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Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals are having a major impact on college sports. Athletes starring at HBCUs are no exception to that rule. The post HBCU Athletes Are Getting NIL Deals, Too appeared first on NewsOne.

Misguided TV announcers working Serena Williams' U.S. Open match Wednesday night confused Dionne Warwick for Gladys Knight. The post US Open Announcers Misidentify Dionne Warwick As Gladys Knight During Serena Williams Match appeared first on NewsOne.

Florida A&M University football players Isaiah Land and Cameron Covin have hired a lawyer amid controversial eligibility issues. The post Florida A&M Football Players Lawyer Up Amid NCAA Eligibility Controversy appeared first on NewsOne.

Diversity and representation in the NFL have been hot-button topics over the past few years, and for good reason. There just aren’t a lot of Black faces in most NFL organizations, once you step off the field. The league only has three Black head coaches, Mike Tomlin, Lovie Smith, and Michael McDaniel. Since the league […] The post Here Are All The Black Executives And General Managers In The NFL appeared first on NewsOne.

These photos show notable Black people who got tickets to see Serena Williams in her final U.S. Open ahead of her retirement from professional tennis. The post Serena Williams’ Final U.S. Open: Notable Black Fans Turn Out To Bid The GOAT Farewell appeared first on NewsOne.

Serena Williams is ready to transition into being a full-time mom now that she will be retiring from the world of tennis. The post Serena Williams Is Ready To Explore Her Greatness As A Mother After Her Historic Tennis Career appeared first on NewsOne.

As a pioneer in this space, Fisk has become an integral part of the HBCU sports world and its expansion. The post Fisk University’s Gymnastics Program Is Looking To Make An Impact appeared first on NewsOne.

With a new season approaching and no head coach, what's next for Grambling State University volleyball, fired coach Chelsey Lucas and the cut players? The post What’s Next For Grambling State Volleyball? appeared first on NewsOne.

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.

NBA star Stephen Curry is on a mission to diversify the sport of golf through a new initiative.