Tennessee State Places AD Mikki Allen on Administrative Leave
Updated July 24, 2026: Tennessee State has named Jennifer Bell interim director of athletics, effective immediately. Details below. Tennessee State…
Howard Athletics and McDonald’s Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Howard University’s Department of Athletics has a new corporate partner, and it’s one of the world’s most recognizable brands. Howard…
ESPN and the MEAC Extend Their Media Rights Deal Through 2030-31
ESPN and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announced a new multi-year media rights agreement on Tuesday, July 21 that will keep…
An ESPN and MEAC Media Rights Extension Likely Announced Next Week
ESPN apparently is not finished making major announcements this week. A media rights extension with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference was…
ESPN and the SWAC Extend Their Media Rights Deal Through 2030-31
ESPN and the Southwestern Athletic Conference announced a new multi-year media rights agreement on July 15 that will keep SWAC…
Sin Tax or Student Tax: A Different Way to Look at Sports Wagering Revenue for HBCUs
Charles Bishop of Inside the HBCU Sports Lab recently posed a devil’s advocate question about whether sports wagering revenue should…
NCCU Eagles Commit to House Settlement Revenue Sharing While Navigating the UNC System’s Toughest Financial Picture
North Carolina Central University announced at its June 24 Board of Trustees meeting that its athletic department will opt into…
NCAA Votes to Approve Age-Based Eligibility Rule for Division I Athletes
The NCAA’s Division I Cabinet voted Tuesday unanimously to scrap the current NCAA Eligibility system and replace it with a…
The Protect College Sports Act Has HBCU Backing But Not Everyone’s Convinced
Congress is moving toward a vote on legislation that would reshape college athletics, and HBCUs are not on the sidelines.…
The Institutional Foundation: How Each HBCU D1 Program Is Supported in 2024-25
When people talk about growing HBCU athletics, the conversation usually turns to donors, TV deals, and NIL. Those things matter.…