Eye on the Ball: Howard’s women are making inroads in sports media and marketing

Only 1.1% of sports reporters are Black women. Read about how Howard alumnae like Nicole Hutchinson (BA ‘19) and A.J. Ross (BA ‘05) are trailblazing the industry! 👏💙❤️ #HowardMagazine 📰 | https://t.co/cNMRdHR5Hk pic.twitter.com/1n1ioZDTuu

— Howard University (@HowardU) June 29, 2022

Jim Henry | Hall of Famers: Former 'Noles Dexter Jackson, Barry Smith and FAMU's Pam Oliver earn honors

The 12-member class was announced Monday. The induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. https://t.co/LNlbF4JDpY

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 12, 2022

NBA to pay former ABA players $25 million

BREAKING: NBA to pay former ABA players $25 million.
This is huge, life changing for these players (many struggling financially) who were pioneers of what pro basketball is today. https://t.co/SVq77oepsP

— Dana HunsingerBenbow (@DanaBenbow) July 13, 2022

Benedict's O'Connor Signs With Rocky Mountain Vibes

Benedict's O'Connor Signs With Rocky Mountain Vibes https://t.co/1fb34VcCIq

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2022

Hannah Henderson Signs Professional Contract with Visby Ladies Basketball

Hannah Henderson Signs Professional Contract with Visby Ladies Basketball https://t.co/Oat03gFqAv

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2022

Sights & Sounds: Bluefield State College transitions to Bluefield State University

"@BfldState University has of all the HBCUs it probably has one of the most unique histories ever...it’s not time to shove it under the rug it’s time to exploit it and let people know we not only had a dream but we still have it.”--Gary Moore, BSU https://t.co/0aQkPT3FXO

— WVVA News (@WVVA) July 1, 2022

WATCH | The former @RutgersWBB assistant & @DegaTornadoes Grad is happy to once again call an HBCU his home | News19 WLTX

"Our athletes aren't just playing for four years, we're preparing them for 40."@CoachTimRU has been named the new Head Women's Basketball Coach at @SCSTATE1896 .

The former @RutgersWBB assistant & @DegaTornadoes Grad is happy to once again call an HBCU his home. @WLTX pic.twitter.com/Bz8UGEEnS1

— Chandler Mack (@chandlerdmack) July 12, 2022

2022 SWAC Football Media Day set to be carried live on ESPN3

2022 SWAC Football Media Day set to be carried live on ESPN3

Read more: https://t.co/orP65H4U83#SWACFB 🏈

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) June 6, 2022

ICYMI: @BleuDevilCCTF recently named their Team Most Valuable Players from the completed 2021-22 school year

ICYMI: @BleuDevilCCTF recently named their Team Most Valuable Players from the completed 2021-22 school year #MyDU | #GeauxBleu pic.twitter.com/Igs2Ix6xf4

— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) July 12, 2022

Coach Willie Simmons | It’s not too late. Sign up today!

It’s not too late. Sign up today!#LeaveNoDoubt
🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/hn2Uvg2dAI

— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 12, 2022

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Howard Football Kicks Off Season in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Howard Football Kicks Off Season in MEAC/SWAC Challenge https://t.co/G9nEj7KFzc

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2022

NBC Sports and Bayou Classic Announce Three-Year Media Rights Extension

NBC Sports and Bayou Classic Announce Three-Year Media Rights Extension https://t.co/AEeivKstY6

— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) July 12, 2022

Emmette Page Signs With LU Men's Basketball

#WelcomeToTheAmbush Emmette! @LincolnuMbb https://t.co/dpUZTcXRjt#miaamb

— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) July 12, 2022

Due to the overwhelming interest in attending Florida A&M University and the desire of new and returning students to reside on campus we have reached our capacity

Due to the overwhelming interest in attending Florida A&M University and the desire of new and returning students to reside on campus we have reached our capacity. We sincerely apologize to all students who would like to live on campus. pic.twitter.com/NOIDl6F8Yw

— FAMU | University Housing (@FAMUHousing1887) July 12, 2022

FAMU Sees Increased Demand for On Campus Housing https://t.co/T7DakXfH89

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2022

Congratulations to Nia Berry and Morgan Tyler of Florida A&M University for winning Mentoring Pair of the Week for Week 8! Wonderful job ladies!

