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Miami Norland’s boys basketball team of Miami Florida secured their seventh FHSAA state championship title in school history on Friday, defeating Tampa Blake 61-48 in the Class 5A state championship game at the RP Funding Center.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have been named the 2023-24 SWAC Sports Information Staff of the Year. The award was voted upon the league’s sports information directors.
Jonathan Hernandez, Bethune-Cookman’s head baseball coach, has been named the 2024 Black College Nines Coach of the Year, while pitcher Tanner Boccabello and designated hitter Jose Gonzalez were named to the Large School Division First Team, it was announced Tuesday from the Black College Nines home office.
For the second time in four years, no prospects from a Historically Black College or University heard his name during the NFL draft as the 2024 edition of the event wrapped up Saturday.
MLB confirmed Tuesday that Negro Leagues statistics will officially become a part of MLB’s historical record Wednesday. The move will open the door for 2,300 Negro Leagues players to have their accomplishments recognized in the league’s official database.
As the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships close, here is how HBCU athletes fared in the finals.
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You’re invited to the South Florida HBCU Golf Classic! On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Naples Tiburon Course, 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, Florida 34109. Join us at the Welcome Reception on Friday, July 19, 2024 starting at 6:00 PM with a Red Carpet Welcome Reception. The tournament begins Saturday, July 20, 2024 starting with 7:00 AM – Registration & Warmup; Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM. Lunch & Award Presentations 1:00 PM.