Salute to a Smooth Operator

All but closing photo by Lucas Noonan. nn Strikeforce held the first sanctioned MMA event in California at the Shark Tank on 3/10/2006, organized by Scott Coker. 17 years later Scott is back with the Lightweight Grand Prix opener in Bellator headlined by Champion Usman Nurmagomedov. nn A rear leg question mark kick led to […]

5 HBCU Prospects you need to know before the NFL Draft.

These are five players who should hear their names called in April. nn The NFL Draft is an opportunity for hundreds of players to hear their names called for a chance to live their dream of being an NFL player. Players from big-time college football powers and small schools might hear commissioner Roger Goodell call […]

HBCU Night with the Atlanta Hawks didn’t disappoint

The Atlanta Hawks created a night to remember with “HBCU Night presented by Chase”. From start to finish State Farm Arena was filled with the essence of being at an HBCU. From the Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, along with the national anthem, to the spirited music and dance […]

The MTMV Sports “Players to Watch” in the 2nd Annual HBCU Legacy Bowl

The HBCU Legacy Bowl provides the most talented players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities with an opportunity to pursue their dreams of playing professional football. The game was created in response the 2021 NFL Draft that saw 0 players from HBCUs drafted. Grambling State legend Doug Williams, the first black quarterback to win a […]

Breaking down the unique XFL rules.nHow are they different from the NFL?

The XFL has some unique rules to enhance the entertainment value of its product. nn “What we did is listen to fans,” XFL commissioner Oliver Luck said in a statement. “And what they told us is that they love this game, but they would like it at a little more of a faster pace and […]

Former HBCU Stars find a home with the XFL

HBCU stars have an opportunity to play professional football in the XFL nn This weekend is the start of the XFL season, with games today and tomorrow. The revival of the XFL (the third iteration of the league) is already off to a tremendous start, with a thrilling finish to the first game of the […]

The HBCU Legacy just got a boost of Star Power

The 2nd Annual HBCU Legacy Bowl will have some star power again after it’s star-studded kick-off. Last year Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes made an appearance, along with actor Michael Ealy, YouTube sensation Deestroying, NFL All-Star Terron Armstead, along with a host of Black College Football Hall of Famers including creators Doug Williams and […]