Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights
Key takeaways
- Focus: Coverage of Black athletes, HBCU sports, and local sports highlights.
- Publication date: Sept. 16, 2026, timestamp noted in article header.
- Team details: Logo and team colors are not included in the provided excerpt.
- Where to read: Full article available on the original site for complete details.
- Format: Short local feature with panels and commentary highlighting community sports voices.
Sept. 16, 2026, 5:52 a.m. CT
Chamique Holdsclaw cracked a sly grin when the former Lady Vols star brought up her suggestion for the nickname of the UPSHOT Nashville professional women’s basketball team.
“I thought it should be the Nashville Volunteers,” Holdsclaw said on Sept. 15, seated on a panel inside Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym where the franchise will begin play in 2027.
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