Hampton’s Francena McCorory Wins Second Olympic Gold In Women’s 4×400 Relay
She came, she saw, she conquered. From the beginning, there were probably few questions of whether Hampton’s Francena McCorory and the 2016 Olympic relay team would speed...
Former Stillman College Star Jeff Henderson Claims Gold Medal At Rio Olympics
How does it feel to win the gold after all the work you had put in?
For former Stillman College standout Jeff Henderson, who, in his final jump,...
Tennessee State Grad Clairwin Dameus Taking Her Talents To El Salvador For International Competition
Clairwin Dameus, a recent Tennessee State University graduate and star track and field athlete, is taking her talents to El Salvador representing the United States at the...
JSU Standout Michael Tinsley Qualifies for 2016 Rio Olympics
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Former Jackson State University track and field standout Michael Tinsley is Olympics bound following a third-place finish in the 400-meter hurdles during the 2016...
Coppin State Alumna Christina Epps Headed To 2016 Rio Olympics
Being the first Olympian of the best HBCU on the planet, my alma mater, Coppin State means the world to me,”Christina Epps Said. “I hope I’ve not...
Jacquelyn Coward, Alabama State Coach To Compete In Olympic Trials
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Jacquelyn Coward came to Alabama State in August of 2015 to help the young ASU runners reach for the best they could be and...
HBCU Olympian Talks About Coaching In The Segregated South
When people start to think about the Olympics, a few thoughts comes to mind. Record Breaking feats, Medal Counts, Locations, Sports, and even political significance. But when...
NCAA Bans Postseason Play At Several Black Colleges
Last week, several schools and HBCUs have went under fire for unsatisfactory academic progress after the release of the Academic Progress Rate scores from NCAA.
Although as a unit the...
Hampton University Track & Field Shows Out At Hampton Relays
Saturday, April 19, Hampton University hosted their historic Hampton University Relays with last year's relay being their first in seven years. The relays called for some of...
Top 10 HBCUs To Develop Professional Athletes
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have not only prided themselves in developing some of the brightest and most skilled students in the classrooms. They have also...
HBCU Alumni Quanera Hayes Dominates The Track
Livingstone College Alumni Quanera Hayes has made her dominant "I am here!" statement in the Track and Field world.
After college, Hayes went on to sign with Nike as...
Olympic Hopeful Allen Dooms Runs With Purpose
Allen Dooms, A Charlottesville Virginia native, knows without what he was put on this earth for, and that’s to run. He has no problem letting anyone know,...
Hampton Men Win Tri-Meet, Lady Pirates Finish Second
HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University men’s track & field team won the Tri-Meet, which was held on Wednesday at the Boo Williams Sportsplex, besting Norfolk State...
HU Track & Field Resumes Indoor Season With High Expectations for 2016
FAIRFAX, VA --- After a lengthy break, the Howard University Track & Field teams will resume competition on Saturday, January 9 at The Father Diamond Invitational, hosted by George Mason University.
Both...
42 Hampton Student-Athletes Receive Degrees
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HAMPTON, Va. – Forty-two Hampton University student-athletes – past and present – received their degrees this past Sunday at the annual commencement ceremony held at Armstrong...
For Their Hard Work, NCCU Earns Bronze Medal
During the three day 2015 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor field and track meet, which hosted by North Carolina A&T University, the North Carolina Central Eagles were able...
Xavier Captures Third Straight GCAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship
NEW ORLEANS, La. (GCAConf.com) – The Xavier University women’s team won the 2015 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference on Saturday at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans, La....
HBCU Athletics and Academics Go Hand in Hand
Many times in collegiate sports the student part of the student-athlete is forgotten. Xavier of Louisiana seeks to buck that trend. Almost 100 student athletes were able...
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