There will be an HBCU presence in this year’s NBA Summer League as former Alabama State All-SWAC guard TJ Madlock has been selected to play with the Detroit Pistons.
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There’s no shortage of content about HBCUs these days. You’ll find documentaries, media coverage, social media moments, and, yes, even books about the subject. But what really pushed me to write HBCU Sports 101: A Guide to Understanding Black College Athletics was the realization that so many of those narratives aren’t being told by people who actually lived the HBCU experience.
The baseball world mourned the death of Dave Parker, Hall of Famer and former National League MVP, on Saturday. The 19-year major leaguer had battled Parkinson’s disease for nearly 15 years.
The greens of Jacaranda Golf Course came alive on Saturday, June 14th, not just with the thrill of competition, but with a profound sense of purpose. The inaugural “Little Show on the Road” golf tournament wasn’t just a day of fun, food, and fellowship; it was a powerful statement of support for the SCAR Program’s vital work with at-risk youth and young adults.
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Amber Fullwood, a standout in the storied history of Florida A&M University softball, is receiving a major league honor from her hometown team. The Tampa Bay Rays will celebrate Fullwood on August 22 during their “FAMU Night with the Rays” game, where she will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
When Allen Iverson signed his endorsement deal with Reebok in 2001, it was clear he was cashing in on more than just sneakers.
Bethune-Cookman Baseball had seven players invited to next month’s HBCU Swingman Classic Presented by T-Mobile scheduled for July 11, during All-Star Week at Truist Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The announcement came via press release from MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation.
The LA Lakers sold for $10 billion in a record-breaking deal, setting a new high for the most expensive sports franchise transaction in U.S. history.
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