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Saturday, July 25, 2026

Delta Devils Volleyball Announces Schedule Update

Delta Devils Volleyball Announces Schedule Update https://t.co/A5KWpLBhxB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

🥁 Want to experience @THEMARCHING100 up close? Sit where the sound, precision, and tradition come to life

🥁 Want to experience @THEMARCHING100 up close? Sit where the sound, precision, and tradition come to life.

Secure your seats near Section 150 and enjoy every note, every cadence, and every unforgettable performance.

From pregame to halftime and beyond, you’ll be right in the… pic.twitter.com/JlJOMihKNP
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 25, 2026

🥁 Want the best seat in the house? Sit where the sound hits different.

Experience every note, every cadence, and every signature performance from the legendary @SCSTATE1896 #Marching101 by getting your tickets near Section 114.

From the pregame show to halftime, you'll be… pic.twitter.com/iNOaqkJzTh
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 25, 2026

This is your invitation. 🍊

The 2026 Orange Blossom Classic HBCU Weekend Experience is calling.

Come for the moments that bring us together.
Stay for the memories you’ll never forget.

One Weekend. One Experience. One Big Community.

It just hits different.

🎟️ Get your tickets… pic.twitter.com/EOxsdVmogb
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 10, 2026

Welcome Mike Davis Jr., Bobby Gonzalez, Stevie Taylor and Josh Townsend to the Mississippi Valley State Men’s Basketball coaching staff!

Building a winning culture starts with a strong staff. 🏀🔥

Welcome Mike Davis Jr., Bobby Gonzalez, Stevie Taylor and Josh Townsend to the Mississippi Valley State Men’s Basketball coaching staff!

The work begins now in The Valley. 💚❤️#MVSUHoops | #DeltaDevils | #eleVate pic.twitter.com/26JYmb6yjp
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) July 25, 2026

Wildcats Are Looking To Have A Exciting Season This Year

https://t.co/ySxSgJaCmh pic.twitter.com/dhwjEciHSB
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) July 24, 2026

SIAC Celebrates Excellence at 2026 Football Media Day in Macon

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference celebrated excellence across its membership Wednesday, recognizing Morehouse College, Tuskegee University and three athletics administrators for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 SIAC Football Media Day presented… pic.twitter.com/bkrBQ5EgkQ
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) July 25, 2026

TSU Men's Basketball to Open Year Two of Nolan Smith Era at Field of 68 Marathon

Men's Basketball to Open Year Two of @NdotSmitty Era at @TheFieldOf68 Marathonhttps://t.co/KHvGyT5LNR
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) July 24, 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026

Smith Adds Veteran Guard Ty-Laur Johnson to Upcoming Men's Basketball Roster

Smith Adds Veteran Guard Ty-Laur Johnson to Upcoming Men's Basketball Rosterhttps://t.co/kaU1Ztfroj
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) July 24, 2026

PVAMUATH: Congratulations to the 2026 PV Athletics Hall of Fame Class!

PVAMUATH: Congratulations to the 2026 PV Athletics Hall of Fame Class!

This year's class honors championship teams, legendary student-athletes, a championship coach, and dedicated supporters whose impact has shaped Panther Athletics.#HallOfFame #150YearsOfExcellence pic.twitter.com/Fwi4Czzpa8
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) July 24, 2026

Stills: MEAC is the 'Ivy League of HBCUs'

Stills: MEAC is the 'Ivy League of HBCUs' https://t.co/JUolIi5sWZ
— The Triangle Tribune (@tritribune) July 23, 2026

Michael Vick adds one of Virginia's most successful high school coaches to Norfolk State staff | Doug Samuels

Michael Vick adds one of Virginia's most successful high school coaches to Norfolk State staffhttps://t.co/jqp0sokdzL
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) July 24, 2026

USA Today Readers' Choice Awards official ranking of the top 10 winning bands will be revealed on August 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET | 1-20 Active Nominees: Florida A&M University Marching 100

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 Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains, University of Illinois Marching Illini, Penn State Blue Band, Ohio State Marching Band, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, Florida A&M University Marching 100, 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!!!

Best College Marching Band Leaderboard - July 24, 2026

Why new Memphis coach Charles Huff said he's 'Lane Kiffin of the Group of Five' | Jonah Dylan

Why new Memphis coach Charles Huff said he's 'Lane Kiffin of the Group of Five' https://t.co/w8EGeLVyYc
— Commercial Appeal (@memphisnews) July 24, 2026

Howard University dropped hundreds of previously enrolled freshman students over what it said were missed payment deadlines |

A full statement from Howard University, which says it “provided multiple detailed communications throughout March, April, May, June, and July to first-time-in-college students and families on steps needed to secure enrollment for the fall 2026 semester”https://t.co/g4SthTPnnD
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 23, 2026

Howard University dropped hundreds of previously enrolled freshman students over what it said were missed payment deadlines.

