Division I sports could be the next chapter for the Maroon Tigers, but making that jump would take more than winning games. Morehouse College athletic director Harold Ellis ’92 made his Division 1 ambitions abundantly clear in an interview on the Inside the HBCU Sports Lab podcast on July 2. “We are coming for these…
From a statistical standpoint, the New York Knicks have delivered one of the most dominant postseason stretches in NBA history. After sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers and defeating the Atlanta Hawks in convincing fashion, the Knicks continued their remarkable run by eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers. Across those three playoff series, New York established a postseason record…
For over five decades, Ron Thomas has shaped journalism, education, and mentorship with an unwavering commitment to excellence. On April 11, the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame inducted Thomas at North Carolina A&T State University. This milestone celebrates his achievements and highlights the doors he has opened for future generations. A career built on impact…
Elijah Pinckney has always let his actions speak for themselves. Last weekend, Morehouse made sure the program spoke for him. After reaching the milestone of 200 career hits, Pinckney had his No. 6 jersey retired by the baseball program: only the third jersey retired throughout Morehouse athletics and just the second number in Morehouse baseball…
For decades, HBCU athletes have produced elite results across multiple sports, often matching or surpassing their PWI counterparts, yet the level of national recognition rarely reflects that reality. The issue isn’t talent, it’s visibility. From Olympic legends to present-day competitors, HBCUs have consistently developed world-class athletes. Names like Edwin Moses, Walter Payton and Ben Wallace…
The intersection of professional sports, personal faith and public accountability has once again become a flashpoint for debate. Following a series of social media broadcasts that many have labeled homophobic and exclusionary, the Chicago Bulls officially waived guard Jaden Ivey on March 30. The move comes as the league grapples with where the line is…
Following the January 31 matchup between Morehouse College and Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Head Coach Benjy Taylor walked away in handcuffs at the end of the game. The incident gained traction throughout social media. Now, Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Morehouse College and their officers for an excess of up to $1M. The officers filed in the lawsuit are…
The celebration began long before the final buzzer sounded. As the final seconds ticked off the clock Saturday night inside the Clayton County Convocation Center, the bench rose, the crowd roared, and the Morehouse Maroon Tigers stood at center court as champions once again. With a 66–56 victory over Tuskegee, Morehouse captured the Southern Intercollegiate…
The Morehouse Maroon Tigers closed the regular season on a high note on Feb. 26, defeating the Spring Hill Badgers 82–72 at Forbes Arena to claim the outright Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) East Division title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Morehouse showcased its offensive balance and efficiency throughout the…
More than two months after firing Terance Mathis, Morehouse College announced on February 18 that Brad Sherrod will lead the Maroon Tigers into the fall season. Sherrod, a former linebacker at Duke University from 1989 to 1993, earned Second-Team All-ACC honors in 1993. He brings an extensive coaching résumé, most recently at Texas Wesleyan University,…
