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Prairie View A&M Coach Byron Smith Calls for Better Medical Care for HBCU Athletes

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A Growing Conversation Around Athlete Health at HBCUs Prairie View A&M men’s basketball head coach Byron Smith is calling for improved medical care and athlete health resources across Historically Black Colleges and Universities, adding his voice to a growing conversation about player safety, recovery, and long-term well-being. Smith’s comments come amid increased scrutiny of how […]

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Morehouse Fined After Tuskegee Coach Handcuffed Following Postgame Incident

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Morehouse College has been fined by the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) following a postgame incident that resulted in Tuskegee University men’s basketball head coach Benjy Taylor being placed in handcuffs and escorted off the court. The incident occurred after Tuskegee’s loss to Morehouse at Forbes Arena in Atlanta and quickly spread across social media,

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HBCU Coach Handcuffed After Game Hires Civil Rights Attorneys

HBCU Coach Handcuffed After Game Hires Civil Rights Attorneys, Sports /

A viral postgame incident involving Tuskegee University head men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor has entered a new phase. Tuskegee University officials publicly backed their coach, and Taylor has retained civil rights attorneys after his brief detention following an HBCU basketball rivalry game against Morehouse College. Taylor was escorted off the court in handcuffs after Tuskegee’s 77–69 loss

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Historic HBCU Football Rivalry Returns for Two-Game Series

Historic HBCU Football Rivalry Returns for Two-Game Series, Sports /

One of the most recognizable matchups in HBCU football is officially back on the calendar. Tennessee State and Florida A&M (FAMU) will renew their historic rivalry beginning Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, marking the first meeting between the programs since 2017 and the start of a two-game home-and-home series that will stretch into the 2027 season. Tennessee

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What Victor Wembanyama’s Voice Represents During These Difficult Times

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In an age where maintaining relationships with corporate brass seems to take precedence, it consequently stifles the voices of the people. So, earlier this week, when San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama spoke out about his dismay with the ICE raids in Minnesota, it sent shockwaves throughout the sports landscape. It was reminiscent of the

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Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested in Florida After Allegedly Driving 104 MPH

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Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson got busted in Florida on a charge of dangerous excessive speeding, according to the police, who say she was speeding over 100 mph. According to ABC News, the Olympic track star was arrested after being pulled over by police in Orange County, Florida. The Orange County Police Department reports that

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College Football Playoff expansion hurts the Celebration Bowl more than Army-Navy

College Football Playoff expansion hurts the Celebration Bowl more than Army-Navy, Sports /

This week, an ongoing conversation regarding the expansion of the College Football Playoffs has reached its culmination. In 202,4 the playoff field expanded from four to 12, giving more teams the opportunity to compete for a national championship. But there are many major conversations about whether the play should expand further. Heading into January 23rd, there are

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Lee Fobbs, Grambling Legend and Trailblazing College Football Coach, Dies at 75

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Lee Andrew Fobbs, a Grambling State football legend, pioneering college assistant coach, and the father of national championship–winning head coach Broderick Fobbs, has died. He was 75. A north Louisiana native, Fobbs emerged as a standout running back at Grambling State University during Hall of Fame coach Eddie Robinson’s historic tenure. He earned All-SWAC and

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Thunder celebrates HBCU night and Black History month Feb. 3

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The Oklahoma City Thunder is gearing up to celebrate Black History Month with its fourth annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Night, Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Thunder is scheduled to face the Orlando Magic at the Paycom Center while honoring the history and culture of HBCUs, featuring Langston University, Oklahoma’s only HBCU. Fans can expect pregame photo opportunities

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