https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the Sports market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15750998/alabama-am-names-thai-floyd-as-first-female-football-playbyplay-announcer https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15750998/alabama-am-names-thai-floyd-as-first-female-football-playbyplay-announcer The historic appointment makes Floyd the first woman to hold this position at any Historically Black College and University (HBCU) nationwide. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:47:19 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15750508/new-congressional-bill-targets-college-sports-funding-could-impact-campus-diversity-programs https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15750508/new-congressional-bill-targets-college-sports-funding-could-impact-campus-diversity-programs The bill's prohibition on using student fees to support athletics could force difficult budget decisions at universities nationwide. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:33:27 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15750197/hbcu-football-legend-and-civil-rights-pioneer-pettis-norman-dies-at-86 https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15750197/hbcu-football-legend-and-civil-rights-pioneer-pettis-norman-dies-at-86 Johnson C. Smith University football legend Pettis Norman, who broke barriers as one of the first Black players with the Dallas Cowboys and used his NFL platform to advance civil rights, died. He was 86. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:56:08 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15749613/title-ix-faces-new-challenges-on-53rd-anniversary https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15749613/title-ix-faces-new-challenges-on-53rd-anniversary The civil rights law bans sex-based discrimination in any educational entity receiving federal funds. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:09:00 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15748180/fisk-university-to-end-historic-womens-gymnastics-program-after-2026-season https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15748180/fisk-university-to-end-historic-womens-gymnastics-program-after-2026-season The Nashville institution made collegiate sports history in 2023 as the first historically Black college or university to establish a women's artistic gymnastics team. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:39:55 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15748092/french-open-champion-coco-gauff-continues-legacy-of-giving-with-historic-100k-uncf-scholarship https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15748092/french-open-champion-coco-gauff-continues-legacy-of-giving-with-historic-100k-uncf-scholarship Gauff's commitment to historically Black colleges and universities stems from deep family roots. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:20:29 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15747796/howard-university-partners-with-360-nil-group-to-boost-athletic-recruitment-through-name-image-likeness-deals https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15747796/howard-university-partners-with-360-nil-group-to-boost-athletic-recruitment-through-name-image-likeness-deals The collaboration aims to strengthen Howard's ability to recruit and retain top athletic talent amid intensifying competition from other universities offering lucrative NIL deals to prospective student-athletes. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:03:58 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15746778/scholarathlete-turned-nba-coach-returns-home-jacque-vaughn-joins-kansas-staff https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15746778/scholarathlete-turned-nba-coach-returns-home-jacque-vaughn-joins-kansas-staff Vaughn returns to Kansas as an assistant coach under Bill Self, becoming the first former NBA head coach to join the Jayhawks' coaching staff. Thu, 22 May 2025 12:06:29 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15746174/acrobatics-and-tumbling-recommended-for-ncaa-championship-status https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15746174/acrobatics-and-tumbling-recommended-for-ncaa-championship-status The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics voted last Thursday to recommend that all three divisions sponsor legislation to establish a National Collegiate Championship in acrobatics and tumbling. Fri, 16 May 2025 08:05:01 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15745428/pima-community-college-becomes-first-in-arizona-to-offer-nil-opportunities-for-studentathletes https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15745428/pima-community-college-becomes-first-in-arizona-to-offer-nil-opportunities-for-studentathletes The initiative allows student-athletes to develop their personal brands at no cost while at PCC. Fri, 09 May 2025 06:53:37 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15744388/basketball-legend-takes-on-leadership-role-at-sacramento-state https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15744388/basketball-legend-takes-on-leadership-role-at-sacramento-state Shaquille O'Neal has accepted a voluntary position as general manager for Sacramento State men's basketball program. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:57:23 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15740390/federal-administration-pauses-175m-in-funding-to-upenn-amid-transgender-athlete-policy-dispute https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15740390/federal-administration-pauses-175m-in-funding-to-upenn-amid-transgender-athlete-policy-dispute The University of Pennsylvania is facing significant financial implications as the federal government halts $175 million in funding over policies regarding transgender student-athletes. