Local football players work in 'off-season' with Prairie View legend https://t.co/lreNQcly4Y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Local football players work in 'off-season' with Prairie View legend | Joe Gleason
TSU HOF Class of 2026: Frankie Allen — Men's Basketball Coach
TSU HOF Class of 2026: Frankie Allen — @TSUTigersMBB Coachhttps://t.co/Rn6u7RnGLG
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 23, 2026
SIX Jaguars have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic, held on Friday, July 10 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia as part of MLB All-Star Weekend!
Next up, Philly.
— Southern Jaguars Baseball (@southernubsb) June 23, 2026
SIX Jaguars have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic, held on Friday, July 10 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia as part of MLB All-Star Weekend!#JaguarPride | #ProwlOn pic.twitter.com/aZ0WsgD0dn
2026 HBCU Swingman Classic Rosters Announced
2026 HBCU Swingman Classic Rosters Announced https://t.co/zUcIbJa08S
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
2026 Gulf Coast Challenge Press Conference | FULL
2026 Gulf Coast Challenge Press Conference | FULL https://t.co/TdlqtbSZTJ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
How FAMU football QB Isaiah Knowles is taking command of the offense | Gerald Thomas III
How FAMU football QB Isaiah Knowles is taking command of the offense https://t.co/tSRlBh1La3
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 24, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Volleyball season is in the horizon🏐 Add our non-conference schedule to your calendar, and meet us on the road!
Volleyball season is in the horizon🏐 Add our non-conference schedule to your calendar, and meet us on the road!#THEEiLove | #GoJSUTigersVB🐅 pic.twitter.com/whG3P1CGdY
— Jackson State Volleyball (@GoJSUTigersVB) June 23, 2026
Unprecedented Outside Coaching for Jackson State University President Raises Questions About HBCU Leadership Development | Autumn A. Arnett
In a space where leadership networks have proven track records of working with and developing strong HBCU leaders, it begs the age-old question of who is best positioned to support HBCU administrators’ development. https://t.co/Mus8xCwE7B
— The EDU Ledger (@TheEDULedger) June 19, 2026
New Book Amplifies Voices of Black Women Who Led HBCUs Through Crisis, Transformation | Walter Hudson
A new book documenting the presidencies of Black women who led HBCUs is drawing national attention for revealing what it takes to lead institutions built on legacy, resilience, and transformation. https://t.co/8jKnpS8PGO pic.twitter.com/dePBQUf3bg
— The EDU Ledger (@TheEDULedger) June 23, 2026
Davis and Peggs Jr. Set To Play At Historic Rucker Park In HBCU All-Star Dream Classic
Davis and Peggs Jr. Set To Play At Historic Rucker Park In HBCU All-Star Dream Classic https://t.co/hl7YQI3Buk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
CIAA Football Media Day: Coaches, players announced for upcoming event in Durham | Eric Lusk
Coming in tomorrow's Small-College Saturdays newsletter:
— NC Football News (@NCFootballNews) June 23, 2026
🏈 Gardner-Webb, Elon, Campbell stacking commits
🏈 WCU remembers Kent Briggs
🏈 CIAA Media Day details announced
🏈 A Greensboro WR once caught 22 passes for 391 yards - in a single game
👉 https://t.co/e9zH1FWypN pic.twitter.com/Ynx3P2x3Jx
MEAC Adds Women’s Flag Football and Women’s Golf as Championship Sports
MEAC Adds Women’s Flag Football and Women’s Golf as Championship Sports https://t.co/YexPyK6DF8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
Bama State's Trey Callaway Invited to USA Collegiate National Team Training Camp
Bama State's Trey Callaway Invited to USA Collegiate National Team Training Camp https://t.co/ClBPDldeG4
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
Alabama A&M Soccer Releases Fall 2026 Schedule
Alabama A&M Soccer Releases Fall 2026 Schedule https://t.co/jX3Yk3X56P
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
Florida Memorial University Names Perry as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations / Senior Woman Leader
Florida Memorial University Names Perry as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations / Senior Woman Leader https://t.co/U6FqDh6jzl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
Varsity "M" Club, Inc. Announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
History. Legacy. Greatness. 🐻🏆🔥
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) June 23, 2026
Morgan State proudly announces its 2026 Varsity “M” Letterwinners Club Athletic Hall of Fame Class — honoring 9 standout individuals and 2 historic teams who helped shape the legacy of Bear athletics.
▶️ https://t.co/m1Twhjqpld#GoBear🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/4aPSs780hw
NCCU Track & Field Trio Scores CSC Academic All-District Recognition
Congrats to Julian Williams, Tia Lucas and T'Sheylah Moore from @NCCUTrack_Field for earning 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors. #EaglePride
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) June 23, 2026
Story: https://t.co/CtDScdrS5H pic.twitter.com/O6DGrGXoMs
Ep 830, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab
It's not too late to get into the lab and hear from @MEAC_SWAC and @CelebrationBowl Executive Director, John Grant. #MEAC #SWAC #HBCUFB https://t.co/C46sJHLfbt
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) June 23, 2026
Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah looks to end the drought of NBA draft picks from HBCUs | Mia Berry
Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah looks to end the drought of NBA draft picks from HBCUs https://t.co/hovCjVFfl6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2026
Tennessee State Aaron Nkrumah Could End a 15-Year NBA Draft Drought for HBCU Players https://t.co/gP91IIVRZF
— HBCU Buzz (@HBCUBuzz) June 23, 2026
🏈 Tickets are on sale for the 29th Chicago Football Classic!
🏈 Tickets are on sale for the 29th Chicago Football Classic!
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) June 23, 2026
Join the Delta Devils as they take on Lincoln University on Saturday, September 12, at Soldier Field. Tickets start at just $20! 🎟️🔥
Visit https://t.co/Dnyzc6ZYQv to secure your seats today! #ValleyInMotion pic.twitter.com/Sudtqz8WrJ
Cal State Bakersfield 6'-10" F/C Cam Clark has signed with South Carolina State University | Gwinnett, GA
— The Dawg House (@SCStateAlumni) June 23, 2026
COMMITTED!!!!! pic.twitter.com/9TcrIbeqx8
— Cam Clark 🕺🏿🪐 (@AnyWaysCam) April 22, 2025
LOOKING BACK: Where It All Began…
𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞: 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙩 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣…
— Alcorn State Braves Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) June 23, 2026
The inaugural 2015 Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl was just the beginning for two programs already heading upwards.
ꜰᴜʟʟ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ: https://t.co/GE8eTXUUAU pic.twitter.com/i6tw0ODu5U
Division I adopts age-based eligibility model
Division I adopts age-based eligibility model.
— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) June 23, 2026
The single standard replaces sport-specific rules and waivers. Changes will be fully implemented for the fall 2027 incoming class.
The Cabinet's decision is not final until its meeting concludes Wednesday.https://t.co/ynCClcsY71
The NCAA has approved a new age-based eligibility model for all Division I sports.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) June 23, 2026
Players will have five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or upon college enrollment, with redshirts largely eliminated outside of a few exceptions.
The NCAA has approved a new "5-for-5" eligibility model that allows athletes five seasons of competition within a five-year window, replacing the traditional four-seasons-in-five-years structure.
— The Next Round (@NextRoundLive) June 23, 2026
The eligibility clock will begin when an athlete either enrolls full-time in… pic.twitter.com/PbXvlpSeH8