The National Basketball Association (NBA) brings the rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) basketball to the West Coast during its 2026 All-Star festivities, continuing a now-signature event that has previously made a memorable mark in cities like Indianapolis. The league announced the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic, presented by AT&T, features a men’s […]
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By Tim Rohan Late in the third quarter, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye dropped back to pass, looking for answers. As Seattle defenders closed in on him, he tried to step up in the pocket. But defensive end Derick Hall clocked him, knocking the ball out — and a Seattle defender pounced on it. Several
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In only his third season in the NFL, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a chance to add a Super Bowl ring to a résumé that already features a long list of accolades. Smith-Njigba, who has been recognized as Offensive Player of the Year and named as first-team All-Pro, is expected to make a
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HBCU Legends obtained a copy of a statement from Morehouse College President, Dr. F. Dubois Bowman, Ph.D. The prepared letter was addressed to the institution’s students, faculty, and staff regarding the postgame handcuffing incident of Tuskegee head basketball coach Benjy Taylor. Also, the announcement from Dr. Bowman provided clarity for Morehouse’s delayed response to the
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By Howard Newsroom Staff As conversations surrounding equity and opportunity in women’s sports continue to gain national momentum, Howard University women’s basketball is ensuring that Black women remain firmly at the center of the movement. Through its 100 Women for Howard initiative, the Bison women’s basketball program is mobilizing advocates, alumni, and supporters to increase investment in
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By Chloe Atkins Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier — accused of gambling conspiracy — must be paid his full $26.6 million salary this season after an arbitrator ruled that the NBA cannot put him on unpaid leave, according to his attorney. The NBA placed Rozier on unpaid leave after he was federally indicted in October in
By Marlene Lenthang Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has pleaded not guilty after she was arrested and accused of super speeding in Florida last week. Richardson, 25, an Olympic gold medalist, pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of dangerous excessive speeding of 100 mph or more, according to Orange County court records. She was pulled over on Jan.
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Several NBA teams have made trades ahead of Thursday’s deadline, including the Philadelphia 76ers. The organization traded standout Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 Houston Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Details on the Sixers and Thunder NBA trade deals The Sixers
Ally’s partnership with the Unrivaled Basketball League is more than just a logo on a jersey. It’s a blueprint for what it looks like when brands treat women’s sports as an equal and equitable counterpart. Betting on the vision In the summer of 2024, Ally Financial became the first Founding Partner and Official Bank of
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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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