HBCU
MEAC
A season focused on pride and perseverance earns S.C. State a trip to the Cricket Celebration Bowl
Coach Buddy Pough led his team through spring and fall seasons with one goal in mind
Chris Paul HBCU Tip-off
Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off gave Division II players, coaches an experience they’ll never forget
Virginia Union won the first-year tournament by beating CIAA rival Winston-Salem State
The Undefeated HBCU Band Rankings
Prairie View and Florida Memorial are the new top Division I and Division II HBCU bands
The Marching Storm leapfrogs N.C. A&T while The ROAR makes some noise in moving up in Division II
Jackson State Tigers
The father-son bond between Deion and Shedeur Sanders goes beyond football
Both of Sanders’ sons, Shedeur and Shilo, had key plays in the Tigers’ division-clinching win
Howard Volleyball
Howard volleyball looks forward to MEAC championship with dynamic duo Bria and Cimone Woodard
Twin sisters from Texas bring an HBCU legacy and determination after decommitting from Texas A&M
Esports
HBCUs getting serious about preparing their students for esports future
MEAC, SWAC see esports as a varsity sport, part of STEM education, graphic and gaming design
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
New MEAC commissioner says she’ll focus on building the league’s brand and stability
Sonja Stills is the MEAC’s current chief of staff and chief operating officer
Jackson State Tigers
With Deion Sanders back on the sideline, Jackson State’s comeback win clinches SWAC East title
The Tigers will play for the SWAC championship for the first time since 2013
HBCU Bands
N.C. A&T’s marching band is high-stepping its way back to center stage
With a top ranking and a tradition that goes back generations, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine is bringing all the noise and the funk
Jackson State Tigers
After switching to defensive end, James Houston has become one of nation’s top sack leaders
The graduate transfer from Florida is No. 2 in FCS with 12.5 sacks
College Basketball
Coaches vs. Racism gives coaches and players chance to bridge racial divide through sports
Michigan and Prairie View A&M will play in the inaugural HBCU Roundball Classic in Washington
HBCU Education
NBA commits to expanding opportunities and partnership with HBCUs this season and beyond
The league is offering training, educational opportunities and sponsorships in the G League, NBA 2K and Basketball Africa League
ESPN/The Undefeated HBCU Band Rankings
In season’s second band rankings, N.C. A&T and Miles College are tops
Both top bands score well in multiple categories
The Undefeated
Howard University
Some progress being made as Howard students continue protests
Social media attention, Rev. Jesse Jackson and others helping resolve weekslong demonstrations