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I never thought I’d give Donald Trump credit for anything, but I must say, his “fake news” campaign has been successful at destroying the reputation of news media and journalists, even in the HBCU space. I’ve come to this conclusion following the hand wringing, finger wagging and whataboutism from several readers across HBCU Sports and […]
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The reigning CIAA men’s basketball champion, Virginia State Trojans, have announced that they have signed former Bowie State All-CIAA forward Amare Wimbush. In three seasons at Bowie State, Wimbush averaged 8.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 74 total games. The former Bulldog was named to the All-CIAA team this past year after recording 12.5 points
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M.L. Morgan won’t have to look far for advice in his first official head baseball coach job. He can receive counsel from his father down the road at another HBCU. Last week, Morgan was named the new head baseball coach at Norfolk State. He joins his father, longtime Virginia State coach Merrill Morgan, as an
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The United Football League announced that DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris has been named the 2025 UFL Buddy Teevens Coach of the Year. The UFL Coach of the Year Award is named in honor of Buddy Teevens, a longtime head coach at Dartmouth College. He was celebrated for his forward-thinking approach, unwavering commitment to
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One-time FAMU athletic director Tiffani Dawn Sykes is back as an HBCU athletic administrator. Dawn Sykes was named associate vice president of athletics at Virginia State, the school announced. “I am honored to return to Virginia State University, where Greater Happens Here, as the Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics,” said Sykes in a statement.
The Virginia State women’s basketball team just secured its biggest win of the season so far, handing Virginia Union its first conference loss following a 67-60 victory. With the win, Virginia State improved to 6-1 in CIAA competition, keeping pace with Bowie State at the top of the CIAA’s Northern division, The Trojans now hold
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Less than a week after their original choice for head football coach stepped aside, Shaw University has regrouped and hired an old friend to run the team. Lamar Manigo, who served as former coach’s Adrian Jones offensive coordinator for six seasons, will return as head coach, Shaw announced Tuesday morning. Manigo takes the place of
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HBCU football Week 12 will possibly see two division champions crowned as well as three conference champions crowned, making for one exciting weekend to watch closely. In a season of ups and downs, your intrepid HBCU Sports predictions analyst is ready to be surprised again by upsets and unexpected outcomes, and maybe a few sure
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Week 10 of HBCU Football was wild as a few teams pulled off mild upsets while others played down to the level of competition and cost themselves dearly. Week 11 features the final chapter of the Division II regular season, where we’ll find out who will face each other in the CIAA and SIAC championship
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Week 5 was a fun one in HBCU football, but it was by the letter for the most part, as teams with home-field and talent advantages won out. That meant a return to form for HBCU Sports’ intrepid weekly predictions expert (me) and not a moment too soon. Before we take a look at Week
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