Day: April 16, 2019

Shaw Football Volunteers at Wake Assisted Living Center

Brandon King

From Shaw University Sports Information Department: RALEIGH, N.C. – With the help of the Shaw University Academic Success Department, members of the Bears football program volunteered their time in performing community service hours at the Wake Assisted Living Center located Raleigh on Tuesday (Apr. 16). The student-athletes helped with preparation of lunch, cleaning and having fun playing a game of Bingo with some of the residents. “We definitely enjoyed ourselves and look forward to participating in more community service projects,” said Recruiting Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach, Toryeon Hester. “This experience…

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University Red KD 12 has a release date

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This colorway of Kevin Durant’s twelfth signature was broken out by KD during this year’s NBA Playoffs now has a release date. This KD 12 sports a University Red upper complimented by black detailing through the upper. KD logos are found on the tongue and lateral lower heel and a white Swoosh is also present on the medial side. A white speckled midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic of this sneaker. The “University Red” Nike KD 12 is scheduled to release May 3 at nike.com and select retailers. The…

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DeMarcus Cousins’ Quad Injury Diagnosed as Tear

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According to reports from The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the leg injury that Demarcus Cousins suffered last night in the Warriors’ shocking game 2 loss was a torn left quadriceps muscles. Charania also adds that Cousins and the team will see how the injury responds to two weeks of rehab since he does not need surgery before they will have to officially rule him out for the remainder of the playoffs. It is another tough break for Cousins, who was seeing his first postseason action of his career this…

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NBA Playoff Recap: April 15, 2019

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Top Performers Lou WilliamsLAC @ GSW 36 2 11 2 stl Ben SimmonsPHI vs. BRK 18 10 12 Triple-double M. HarrellLAC @ GSW 25 10 2 Stephen CurryGSW vs. LAC 29 1 6 3 stl Joel EmbiidPHI vs. BRK 23 10 1 D. GallinariLAC @ GSW 24 4 6 2 stl Kevon LooneyGSW vs. LAC 19 5 0 Tobias HarrisPHI vs. BRK 19 5 2 Klay ThompsonGSW vs. LAC 17 3 2 2 stl Kevin DurantGSW vs. LAC 21 5 5 Last Night’s Action The Los Angeles Clippers had a…

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Claflin Track and Field posts multiple school records and personal bests at USC Gamecock Invitational

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Romanda Noble-Watson, Claflin U. SID Columbia, S.C. (Apr. 13, 2019) – With just over two weeks remaining before heading to their first-ever Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the men’s and women’s track and field teams continued to improve Saturday (Apr. 13), when they competed among a field of over 1,000 student-athletes from the NCAA Division I, II, and III ranks as well as the NAIA and the NJCAA, at the USC Gamecock Invitational hosted by the University of South Carolina on Saturday, Apr. 13. The Claflin…

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Delaware State’s Jackson will step down after the season

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From meacsports.com : DOVER, Del., Apr. 15, 2019–Delaware State head softball coach Amber Jackson has announced that she will leave the post at the end of the current season to serve a missionary tour in Africa. Now in her fifth season as head coach of the Hornets, Jackson’s tenure has been highlighted by two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Northern Division titles, MEAC Coach of the Year honors in 2016 and a 56-25 regular-season mark in division games (.691). In 2016, Delaware State led all conference teams in total wins (30)…

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Albany State Track and Field heads to SC for SIAC Track&Field Championship

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Head coach Kenneth Taylor and the Albany State University men’s and women’s outdoor track teams head into the 2019 SIAC Track and Field Championship April 18-20 looking to cap what has been a great season for the Golden Rams. The championship meet will take place at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. THE BASICS EVENT: 2019 SIAC Track & Field Championship DATE: April 18-20, 2019 LOCATION: Winthrop University; Rock Hill, S.C. ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIPTentative Schedule of Events Live Results SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2018 Championship Recap  |  2018 Results 2019…

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Four Albany State golfers named to All-SIAC Men’s Golf First Team

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From asugoldenrams.com : Peachtree City, Ga. (April 15, 2019)– Ten student-athletes have been honored as part of the 2018-19 Men’s Golf All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team, as announced Monday. Headlining the All-SIAC Team are Albany State’s Chase McLain, the SIAC Player of the Year, and Spring Hill’s Peter Schilli, the SIAC Freshman of the Year. Miles College’s Leonard Smoot garnered SIAC Coach of the Year accolades. The All-SIAC Player, Freshman, and Coach of the Year was selected by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors, while the all-conference teams were decided…

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OG High collared Black and Red Air Jordan 1 coming Black Friday

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The black and red Air Jordan 1 will make a return to retail in its original high collared form during the 2019 holiday season. It will feature its classic black and red leather upper above a white midsole and a red solid rubber outsole. At this juncture, no images of the 2019 version are not available. The black and red Air Jordan 1 High OG is going to release in full family sizing on Black Friday, November 29 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at…

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