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Former Georgetown men's basketball head coach John Thompson (from left), Glenn Harris and ESPN sports announcer Charlie Neal greet each other before Harris' final episode of NewsChannel 8's "Sports Talk" on Dec. 18, 2015, in Arlington, Virginia. Friends, family and former coworkers gathered for the occasion.
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Charlie Neal opened a road to visibility for multiple Black journalists and HBCU sports

For Bill Rhoden and other prominent Black sportswriters, Neal’s efforts provided their first entry to television – and elevated their careers
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Jerry Rice speaks to the crowd during his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony on Aug. 7, 2010, in Canton, Ohio. HBCU

Charlie Neal’s top 10 HBCU football legends

After covering Black college football for decades, the veteran broadcaster’s list ranges from Jackson State’s Walter Payton to Alcorn State’s Steve McNair

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Morgan State's Erick Hunter completes 16 repetitions on the bench press during the HBCU Showcase on March 30, 2026, at the Washington Commanders' practice facility in Ashburn, Va. HBCU

HBCU Showcase puts prospects on scouts’ radars before NFL draft

Several players impressed with quick run times, strong drill performances

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The HBCU spirit lives at the NFL combine

Virginia RB J’Mari Taylor, Missouri WR Kevin Coleman Jr. started their collegiate careers at North Carolina Central, Jackson State

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Michael Jordan on the bench with Reverend Jesse Jackson in 1994 Sports

The Rev. Jesse Jackson: Field general, friend and fan

From his football playing days to his relationships with sports’ stars, Jackson recognized the power and vulnerability of the athlete

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Jackson State defensive lineman Quincy Ivory reacts to a play against Grambling State during the Las Vegas HBCU Classic on Oct. 25, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. HBCU

Remember the names of these top HBCU players in the run-up to this year’s NFL draft

Standouts range from 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy winner Curtis Allen of Virginia Union to SWAC Defensive Player of the Year Quincy Ivory of Jackson State

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Virginia Union RB Curtis Allen a worthy candidate as Division II’s top player

Allen is a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, given to the player of the year in D-II football

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ESPN's Harry Lyles (left) interviews South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry after Berry's Bulldogs defeated Prairie View A&M 40-38 at the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 13, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HBCU

‘To God, be the glory’: South Carolina State earns redemption in Celebration Bowl win

40-38 victory over Prairie View A&M gives the Bulldogs their first Black college football national championship under head coach Chennis Berry

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Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson directs his players against Jackson State during the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Dec. 6, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. HBCU

The most memorable quotes (so far) from Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson

As the Panthers prepare for the Celebration Bowl, here are the moments this season when his words made people stop, listen and understand his mentality

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The Celebration Bowl trophy is seen on the field after Jackson State defeated South Carolina State for the championship on Dec. 14, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HBCU

10 years after its debut, Celebration Bowl has become a Black college football benchmark

National championship game finally took root after yearslong push, $1 million incentive

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