BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) today announced that it will forgo its football championship game following the 2017 Toyota SWAC Football Championship. “With the creation of the Celebration Bowl as a national showcase for HBCU football, the Council of Presidents and Chancellors decided to suspend the championship game format after the 2017 season,” said Commissioner Duer Sharp. “By focusing on the Celebration Bowl, we can continue to grow the A

Golfer Tiger Woods is denying that alcohol was to blame for his DUI arrest. The 14-time major champion was charged with DUI early yesterday morning in Jupiter, Florida. In a statement, Woods says he had an "unexpected reaction to prescribed medications" and that he didn't realize the mix of medications had affected him so strongly. Woods apologized to his family, friends and fans, adding, quote, "I expect more from myself too." He also promised to do everything in his power t

NORFOLK, Va. - Savannah State quarterback TJ Bell was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced today. North Carolina Central linebacker Reggie Hunter was named Defensive Player of the Week. North Carolina A&T State’s Elijah Bell earned Rookie of the Week honors, while North Carolina Central’s Carl Jones received Offensive Lineman of the Week honors. Mike Jones, of North Carolina Central, was selected as the