Happy Founder's Day, Bulldogs! Today we celebrate 151 years and the BOLD future ahead. Dr. William Hooper Councill’s vision has endured through time, calling each of us to honor it, advance it, and lift it even higher for generations to come. #StartHere pic.twitter.com/u2ayhWSYij
— Alabama A&M University (@aamuedu) May 1, 2026
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Friday, May 1, 2026
Happy Founder's Day, Bulldogs! Today we celebrate 151 years and the BOLD future ahead
Wishing @SCStateAthletic the best of luck at NCAAs as Round 1 action begins! 🎾🔥
Wishing @SCStateAthletic the best of luck at NCAAs as Round 1 action begins! 🎾🔥#MEACTennis #MEACExcellence pic.twitter.com/ZV4tNFcGyz
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) May 1, 2026
Sept 26th 6:00 in the Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas
Sept 26th 6:00 in the Cotton Bowl
— TheGAllDay⚫️🟡 (@triangleoffens5) May 1, 2026
Dallas, Texas
TheG ⚫️🟡 pic.twitter.com/jgjWVRGJQM
Sam Kohnke tabbed as Head Men's Basketball Coach
🦁 WELCOME TO THE PRIDE 🦁
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) May 1, 2026
Sam Kohnke tabbed as Head Men's Basketball Coach
👉📰| https://t.co/v38dqK78h4#goLions | #WeRoar pic.twitter.com/oCCJaO2zBM
Here's the upcoming SWAC Baseball Conference Game Schedule
Here's the upcoming SWAC Baseball Conference Game Schedule@gatorade#SWACBSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/eDrkHtDhxI
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 1, 2026
NCCU Football Greats Breeden, Montgomery Now Hall of Famers
NCCU football greats Louis Breeden and Albert Montgomery have recently been inducted into two separate Halls of Fame. Breeden has been inducted into the NC Sports Hall of Fame, while Montgomery is part of the Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame class.
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) May 1, 2026
Story: https://t.co/Dpcr7vtab8 pic.twitter.com/iWn9NQ4Oo1
Thursday, April 30, 2026
HBCU baseball teams make history at Wrigley Field with Chicago showcase
HBCU baseball teams make history at Wrigley Field with Chicago showcase https://t.co/VYTPAjIbhE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Track and Field Ready to Compete at CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship
Track and Field Ready to Compete at CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship https://t.co/skGBFvEH3Y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Miles College golf team wins second SIAC title in three years | Bryce Oselen
Miles College golf team wins second SIAC title in three years https://t.co/bpQvqAi3ea
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Will March Madness expansion help mid-majors? NSU's Robert Jones doesn't think so | Marc Davis
Will March Madness expansion help mid-majors? NSU's Robert Jones doesn't think so https://t.co/kPj8vSIMaJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Edward Waters Secures Future of Women’s Basketball with Contract Extension for Head Coach Eric Jackson, Jr.
Edward Waters Secures Future of Women’s Basketball with Contract Extension for Head Coach Eric Jackson, Jr. https://t.co/30QXL5v33f
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Albany State returns to action tomorrow against Benedict College at 9am.
Baseball | Final
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) May 1, 2026
Albany State returns to action tomorrow against Benedict College at 9am.#creatinglegacies pic.twitter.com/cqbGPYQbuT
FAMU Made: Da’Mari Clayton Builds Confidence, Community and a Future in Engineering
He came to FAMU searching. He’s leaving with confidence, community, and a future in engineering 🐍💚
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) April 30, 2026
Da’Mari Clayton's story is a reminder that growth doesn’t happen by accident.
📖: https://t.co/N97h0ObfzU#FAMUMade #FAMUGrad #FAMUSpring26 #Grad26 pic.twitter.com/9Xaj1OFRZM
Congratulations to the Spring Hill College Badgers, the 2026 SIAC Softball Tournament Champions! 🏆
Congratulations to the Spring Hill College Badgers, the 2026 SIAC Softball Tournament Champions! 🏆#SIAC | #SIACSB | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/khW2KH6JWv
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 30, 2026
Lady Lions split on Day 1 on the SAC Softball Tournament! Langston returns to action tomorrow at 1 pm in OKC!
