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Grambling State's Donte' Jackson Secures Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Title!
PHOENIX, Ariz. — In a momentous victory for Grambling State University's men's basketball program, Donte' Jackson has been awarded the...
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Governor Calls for Mandatory Pregame Anthem Presence
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry stirred debate on Tuesday, urging the Louisiana Board of Regents to enforce a policy mandating...
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Grambling State Women's Basketball Journey Ends in WNIT's Second Round
MONROE, La.- The Grambling State University women’s basketball team concluded its season on Monday night with a 102-76 loss to...
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Kevin Johnson Emerges as Contender for Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year
BOSTON, MA -- The field narrows as the 2023-24 Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year award reveals its 25 finalists. Recognizing excellence...
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Southern Lab Seizes Redemption: Clinches Division IV Select Girls Championship
HAMMOND, La. — The Southern Lab Kittens sought redemption after a bitter defeat in last year's Division IV select title game against...
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Southern Jaguars Clinch Nail-Biting Win Against Grambling Tigers in Annual HBCU Clash
Caesars Superdome Hosts a Riveting Battle as Southern Secures a 27-22 Victory, Concluding the Season with a Strong 6-5 Record Football...
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The 50th Annual Bayou Classic Kicks Off with a Grand Celebration and Exciting Lineup
Baton Rouge, La. - The 50th Annual Bayou Classic, the pinnacle of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) matchups, commenced...
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50th Anniversary Bayou Classic Road Show Takes Over Donaldsonville!
Family-friendly, Absolutely Free Event In a spectacular celebration of a half-century of gridiron excellence, the annual Bayou Classic...
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Florida A&M’s Riley Joins Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio- Florida A&M and Cincinnati Bengals legend, the late great Ken Riley was formally recognized as a 2023 Pro Football Hall of...
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Southern Jaguars Announces 2023 Football Schedule
By: RODNEY KIRSCHNER Deputy Athletics Director | Director of Strategic Communications | Sports Information Director BATON ROUGE, LA – The...
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SWAC directs focus on winning the Celebration Bowl
SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland explains that all roads to the Celebration Bowl are not equal. SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles...
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Coach John Brady Joins Baton Rouge Community College Basketball Staff
Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coach John Brady as a Special Assistant...
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LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey's Request for Stadium Renovation Sparks Debate in Louisiana
Legislative leaders have revealed that LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey’s desire to renovate the Pete Maravich Assembly Center...
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Jaguars Defeat Panthers 66-62
PRAIRIE VIEW, Tx — The Southern University men's basketball team finished the Texas two-step sweep on Wednesday night, earning a 66-62...
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Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in Buffalo: 'Not home quite just yet'
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized, but is in good spirits, at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular...
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Saints upset Eagles, 20-10, still get eliminated from NFL playoff contention
PHILADELPHIA (WVUE) - The Saints pulled off a stunning upset of the NFC’s top team Sunday (Jan. 1), but not even a 20-10 road victory...
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Legendary SU Coach Cador, and Rickie Weeks Inducted Into National College Baseball Hall of Fame
LUBBOCK, Texas – One of only two coaches to lead two different teams to the national championship and one of the most decorated HBCU...
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GSU Drops Non-Conference Tilt at TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas | The Grambling State University women's basketball team wrapped up the non-conference portion of its schedule on...
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Phil Steele Selects Ten Jaguars to 2022 All-SWAC Conference Team
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Phil Steele released his 2022 FCS All Conference Teams on December 9th. These teams were brought to you by Phil Steele...
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Brittney Griner thanks fans for support, urges them to advocate for release of Paul Whelan, others
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner experienced the power of advocacy firsthand while detained in Russia. Now that she's back in the...
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