VOTE here; Florida A&M University Marching 100 named finalist in Readers' Choice Awards 2026

Public voting runs daily until August 17, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. ET on the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards page.  Active Nominees: The 20 Contenders on the active 2026 leaderboard include groups like the University of Illinois Marching Illini, Penn State Blue Band, Ohio State Marching Band, Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains Band, Florida A&M University Incomparable Marching 100, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, and North Carolina A&T State University Blue and Gold Marching Machine.

VOTE HERE FOR THE BEST MARCHING BAND: LINK | What is the Best College Marching Band for 2026? You must vote DAILY for band to remain competitive in the rankings!!! 

#FAMU l #Rattlers l #HBCU l #HBCUs l #HBCUGrad l #FAMUGrad | #Tallahassee | #Florida | #FAMU30 | #Marching100 | @TheMarching100 | #M100

Direct link to vote. you can vote once each day. https://t.co/gmUxenNIqT pic.twitter.com/113yyaZXFv

— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) August 16, 2026

Spartans Win Thrilling Exhibition against North Carolina A&T 3-2

Spartans Win Thrilling Exhibition against North Carolina A&T 3-2#BEHOLD🔰https://t.co/4XVgr42xfi

— Norfolk State Volleyball (@NorfolkStVBall) August 15, 2026

Fan Day Set for Saturday, August 22

Fan Day Set for Saturday, August 22 https://t.co/S9jprxca3P

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 16, 2026

𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗔&𝗠 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲

𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗔&𝗠 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲#𝗗𝗮𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲https://t.co/MuPvI2iVHy

— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) August 15, 2026

Virginia State University shooting critically injures one, injures five. Classes start on Monday.

Virginia State University shooting critically injures one, injures five https://t.co/YrYhjJJHlB via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 15, 2026

Team Coverage: 5 injured in shooting at Virginia State University https://t.co/FrDvFUR3lr via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 15, 2026

MSG Gets Major Win in Ninth Year of Charles Oakley Legal Battle | Ben Horney

Charles Oakley's lawsuit against Madison Square Garden alleging assault by security guards was dismissed by a judge Friday night, handing MSG a major win in the nine-year-old case.

Oakley’s attorneys are pressing on and seeking an “immediate jury trial.”https://t.co/QMvcf8rvRm

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 15, 2026

LeBron James Launches Golf YouTube Channel With 2016 Cavs Scotland Reunion Vlog | Mark Elibert

LeBron James Launches Golf YouTube Channel With 2016 Cavs Scotland Reunion Vlog Details: https://t.co/1FDHaWPzZa pic.twitter.com/QDgmZcddOP

— Complex (@Complex) August 15, 2026

Dystany Spurlock finish in 35th spot in NASCAR Truck Series Richmond race | Nick Gray

Who won NASCAR Truck Series Richmond race? Winner is Kaden Honeycutt, plus full results https://t.co/58J2hU8ws4

— Tennessean (@Tennessean) August 15, 2026

Is Shedeur Sanders playing today? Browns QB plans for preseason game vs. Bears | Jacob Camenker

Shedeur Sanders is battling Deshaun Watson for the Browns' starting QB job. Watson will get the first crack at starting against the Bears. https://t.co/v9H80srwcH

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 15, 2026

Falcons QB Jack Strand Shines in Otherwise Disastrous Preseason Opener | Gerald Thomas III

For @FalconsSI 🏈: There wasn’t much to celebrate last night as the Falcons were routed by the Broncos in the NFL preseason opener.

But Atlanta did have a bright spot in undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Strand, who’s had quite the offseason.

More: https://t.co/qWmLk5eETq

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 15, 2026

Howard Alumnus Chequan Lewis to Lead Crunch Fitness Through Its Next Chapter as New CEO

The former Mister Howard’s vision for Crunch Fitness is positioning the gym chain as a consequential brand that connects members with the best versions of themselves. He credits Howard as a crucial part of his story.

