Harlem Globetrotters travel series is renewed for Season 2, with Wu-Tang Clan cameos and a new HBCU scripted series on the way.

Apr. 2, 2026; Prairie View, Texas; Coach Tremaine Jackson says the 2026 team is "Always on the Hunt" at 2026 Spring Press Conference No. 2.

Football

Coach Tremaine Jackson, DL Molik Mason, and WR Rodny Ojo open up on team identity, emerging players, and a culture built on energy, accountability, and grit.

Basketball

Former Jackson State legendary women's basketball coach takes an immediate leave of absence at UNC Charlotte due to medial reasons.