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Sunday, August 9, 2026

Alabama A&M’s Faulk enters sophomore season stronger | Kaleigh Tingelstad

https://t.co/IgIYC4II5M
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Saturday, August 8, 2026

CO'28 | 6'3" Regis Jesuit High School Khloé Miller Offered by Howard University

After an amazing conversation with Coach Redd, I’m proud to have received an offer from Howard University. Thank you for believing in me. @Howard_WBB pic.twitter.com/yDmGqDLiTo
— Khloé Miller (@KhloeMiller2028) August 9, 2026

Robert Mason, HBCU Advocate And Founder Of The Common Black College Application, Dies | Philip Lewis

Wrote about the passing of Robert Mason, an unsung hero who helped hundreds of thousands of students apply for HBCUs nationwide. He was 66 https://t.co/sgS2qxLkz1
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 8, 2026

UAPB holds first fall scrimmage | Tanner Spearman

The offense had its moments, but the defense held firm more often than not as UAPB held its first intrasquad scrimmage of fall camp Saturday morning. https://t.co/qTwCZWjDxC
— Tanner Spearman (@tannerspearman) August 8, 2026

Coach McKinney Hits Reset: Primed to Lead Channelview Falcons, Praises Former QB Andrew Body | Kyle T. Mosley

Clarence McKinney didn't watch a single football game after leaving Texas Southern.

"I just took a break from everything."

He's leading Channelview with a new scheme and North Shore on the schedule! He also praised the player he recruited, Andrew Body! @CoachMckinney3… pic.twitter.com/7NX5T1k7gF
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) August 8, 2026

#UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Turn Up Physicality in First Fall Scrimmage, Set Sights on Morehouse College

https://t.co/jlMEGWySUB
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 🏈 (@UAPBLionsFB) August 8, 2026

Howard University Men’s Basketball Selected for the Annual Chris Paul HBCU Classic

🏀 | @HUMensBB selected for the annual Chris Paul #HBCU Classic Dec. 4-5 at @CareFirstArena https://t.co/QReI8yzkqj
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) August 8, 2026

TSU Men's Basketball To Compete in Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic

Men's Basketball To Compete in Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic https://t.co/L7W6gqOOjV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2026

CIAA Tournament brought a record $33.6 million economic impact to Baltimore | Edward Lee

CIAA Tournament brought a record $33.6 million economic impact to Baltimore https://t.co/wlYMl98rM9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2026

CIAA AND VISIT BALTIMORE CELEBRATE RECORD-BREAKING IMPACT OF THE 2026 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN BALTIMORE https://t.co/YFkywm3cij
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2026

Bills RB took unusual path to Buffalo and his quick study is impressing Joe Brady | Ryan Miller

Bills RB took unusual path to Buffalo and his quick study is impressing Joe Brady https://t.co/w2eS7IW0HN via @DandC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2026

Former Coastal Carolina QB Samari Collier has committed to Delaware State and head coach DeSean Jackson | Pete Nakos

Former Coastal Carolina QB Samari Collier has committed to Delaware State and head coach DeSean Jackson, his rep @WillTurboff of @APSportsAgency tells @On3.

Was recently granted a TRO against the NCAA. https://t.co/wMrfFrcNOy https://t.co/buyjJyPSnH pic.twitter.com/rPnDaz9GxT
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) August 7, 2026

Texas Southern: Dishman Backs QB, Shrugs Off Venue Talk; Dr. Jackson Honored by Dash | Kyle T. Mosley

Coach Dishman shrugs off multi-venue talk and Dr. Jackson to be honored by Houston Dash!@hbculegends | @TSUFootball

TSU: https://t.co/g0z67XQnlK pic.twitter.com/dyHJqW1d6f
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) August 8, 2026

Texas Southern still has no AD and no head basketball coach | Kyle T. Mosley

Texas Southern still has no AD and no head basketball coach.

Students arrive next week. Classes start Aug. 17.

What's preventing the board members and president from naming the hires? Here's what @hbculegends has learned: "https://t.co/GAFBZnFV11" pic.twitter.com/NH1GVCbmuP
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) August 7, 2026

Please Join us in welcoming the future STARS to ASU Women’s Track & Field program

💙💛 WELCOME TO THE RAMILY! 💛💙

Please join us in welcoming Soriah Hicks to ASU Women’s Track & Field program. From Wakulla, Florida, to Albany, Georgia, Soriah is ready to make her mark in the Blue & Gold. 🐏#SetThePACE #TheStandard #ASUTrackandField #HBCUTrackandField #RAMS pic.twitter.com/WwgvSNqOzB
— ASU Track & Field/Cross Country (@ASUTFXC) August 7, 2026

