<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://bluebearathletics.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Latest new from BlueBearAthletics.com</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for Livingstone College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://bluebearathletics.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>editor@bluebearathletics.com (Livingstone College Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>LIVINGSTONE ATHLETICS HONORS STUDENT-ATHLETES AT YEAR-END BANQUET</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/general-livingstone-athletics-honors-student-athletes-at-year-end-banquet.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/5/4/general-livingstone-athletics-honors-student-athletes-at-year-end-banquet.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Bowling, Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Softball, Women's Tennis, Men's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Volleyball, General, Men's Golf, Men's Indoor Track &amp; Field, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Athletic Banquet '26" src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/4/Default_Administrative_Professionals_Day_9929097.png" /><br /><br />Salisbury, NC – Livingstone Athletics hosted its annual Athletic Banquet on April 23, bringing together student-athletes, coaches, and staff to celebrate another year of competition, growth, and achievement across Blue Bears programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/Default_Administrative_Professionals_Day_9929097.png" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/Default_Administrative_Professionals_Day_9929097.png"><media:title>Athletic Banquet '26</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/4/Default_Administrative_Professionals_Day_9929097.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 15:28:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>11</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3839</s:story_id></item><item><title>Livingstone College Announces Retirement of Director of Athletics Clifton Huff; Will Transition to New Role in President’s Office</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/general-livingstone-college-announces-retirement-of-director-of-athletics-clifton-huff-will-transition-to-new-role-in-presidents-office.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/general-livingstone-college-announces-retirement-of-director-of-athletics-clifton-huff-will-transition-to-new-role-in-presidents-office.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="C. Huff Retirement " src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Player_Award_9836981.png" /><br /><br />SALISBURY, N.C. [April 24, 2026] — Livingstone College is proud to announce that, effective June 30, Director of Athletics Clifton Huff will retire from his role, marking the closure of a remarkable era of leadership, dedication, and excellence while opening a new chapter for Blue Bear Athletics. Beginning July 1, Huff will transition into a new role as Assistant to the President for Athletic Development, where he will continue to support the growth and advancement of the College's athletic programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Player_Award_9836981.png" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Player_Award_9836981.png"><media:title>C. Huff Retirement </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Player_Award_9836981.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3831</s:story_id></item><item><title>Livingstone College Announces Curtis J. Walker, Sr. as new Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Operations</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/livingstone-college-announces-curtis-j-walker-sr-as-new-vice-president-of-athletics-and-athletic-operations.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/4/24/livingstone-college-announces-curtis-j-walker-sr-as-new-vice-president-of-athletics-and-athletic-operations.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Walker Annoucement" src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Award_9837738.jpeg" /><br /><br />SALISBURY, N.C. [April 24, 2026] — Livingstone College proudly announces the promotion of Curtis J. Walker, Sr., to Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Operations, ushering in a new era defined by visionary leadership, competitive excellence, and deepened community engagement.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Award_9837738.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Award_9837738.jpeg"><media:title>Walker Annoucement</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/Default_Award_9837738.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:40:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3830</s:story_id></item><item><title>Quanera Hayes Named USTFCCCA NCAA DII Athlete Hall of Fame</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/3/3/general-quanera-hayes-named-ustfccca-ncaa-dii-athlete-hall-of-fame.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/3/3/general-quanera-hayes-named-ustfccca-ncaa-dii-athlete-hall-of-fame.aspx</guid><category>Women's Outdoor Track &amp; Field, General, Women's Indoor Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Hayes 2026 HOF" src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/3/2026-NCAA-DII-Athlete-Hall-of-Fame-Website.png" /><br /><br />NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced six inductees into the NCAA Division II Athlete Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/2026-NCAA-DII-Athlete-Hall-of-Fame-Website.png" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/2026-NCAA-DII-Athlete-Hall-of-Fame-Website.png"><media:title>Hayes 2026 HOF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/3/2026-NCAA-DII-Athlete-Hall-of-Fame-Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:56:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3801</s:story_id></item><item><title>Know Before You Go: Livingstone vs Winston-Salem State</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/2/18/general-know-before-you-go-livingstone-vs-winston-salem-state.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/2/18/general-know-before-you-go-livingstone-vs-winston-salem-state.