Friday, May 17, 2024
To gain Caitlin Clark’s attention, Louisiana State University star Angel Reese, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and the 2023 NCAA women’s champion, utilized the “You can’t see me” gesture. White public commentators Keith Olbermann and Dave Portnoy, among others, critiqued the 20-year-old, calling her a “f****** idiot” and a “classless […]
The NCAA’s transfer portal and name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals have brought significant changes to the landscape of college sports. While these changes have provided student-athletes with more opportunities to exercise their rights and monetize their talents, they have also had a significant impact on traditional college dynasties like […]
Wrestling is a mentally challenging and physically demanding sport. Those who wish to be competitive on any level will have to sacrifice a lot in order to be great at wrestling. Florida A&M University’s wrestling club capped off its 2022-2023 season with a bang when it traveled to Puerto Rico […]
In the aftermath of a season of underwhelming basketball, the Rattlers may be on the verge of losing their fangs. Jordan Tillmon and Dylan Horton, the top scorers for FAMU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, declared in the weeks following the season’s end that they would be entering the […]
There isn’t much Florida A&M University’s track team does not plan to accomplish this year. After a strong finish for their indoor season, in which FAMU placed 6 out of 12 other schools in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), they are ready to keep building and improving together to take […]
In the past, many HBCU athletes were overlooked for other prospects coming out of big-name power 5 schools, but that is the case no longer. This past Thursday, March 30th, 7 senior football players got to display their talents in front of professional scouts. Pro Day is a huge opportunity […]
Melkayla Irvis continues the legacy at the collegiate level after she has been perfecting her craft since she was 4 years old. She stands today as the 2023 Preseason Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) honors athlete. The love for softball derived from her father’s passion for the game. She was born […]
For many young children it has been their dream to be able to play the sports that they love and imitate their favorite players they see on television. Utilizing their athletic ability they strive to compete on the professional level in hopes to be like the greats such as Michael […]
HBCU athletes are often overlooked when it comes to getting exposure and opportunities to perform at the next level. However there’s been a shift in the amount of attention that athletes at HBCUs have been getting of late. Now more than ever HBCU sports are in the spotlight on a […]
Whether rain or shine, the electricity in the dugout or on the field, The Rattlers have made a name for themselves while competing at the HBCU Classic Tournament in Montgomery hosted by Alabama State softball this past weekend. On Friday, Feb. 24 FAMU’s softball team faced off against the Southern […]