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:01:17 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15738262/new-federal-actions-bar-transgender-athletes-from-womens-sports-sparking-debate-among-scholars https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15738262/new-federal-actions-bar-transgender-athletes-from-womens-sports-sparking-debate-among-scholars The order – titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” – prioritizes Title IX enforcement actions against such schools. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:54:06 -0500 Leadership & Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15737322/trump-administration-scraps-bidenera-college-sports-pay-guidelines https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15737322/trump-administration-scraps-bidenera-college-sports-pay-guidelines The policy reversal comes amid ongoing legal challenges to traditional collegiate sports compensation models. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:07 -0600 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15736713/xavier-university-makes-history-with-first-hbcu-varsity-rowing-program https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15736713/xavier-university-makes-history-with-first-hbcu-varsity-rowing-program The announcement marks a significant milestone in collegiate sports diversity and follows three successful seasons as a club sport at the New Orleans institution. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:25:59 -0600 Institutions / HBCUs https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15712521/ncaa-adds-womens-wrestling-as-championship-sport-first-tournament-set-for-2026 https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15712521/ncaa-adds-womens-wrestling-as-championship-sport-first-tournament-set-for-2026 The NCAA has officially recognized women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:30:06 -0600 Demographics / Women https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15711346/marcus-freeman-rudy-hubbard-and-black-labor https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15711346/marcus-freeman-rudy-hubbard-and-black-labor It’s embarrassing for institutions, the sport, and the country that in 2025 Black history is still being made like this. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:23:17 -0600 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15711329/history-in-the-making-orange-bowl-features-firstever-matchup-of-african-american-head-coaches-in-college-football-playoff-semifinal https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15711329/history-in-the-making-orange-bowl-features-firstever-matchup-of-african-american-head-coaches-in-college-football-playoff-semifinal For the first time in college football history, the upcoming Orange Bowl semifinal guarantees that an African American head coach will advance to the National Championship game, as Penn State's James Franklin faces Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 18:50:05 -0600 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15710725/michael-vick-hired-as-head-coach-at-norfolk-state https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15710725/michael-vick-hired-as-head-coach-at-norfolk-state Michael Vick has inked a contract to serve as the head coach at the historically Black university. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:36:23 -0600 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15706856/remembering-usfs-basketball-coach-amir-abdurrahim https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15706856/remembering-usfs-basketball-coach-amir-abdurrahim Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head basketball coach for the University of South Florida, died Thursday following complications from a medical procedure. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 07:51:38 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15706264/black-head-coaches-are-leading-some-of-the-best-college-football-teams-in-2024 https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15706264/black-head-coaches-are-leading-some-of-the-best-college-football-teams-in-2024 As the 2024 college football season approaches the halfway point, there are three Black head coaches that have a good chance of making the College Football Playoffs. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:46:21 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15705148/cal-state-la-honors-billie-jean-king https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15705148/cal-state-la-honors-billie-jean-king California State University LA honored tennis great Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on its campus late last week. Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:01:09 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15704768/georgetown-university-and-nation-mourns-the-passing-of-dikembe-mutombo https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15704768/georgetown-university-and-nation-mourns-the-passing-of-dikembe-mutombo Dikembe Mutombo, the powerful NBA player who was known for his finger-wagging celebrations, died on Monday from brain cancer, the NBA. He was 58. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:21:27 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/reports-data/article/15682466/study-evaluates-effects-of-policing-gender-sexuality-in-sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/reports-data/article/15682466/study-evaluates-effects-of-policing-gender-sexuality-in-sports New research suggests that gender and sexuality policing in sports negatively affects LGBTQ+ youth self-esteem. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:02:30 -0500 Reports & Data https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15681271/unc-launches-initiative-to-help-athletes-manage-nil https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15681271/unc-launches-initiative-to-help-athletes-manage-nil University of North Carolina leaders expect a new NIL-based initiative will help the university compete for student-athletes in the new era of name, image, and likeness. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:30:35 -0500 Students