This week on SZN Opener, Howard University’s Marcus Smith Jr. sat down with host Rodney Rikai to talk college golf. In his 1-on-1 with Rikai, the rising star reflected on joining the historic HBCU’s golf program and what he loves about the sport.

Episode 4 of 'SZN Opener' spotlights Marianna Singletary, a force in women’s volleyball representing the University of Texas. The redshirt sophomore sat down with SZN Opener host Rodney Rikai to talk about playing with the Texas Longhorns and how being redshirted helped her grow as an athlete.

UNC ice hockey player Mekhi Ashford kicks off season three of the SZN Opener podcast hosted by Rodney Rikai. He shared his journey playing hockey in Atlanta, Georgia and how he came to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 5, LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy shares the inspiring journey that led him […]

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 4, Jackson State senior Kendyl Terrell opens up about grief and shares the […]

Bison on ice! Howard University is the first HBCU with figure skating team. Read more about the exciting news inside.

A study finds that black men's college football and basketball players' graduation rates lag behind black male non-athletes at the same schools. Researchers say this is troubling because the additional financial and academic support the athletes receive seem to make no difference.