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Grambling State Student Newspaper Spotlights NY Giants’ Larry Donnell

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The Gramblinite Larry Donnell was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He wears the number 84 jersey for the New York...

Milton Overton, FAMU Names New Athletic Director

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(WCTV) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University has named Milton Overton as the school's new athletic director. Overton has spent the last 6 years at the...

UAPB Names Dustin Sahlmann New Head Volleyball Coach

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PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff named Dustin Sahlmann its new head volleyball coach, according to Athletics Director Lonza Hardy Jr. Sahlmann,...

Jackson State’s Melvin Rodriguez Going Pro

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Jackson State Newsroom  Jackson State infielder Melvin Rodriguez is headed to the major leagues. The Washington Nationals selected the standout infielder on the third day of...

42 Hampton Student-Athletes Receive Degrees

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Hampton Newsroom HAMPTON, Va. – Forty-two Hampton University student-athletes – past and present – received their degrees this past Sunday at the annual commencement ceremony...

Nine SWAC Players Drafted By MLB

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SWAC Newsroom  Alabama State relief pitchers Armando Ruiz and Jorge Pantoja, Alcorn State center fielder Earl Burl III, Grambling State center fielder Edwin Drexler, Jackson...

MEAC Champion Faces Off Against SWAC Champion Live On ABC

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It's about time we recognize black college football on a grand scale. In the first-ever Celebration Bowl game where the conference champion from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference...

NC Central’s Moton Staying in Durham

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There were circulating reports of uncertain truth over the weekend about North Carolina Central's head men's basketball coach LeVelle Moton being interviewed by Iowa...

NCCU’s LeVelle Moton Added to USA Basketball Coaching Staff

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After coming off of yet another 20-win season (three consecutive), North Carolina Central's head men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton was added to coach for the 2015 USA...

Former SWAC Player of the Year Makes ‘Ultimate Goal’ A Reality

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On the website for Clay Myers II, one must scroll to the bottom to find what is driving the 25-year-old’s passion for his profession....

SC State Gives Back to The Community

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ORANGEBURG, S.C. – In May, members of the 2015 South Carolina State softball team participated in a community service initiative called “Giving Back to...

PVAMU Department of Athletics Debuts The Athletic Director’s Club

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PVAMU Sports Information The Prairie View A&M Department of Athletics is proud to announce the formation of the Athletic Director's Club.  The club is the...

Meet FAMU Alumni Shepherd Archie III and Wesley Yates

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Two FAMU golfers will make their television debuts on June 15, on the Golf Channel.  Wesley “Wes” Yates and Shepherd “Shep”...

SWAC Approves 7-Game Conference Football Schedule Starting 2017

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(SWAC) NEW ORLEANS, La. – The annual Southwestern Athletic Conference Spring Meetings concluded Thursday in New Orleans as Commissioner Duer Sharp and staff hosted...

Four FCS Programs Banned From Postseason Over Academics

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Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA released its latest Academic Progress Rate results Wednesday, touting continued improvement by athletes in the classroom overall _ even...

Former HBCU Basketball Legend Bob Hopkins Dies At Age 80

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Robert M. “Bob” Hopkins Sr. was a tremendous basketball coach and player. Hopkins, the head basketball coach of Xavier University of Louisiana from 1969-74,...

Former Blue-Chip Recruit Likely to Play for FBS School After Attending Texas Southern

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When a former big-time recruit ends up at an HBCU, it's usually because things didn't work out at a bigger school. Former five-star receiver...

Here’s A Look At Grambling State’s 2015 Football Schedule

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Are you ready for some football? Grambling State will begin its 11-game season marching on the field on the road against California Berkeley on Sept. 5. at California...