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In Episode 4, Jackson State soccer forward Kendyl Terrell opens up about grief and shares the highs and lows that led her to JSU. The post SZN Opener: Jackson State Forward Kendyl Terrell Opens Up About Grief, Uplifting Black Girls in Soccer & More appeared first on NewsOne.

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Viral video shows Ja Morant celebrating during a game with a gun gesture one week after returning from a 25-game suspension for flashing guns on social media. The post Video Shows Ja Morant Do ‘Trigger Finger’ Celebration During Game Following NBA Star’s Suspension For Guns appeared first on NewsOne.

NCCU quarterback Davius Richard speaks on giving back to his community and beating Jackson State in a major upset. The post SZN Opener: NCCU QB Davius Richard Reflects on His Senior Season, Giving Back to His Community & More appeared first on NewsOne.

Former NBA player Smush Parker got something many within the league’s brotherhood would love: to play with the late great Kobe Bryant. However, Parker recently sat down with Pablo Torre to break down what the experience was like during his two-season tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers; he didn’t have the time of his life, […]

Ja Morant‘s 25-game suspension ended last night, and the explosiveness the 6-19 Memphis Grizzlies have been missing was on full display. The 24-year-old even took the game into his own hands and dragged his team back from a 24-point deficit against the Zion WIlliamson-led New Orleans Pelicans. He scored 34 points, had eight assists and […]

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“I don’t know if [HBCU football] gets back to what it once was. But I don't think we'll go backward"—Alabama State Coach Eddie Robinson Jr.

More light has finally been shed on Golden State Warriors enforcer Draymond Green’s punishment for his WWE antics on the court. According to The Athletic‘s NBA Insider Sham Charania, Green has entered a counseling program and is expected to be benched from the league for at least three weeks while he works out his issues. […]

LSU’s Aneesah Morrow joins SZN Opener for an in-depth conversation about her journey as a rising star in women’s basketball. The post SZN Opener: LSU Guard Aneesah Morrow Talks Leaving DePaul, Learning from Injuries And More appeared first on NewsOne.

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Have you heard of the man who broke the color barrier and became the first Black head coach in professional football? His name was Fritz Pollard. The post Who Was The 1st Black Head Coach In The NFL? appeared first on NewsOne.

College Sports

LSU's Jayden Daniels is the latest to win college football's highest honor. The post Here’s Every Black Heisman Trophy Winner In NCAA History appeared first on NewsOne.

The SZN Opener podcast welcomes Sundiata Anderson, defensive lineman at Grambling State University and HBCU NFL draft prospect. The post ‘SZN Opener’ S2 Episode 1: Grambling State Defensive End Sundiata Anderson Reps HBCU Football appeared first on NewsOne.