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Basketball

Not a single basketball player who attended an HBCU is projected to be selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, drawing attention to Black college players who have been in the NBA. The post Notable NBA Players Who Attended HBCUs appeared first on NewsOne.

A secular group is demanding the University of Colorado censor "religious exercises" that new head football coach Deion Sanders may intend for the team. He has since received "training" and "guidance," Colorado said. The post Secular Group Demands Deion Sanders Stop ‘Religious Exercises With Players’ At University Of Colorado appeared first on NewsOne.

Basketball

If early performances are any indication of how competitive HBCU basketball will be this season, then we should be in for a treat. The post Big Wins Earn HBCU Basketball Bigger Respect This Season appeared first on NewsOne.

College Sports

Coach Deion Sanders pledging half his salary to upgrade Jackson State football underscores the importance of HBCUs investing in their athletic facilities. As these institutions keep recruiting top athletes, there will need to be a sustained investment in their sports programs. The post Why It’s So Important For HBCUs To Invest In Their Athletic Facilities appeared first on NewsOne.

Sports

Chelsey Lucas lost her job less than six months after accepting it.

Basketball

The true essence of the CIAA tournament isn't the basketball or even the star musical performances; it’s in the camaraderie, tradition and legacy passed down from generation to generation in the HBCU community.

Ultimately the Court of Arbitration for Sports allowed Valieva to compete because of her age, making her a "protected person" by the definition of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Indy

The Pacers are sending forward/center Domantas Sabonis and guards Jeremy Lamb, and Justin Holiday to the Sacramento Kings in for guards Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and forward/center Tristan Thompson.

College Sports

The attention and spotlight on HBCU sports are at one of their highest points in recent history. A huge reason for that is the influx of former professional athletes taking head coaching jobs at these institutions and providing their guidance and expertise to the next generation.

Sports

The Division II Bowie State Bulldogs had arguably the best season of any HBCU program. The squad won 12 games, went undefeated in their conference, and went further in the division two playoffs than any other team in school history.

Basketball

LeBron James had a couple removed from the L.A. Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game after a woman allegedly said to him, "I hope Bronny dies in a car wreck."

Sports

Former NFL running back Zac Stacy was caught on video brutally attacking his ex-girlfriend and mother of his five-month-old child who was present during the violent assault, which took place at the woman's Florida home.