HBCU Legends Sports Newswire

HBCU Legends Sports Newswire

Joined: Jul 28, 2023

HBCU GO 2024-25 Basketball Schedule

Basketball

HBCU GO Announces 2024-25 Basketball Schedule

Alabama A&M Bulldogs

Alabama A&M's 19-Unanswered Points Topples Grambling State

Talladega Tornadoes

Volleyball

HBCUAC Volleyball Championship: Dillard and Talladega Clash For Title

Felicia Johnson

CIAA

Virginia State Names Felicia Johnson Interim Athletic Director

Virginia State Co-CIAA Champs

Football

Virginia State Wins, Squares Off Against VA Union In Championship Game

The Virginia State (7-3, 6-1) football team defeated Virginia Union (7-3, 6-1) 35-28 to end the season as co-champions of the CIAA and set up a rematch.

Jackson State WR Travis Hunter (12) is seen during their homecoming NCAA college football game against Campbell in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, October 22, 2022.

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Football

Former HBCU Football Star Named Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist

Former JSU star and HBCU football alum is up for another prestigious award.

Florida A&M Rattlers defensive back Kendall Bohler (3) pregame of playing the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023

Football

Aeneas Williams Award Names 10 Semifinalist

The award for honoring HBCU football's top defensive backs has 10 semifinalists.

Ashley Robinson (center), Director of Athletics for Jackson State speaks on Signing Day at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

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Jackson State: VP/AD Ashley Robinson Receives Contract Extension

Jackson State keeps the athletic department leadership intact by extending Robinson's contract.

Nov 19, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams reacts to play against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

Mo Williams Agrees To Contract Extension With Jackson State

Coach Williams is turning around the JSU basketball program.

Jan 31, 1988; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams (17) on the field against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium. Washington defeated Denver 42-10. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-Imagn Images

Football

Pro Football Hall Of Fame Considering Four Grambling State Legends

Four GSU legends moved one step closer to entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Doug Williams

Doug Williams To Receive AFCA Trailblazer Award

The HBCU and NFL legend will receive the coaches award during the 2025 AFCA Convention.

Grambling State Coaches

Grambling University

Grambling State Head Coaches Receive Contract Extensions

GSU Athletics announce contract extensions of four head coaches.

Travis Williams - President's Lifetime Achievement Award

Basketball

HBCU All-Star Game: Founder Travis Williams To Receive President's Lifetime Achievement Award

Williams will receive the award in Atlanta, Georgia on Nov. 9, 2024.

Myles Crawley

Grambling State Battles Texas Southern In Critical SWAC West Clash

The G-Men motor into Houston, Texas to battle SWAC Western Division foe Texas Southern.

The Jackson State Tigers run out onto the field at the beginning of the game against the Southern Jaguars in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Football

HBCU Football: BOXTOROW Week 8 Rankings, Who Came Out on Top?

HBCU national media voted in the BOXTOROW weekly poll.

Johnson C. Smith Wins Homecoming Thriller

Football

Johnson C. Smith Thrill Homecoming Crowd Defeating Shaw

Smith remains the only unbeaten team in HBCU football.