Football

Savannah State recruited two players from American Samoa to help on the offensive line

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Could that be a war chant? It’s what Savannah State coach Steve Davenport thought he heard one morning as walked from his office to preseason...

Cheyney Hoping To Take Steps Forward In 2012

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It’s been a struggle on the gridiron for quite some time for Division II Cheyney University. But as the 2012 season approaches, hopes are...

Ex-Redskin McCants wins workers’ compensation ruling

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Darnerien McCants, a former wide receiver for the Washington Redskins, can pursue workers' compensation benefits in Maryland for injuries he sustained during games and...

Howard University Football, Athletics Seek Another Turnaround Season

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The 2012 Howard University Bison football season opener is slated for Saturday, Sept. 1 when Howard University takes on Morehouse College in the AT&T...

Alabama A&M football: Secondary Leans Young

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Brawnski Towns doesn't pay much attention to the year that is listed next to a player on the roster. Instead, Alabama A&M's long-time defensive...

Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic feat. Doug E. Fresh And The Southern University...

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Doug E. Fresh – “The original human beatbox” – will headline and emcee the halftime show of the 24th annual Bank of America Atlanta...

FAMU lines up recording artists for halftime show

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Florida A&M University is lining up recording artists to perform at halftime during football games this fall to replace the school's suspended band. The university...

Tuskegee University hires new sports information director, Michael Stewart

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A new sports information director has joined Tuskegee University. Michael Stewart, the former sports information director at Langston University in Oklahoma, will replace Arnold...

History Maker: 1st Female NFL Referee from the MEAC

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Ms. Shannon Eastin, a referee from the HBCU’s MEAC, is making history as the first female to referee in an NFL game when she...

Toyota Announced as Official Sponsor for the SWAC

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced that Toyota will serve as title sponsor for the 2012 SWAC Football Championship at last Monday's annual...

Grambling State’s Eddie Robinson now has most wins by a NCAA Division I football...

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With the NCAA vacating 111 wins from Penn State coach Joe Paterno, Grambling State coach Eddie Robinson returned to the top of the wins'...

NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier to Speak at VUU

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Hall of Fame middle linebacker Willie Lanier will be the guest speaker for the 2012 Football Kickoff Banquet at Virginia Union University Friday, August...

Hometown Glory: The Story of a Town United

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On September 6, 2012 the Bowie State Bulldogs will face the Benedict Tigers in a regular season football game. The twist however is that...

ECSU Football Attracts Buzz with 2012 Lindy’s Sports College Football Preview

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With the release of the 2012 Lindy’s Sports College Football Preview magazine, Elizabeth City State University has two players grabbing some attention. Seniors Brad Davis...

2012 MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Bethune-Cookman University vs. Alabama State

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The eighth installment of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney features Bethune-Cookman of the MEAC against Isaiah Crowell and his newest team Alabama State...

Hard times for the SWAC?

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has given the NFL Jerry Rice, the league’s all-time reception leader; Walter Payton, the No. 2 all-time rushing leader; Michael...

Benedict College Announces 2012 Football Schedule

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Benedict College will play four home football games this season, including its second home Thursday night contest in two years when new rival, Bowie...

Tuskegee releases 2012 Football Schedule

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Tuskegee officials released the school’s 2012 football schedule on Monday, which includes three home games at Abbott Stadium and its annual classic with Morehouse...