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     Veteran HBCU softball coach Nakeya Hall is eager to return to the institution that helped shape her both personally and professionally. South Carolina State University has announced the return of Hall as the new head coach for the Lady Bulldogs softball program.

The Florida Tropics ABA is set to make waves in South Florida as the region’s first professional basketball team, with plans underway to promote the team to local schools and youth programs. With a mission to engage the community and foster a love for the sport, the Tropics are ready to inspire the next generation of athletes.

Bethune-Cookman defensive back Antwone Watts has been named an HBCU Preseason All-American Honorable Mention, it was announced Tuesday morning by BOXTOROW. 

The NFL has reached a deal to take a 10% ownership stake in the Walt Disney Co.’s ES- PN, the league and Disney announced Tuesday evening, a move that is expected to solidify the sports media outlet’s relationship with the league for years to come.

   Leading the FAMU Rattlers is head coach Neal Colzie, while the Howard Bison will be under the guidance of head coach Larry Scott. The game not only continues a rich tradition but also reignites a fierce rivalry between two of the nation’s most prestigious Historical Black Colleges and Universities. President Marva Johnson, Esquire and Howard University President Dr. Ben Vinson III will witness their institutions compete in a series that dates back decades, with FAMU currently holding a 30–11 lead. The last matchup occurred in the 2023 Celebration Bowl, where the Rattlers edged out the Bison in a tight 30–26 victory in Atlanta.