Congratulations to Nia Berry and Morgan Tyler of Florida A&M University for winning Mentoring Pair of the Week for Week 8! Wonderful job ladies!#FAMU #MentoringPairoftheWeek #ExplorePage #HBCUProgram #HBCUFirst pic.twitter.com/FTCnflct8r

— HBCUFirst (@HBCUFirst) July 12, 2022

Robert Magobet | Antonia Bennett to be inducted into the Florida A&M Basketball Hall of Fame

Antonia Bennett to be inducted into the Florida A&M Basketball Hall of Famehttps://t.co/7kJ8ll2qQn

— CJ in Tally is in her FEELINGS (@CJBanks850) July 12, 2022

Local HBCU's see increase in enrollment

Congratulations to @SCSTATE1896 on welcoming one of its largest freshman classes this fall!#SCState #enrollment #sc #HBCU #highereducationhttps://t.co/Ry0kLeO2X7

— SC Commission on Higher Ed (@SCCommHigherEd) July 12, 2022

The Rock’s XFL set to host HBCU showcase at JSU

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and JSU Head Coach Deion Sanders are among those who will be in attendance https://t.co/GttmgBbMM7

— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) July 12, 2022

Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest HBCU, seeing growth where other colleges are not

Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux explains the reasons why Maryland's oldest historically Black college or university is growing. https://t.co/1J251CDQ1B

— WTOP (@WTOP) July 12, 2022

NCCU Volleyball Announces 2022 Schedule

The #NCCU volleyball team has announced its 2022 schedule, including 10 home matches.

FULL STORY & SCHEDULE:https://t.co/bipzJIJ0D9#EaglePride @NCCUVolleyball pic.twitter.com/mW7IErdx3W

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) July 12, 2022

We add one more to the nest! Give a big Capitol City Welcome to ASU Sports Properties Account Executive Joe Smith!

Good afternoon! We add one more to the nest! Give a big Capitol City Welcome to ASU Sports Properties Account Executive Joe Smith!#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/aVdzkrJW5g

— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) July 12, 2022

Showing love to 9️⃣ members of our 2022 HBCU All-Star class that have opportunities with the @NBASummerLeague , @Globies & @NBA HBCU Showcase!

Showing love to 9️⃣ members of our 2022 HBCU All-Star class that have opportunities with the @NBASummerLeague, @Globies & @NBA HBCU Showcase! #HBCUAllStar #TheBestInBlackCollegeBasketball pic.twitter.com/hD6hhg4eVm

— HBCU All-StarsLLC (@HBCUAllstarsLLC) July 10, 2022

6'-7"/320 OT/OG | Former FSU r-freshman Christopher Williams offered by Florida A&M University and Coach Willie Simmons

HumbleBeast 🖤 #statebound pic.twitter.com/eeorrJXdH9

— Christopher Williams (@850chris_) December 12, 2020

Blessed to receive an offer from Florida A&M University. 🐍 @Coach2Bless @HCWillieSimmons pic.twitter.com/gIPHnsDuDr

— Christopher Williams (@850chris_) July 12, 2022

Thank you to Florida State and it’s coaching staff for giving me an opportunity to continue my academic and athletic career, I am forever grateful. After some time I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility.

— Christopher Williams (@850chris_) July 12, 2022

FAMU HC Willie Simmons "LIVE INTERVIEW" | OFFSCRIPT

FAMU HC Willie Simmons "LIVE INTERVIEW" | OFFSCRIPT https://t.co/NQZRdzk8Tc via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2022

2 more weeks till camp🔥🔥 @FAMU_FB #FAMU #FAMU24 #TGriff pic.twitter.com/YMYwDxIdkY

— Tevin Griffey (@GriffeyTevin) July 12, 2022

W-🏀 | WVSU Women's Basketball announces 2022-23 recruiting class

W-🏀 | Women's Basketball announces 2022-23 recruiting class https://t.co/Bil9gVLPhY

— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) July 12, 2022