College Sports

March Madness 2024 is officially underway, and even on the first day, we saw a nail-biting finish. It all began with Wagner—marking the school’s first-ever appearance in the tourney—taking on HBCU Howard. While Wagner continued to make history as it became its first-ever win, it wasn’t easy. Wagner led most of the night, but with […]

LeBron James is usually one to tout his son Bronny’s basketball ability, but he’s had an about-face following some changes in his NBA future. Bronny’s only in his first year at USC, averaging just 5.5 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.8 rebounds, so ESPN updated its 2024 NBA mock draft projections to reflect his performance. He’s […]

Guest host Kayvon Thibodeaux of the NY Giants shares words of wisdom with Auburn University senior Jaylin Simpson ahead of the 2024 draft. The post SZN Opener: Auburn University Safety Jaylin Simpson Reflects On Senior Season, Preparing For NFL Draft, More appeared first on NewsOne.

On Episode 6 of SZN Opener, USC forward Vincent Iwuchukwu reflects on his cardiac recovery and supporting teammate Bronny James. The post SZN Opener: USC Forward Vince Iwuchukwu Talks Joining The Big Ten, Cardiac Recovery & More appeared first on NewsOne.

In Episode 4, Jackson State soccer forward Kendyl Terrell opens up about grief and shares the highs and lows that led her to JSU. The post SZN Opener: Jackson State Forward Kendyl Terrell Opens Up About Grief, Uplifting Black Girls in Soccer & More appeared first on NewsOne.

Byron Perkins, a defensive back at Hampton University, is entering the 2024 NFL Draft. The post Byron Perkins, First Openly Gay HBCU Football Player, Is Entering 2024 NFL Draft appeared first on NewsOne.

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 4, Jackson State senior Kendyl Terrell opens up about grief and shares the […]

HBCU News

“I don’t know if [HBCU football] gets back to what it once was. But I don't think we'll go backward"—Alabama State Coach Eddie Robinson Jr.

In college basketball, there are players with some truly entertaining and amusing names. From Supreme Cook to Tennessee Rainwater, these names....

Amid a race to win the most coveted award in college sports, Jayden Daniels was crowned the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. The LSU quarterback was up against some of the other biggest household names in NCAA football, like Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. However, […]

The SZN Opener podcast welcomes Sundiata Anderson, defensive lineman at Grambling State University and HBCU NFL draft prospect. The post ‘SZN Opener’ S2 Episode 1: Grambling State Defensive End Sundiata Anderson Reps HBCU Football appeared first on NewsOne.

LSU‘s road to winning the NCAA Women’s Basketball championship two years in a row looks bleaker than expected. It all started last Tuesday when Angel Reese, 2023’s Most Outstanding Player, was benched in the second half of the game against Kent State. Afterward, Coach Kim Mulkey was asked if she could explain why Reese was […]