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Reggie Theus and Charlie Ward

Conference play is settling nothing early—but it’s revealing everything. Rivalries are tight, margins are thin, and HBCU hoops is fully in midseason form.

Reggie Theus and Charlie Ward

Basketball

Conference play is settling nothing early—but it’s revealing everything. Rivalries are tight, margins are thin, and HBCU hoops is fully in midseason form.

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Dr. Rod Paige

Football

Paige patrolled the sidelines at Jackson State and Texas Southern before making an impact in the world of education under former President, George Bush.

Nov 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) drops back to pass during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Football

The former HBCU star will have more than just HBCU football fans watching and rooting for Shedeur Sanders' success against the Las Vegas Raiders.

VA Union RB Curtis Allen

HBCU GO's Week 12 double-header includes CIAA Championship and SWAC showdown in Jackson, Mississippi.

Grambling State Stuns Jackson State

Football

The Grambling State Tigers leader left the game on the final drive, however, a freshman quarterback guided them into field-goal range to win the game.

JaCobian Morgan Left the Las Vegas HBCU Classic

Football

The Jackson State Tigers leader left the game, placed in a walking boot.

Jackson State: New Football Uniform is Inspired by The Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band

Football

Homecoming 2025 will fuse the Sonic Boom of the South's uniforms into a new look for the Jackson State football team.

HBCU GO- P&G PARTNERSHIP

Football

Three HBCU football classics will be presented by the digital network and consumer products company.

DR CAVIL, BANDS, TENNIS, AND CAU

Football

HBCU sports business and culture, bands, tennis, and TNF at Clark Atlanta in Thursday's sports rundown!

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) speaks to members of the media during the second mandatory minicamp at Miller Electric Center Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Football

The second overall draft pick and his wife welcomed a baby boy to the world.

2025 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff

Football

HBCU football and bands return for a slate of great events in Week 0!

HBCU GO STREAMING PARTNER OF THELAS VEGAS HBCU CLASSIC

Football

The Las Vegas HBCU Classic has partnered with the DREAM Foundation

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

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

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) speaks to members of the media during the second mandatory minicamp at Miller Electric Center Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Football

The second overall draft pick signed his record-breaking rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter Go Fishing

Football

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

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.

Tcl Deion Sanders

Syndication The Clarion Ledger

Football

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

Jun 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) talk to the media during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Football

The narrative and message was clear from April's NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders wasn't the right pick in the first two days. We we hoodwinked?

HBCU GO STREAMING PARTNER OF THELAS VEGAS HBCU CLASSIC

Football

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S ‘HBCU GO’ NAMED OFFICIAL BROADCAST AND STREAMING PARTNER OF INAUGURAL LAS VEGAS HBCU CLASSIC

Jackson State kicker Leilani Armenta (35) practices kicks before the game against the Texas Southern Tigers at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Football Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Football

The placekicker made the first ever points scored by a female in HBCU football history.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) heads on to the field during day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Football

A Cleveland Browns beat writer has a confession about Shedeur Sanders after rookie minicamp and OTA performances.

2025 National Battle of the Bands

BANDS

Documentary being re-released to commemorate Black Music Month.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco, left, chats with rookie Shedeur Sanders during an NFL practice at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Football

The former Jackson State and Colorado star signal-caller is putting pressure on the veterans, fellow rookie, and even the Browns coaching staff with his impressive performance.

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

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

Travis Hunter Marries Leanna De La Fuente

Football

The former Jackson State star and Heisman Trophy winner married his fiancé in Tennessee.

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

Podcasts

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