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Charlotte prepares its bid for CIAA Tournament. But the city has a lot of competition

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Less than a month after submitting a letter of intent to bid for the return of the CIAA tournament, details of the requirements for Charlotte, North Carolina’s offer have been made public. According to a report by Mary Ramsey of the Charlotte Observer, the conference’s requirements for a competitive bid include a minimum 7,500-seat venue, a ban […]

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A HBCU women’s basketball all-star game is in the works. Here’s when it will happen

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For the past three seasons, an HBCU men’s basketball All-Star game has been a complimentary piece of the NCAA Division I men’s Final Four weekend in the host city. This April, in conjunction with Final Four weekend, the women will have their chance. HBCU All-Stars, LLC announced earlier this week that the inaugural HBCU Women’s

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Athletic Leaders Call on Congress to Protect HBCU Sports

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On Feb. 17, 2025, commissioners from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and Southwestern Athletic Conference sent a united, pressing appeal to the Congressional Black Caucus for legislative support. The letter details critical challenges HBCUs face in the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics. In their letter, the commissioners expressed

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Could CIAA basketball tournament return to Charlotte? The Queen City is making a bid

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The Queen City wants that old thing back, according to reports. According to Axios reporter Alexandria Sands, Charlotte, North Carolina, has filed a letter of intent to bid on the CIAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament from 2027 to 2029. Charlotte has filed its letter of intent to bid on the @CIAAForLife basketball tournament for

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Patrick Mahomes wants HBCU football players to have fair NFL shot

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As Patrick Mahomes prepares for an attempt at his third straight Super Bowl championship, the Kansas City Chiefs all-world quarterback took time out to express a desire for HBCU football players to get more looks in the NFL. “I show love because those guys have talent,” said Mahomes, whose foundation partners with the annual HBCU

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CIAA tournament’s salute to its female athletes is personal for commissioner

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By Cayla Sweazie The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its women’s championship basketball tournament during this year’s competition in Baltimore. The tournament, which will take place Feb. 25 to March 1 at CFG Bank Arena, will spotlight female student-athletes and their programs under the hashtag #PaintingHerStory with events such as

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Here are the pros and cons of every HBCU football coaching vacancy

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As of press time, nine HBCU athletic directors and administrations are Christmas shopping for a brand-new football coach to put under the tree for 2025. As with all expensive shopping adventures, the pros and cons must be weighed heavily, not just by the universities themselves but also by the coaches. So, at HBCU Sports, we’ve

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HBCU Chris-tal ball: Giving thanks for postseason football

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This HBCU football season has been a feast for quite a few schools, so it’s fitting on Thanksgiving weekend that we have three HBCU squads playing postseason football. We also have a couple of classics and a make-up game, so that’s reason enough to take a break from holiday prep and look into the Chris-tal

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HBCU Chris-tal ball: Can D2 playoffs be paradise for Virginia Union, Miles?

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The HBCU football Division I schedule winds down for the most part in Week 13, but a pair of D-II schools have entered the second season and are looking to make some waves in the playoffs. As we look into the Chris-tal ball (one time for senior editor Kendrick Marshall coming up with that play

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