However, many students say they communicated forthcoming scholarships and financial aid to the school. https://t.co/uzp6Kb7Ss8
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 24, 2026

Dozens of incoming Howard University students say they have been unenrolled from the school weeks before the fall semester is set to begin https://t.co/JNsN3M8kZi
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 23, 2026

Howard University says it understands the unenrollment update was "difficult and disappointing" and is reviewing some cases involving pending scholarship funding after students voiced concerns online.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/JG0p2jv52a
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 23, 2026

NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility

NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility https://t.co/10lEmHn0f2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026

Jennifer Bell Named Interim Director of Athletics at Tennessee State University

Jennifer Bell Named Interim Director of Athleticshttps://t.co/ZFIuOozgdI
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 24, 2026

#Breaking
Tennessee State names Jennifer Bell interim AD after Mikki Allen placed on leave https://t.co/dGKIqX6bhS via @tennessean @TSU_Tigers @TSUTigersMBB @TSUTigersFB #RoarCity
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) July 24, 2026

LeBron picks 76ers as 'last decision,' to sign 2-year, $8M deal | Dave McMenamin

https://t.co/ptyWTUPMgB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026

LeBron James announced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th NBA season with hopes of helping the franchise snap a 43-year championship drought https://t.co/KRQ1CsVZfq
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 24, 2026

Hampton to play first two 2026 home football games at Darling Stadium

Hampton to play first two 2026 home football games at Darling Stadiumhttps://t.co/Z5WhyUQYWN
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) July 24, 2026

TSU Men’s Basketball Renews In-State Feud With Tennessee on November 13

Men’s Basketball Renews In-State Feud With Tennessee on November 13https://t.co/RSA2r75OVa
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) July 24, 2026

North Carolina Small-College Football Has a Home

Coming next in Small-College Saturdays:

We'll turn our lens on North Carolina's 3 CAA teams: Elon, Campbell, NC A&T

🏈Notes, quotes and observations from media day
🏈NC players who could define the season
🏈CAA games to circle

Coming Friday: https://t.co/e9zH1FWypN pic.twitter.com/15CEKYU5k0
— NC Football News (@NCFootballNews) July 24, 2026

ESPN and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announce multi-year media rights agreement through 2030-31

ESPN & @MEACSports have teamed up for a multi-year TV rights agreement

•Regular season #CFB, plus men's & women's college basketball championship coverage across ESPN nets
•6-year @ESPNEvents deal for @MEAC_SWAC Challenge Kickoff & @CelebrationBowl

🔗https://t.co/CAKUhHRpfI pic.twitter.com/JnlWVZlPXL
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 24, 2026

Big Blue Soccer Accepted as Affiliate Member of the USCAA

Big Blue Soccer Accepted as Affiliate Member of the USCAA https://t.co/TQ1zk03WAv
— Big Blue Athletics (@bstatesports) July 24, 2026

Turmoil in Tigers' den: Why Tennessee State placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave | Kyle T. Mosley

Turmoil in Tigers' den: Why Tennessee State placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave.@TSUTigersFB | @TSU_Tigers | @hbculegends
Credit: USA Today/Reuters

The rundown: https://t.co/hPBu7bKB4f pic.twitter.com/3PuI2KO5QG
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) July 24, 2026

A new tradition begins 🏈 Tickets are on sale now 🎟️

A new tradition begins 🏈 Tickets are on sale now 🎟️

🏟️ Legion Field
📍 Birmingham, AL
📅 August 29
📲 https://t.co/vqJwkctbYV #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/srNGgl9CSt
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) July 24, 2026

Congratulations to Leila Jackson on being elected the 2026–27 CIAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board Northern Vice President! 👏

Congratulations to Leila Jackson on being elected the 2026–27 CIAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board Northern Vice President! 👏#GreaterHappensHere #BigState pic.twitter.com/b5So5EbVgU
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) July 24, 2026

Run the tape back to the 2026 MEAC Football Media Day🎥

Run the tape back to the 2026 MEAC Football Media Day🎥 #MEAC #MEACNation #BuiltByUs #MEACFBMD26 pic.twitter.com/UbI2VSMWAz
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 24, 2026