Florida challenges NFL’s Rooney Rule, threatens legal action over diversity hiring policy
By Bolarinwa Oladeji/Originally published by theGrio
Florida officials are challenging one of the NFL’s most well-known diversity initiatives, escalating a broader political push against diversity, equity,...
UCLA Lady Bruins Capture First NCAA Championship over South Carolina Gamecocks, 79-51
"We just didn't have it today. We tried, but we just didn't have it today. They were the better team today. Congratulations to them,"...
Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels to Headline NFL Draft Entertainment Series Presented...
NEW YORK — The National Football League announced the headlining acts for the free NFL Draft Entertainment Series presented by Bud Light in Pittsburgh, featuring award-winning global...
Dr. Melody Webb Named MEAC Guardian of the Game Honoree
NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk State Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb has been selected as a recipient of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference...
NFL Partners with TMRW Sports and World-Class Investors and Athletes to Launch New Professional...
NEW YORK – March 30, 2026 – The NFL announced today that it is partnering with TMRW Sports to develop and operate a professional flag...
Clemson Tigers Close Out Spring Camp with Annual Orange and White Game
By Ron Pitts for Urban Media Today
Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney and his Tigers showed up Saturday afternoon for their annual Orange and White Spring...
Lady Tigers Win Black College Invitational Title With 66-62 Victory Over Bowie State
PETERSBURG, Va. – The Benedict College Lady Tigers won the Black College Invitational Championship on Saturday with a 66-62 victory over Bowie State.
The Lady...
Norfolk State’s Kevon King Headed to NFL HBCU Showcase
NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk State running back Kevon King has been selected to participate in the 2026 NFL HBCU Showcase, the National Football League announced.
The event, held...
Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) Seeks Transparency in Vendor Selection for Pittsburgh NFL Draft...
On Thursday, the Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), in conjunction with the Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable (CEIR), released a statement seeking transparency and...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 40 points as Thunder Outpace the Wizards, 132-111
By Brandon Walker for Urban Media Today
Washington, DC—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points on 17-of-27 shooting. Isaiah Hartenstein totaled 20 rebounds and 10 assists. The...
