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“As one of the only match-ups between two HBCUs that is fully owned by the universities, we recognize how important this game is to the alumni, students and fans of Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University. We are excited to confirm that the 2026 Florida Blue Florida Classic will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Please pardon our dust as we continue to host one of the best rivalries in college football in Central Florida,” said President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., Florida A&M University.
An organization called HBCU FC is working to change that during this season of World Cup action in America, Mexico and Canada. This spring, it held an inaugural “HBCU Football Club Classic” at Durham County Memorial Stadium, in Durham North Carolina.
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The Black College Football Hall of Fame celebrated its 17th annual induction ceremony Friday night at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, honoring a distinguished Class of 2026 that reflects the legacy and impact of HBCU football.
ROLLING OUT — Crucially, Williams did not read the comment as a real farewell. She said she did not believe Sabalenka truly wanted to leave, calling such an outcome a loss for both the player and the sport.
The spotlight will shine on some of the best baseball and softball talent in HBCU athletics this weekend as the sixth annual Minority Prospects HBCU All-Star Game returns to Charlotte, North Carolina.
ROLLING OUT — The tournament is the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams divided into 12 four-team groups. Thirty-two teams will advance to the knockout stage, with the top two finishers from each group joined by the eight best third-place teams. The final will be played July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Ron Coleman was the first Black athlete on scholarship at the University of Florida, serving as a member of the Track and Field team. He grew up in Ocala, a child to a barber and a teacher. His parents were both active during the Civil Rights Movement, and his father attended the March on Washington.