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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 7d

Fort Valley State and Central State football teams got into a massive brawl at the conclusion of Fort Valley’s homecoming loss:

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 8d

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs”

New lease keeps Saints in New Orleans thru '35

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 9d

The New Orleans Saints announced a new 10-year lease, keeping the franchise in Louisiana until at least 2035 www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

The Saints announced a new 10-year lease with the state of Louisiana that will keep the team in New Orleans through at least 2035.

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 9d

Fort Valley officials have concluded their investigation regarding hazing related to Fort Valley State’s Blue Machine Marching Band and made multiple arrests, the school announced on Facebook.

The band will remain suspended and will not perform for its homecoming

‘The Chi’ To End With Season 8 On Showtime; “It’s The Right Thing,” Creator Lena Waithe Says

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 10d

The SWAC issued Florida A&M University a public reprimand and a $10,000 fine for comments by Marching 100 announcer Joe Bullard about Alabama State’s Honey Beez dance line

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 10d

The Season 8 of "The Chi" will be its final season deadline.com/2025/10/the-...

The upcoming eighth season of 'The Cgi, created by Lena Waithe, will be its last on Paramount+ with Showtime.

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Browns bench Flacco, turn to Gabriel as starter

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 11d

Dillon Gabriel will now start at QB for the Cleveland Browns, with Joe Flacco as his backup and Shedeur Sanders being third-string: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

The Browns are benching Joe Flacco and will turn to rookie Dillon Gabriel as their starting QB for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Omaha officials order review for Crawford stop

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 12d

Florida A&M Marching 100 announcer Joe Bullard issued an apology for his comments towards Alabama State’s Honey Beez:

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 13d

Bad Bunny is headlining Super Bowl LX, he announced on social media

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 13d

Super middleweight boxing champion Terence “Bud” Crawford was held at gunpoint by Omaha police hours after fans held a parade in downtown Omaha in his honor www.espn.com/boxing/story...

Omaha officials have ordered a review of the traffic stop that led to boxer Terence "Bud" Crawford being ticketed for reckless driving just hours after a parade.

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 13d

Video of Florida A&M Marching 100 announcer Joe Bullard making comments about Alabama State's Honey Beez:

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 13d

Florida A&M president Marva Johnson released a statement about Marching 100 announcer Joe Bullard referring to the Alabama State Honey Beez dance team as “the new face of Ozempic”:

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 14d

Alabama State University released a statement regarding statements allegedly made towards the Honey Beez during halftime against Florida A&M, connecting them with “Ozempic”:

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 19d

Executive Director of Band of the Year, John T. Grant released a statement about Jackson State declining participation:

“We acknowledge the position taken by Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of The South.”

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 19d

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South released a statement, affirming they aren't participating in ESPN Band of the Year

“As Director, I [Dr. Roderick Little] have again requested not to be included in any preliminary adjudication, rankings, or promotion of this event.”

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 23d

North Carolina A&T’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine will perform during halftime of the New York Giants’ Week 3 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium.

Retirement, Drake and more we learned from LeBron James on '360 With Speedy'

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 23d

LeBron James on retirement: “Retirement is coming, it is coming -- it’s just not here just yet.” www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar joined Complex's Speedy Morman on his show "360 With Speedy" for an informative segment.

McLaughlin-Levrone dazzles in historic 400m win

Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 23d

ESPN Band of the Year released its September 2025 Division-I rankings:

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 24d

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to break 48 seconds in the 400 meters final, clocking 47.78 seconds — No. 2 fastest women’s 400m all-time — in a first place finish at the world championships www.espn.com/olympics/tra...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to crack the 48-second barrier in the 400 meters Thursday, finishing in 47.78 in an historically fast race to claim gold at the Worl...

Suspended sprinter Kerley joins Enhanced Games

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 24d

Suspended U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley is the first American man and first track athlete to commit to the no-testing Enhanced Games, he announced Wednesday www.espn.com/olympics/sto...

Suspended U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist in the 100 meters, has become the first American man and first track athlete to commit to the no-testing Enhanced Games.

Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 14th time to capture third world championship title

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Kalan Hooks @kalanhookstv.bsky.social · 27d

TOKYO (AP) — Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for the 14th time Monday night, clearing 6.30 meters to capture his third world championship. apnews.com/article/athl...

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for the 14th time Monday night, clearing 6.30 meters to capture his third world championship.

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