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Trayveon Scott explains how decisions are made inside Grambling athletics

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There’s a lot of conversation right now about NIL, revenue sharing, and what college athletics is becoming. But what’s most often missing is a clear explanation from the people actually responsible for navigating it. During the HBCU Sports Pod-a-Thon, Grambling athletics director Trayveon Scott sat down with us to talk candidly about what’s really happening […]

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Cobie Durant was a ballhawk in Los Angeles Rams’ fridge playoff win

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For the first time since 2022, the Los Angeles Rams are headed back to the NFC Championship game after connecting on a game-winning field goal to beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime. The Rams’ win was highlighted by a strong performance by South Carolina State alum and former MEAC Defensive Player of the Year

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Clark Atlanta hires ex-SWAC coach Terry Sims to lead football program

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Clark Atlanta University has turned to a familiar name in HBCU football to lead its football program. The school announced Friday that it hired Terry Sims as its newest coach. Sims, who guided Bethune-Cookman for seven seasons from 2015 to 2021, brings a wealth of HBCU experience to a Clark Atlanta program looking to climb

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HBCU All-American makes leap from D2 to Michael Vick

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Norfolk State football gained a major addition from the transfer portal. Wide receiver Brevin Caldwell, a two-time All-CIAA selection and two-time HBCU All-American from Johnson C. Smith University, announced his commitment to head coach Michael Vick’s program. Caldwell, known for his explosive route running and reliable hands, emerged as one of Division II’s top receivers

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HBCU legends get Black College Football Hall of Fame call

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Several great players, coaches and an important contributor from HBCUs will be honored this coming June. The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Rudy Hubbard (Florida A&M), Tyrone Poole (Fort Valley State), Eddie Robinson Jr. (Alabama State), Nick Collins (Bethune-Cookman), Jimmy Smith (Jackson State), and Steve Wyche (Howard). The announcement was

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Ted White returns to lead Howard football: “This Is a reawakening”

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Ted White stood at the podium at Howard University on Wednesday morning and took a deep breath. The new head football coach — a proud Howard alumnus and former Bison quarterback — smiled as he looked out over a packed room of university leaders, alumni, and former teammates. The moment, he said, was “full circle.”

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Son of legendary HBCU quarterback joins father with new NFL team

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The son of an HBCU and NFL legend will be joining his father at work next season. D.J. Williams, son of former Grambling great and Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams, will be hired as the Washington Commanders’ new quarterbacks coach, according to an ESPN report. He most recently served as quarterbacks coach of the

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SWAC backcourt bonanza: Guards ignite early conference fireworks

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has long been known for its grit, pace, and electric guard play. But this season — at least through the first two weeks of conference play — the spotlight has never shined brighter on its backcourts. Leading the surge are Prairie View’s Tai’Reon Joseph and Jackson State’s Daeshun Ruffin and Southern’s

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