Category: HBCU Sports

Alabama A&M football to have trio of games streamed on SWAC Digital Network

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courtesy The Alabama A&M University football team will have three games streamed on the SWAC Digital Network, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced during media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel.  Alabama A&M will play its first two home games on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 against Kentucky State and Georgetown (Ky.), respectively. Both games will be streamed on the SWAC Digital Network and have 6 p.m. start times. The Bulldogs will visit Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov. 9, with a 2 p.m. kickoff, as that game will also be streamed…

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Howard’s “Where Are They Now”, featuring Leonard Stephens, Jr.

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title image via Howard University Athletics Courtesy of Lauren Stewart, International Affairs graduat, Howard University Leonard Stephens, Jr. is a Miami native, but grew up in Mercer County, N.J., where he was a multi-sport student-athlete at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School in Princeton Junction, N.J., competing in football, basketball and track. After lettering in all three sports, Stephens earned an academic and football scholarship to Howard University. While at Howard, Stephens earned Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) All-Academic Awards and Second Team All-Conference honors. Upon graduation, he spent two years on Wall Street as…

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Jackson State unveils 2024-25 Men’s Hoops schedule

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Title image via Jackson State Athletics Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State released the 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule on Monday featuring five teams who participated in the NCAA Tournament a season ago and eight teams who won 20-plus games. The Tigers go on the road to take on Southern Miss in an exhibition matchup on Oct. 28. Jackson State opens the season against perennial power Houston, who finished 32-5 last season before being eliminated in the Sweet 16, on Nov. 4 on the road. They continue the early November…

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An effort has been launched to save Talledega Gymnastics and here is how you can help

Brandon King

This weekend, unfortunate news broke that Talladega College would have to discontinue its gymnastics program after just one season due to university financial health concerns. We were told by sources that the team received no prior notice, only finding out the day the decision was announced.  The Tornadoes’ gymnastics was not a mere can upon which to be beaten by every opponent they faced. Coached by first year coach Aja Sims-Fletcher, Talladega was competitive, recording a 6-13 record and even becoming the first HBCU to win an NCAA Team competition…

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SIAC Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champ Jacoby Jones passes away at just 40

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Courtesy of the SIAC Class of 2024 SIAC Hall of Fame inductee and former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones passed away in his sleep in his Houston home. He was 40. The day before his fortieth birthday on July 11, Jones joined the SIAC in Atlanta to celebrate his induction into the SIAC Hall of Fame. Jones was a pivotal part of the Lane College football team from 2003 to 2006, where he was named offensive player of the year, special teams player of the year and all-conference. Jones was selected by…

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Albany State hires Demetri Wilson as Coordinator of Football Operations

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University is proud to announce the addition of Demetri Wilson to the Golden Rams staff as the Coordinator of Football Operations, a position made possible through the NCAA Division II Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant.“We are excited to welcome Demetri Wilson as our new Coordinator of Football Operations,” said Dr. Kristene Kelly, Director of Athletics. “We are grateful to the NCAA for this opportunity, and we believe Demetri’s expertise and enthusiasm will be instrumental in enhancing our program.” Wilson brings a wealth…

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FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson to step down

Brandon King

Friday Florida A&M President Dr. Larry Robinson announced in a letter to FAMU Board of Trustees Chair Kristin Harper he will step down from his post.  On behalf of the Board, Chair Harper was very complimentary of Dr. Robinson, stating the following: “Florida A&M University has reached unprecedented heights as a Top 100 University and the No. 1 public HBCU for the fifth consecutive year. We have achieved remarkable gains and record-breaking years under President Robinson’s leadership. I am honored to have served with fellow trustees alongside our president. His…

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Florida A&M is looking for the next voice of Bragg

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title image via Florida A&M Athletic Department Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M Athletics is holding open auditions to be the football public address announcer. Applicants will have the potential to serve as the PA announcer for football games at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The role includes: Top applicants may be selected for in-person auditions, including reading a sample game script over an in-venue PA system and meeting with Florida A&M Athletics staff members. Qualifications and responsibilities Additional detailsPA announcers are compensated based on the number of games they work and…

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Former Grambling basketballer secures spot on Pistons’ summer league team

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletics La. | Former Grambling State University men’s basketball player Jourdan Smith has earned a spot on the Detroit Pistons Summer League roster. Smith, who just wrapped up a stellar career with GSU, helped the Tigers claim back-to-back regular season championships and win the 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) men’s basketball championship.  The New Orleans, La. native participated in the 3rdAnnual HBCU All-Star Game in April following a season in which he averaged 9.8 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Smith was dominant in the SWAC…

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Jackson State players shine in HBCU Swingman Classic

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courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State sent six players to the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile and powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation at Globe Life Field in front of an announced crowd of 16,467 to kick off MLB All-Star festivities on Friday night. Tigers’ freshman shortstop Robert Tate Jr. stole the show for his American League team early in a 5-4 victory. Jackson State had a pair of pitchers in the game including American League starter Christian Womble who gave up one run in his two innings of work. Meanwhile, Isaiah…

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