SWAC

Southwestern Athletic Conference
Hall of Famer Robert “Dr. Doom” Brazile, who played from 1975 to 1984 for the Houston Oilers, addresses the crowd before the Titans’ game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

HBCU Football Icon's Statue To Join MLB Legends Hank Aaron & Satchel Paige At Historic Unveiling

Dr. Doom's statue will stand among the baseball's greats in Mobile, Alabama.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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Hall of Famer Robert “Dr. Doom” Brazile, who played from 1975 to 1984 for the Houston Oilers, addresses the crowd before the Titans’ game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
Football

HBCU Football Icon's Statue To Join MLB Legends Hank Aaron & Satchel Paige At Historic Unveiling

Dr. Doom's statue will stand among the baseball's greats in Mobile, Alabama.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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Jackson State Tigers DL Jeremiah Williams (Defensive MVP) and QB Jacobian Morgan (Offensive MVP) - Celebration Bowl; Dec. 14, 2024; Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Football

SWAC Reveals 2025 Media Day Player Lineup!

24 student-athletes will represent their respective teams at the 2025 SWAC Football Media Day in Birmingham, Alabama.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter Go Fishing
Football

Deion Sanders And Travis Hunter Go Fishing!

The former Jackson State star and Heisman Trophy winner visited his old ball coach, who has recently faced several health challenges.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Oct 17, Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston player Bria Patterson answers questions at Big 12 Women s Basketball Tipoff at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images
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.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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Prairie View A&M Athletics
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

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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HBCU GO - SLATE OF CLASSICS - 2025
Football

HBCU GO Won't Play 'Second Fiddle' To ESPN, Expands Sports Broadcasting Footprint

Curtis Symonds is enthusiastic about the network's expansion into broadcasting five classics and new original content this upcoming season.

Kyle T. Mosley
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HBCU SWINGMAN CLASSIC ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Baseball

2025 HBCU Swingman Classic Rosters Revealed

Harold Reynolds interviewed Southern University's Cardell Thibodeaux about participating in this year's event.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Dr. Charles McClelland
SWAC

SWAC Members Vote To Opt-In The House Settlement

The 12 member institutions vote to opt in for to comply with the U.S. House vs. NCAA settlement.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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40th Labor Day Classic: Prairie View A&M vs. Texas Southern
Football

Prairie View Vs. Texas Southern: Way Too Early Preview Of The 40th Labor Day Classic

The 40th edition of the Labor Day Classic has all the makings of becoming a highly competitive showdown in H-Town!

Kyle T. Mosley
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Cobie Durant
Football

HBCU Football National Champion Named Black College Football Pro Player Of The Year

Several new BCFHOF inductees and two award winners were honored at the 2025 event.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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Coach Jackson And Staff Leads Prairie View To No. 1 SWAC Recruiting Ranking
Football

Prairie View A&M Shocks SWAC With No. 1 Recruiting Class

Panthers are gaining attention after being named with the top recruiting class of 2025.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Coach Tremaine Jackson - Takes The Helm At Prairie View A&M
Football

Coach Tremaine Jackson Makes 3 Game-Changing Moves For Prairie View A&M Football

Panthers new head coach recently decisions were pivotal in planting seeds for the HBCU football program.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders talks about Southern and the upcoming SWAC Championship during a news conference at JSU in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.

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Football

Deion Sanders Posts An Emotional And Positive Health Update

Fans and well-wishers are praying for Coach Prime's healthy return to the sidelines.

Kyle T. Mosley
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HBCU LEGENDS PODCAST - EP 2, SEASON 7
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.

Kyle T. Mosley
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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.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Official Hubert Owens
Football

SWAC: After Eddie Kelley's Passing, Veteran Official Named Interim Coordinator Of Football Officials

Owens is a veteran official who has previously officiated SEC games.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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Black College Football Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony

Black College Football Hall Of Fame: 2025 Induction Class Honored In Atlanta

Several new BCFHOF inductees and two award winners were honored at the 2025 event.

Kyle T. Mosley
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The Jackson State University football team is celebrated Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, during a parade in Jackson, Miss. to honor the JSU football team's first Celebration Bowl victory.
Football

Celebration Bowl, MEAC/SWAC Challenge: HBCU Football Hopes To Score Big In Viewership

The HBCU football expects to have enhanced network positioning and exposure by the Disney network in 2025.

Kyle T. Mosley
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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.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Dr. Kevin Granger - Texas Southern University
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.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA;  Terron Armstead on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Football

Miami Dolphins Officially Place HBCU Legend On Retirement List

Armstead listed on the NFL retired list by the Dolphins.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Florida A&M quarterback Daniel Richardson (10) passes against Alabama State during their game on the ASU campus in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday October 5, 2024.
Football

HBCU Football: Florida A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State Game Changes Site To Atlanta

The Rattlers are hoping for vengeance against the Delta Devils after last season's upset at Bragg Memorial.

Kyle T. Mosley
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Bethune-Cookman Falls To FSU In Opener
Baseball

Bethune-Cookman Hangs Tough Against Florida State, But Falls In NCAA Tourney Opener

The Wildcats couldn't overcome FSU's early lead in the opening game at the Tallahassee Regionals.

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire
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Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA;  The Alabama State Hornets mascot cheers during the second half of the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama State Hornets in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

SWAC Honors Alabama State With The Commissioner's Cup And Magee/Jacket Awards

The Hornets athletic department had a banner year in 2024-25.

SWAC PR
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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.

Kyle T. Mosley
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