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Could Oakland get an HBCU?

Oakland, California, could soon become home to an HBCU, a development that could expand higher education opportunities for Black students and mark a significant milestone for the city. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and a...

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12 HBCUs get huge $12 million windfall

JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judy, are donating $12 million to 12 HBCUs, providing each institution with $1 million to strengthen its endowment. The gift aims to support the long-term...

Lions are in for a long night on TNF after Josh Allen

Detroit Lions head into Thursday Night Football with a genuine problem on its hands, Josh Allen just proved the Texans' vaunted defense couldn't slow him down, and the Lions' own unit hasn't looked much sturdier through...

Fire sign ex-UCLA star to development contract

With only four games remaining in the 2026 WNBA season, the Portland Fire have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Finishing up their inaugural season in the league, the team has some intriguing young...