Author: J.T. Keith, Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Johnie Cooks, considered one of the greatest linebackers to ever play for Mississippi State, has died at age 64

Deion Sanders said he was concerned about the business model of HBCUs and felt going to a Power Five school would benefit not only him but his staff.

Dusty Baker’s historic World Series win with Houston Astros showed him a stark reality, one he hopes events like HBCU Classic will one day solve.

Bubba Wallace has the charisma and talent to attract Black people who might not give NASCAR a second thought, and his impact already is being felt.

Jackson State defensive back Isaiah Bolden played in 11th annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Saturday in Pasadena, California.

When Ed Reed and Bethune-Cookman couldn’t come to an agreement, he said he was offered the Jackson State football coach job to replace Deion Sanders.

Deiondra Sanders, daughter of Deion Sanders, apologized for “exaggerated” comments about “murders” on the Jackson State campus.

Deion Sanders has gotten seven players from the Jackson State football team that he believes can help Colorado become relevant again.

Jackson State football lost another player to the transfer portal and to Colorado. Kicker Alejandro Mata is following Deion Sanders to Colorado.

NBA legend Charles Barkley is donating $1 million for ALS research at Alabama, Jackson State and Bethune-Cookman universities.