Fulmore: ‘It’s just such a good vibe, especially for this to be the first year for this league. I’m genuinely impressed’
Rob Knox
Rob Knox is an award-winning professional and a member of the Lincoln (Pa.) Athletics Hall of Fame. In addition to having work published in SLAM magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Washington Post, and Diverse Issues In Higher Education, Knox enjoyed a distinguished career as an athletics communicator for Lincoln, Kutztown, Coppin State, Towson, and UNC Greensboro. He also worked at ESPN and for the Delaware County Daily Times. Recently, Knox was honored by CSC with the Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer Award and the NCAA with its Champion of Diversity award. Named a HBCU Legend by SI.com, Knox is a graduate of Lincoln University and a past president of the College Sports Communicators, formerly CoSIDA.
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Sights and sounds: Brianna Barnes shines at HBCU All-Star Dream Classic
Growing up in the Bronx, Brianna Barnes is no stranger to Harlem’s legendary Holcombe Rucker Park — now, she’s the court’s MVP
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Upshot notebook: Deja Kelly embraces the grind as she continues to work toward WNBA
As women’s basketball surges into another landmark All-Star weekend, the Upshot League is taking its rising profile to Chicago with its commissioner, staff, and players joining the celebration of the WNBA’s 30th anniversary. In addition to announcing that the inaugural Upshot League championship game will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. inside the […]
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Diamond Johnson’s sparkling play shines a bright light on the Upshot League
Johnson: ‘It’s a lot of talent here in this league.’
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CAA notebook: UNC Wilmington’s Nicole Woods a ‘walking miracle’ after near drowning
Also, a look at Campbell’s first-year head coach Ali Jaques as well as Emma Von Essen’s experience in the Upshot League
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Purpose over prestige: LaChina Robinson’s sports media legacy continues to bloom
Robinson opens up about her career, mentoring, the state of the industry and more during an exclusive discussion with The IX Sports.
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HBCU notebook: Olivia Gaines brings her winning touch to North Carolina Central
With a small, pink baby shark resting between a pair of basketballs and sitting on a white shelf, Olivia Gaines is finally getting comfortable in her North Carolina Central office. A large white binder overflowing with pages sits on her desk. Yet, just because she’s settled doesn’t mean she’s necessarily relaxed. Gaines, the recently-hired head […]
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Maryland’s Brenda Frese still going strong ahead of her 25th year in College Park
Frese: ‘I love going to work. I love the people I work with every single day.’
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Inside Kymora Johnson’s decision to return to Virginia
Johnson: ‘I asked God for guidance. That was the hardest thing for me, as I was a little confused.’
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HBCU notebook: Bethune-Cookman’s Demetria Frank excited to be back home
Also, Delaware State’s Khadijah Rushdan is excited to return home and HBCU coaches share thoughts on tournament expansion.
