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Michael Vick grew up on Norfolk State football. Did he ever want to be a Spartan?

Standing inside William “Dick” Price Stadium isn’t something new for Michael Vick. Before he became a Virginia high school, college, and then NFL star, the current Norfolk State coach spent several fall Saturdays as a youth watching the Spartans play football. Vick recounted the experience during a recent interview at New York’s Fanatics Fest and

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Former Jackson State star Travis Hunter signs record rookie NFL contract

Travis Hunter, the electrifying former Jackson State and Colorado two-way standout, has officially signed his rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The deal, a four-year, fully guaranteed agreement worth $46.65 million, includes a record-setting $30.57 million signing bonus paid entirely upfront—a first for a non-quarterback not taken with the No. 1 overall pick. Hunter, who

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HBCU expected to change conference affiliation in 2026. Where they’re going

After three years in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) has announced it is making the move to the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) following the 2025-2026 athletic season. “We are thrilled to welcome Xavier University of Louisiana as a full member of the SSAC beginning in 2026,” said SSAC

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HBCU hires former Big Ten standout as next women’s basketball coach

The West Virginia State women’s basketball program has announced its next head coach, who will take over following the departure of former leader Charles Marshall. Former Big Ten standout and Division I assistant coach Whitney Bays will return to the state where she was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year at Huntington High School,

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Former HBCU two-way player gets College Baseball Hall of Fame nod

In a historic moment for both Jackson State University and HBCU baseball, former Tigers pitcher Earl Sanders has been elected to the 2025 class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame. The announcement, made Monday by the College Baseball Foundation, places Sanders among 21 inductees who have left an indelible mark on the collegiate game.

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Newest HBCU football Classic announces 2025 Division II matchup

One of the newer HBCU Classic football games is ready for Year Two. The Frederick Douglass HBCU Classic, which debuted in 2024, has set a date for its second annual game and announced the participating teams. Central State will return for its second Frederick Douglass Classic appearance. At the same time, SIAC foe Lane College

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7 way-too-early 2025 HBCU football player of the year candidates to watch

As we continue counting down the kick-off to the 2025 HBCU football season, seven Black College football players should be in the Deacon Jones Award conversation. Curtis Allen RB, Virginia Union Virginia Union’s quest for a CIAA championship three-peat will move on without star running back Jada Byers, who electrified Hovey Field in his time

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HBCU sprinter who nearly qualified for Olympics transfers to SEC school

Alabama State University’s standout sprinter Jamarion Stubbs, fresh off a historic season and Olympic Trials appearance, has announced his commitment to continue his collegiate track career with the University of Arkansas. Stubbs, a Las Vegas native, made headlines by earning First Team All-American honors after placing seventh in the 200-meter dash at the 2024 NCAA

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