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Know Before you go #2" src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/1/30/Default_Announcement_6249512.png" /><br /><br />Salisbury, N.C. | Ahead of Saturday's home game against Winston-Salem State University, Livingstone College wanted to share a "Know Before You Go" to provide fans, students, and alumni with important information to know before attending this weekend's event at Livingstone College.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/30/Default_Announcement_6249512.png" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/30/Default_Announcement_6249512.png"><media:title>Know Before you go #2</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/30/Default_Announcement_6249512.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:41:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3792</s:story_id></item><item><title>Chambless Earns Opportunity at 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/2/18/chambless-earns-opportunity-at-2026-allstate-hbcu-legacy-bowl.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/2/18/chambless-earns-opportunity-at-2026-allstate-hbcu-legacy-bowl.aspx</guid><category>Football, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl " src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/18/HBCU_Legacy_Bowl_hKuqc.jpeg" /><br /><br />Salisbury, NC- Livingstone College offensive lineman Keith Chambless continues to elevate his profile on the national stage, earning the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, one of the premier showcases for NFL draft-eligible talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/18/HBCU_Legacy_Bowl_hKuqc.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/18/HBCU_Legacy_Bowl_hKuqc.jpeg"><media:title>Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/18/HBCU_Legacy_Bowl_hKuqc.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:05:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>14</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3789</s:story_id></item><item><title>CIAA Defensive Player of the Week: Breasia Coit</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/2/17/womens-basketball-ciaa-defensive-player-of-the-week-breasia-coit.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/2/17/womens-basketball-ciaa-defensive-player-of-the-week-breasia-coit.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="b coit DOP" src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/17/IMG_6350.jpg" /><br /><br />Charlotte, NC- Livingstone's Breasia Coit delivered a dominant defensive performance throughout the week, earning her recognition as the CIAA Defensive Player of the Week. Coit controlled the paint in all three matchups, using her strength, activity, and relentless motor to anchor the Lady Blue Bears' defense.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/17/IMG_6350.jpg" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/17/IMG_6350.jpg"><media:title>b coit DOP</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/17/IMG_6350.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3788</s:story_id></item><item><title>Schedule Update: Livingstone vs. Johnson C. Smith Postponed</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/1/23/mens-basketball-schedule-update-livingstone-vs-johnson-c-smith-postponed.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/1/23/mens-basketball-schedule-update-livingstone-vs-johnson-c-smith-postponed.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Postponed " src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/1/22/Default_Announcement_6171905.png" /><br /><br />The game scheduled for tomorrow between Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith has been postponed due to inclement weather.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/22/Default_Announcement_6171905.png" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/22/Default_Announcement_6171905.png"><media:title>Postponed </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/22/Default_Announcement_6171905.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:32:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3768</s:story_id></item><item><title>Livingstone Updates Game Times for Doubleheader vs. Johnson C. Smith</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/1/22/mens-basketball-livingstone-updates-game-times-for-doubleheader-vs-johnson-c-smith.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/1/22/mens-basketball-livingstone-updates-game-times-for-doubleheader-vs-johnson-c-smith.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Basketball time change" src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/22/Default_Announcement_8984780.png" /><br /><br />Due to inclement weather, the scheduled doubleheader against Johnson C. Smith on Saturday, January 24 has had a change in game times.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/22/Default_Announcement_8984780.png" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/22/Default_Announcement_8984780.png"><media:title>Basketball time change</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/22/Default_Announcement_8984780.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3767</s:story_id></item><item><title>CIAA Bowling Event II Postponed</title><link>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/1/21/womens-bowling-ciaa-bowling-event-ii-postponed.aspx</link><guid>https://bluebearathletics.com/news/2026/1/21/womens-bowling-ciaa-bowling-event-ii-postponed.aspx</guid><category>Women's Bowling, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="bowling postponed annoucement" src="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Bowling_Postponed.png" /><br /><br />The CIAA Bowling Event II, originally scheduled for January 23–25 in Charlotte, N.C., has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather that could impact travel and participant safety.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Bowling_Postponed.png" /><media:content url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Bowling_Postponed.png"><media:title>bowling postponed annoucement</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://bluebearathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/21/Bowling_Postponed.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:06:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>3764</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>