Florida's IMG Academy hit with $1.7M fine for accepting tuition linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

Florida's IMG Academy hit with $1.7M fine for accepting tuition linked to a Mexican drug cartel. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that IMG Academy will be fined $1.72 million for accepting tuition fees for two students whose… pic.twitter.com/6E0LNsZdoA

— Sportico (@Sportico) February 17, 2026

IMG Academy Fined Nearly $2 Million After Accepting Money Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel https://t.co/aDkZWQP7a2 pic.twitter.com/0dMkDDtkEl

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 17, 2026

Beyond honored and thankful Canada provided the opportunity to grow as a man!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CFHOF QB Henry (Hank) Burris played 10 years with Calgary Stampeders 1998-2000, 2005-11 and was MVP in winning 2008 Grey Cup. He threw 203 passes, most ever in Calgary, and is second to Bo Levi Mitchell in yardage 32,192, attempts 3677 and completions 2267. pic.twitter.com/mygHFhMo9w

— Daryl Slade (@Stampeders1945) February 17, 2026

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant, the Reverend Jesse Jackson | Barack Obama

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. We will always be grateful for Jesse's lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share. We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson… pic.twitter.com/Q68r4IJt9U

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 17, 2026

Though he never won the White House, Jesse Jackson’s 1984 and 1988 runs reshaped delegate math, coalition strategy, and the very idea of Black presidential viability, clearing the path for Barack Obama decades later. https://t.co/irlNL8F8o5

— BET (@BET) February 17, 2026

Let us introduce you to the 7x @theswac Weekly Award winner, Daeshun Ruffin

Let us introduce you to the 7x @theswac Weekly Award winner, Daeshun Ruffin

This week, the senior averaged 26.5 points, 6.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.5 steals in two games#TheeILove | #BleedTheeBlue pic.twitter.com/fED2HpEyPY

— Jackson State Men's Basketball (@GoJSUTigersMBB) February 17, 2026

WEEK 15 MEN’S HBCU POWER 5™ Division I Basketball According to @livforhoops | Feb 17, 2026

WEEK 15 MEN’S HBCU POWER 5™
Division I Basketball
According to @livforhoops | Feb 17, 2026

1️⃣ Bethune-Cookman (13–13) SWAC
2️⃣ Howard (17–10) MEAC
3️⃣ Alabama A&M (15–11)SWAC
4️⃣ Tennessee State (17–9) OVC
5️⃣ Arkansas-Pine Bluff (11–15) SWAC pic.twitter.com/kFYM7pN6Nt

— HBCU PASS (@HbcuPass) February 17, 2026

UMES freshman Chase Valentine has been named the NEC men's volleyball Defensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week!

🏐 ⓃⒺⒸ ⒽⓄⓃⓄⓇⓈ 🏐

UMES freshman Chase Valentine has been named the NEC men's volleyball Defensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week!

Read more at https://t.co/YphMUOPjjx!#HawkPride | #SoarAboveandBeyond | #HBCUMadehttps://t.co/QzWitpGAkw

— Hawk Men's Volleyball (@UMESHawksMVB) February 17, 2026

🏆 WATLEY CUP WINNER: FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY @FAMU_Softball takes home the 2026 Tournament UNDEFEATED 4–0 with 37 runs and 7 home runs 💥

CHAMPIONS!!! https://t.co/BLINBRK6mg

— Brittany Scott Beall (@bbeall0628) February 17, 2026

UMES men's volleyball team is back home for a pair of matches in Hytche, Wednesday and Thursday, against Roberts Wesleyan!

🏐 𝙷𝙾𝙼𝙴 𝙰𝙶𝙰𝙸𝙽 🏐

UMES men's volleyball team is back home for a pair of matches in Hytche, Wednesday and Thursday, against Roberts Wesleyan!

📊 - https://t.co/7rY9YiRE5T

📺 - https://t.co/liSoJ9xGo5#HawkPride | #SoarAboveandBeyond | #HBCUMade pic.twitter.com/TpLPEFkEs9

— Hawk Men's Volleyball (@UMESHawksMVB) February 17, 2026

Honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson, former NC A&T quarterback. A leader on and off the field and lifelong champion for justice. Forever an Aggie💙💛

Honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson, former NC A&T quarterback. A leader on and off the field and lifelong champion for justice. Forever an Aggie💙💛#Legacyliveson #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/sgI5p7zqkm

— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson was HBCU football star before political career https://t.co/d0HUEOcfk9

— CL Sports (@CLSports) February 17, 2026

FAMU joins the nation in mourning Rev. Dr. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights giant whose courage expanded access and representation. May we carry his work forward with conviction and clarity.#JesseJackson #RevJackson pic.twitter.com/6wmfn1WYor

— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) February 17, 2026

Lady Golden Rams sweep Baptist U. (Fla.), extending their streak. Wesleyan College awaits on Feb. 21 in Macon, Ga.

