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Jaguars Officially Sign Travis Hunter to 4-Year, $46 Million Deal

NFL · Jacksonville

Jaguars Officially Sign Travis Hunter to 4-Year, $46 Million Deal

38% Center coverage: 26 sources

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Hunter was paid his $30.5 million signing bonus entirely upfront See the Story

UR, W&M All in as FCS Teams Can Play 12 Regular-Season Games Starting in 2026

UR, W&M All in as FCS Teams Can Play 12 Regular-Season Games Starting in 2026

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

Twelve games will be the norm in FCS, like FBS, starting in 2026.See the Story

Colleges Can Start Paying Their Athletes Directly Starting July 1

Colleges Can Start Paying Their Athletes Directly Starting July 1

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Starting Tuesday, schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports brought about by a multibillion-dollar legal settlement.See the Story

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Coaching Debut Set for Prime Time

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Spartans to open 2025 season under the lights at home against Towson, nationally televised on ESPN Network.Norfolk, United States · Norfolk See the Story

HBCU Star Signs to Spurs NBA Summer League Squad

HBCU standout Noah Farrakhan is officially headed to the NBA Summer League. The former Hampton University guard will suit up for the San Antonio Spurs’ 2025 squad, becoming the third HBCU player to sign with an NBA team after this year’s draft. Farrakhan joins former Howard forward Steve Settle III (Miami Heat) and Alabama State/South Carolina State guard TJ Madlock (Detroit Pistons). Together, they represent a growing wave of HBCU talent earnin…Basketball · San Antonio See the Story

High-scoring HBCU basketball player transfers to fourth school

The Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) men’s basketball team’s offseason continues with another substantial addition from the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Dillard guard Bentravin Phillips is heading to play for the Gold Rush in their final Red River Athletic Conference season. He joins two-time HBCUAC Player of the Year Jamal Gibson, who flipped from the University of New Orleans after previously committing in April. Transferring to Dil…Basketball · New Orleans Read Article

'Girls on the Gridiron Clinic' returns to MEAC Football Media Day

The MEAC announced Thursday that the third edition of the “Girls on the Gridiron Clinic” will kick off the conference’s football Media Day. The session will be held on Sunday, July 20, at Hughes Stadium at Morgan State. Norfolk State hosted the previous two clinics, and last year’s guest coach/counselor became this year’s Spartans’ head football coach, Michael Vick. “As Girls on the Gridiron enters its third year, we’re thrilled to witness the s…Baltimore, MD · Baltimore Read Article

A Division II HBCU to add men's golf. Here's when the they hit the links

Bowie State University will be on the green this fall with the introduction of its inaugural men’s golf program. They are now one of nine golf programs within the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), which means they have a program for every sport the conference officially sponsors. “It is with great excitement that we officially move forward in sponsoring a co-ed NCAA golf program that will compete in the resilient CIAA,” said B…Golf · Bowie Read Article

HBCU unveils new sleek basketball court

Hampton University Athletics has officially unveiled its brand-new basketball court, and it’s nothing short of a masterpiece. The updated design inside the historic Convocation Center brings Pirate pride to life with bold HU branding, clean lines, and a modern finish that honors Hampton’s legacy while embracing its future. The court isn’t just a playing surface—it tells a story. VA State Outline: Hampton is Home At center court, the Virginia sta…Basketball · Hampton See the Story

HBCU Coach’s Style Lands Her on Essence Festival Panel

NEW ORLEANS — On the sidelines, Alabama A&M head women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton is more than a strategist—she’s a whole vibe. Thornton’s presence is impossible to ignore, whether calling plays or calling attention with her bold game day fashion. Her signature looks have racked up over seven million views on Instagram this season alone. Now, the world beyond HBCU basketball is taking notice. Coach Thornton is set to join BeautyCon’s highl…New Orleans · New Orleans See the Story

"Battle of the Real HU" on the gridiron returns to nation's capital

Audi Field will host the fifth annual “Truth and Service Classic” college football game between Howard University and Hampton on Saturday, September 20. Kickoff will be at 4 p.m. ET. “We are honored to continue this amazing tradition between Howard University and Hampton University for the fifth annual Truth and Service Classic here at Audi Field,” Danita Johnson, D.C. United President of Business Operations said. “The past four years have been …Washington DC · Washington Read Article

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