Kendrick Marshall

On the final day of the 2021 MLB Draft, Texas Southern pitcher Kamron Fields had his name called. Fields was...

Denise Taylor was a fierce basketball coach at Jackson State. She’s now helping fight the battle against COVID-19

Mississippi currently has one of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country and is among several states experiencing a...

Can the NIL legislation even the playing field for HBCUs? Depends on who you ask

It's been several weeks since college athletes were legally granted the opportunity to earn compensation from endorsements as a result...

North Carolina Central hurler Austin Vernon taken by Tampa Bay in MLB Draft

Even though North Carolina Central does not currently field a baseball team, the program did produce a professional prospect in...

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ bringing show to Southern Heritage Classic

July 7, 2021

Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim Rose will experience a bit of HBCU football classic hospitality this fall....

Andre Payne out as head basketball coach at Mississippi Valley State

Former Mississippi Valley State coach Andre Payne denies claims he abused players

July 6, 2021

Ex-Mississippi Valley State men's basketball coach Andre Payne refuted claims by a former player that he engaged in verbal abuse....

‘They are tearing down their school’: Another Mississippi Valley State athlete accuses coaches of abuse

July 5, 2021

Patrick Rucker was once told to run with a medicine ball during practice until then-Mississippi Valley State head basketball coach...

Reggie Theus to be named Bethune-Cookman basketball coach, AD

July 3, 2021

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Former NBA star and actor Reggie Theus is reportedly being named basketball coach and athletic director at Bethune-Cookman. As first...

Master P. says he has $2.5 million deal in place for son who committed to Tennessee State

‘It’s a blessing’: Son of Master P. signs $2 million endorsement deal

July 2, 2021