Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association across Football, Basketball.
The first-ever Black College Football Preseason Poll, sanctioned by the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA and SIAC, places three Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference teams in the top six, highlighting the growing national prominence of HBCU football.
Florida A&M’s women’s basketball team returns intact after a historic SWAC Tournament win, adding key transfers as coach Bridgette Gordon looks to sustain momentum.
The CIAA will host Media Day on July 15 in Durham, featuring coaches, student‑athletes and a series of community activities that kick off the 2026 football season.
A century‑old program that battled on the gridiron, produced NFL talent, and left an indelible mark on collegiate sports before succumbing to fiscal realities.
The Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference will sponsor women's flag football as a varsity sport in 2026‑27, host its first conference championship in 2027 and become the first Division I league to do so, a milestone that aligns with the sport's Olympic debut in 2028.
Canton, Ohio will welcome the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 6, featuring Johnson C. Smith and Albany State in a highly anticipated matchup that caps a four‑day festival of sport, career development and cultural homage.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will host its 2026 Football Media Day on July 15, 2026, in Durham, NC, followed by a charity golf event on July 13. The gatherings aim to showcase conference leadership, upcoming storylines and community impact.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s flag football championship in Charlotte showcased the sport’s expanding reach, with historic wins and player stories underscoring its potential as an NCAA championship by 2028.
The NCAA has moved flag football closer to full championship status, with a projected debut in spring 2028 after a unanimous committee recommendation and growing institutional support.
The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact has recommended elevating women's flag football to a championship sport across all divisions, a decision that could see the game officially recognized as early as spring 2028.
The NCAA's recommendation to elevate flag football to championship status marks a watershed moment for women's athletics, promising expanded opportunities and a clear pathway to Olympic competition.
The NCAA has recommended flag football for championship status, targeting a spring 2028 debut after a period of rapid growth and strong institutional support.