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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...

State Farm to Drop Sponsership for the Bayou Classic in 2013

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Since 1974 State Farm has been the title sponsor for the historic meeting Bayou Classic in New Orleans, LA every year. The "Classic",  showplace...

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...

Norfolk State Men’s Basketball Nominated in”Best Upset” Category for 2012 ESPY Awards

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And the award goes to..... It was announced last Wednesday that the Norfolk State men's basketball team's NCAA Tournament upset of Missouri was one of...

Weekend Sports Recap: Serena Williams wins 5th Wimbledon title

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Whether you spent your Friday through Sunday evenings trying to stay cool from the heat wave that blanketed much of the United States or...

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...

Former Georgia RB Isaiah Crowell to enroll at Alabama State after Gun Charges

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Isaiah Crowell, dismissed from the team at Georgia last week after his arrest on three gun charges, is reportedly transferring to Alabama State, according to...

Patric Simon Tuskegee University New Athletic Director

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Patric Simon, the former athletic director for Langston University in Oklahoma, has been chosen as Tuskegee's new athletic director. He will replace Alvin Jackson...

Maurice Pierce Named Director Of Hampton’s Track & Field

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Maurice Pierce, who for 10 years has served as Hampton University's head women's track & field coach, was named Director of Track & Field...

Orlando Magic select Norfolk State’s Kyle O’Quinn NBA Draft – HBCU Hero

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Norfolk State's Kyle O'Quinn: A Jamaica, NY native, O'Quinn is a perfect "energy" guy, but his coach Anthony Evans—a Brooklyn native—told me he's capable of...

Hampton’s McCorory qualify for London Olympics

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Francena McCorory and LaShawn Merritt will both head to London next month looking for Olympic gold. Merritt, a Portsmouth native, will be a hot gold...

Former Hampton University star Kellie Wells qualifies for London Olympics

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The trauma is long gone from Kellie Wells' life. There's a zip in her walk and a smile on her face reaching, it seems, all...

Elvis Robinson named Mississippi Valley State women’s basketball coach

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Jackson native Elvis Robinson is the new women’s basketball coach at Mississippi Valley State, the school announced today. Robinson, a 1999 Callaway High School graduate,...

Two Alabama State Thursday football games added to live TV schedule on ESPNU

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The 89th Turkey Day Classic is one of two Thursday Alabama State football games that will be televised live on ESPNU. The Hornets' September 22...

Holmes Punches 800m Ticket to NCAA Semifinals

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Donte' Holmes (Hyattsville, Md.) continues to excel as his collegiate track and field career winds down as the Delaware State University senior qualified individually...

John Montgomery takes Alabama State’s golf team to new heights

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After John Montgomery made history as a freshman by becoming the first Alabama State golfer to participate in the NCAA tournament, coach Gary Grandison...

Alcorn State breaks a different color barrier with coaching hire

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Alcorn State broke a different kind of color barrier on Monday. Jay Hopson, former Memphis defensive coordinator, was hired by Alcorn State to take over the head coaching...