Spirit Morgan is headed back to Eugene, Oregon, to compete in the high jump. LEXINGTON, Ky – A month after Allen Johnson became director of track and field at North Carolina A&T, a lady approached him as he entered Truist Stadium during the AAU Track and Field Nationals in summer 2022. She told him her daughter would attend A&T and asked

N.C. A&T hurdlers are ranked No. 1 in the country. WOMEN N.C. Central Senior Tia Lucas competes in the high jump this week in the NCAA East Regional at the University of Kentucky. The entire regional will be streamed on ESPN+. The athletic department was awarded $10,000 at the inaugural MEAC Foundation Sneaker Ball for outstanding Academic Progress

Whew! It’s been a tough month for the HBCU sports family. First, legendary sports broadcaster Charlie Neal passed last week at the age of 80. Neal helped usher in HBCU sports on a national stage, starting at BET for 23 years. ESPN hired him in 2005 to cover its HBCU broadcasts, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg of his legacy. Former

CARY – The North Carolina Courage will induct women’s soccer legend Crystal Dunn into its 2026 Ring of Honor. Dunn, who retired from professional soccer earlier this year, will be celebrated July 11 following the Courage match against the Washington Spirit. Dunn will be on hand for the match, starting with a pre-match autograph session and a

RALEIGH – Ebony Tanner returns to Shaw Nation as the new head women's basketball program. Her appointment makes her the first female head coach in program history. Tanner previously head coached at Elizabeth City State, where she compiled a 13-38 record in two seasons. She returns to Shaw after being a top assistant under former coach Jacques Curtis

Charlie Neal, an HBCU broadcasting legend, died on Wednesday following an illness. He was 80. Neal was widely recognized as one of the most influential voices in Black college sports, spending decades bringing HBCU football and basketball to national audiences. According to HBCU Gameday, his career helped shine a spotlight on HBCU athletes, traditions and

Olivia Gaines is getting a second chance at redemption. After leading the SIAC’s Allen University to a 36-19 overall record in two seasons and 29-14 in conference play, Gaines was fired in March. According to WIS News, the university released an email stating, “The priority remains providing a positive and competitive environment for our

NBA Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo will be honored with the Trailblazer Award by the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro. The annual gala on July 18 recognizes persons who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to social progress by opening doors to minorities for new opportunities for success. The event is dedicated to raising crucial