Read more about it on The Dig: https://t.co/VimpGTiRi0… pic.twitter.com/bOytLivkcL

— Howard University (@HowardU) August 15, 2026

All my Alcorn folks, tune in tonight at 7pm for your time in the spotlight

All my Alcorn folks, tune in tonight at 7pm for your time in the spotlight 🔥🔥🔥🔥@BRAVESSPORTS @AlcornStateFB @CedricThomasHC @dajaz027 @GeeAyeee https://t.co/PFuTVqHdJd

— Doc Holliday (@HBCU_OverDrive) August 15, 2026

Lindsay Announces Brooke Hudson as Assistant Coach

Thank you, Brooke Hudson! 🧡🐍

From FAMU to Memphis, we appreciate everything you gave to this program. Wishing you nothing but success on the next chapter of your journey. #FangsUp pic.twitter.com/FM67J1FgBg

— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 3, 2026

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— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 15, 2026

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦🐍𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦🐍#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/gWGGjL1Nvu

— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 12, 2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/h54yTQAhcn

— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 15, 2026

2 Days Left To VOTE!! USATODAY 10 BEST COLLEGE MARCHING BANDS! FAMU Marching 100 | Yes, VOTE EACH DAY!!

#FAMU l #Rattlers l #HBCU l #HBCUs l #HBCUGrad l #FAMUGrad | #Tallahassee | #Florida | #FAMU30 | #Marching100 | @TheMarching100 | #M100

Direct link to vote. you can vote once each day. https://t.co/1JsYqZKqCt https://t.co/5vAYZtj5eq pic.twitter.com/E0ioKCxD0o

— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) August 15, 2026

The trek to the Aug.19 Texas Southern Board of Regents vote on the AD and basketball coach could be interesting | Terrance Harris

The trek to the Aug. 19 Texas Southern Board of Regents vote on the AD and basketball coach could be interesting. Sources say TSU president Crawford and Board chairman are fighting to support Corey Lowery for basketball coach despite concerns from other board members and alumni.

— Terrance Harris (@TerranceCFB) August 15, 2026

Ashley Robinson and Corey Lowery are the names Texas Southern President J.W. Crawford has presented to the Board for the AD and basketball openings. But a lot could change by the Aug. 28 vote.@TxsuProud@TigerFans@RalphSOFKCOH@swactalk76@clarencehilljrhttps://t.co/UXhvslIZns

— Terrance Harris (@TerranceCFB) August 12, 2026

Join us in welcoming Tristian “TJ” Gunter to the Ramily as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Communications! 🐏

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Join us in welcoming Sierra Agnew back to Winston-Salem State University as our new Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football and Track & Field!

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Join us in welcoming Douglas Robertson to Winston-Salem State University as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

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Join us in welcoming Brandi Hopson back to Winston-Salem State University as an Assistant Cheer Coach!

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Winston-Salem State Athletics Announces Four New Staff Additions

Winston-Salem State Athletics Announces Four New Staff Additions https://t.co/06BInHmKri

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 15, 2026

Spartans Close Puerto Rico Tour Against LBP Red All-Stars

Spartans Close Puerto Rico Tour Against LBP Red All-Stars https://t.co/Q3ssrkSQH4

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 15, 2026

Dystany Spurlock return delayed. Storm causes postponement of Richmond NASCAR Truck race to noon Saturday

Storm causes postponement of Richmond NASCAR Truck race to noon Saturday: https://t.co/OPnnlJeazp

— VirginianPilotSports (@PilotSportsNow) August 15, 2026

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race postponed at Richmond Raceway https://t.co/LGXe9zzXAm

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 15, 2026

BUZZ FEST IS TODAY! 🐝

BUZZ FEST IS TODAY! 🐝

The Nest is the place to be! Come out, show your Hornet pride, and enjoy a day full of SWARM energy.

📍 ASU Stadium#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/yj2PdryXKv

— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) August 15, 2026

Allen Named to the 2026 FCS Punter of the Year Preseason Watch List | Seminole H.S., Sanford, FL

Allen Named to the 2026 FCS Punter of the Year Preseason Watch List https://t.co/UsZjKO1A1k

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 15, 2026