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A close but crucial victory over Savannah State- 18-15 – by Albany State keeps the Rams number one in HBCU Division II football, the SIAC and in prime position for a run at the championship. Virginia Union, after drubbing Bluefield State 70-14, remains atop the CIAA . And for the first time in 9 years, rising Johnson C. Smith remained in contention for a slot in the SIAC conference championship by virtue of its hard fought, well earned victory over Fayetteville State 17-14. Kentucky State, having resurrected its program, is enjoying a banner season after a weekend victory over Clark-Atlanta 43-28. Each of the aforementioned teams has an 8-1 record except Kentucky State at 7-2.
The MEAC – Mid Eastern Athletic Conference – despite the minuscule membership, is a competitive, powerhouse entity seeking to maintain and achieve greater status and relevance. You recall a few years ago, FAMU and BCU deserting the MEAC for supposed greener pastures with the SWAC, the other major FCS/HBCU conference. The MEAC champion has held its own, exceeding expectations during the Deion Sanders era at Jackson State, which lost consecutive Celebration Bowl games to South Carolina State and North Carolina Central. MEAC conference play has begun in earnest and will be on full display in November.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing a team of predominantly Black football players who were pepper-sprayed by police following a game in Ohio earlier this month.
Following a firestorm of protests over the suspension of Miami Northwestern High School football head coach Teddy Bridgewater for offering financial assistance to his players, a bill was filed for the upcoming Florida Legislative Session to amend a state regulation.
Four South African rowers are making history over the weekend at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as the first crew of color from the country to compete internationally.
Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports’ return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he’s doing so as a way to give back to basketball.
Miami Gardens Democratic Sen. Shevrin Jones filed a measure (SB 178) that would allow coaches to provide financial help to public K-12 student athletes. The bill also introduces safeguards to prevent misuse or recruitment-related incentives.
World Series, Upsets & Injuries Shake Up HBCU College Football Landscape
The Miami Dolphins may have just turned a corner. In a convincing 34–10 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, the team showcased balance, precision, and a spark of the confidence that fans have been waiting to see.