By Jordan Culver -- Black College Wire
The Famuan
Bill Hayes
Associate Athletic Director Alvin Hollins, 53, was forced to resign on last week by Florida A&M University President James Ammons. Hollins’ resignation was part of a major shakeup of the athletic department, which included ...
Posted Sunday, October 11th 2009 at 7:28AM
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The 31st class of the Cheyney University Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at on an campus ceremony on Friday, October 9, 2009 in the Ada Georges Dining Hall. The evening is open to the public and tickets are available for $ 35.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance by sending a check or ...
Posted Sunday, October 4th 2009 at 8:13AM
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Virginia State University's Alfred Ngauja has been named the CIAA Defensive Back of the Week, the CIAA announced on Monday, September 28.
Ngauja, a sophomore from Alexandria, Va., returned a fumble for a CIAA-record 95-yard touchdown, and intercep ...
Posted Tuesday, September 29th 2009 at 9:33AM
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Baton Rouge, LA (BlackNews.com) - Nerjyzed Entertainment, Inc. (pronounced "Energized"), a privately held, African-American owned digital entertainment company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announced today that their game Black College Football Experience (BCFx): The Doug Williams Ed ...
Posted Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 at 10:41AM
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It was a game that marked the beginning of a new era for first-time head coach Alonzo Lee and the North Carolina A&T football program.
And the “Lee Era” was kicked off with a defensive prowess that lived up to the hype that was noted upon his arrival.
The Aggies held Winston-Salem State ...
Posted Tuesday, September 15th 2009 at 12:31PM
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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced the addition of North Carolina Central University to the conference as its 13th member, as voted on by the conference's Council of Chief Executive Officers (CCEOs), effective July 1, 2010.
"I am elated to have such an outstanding academic ...
Posted Monday, September 14th 2009 at 12:23AM
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Stillman officials have monitored the wellbeing of its campus community since confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus were reported across town at the University of Alabama. ...
Posted Monday, September 7th 2009 at 12:46AM
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Former SU qaurterback decided to transfer to 1-AA Hampton a couple weeks back after leaving the SU team. Bitter about the lack of opportunities here, he's looking for a fresh start and a chance to play right away. It's a good deal. So good that th ...
Posted Sunday, August 30th 2009 at 9:42PM
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Hampton to Gain Transfer QB
Hampton University’s football coaches might want to consider sending some flowers to David Legree’s cousins.
Legree, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound quarterback who left Syracuse earlier this month, plans to transfer to Hampton ...
Posted Sunday, August 30th 2009 at 9:34PM
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NFL Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow will serve as keynote speaker at the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff Banquet on Friday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. ET. SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris will emcee the event from the Lights, Motors, Action attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The banquet will spotlight th ...
Posted Monday, August 24th 2009 at 3:59AM
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Southern University at New Orleans has added women's volleyball to its athletics line-up. This is the first season for SUNO Volleyball which will be coached by Wendy Magee. This is Magee's first head coaching job.
"Our team motto is "Defy expectations'," says Magee. "As being named the he ...
Posted Friday, August 14th 2009 at 5:05PM
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The 2009 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Football Media Guide is now available to download online at www.MEACSports.com.
The 106-page guide is an informational resource for the upcoming 2009 MEAC football season. It contains schedules, rosters, photos and additional information on all ...
Posted Monday, August 10th 2009 at 2:06AM
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Former Benedict College basketball standouts Darius Lane, Bennie Lewis, David Wine, and Martinis Woody have ended their first season of professional basketball with the Decatur Court Kings of the World Basketball Association (WBA).
Lane a former starting point guard and 2-time team MVP finis ...
Posted Sunday, July 19th 2009 at 11:14PM
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body ...
Posted Sunday, July 5th 2009 at 2:00AM
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Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel conducts a joint interview with icons Jim Brown and Bill Russell, examines therapeutic scuba diving for injured war veterans and updates its 2008 Profile of Lenny Dykstra when the Emmy winning show returns June 23, Exclusively on HBO
Winner of 21 Sports Emmys® ...
Posted Monday, June 22nd 2009 at 11:11AM
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