HBCU Sports

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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  • 5 days ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

    Following the conclusion of its regular season, the United Football League (UFL) announced its All-League team, featuring a notable HBCU alum. Former Tennessee State wide receiver and Deacon Jones trophy recipient Chris Rowland was named to the All-UFL team as both a receiver and return specialist. Playing in all 10 games for the DC Defenders, Rowland finished second in the UFL in receiving yards (522) and third in total receptions (42), accounting for three touchdowns.

  • 5 days ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

    Talladega College has announced that Andre Payne, its former women’s basketball coach, will become its athletic director. This news comes less than two months after it was announced that Payne was being hired as the next men’s basketball coach at Allen University. In addition to taking over as AD, the school also announced that he will reclaim his role as Talladega’s women’s basketball coach. “I am thankful and excited about returning to Talladega College,” said Payne.

  • 1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

    Here is a comprehensive list of every HBCU athlete who advanced past the Regional rounds of the NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships, punching their ticket to Eugene, Oregon.

  • 1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

    Norfolk State and Howard University won Wednesday night’s MEAC All-Sports Awards Dinner in Virginia Beach. The Spartans’ men’s programs won the Talmadge Layman Hill all-men’s sports award for the second consecutive year, while the Bison women earned the Mary McLeod Bethune all-women’s sports award for the fourth year in a row.

  • 1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

    For the first time in their more than 100-year history, the Tuskegee football team will play a night game at Cleve Abbott Memorial Stadium. Tuskegee announced Thursday morning that its Saturday, Sept. 6, home game against SIAC opponent Central State will be played under newly installed lights at Abbott Memorial Stadium. This marks the first time the Shed will host a night game.

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