💙💛 WELCOME TO THE RAMILY! 💛💙
Please join us in welcoming Cebreeya Hicks to Albany State Women's Track & Field! From Wakulla, FL to Albany, GA, we're excited to have her join the Blue & Gold! 🐏#SetThePACE #TheStandard #ASUTrackandField #HBCUTrackandField #RAMS pic.twitter.com/lM7BXL9kEs
— ASU Track & Field/Cross Country (@ASUTFXC) August 7, 2026

💙💛 WELCOME TO THE RAMILY! 💛💙

Join us in welcoming Nyidjah Ives to Albany State Women's Cross Country & Track & Field! 🐏
From Kissimmee, FL to Albany, GA, the journey continues.#SetThePACE #JourneyToThree #ASUXC #TheStandard #DefendTheCrown👑 pic.twitter.com/iQSSPw3lsH
— ASU Track & Field/Cross Country (@ASUTFXC) August 7, 2026

💙💛 WELCOME TO THE RAMILY! 💛💙

Let’s welcome Je'Nya Harris to Albany State Women's Cross Country & Track & Field! #SetThePACE #JourneyToThree #ASUXC #TheStandard #DefendTheCrown👑 pic.twitter.com/IHDIpeXsZI
— ASU Track & Field/Cross Country (@ASUTFXC) August 7, 2026

💙💛 WELCOME TO THE RAMILY! 💛💙
From Jacksonville, FL ➡️ Albany, GA 🐏

Let’s welcome Jehzaria Middleton to the Albany State University Women’s Cross Country & Track & Field family!#SetThePACE #JourneyToThree #ASUXC #TheStandard #DefendTheCrown 👑 pic.twitter.com/b7dfNT881Y
— ASU Track & Field/Cross Country (@ASUTFXC) August 6, 2026

📅 2026 LADY RAMS CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

The schedule is set ✅
The work is planned ✅
The journey begins 🏆
Time to Set The P.A.C.E. as we defend our SIAC Championship!#SetThePace #JourneyToThree #TheStandard #DefendTheCrown👑 #ASUXC 🐏💙💛 pic.twitter.com/SOL7c5KSak
— ASU Track & Field/Cross Country (@ASUTFXC) August 6, 2026

VOTE here; Florida A&M University Marching 100 Band named finalist in Readers' Choice Awards 2026 | Rattlers Fall to #15 Place 👀👀"In all the World, there Is Only ONE!"

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

Marching Band Leaderboard - August 7, 2026

The Protect College Sports Act is Shelved. Is It Dead? | Tony Siracusa

Is the college sports bill dead?https://t.co/vf5Bt2viT5
— 🏈LastWordOnCFB🏈 (@LastWordOnCFB) August 8, 2026

Why TSU football coach Cris Dishman isn't worried about playing at HS stadium | Peter Warren

Because of scheduling conflicts with Shell Energy Stadium, Texas Southern will play five of its football games at Aldine's Thorne Stadium https://t.co/Eh3ItUnm5N
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) August 7, 2026

Wildcats, Hatters Set for College Baseball Showdown in Key West

Wildcats, Hatters Set for College Baseball Showdown in Key West https://t.co/zEi9Moh2p9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2026

Safeeullah Named to Preseason All-SWAC Second Team to Open 2026 Campaign | David Roe

Safeeullah Named to Preseason All-SWAC Second Team to Open 2026 Campaign https://t.co/An9oTvq5hJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026

2026 SWAC Season Wrap-Up | Joe Healy

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: It was a strong season at the top of @theswac, headlined by Bethune-Cookman winning the regular-season title and Alabama State winning the SWAC Tournament.https://t.co/kBbfVJuaN9
— D1Baseball (@d1baseball) August 3, 2026

FAMU football's first scrimmage to reveal depth chart contenders | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football's first scrimmage to reveal depth chart contenders https://t.co/5GD5uT81Kv
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 8, 2026

Alcorn hires NBA vet Monta Ellis as men’s basketball general manager

Alcorn hires NBA vet Monta Ellis as men’s basketball general manager https://t.co/z2k1bNavu6
— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) August 8, 2026

2026 #SWACWSOC Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year ⚽

2026 #SWACWSOC Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year ⚽

🐅| Taylor Osborn#SWACWSOC | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/b5TtydFe46
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) August 7, 2026

2026 #SWACWSOC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year ⚽

2026 #SWACWSOC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year ⚽

🐶| Czaske Deane#SWACWSOC | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/u3PxmUk4z6
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) August 7, 2026

2026 #SWACWSOC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year ⚽

2026 #SWACWSOC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year ⚽

🐯| Kaylen Jankans#SWACWSOC | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/IqFXu26kyt
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) August 7, 2026