SURVIVE AND ADVANCE … 🦁🔥
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) April 30, 2026
Lady Lions split on Day 1 on the SAC Softball Tournament! Langston returns to action tomorrow at 1 pm in OKC! #goLions | #WeRoar pic.twitter.com/aXFE0V3vJg
The NCAA distributed a chart to member schools outlining the implementation scenarios of the 5-year, age-based eligibility concept
Scenarios for the NCAA's age-based eligibility model were sent to schools today.
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) April 30, 2026
If the model is adopted in its current form, athletes who enroll at a DI school immediately after high school are likely to receive five 5 years of eligibility. https://t.co/uQJm8D7FtI pic.twitter.com/UBp25tjvUl
The NCAA distributed a chart to member schools outlining the implementation scenarios of the 5-year, age-based eligibility concept.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 30, 2026
It’s clear the NCAA is expecting to adopt the concept for 2026-27.
Important: Final waivers under current rules must be submitted by July 31. pic.twitter.com/LXJmGJbi2C
Ryan Campbell earns 2026 Baseball All-SIAC First Team honors at outfielder after a dominant season for Kentucky State
BSB | First Team Bred.
— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) May 1, 2026
Ryan Campbell earns 2026 Baseball All-SIAC First Team honors at outfielder after a dominant season for Kentucky State.
Campbell finished with 55 hits, 52 runs, 51 RBIs, 16 doubles, 11 home runs and a .382 batting average.#KYSUBaseball pic.twitter.com/msA7FJaWxF
MVSU Athletics extends a heartfelt thank you to the @MVSUVClub for hosting the Difference Maker Golf Classic! ⛳️💚
MVSU Athletics extends a heartfelt thank you to the @MVSUVClub for hosting the Difference Maker Golf Classic! ⛳️💚
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 30, 2026
Your continued support plays a vital role in elevating Delta Devils Athletics and creating opportunities for our student-athletes to succeed on and off the field! pic.twitter.com/Ay3uuilPjg
Alcorn Baseball's weekend series away to Jackson State has been updated with new dates/times
𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓‼️
— Alcorn State Braves Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) April 30, 2026
Alcorn Baseball's weekend series away to Jackson State has been updated with new dates/times.
The series will now take place as follows:
Sat., May 2, at 3 p.m.
Sun., May 3, at 1 p.m.
Mon., May 4, at TBD#WeAre | #AlwaysAlcorn
The Mic is Hot!
The Mic is Hot! https://t.co/pE1GmcYBml
— HBCU Digital Network (@HBCUDigital) May 1, 2026
Men’s Basketball Names John Wall President of Basketball Operations
🏀 | @HUMensBB Names @JohnWall President of Basketball Operations 💯https://t.co/58Q75pGtf3
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) April 30, 2026
NCCU Men’s Tennis Earns Berth in UTR Sports NIT Championship Field
NCCU men’s tennis extends its postseason with a bid in the UTR Sports NIT Championship, taking place at the Rome Tennis Center on May 5-8. NCCU enters as the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 Chattanooga in the first round. #EaglePride @NCCUMT
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) April 30, 2026
Story: https://t.co/nqCa4Ylesn pic.twitter.com/4Qp5z3KoJI
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
No. 2W Spring Hill delivers a 3-1 win over No. 4E Fort Valley State to punch its ticket to the championship game. 🥎🏆
No. 2W Spring Hill delivers a 3-1 win over No. 4E Fort Valley State to punch its ticket to the championship game. 🥎🏆
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 29, 2026
The Badgers will face the winner of No. 4E Fort Valley State vs. No. 3W Miles tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET.
Watch live on the SIAC Network at https://t.co/fNver9iVZi.… pic.twitter.com/VDsHo0PJQw
NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college
NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college: https://t.co/MmjWo1yBQD
— Daily Press (@Daily_Press) April 29, 2026
This lawsuit forced NCAA to cross another line it swore it wouldn’t | Brent Schrotenboer
What began as a tennis dispute now applies to athletes in all NCAA sports, further erasing old amateurism rules. https://t.co/rXErDPWRFL
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) April 29, 2026