Day: April 6, 2022

Steph Curry says “Im good” on playing with Lebron

Brandon King

It’s no secret Lebron James loves playing with fellow great players. Over the past decade he’s done what he can to position himself to ball with some of the top talent in the league, which has contributed to his eight consecutive finals appearances and three championships during that span. That sentiment may not be reciprocated amongst other upper echelon players. This has bore itself out over recent years with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have all decided that, in the case of Irving no longer, playing…

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MEAC Weekly Track & Field Honorees

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From the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coppin State senior Joseph Manu was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Track Athlete of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, and Howard senior Jessica Wright was selected as Women’s Track Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced today.Norfolk State sophomore Isaac Haywood was named Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, while Norfolk State freshman Leslie Young earned Women’s Field Athlete of the Week honors. Manu (Sr., Accra, Ghana) won both the 100- and 200-meter dash at the Towson Invitational. The 10.10 he ran in the 100-meter final is the fastest time…

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Tennessee State Football to take on Notre Dame in 2023

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From Tennessee State University Athletics The Tennessee State University football program will visit the University of Notre Dame on Sept. 2, 2023 at Notre Dame Stadium and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBC, it was announced today. A formal press conference will be held on Wednesday, April 6 in South Bend. “TSU and Notre Dame are two iconic programs that have helped shape today’s college athletics landscape,” said Dr. Mikki Allen, TSU Director of Athletics. “We are setting the foundation for long-term success under Coach George’s leadership. The goal…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 6, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Danilo Gallinari PF Apr 5 Day-To-Day John Collins PF Mar 31 Out Collins (finger, foot) is yet to return to any running or agility work, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Nik Stauskas G Apr 5 Out Stauskas is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls with a right ankle sprain. Juwan Morgan F Apr 5 Out Jaylen Brown SG Apr 5 Day-To-Day Brown (knee) is probable for Wednesday’s game at Chicago. Jayson…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: PA man shot over Air Jordan Collection

Brandon King

When Krissy Cardiff Geraci checked her Ring camera on March 8, she was greeted by the worst thing a parent could ever see- their child being harmed. The video she saw was that of her son, Dominic ’Dom” Geraci being chased around his house by three males in hoodies until one of them pulls out a gun and shot him. Why was he shot? His family believes it was over his large Air Jordan collection. His father Anthony Geraci said this to KDKA (PA): “He’s a shoe collector. He has…

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Savannah State hires Aaron Kelton as new head football coach

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from Savannah State Athletics: Savannah State Athletics has hired Aaron Kelton as the 27th head football coach, Director of Athletics Opio Mashariki announced Tuesday morning. Kelton arrived on campus this morning to meet with the team and administration. Kelton and Mr. Mashariki will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “We are very excited to welcome Aaron Kelton to Savannah State, “Mashariki said. “Following our national search, we had a very tough choice to make. We feel confident Aaron Kelton is the right leader for our football program as we continue to create a winning culture. “We would like to thank Russell DeMasi for…

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SIAC Weekly Baseball Honourees

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its baseball weekly honors, released by the league office on Monday. Grant Akridge (Spring Hill) was named Player of the Week, while Jared Showalter (Savannah State) earned Pitcher of the Week honors. PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Grant Akridge, Spring Hill ,Outfield | R-Senior | Elba, AL Grant Akridge hit three home runs in Game 1 at Lane on Saturday. PITCHER OF THE WEEK – Jared Showalter, Savannah State,Pitcher |  R-Junior |  Huntingdon, PA In a 12-1 win over Miles and 6 innings pitched, Showalter recorded four hits, eight…

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April 5, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Tyler Herro Tyler Herro scored 35 points in the Heat’s 144-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets. This season Herro has looked like he is more focused on being a good basketball players more so than getting caught up in the trappings of fame and that has shown in his play, which is much better than a season ago. On the season, the former lottery pick is averaging career-highs in scoring (20.8 ppg), assists (3.9) , FG% (.446) and three-point accuracy (.398). pt rb ast…

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“Newstalgia” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming July 20

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The “Newstalgia” Air Jordan 1 High OG is another addition to the growing lineup of women’s specific Jordan Is that will see a release in 2022. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of varsity red at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel, while underlying it at the ankle and grey found at the collar. A red chenille Swoosh adorns both lateral and medial sides. with red “NIKE AIR” branding is found on the grey corduroy tongue along with a grey Wings logo. Below resides a…

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