Softball | Final

Lady Golden Rams sweep Baptist U. (Fla.), extending their streak. Wesleyan College awaits on Feb. 21 in Macon, Ga.#CreatingLegacies pic.twitter.com/PLryfxDX93

— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 17, 2026

Barbaric Collects First MEAC Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Week Award

Barbaric Collects First MEAC Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Week Award https://t.co/OjYQ06xyp9

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2026

Congrats to Sara Barbaric who earned MEAC Women's Tennis Rookie of the Week honors. #EaglePride | @NCCUWT

Story: https://t.co/VazoJPgLn9 pic.twitter.com/q9EroQKcGq

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) February 17, 2026

Alves Tabbed MEAC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Alves Tabbed MEAC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week https://t.co/iVJvE6lW0g

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2026

McClendon Named SWAC Women's Basketball Newcomer of the Week

McClendon Named SWAC Women's Basketball Newcomer of the Week https://t.co/KDYnMFGdqH

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2026

C/O '26 | National Power Chaminade-Madonna HS Scholar-Athlete LB Jaiden Roper Signed by Florida A&M University | 3.8 GPA | Margate, FL

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 !

Jaiden Roper
Linebacker
6-1, 207#RestoreTheStrike x #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/9r1TjxAwUQ

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 4, 2026

Home @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/x8pZQf0y0x

— Jaiden Roper (@Jaiden8Roper) February 16, 2026

🎾 This week’s Tennis standouts!

🎾 This week’s Tennis standouts!

✨ Catherine Goldman – Women’s Player of the Week⁰✨ Rodrigo Alves – Men’s Player of the Week⁰✨ Sara Barbaric – Women’s Rookie of the Week

Locked in. Stepping up. Setting the tone.#MEACTennis #MEACSports pic.twitter.com/2ws5vUj6dz

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) February 17, 2026

University of Maryland Eastern Shore freshman Chase Valentine has been named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week!

🏐 𝔻𝔼𝔽𝔼ℕ𝕊𝕀𝕍𝔼 ℙ𝕃𝔸𝕐𝔼ℝ 𝕆𝔽 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕎𝔼𝔼𝕂 🏐

University of Maryland Eastern Shore freshman Chase Valentine has been named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week!

Read the full story at https://t.co/YphMUOPjjx!#HawkPride | #SoarAboveandBeyond | #HBCUMade pic.twitter.com/NKa1PWTgrk

— Hawk Men's Volleyball (@UMESHawksMVB) February 17, 2026

Congrats to Janiya Harmon on winning the Women's Shot Put at the CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships!!

Congrats to Janiya Harmon on winning the Women's Shot Put at the CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships!!#GreaterHappensHere #BigState pic.twitter.com/S58FJ2OBG5

— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) February 17, 2026

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 #𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬https://t.co/BVdINlq6Cx

— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) February 17, 2026

SWAC Men's Basketball Players of the Week: Feb. 17

SWAC Men's Basketball Players of the Week: Feb. 17@pepsi

🐈‍⬛ Dontae Horne, Player
🐅 Daeshun Ruffin, Impact
🐯 Jamil Muttilib, Newcomer#SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/XpT7TZ8YyZ

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) February 17, 2026

FAMU president has less than 5 months to meet goals for $86,000 bonus | Tarah Jean

FAMU president has less than 5 months to meet goals for $86,000 bonus https://t.co/7454T312Ev

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) February 17, 2026

Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to Tallahassee: What are the rules? | Jim Henry

Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to Tallahassee: What are the rules? https://t.co/BfFrHFVe6e

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) February 17, 2026

Which special guest should the Savannah Bananas bring out in Tallahassee https://t.co/PoTIxMxavI

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) February 17, 2026

Heady, Rouzan Combine for 50, But Wildcats Fall at Jackson State

Heady, Rouzan Combine for 50, But Wildcats Fall at Jackson State https://t.co/t5yiD2V6pU

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2026

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗙𝗘𝗕. 𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝟴) 🏀

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗙𝗘𝗕. 𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝟴) 🏀

🎥 SIAC Network#SIAC | #SIACMBB | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/vuGm0DRcQg

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) February 12, 2026

𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 ⚾️

𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 ⚾️
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Tyler Turner, Albany State
Catcher | R-Sophomore | Savannah, Ga.

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Samuel Crew, Albany State
Pitcher | Junior | Ringgold, Ga.#SIAC | #SIACBSB |… pic.twitter.com/zVV5VFuj0r

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) February 17, 2026

𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🥎

𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🥎
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Milani Dunning, Savannah State
Outfielder | Junior | Hollywood, Fla.

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Donnea Allen, Savannah State
Pitcher/Infielder | Sophomore | North Port, Fla.#SIAC… pic.twitter.com/Wy3D4QJW8g

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) February 17, 2026