HBCU Sports

What started as a website focused on sports information for the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has transformed into a prominent source for all things related to HBCU sports. Launched in 1997 as The SWAC Page (swacpage.com), it was rebranded to TSPN Sports (tspnsports.com) in 2007 and finally adopted the name HBCU Sports in 2014. Today, HBCU Sports stands as one of the most popular websites dedicated to HBCU athletics, attracting over 1.4 million visitors in 2020 alone. Our platform has gained recognition from various well-known media organizations across North America, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Deadspin, and The Huffington Post. HBCU Sports is fully owned and managed by Rashad Interactive, LLC.

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Undrafted HBCU defensive playmaker signs NFL contract after rookie minicamp

3 days ago | hbcusports.com | Kendrick Marshall

The Minnesota Vikings officially announced Monday the signing of defensive lineman Elijah Williams, a standout from Morgan State University, after he impressed coaches during the team’s rookie minicamp. Williams, a 6-foot-3, 285-pound defensive tackle from Jersey City, New Jersey, earned his contract through relentless effort and an outstanding collegiate career.
Former Super Bowl MVP joins HBCU football coaching staff

4 days ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

A former Super Bowl MVP will be trusted with developing an HBCU football team’s receiving core. Santonio Holmes, MVP of Super Bowl XLIII for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was announced as Central State’s new wide receivers coach Monday afternoon. Holmes will join new head coach Tony Carter in trying to lead the Marauders to their first winning season since restarting football in 2006. Holmes played his college ball at Ohio State before being drafted by the Steelers in 2006.
HBCU softball champions will start the NCAA tournament against Power 4 opponents

5 days ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

Two HBCU conferences crowned their softball champions this weekend, and Sunday evening, both teams found out where they will be heading in the national tournament. MEAC champion Howard and SWAC champion Jackson State both earned automatic bids to the NCAA Division I softball tournament, which begins on Friday, May 16.
Howard finishes dominant MEAC run with softball tournament title

6 days ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

The one Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game the Howard University softball lost during the 2025 season was at the hands of South Carolina State on March 23. The Bison kept the receipt and repaid the debt with a 6-1 win in Saturday’s conference championship game, sending Howard to the NCAA Division I softball tournament and winning the third tournament title in program history.
Son of NFL legend is among Charlie Ward's first official FAMU signings

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Charlie Ward’s first FAMU signings have been announced, and one of them is the son of a former Pro Bowl wide receiver in the NFL. Anquan Boldin Jr., son of three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin Sr., has committed to transfer to the Rattlers from the University of Buffalo. The Boldin family adds another member to the HBCU, DJ Boldin, uncle of Boldin Jr. and brother of Boldin Sr., who is a wide receivers coach at South Carolina State.
Top SWAC running back transfers to 2024 FCS playoff team

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

As HBCU football teams continue to shape their rosters, a defending conference champion has added a key contributor from the SWAC. Kendric Rhymes, the second-leading rusher for SWAC West champion Southern in 2024, announced his commitment to Big South-OVC co-champ Tennessee State Friday afternoon.
Florida Memorial men's basketball coach steps down

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

The Florida Memorial men’s basketball team is now in the market for a head coach following reports that current position holder Delano Thomas is stepping down from the role. Thomas was hired by Florida Memorial in March 2023, filling a role left vacant by previous coach Ansar Al-Ameen, who left to take a job as an assistant coach with the University of Nebraska at Omaha women’s basketball team.
Mekhi Hagens flips from Arkansas-Pine Bluff to SWAC East school in transfer surprise

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Former Arkansas-Pine Bluff quarterback Mekhi Hagens is moving from the SWAC West to the SWAC East. He has committed to play for Alabama A&M, with two years remaining eligibility. Initially entering the transfer portal in December, Hagens announced his intention to transfer to Lamar in February. Before committing to Lamar, the SWAC quarterback received offers from Southern, Howard, South Carolina State, and Prairie View A&M.
FCS quarterback who previously committed to HBCU changes his mind

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

The C.J. Montes HBCU football era was over before it ever began. According to Zach McKinnell of The Bluebloods, Montes, a finalist for the Walter Payton award in 2023, has reversed course on his commitment to Florida A&M. He will instead stay at Kent State.
Nick Saban is another white person complaining about what Black athletes are getting

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

There are three things for sure in this life: death, taxes, and white people complaining about what everyone else is allegedly getting. Such is the case of former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, who was named co-chair of Donald Trump’s “Presidential Commission on College Sports,” as first reported by The Athletic.