Day: March 21, 2023

Grambling and NBA Legend Willis Reed passes away

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications Story Links GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University Department of Athletics is saddened to learn of the passing of Willis Reed, a former Grambling State basketball star, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and College Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee.   “The department of athletics mourns the passing of legendary former Grambling State basketball player Willis Reed,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott.  “He was one of the game’s most fierce competitors with many legendary accomplishments both on and off the court.…

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Albany State Baseball sweeps Edward Waters

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams improved to (16-4) overall and (14-1) in the SIAC after sweeping the Edward Waters Tigers in a 3-game series that was played on Saturday and Sunday.  The Tigers fell to (10-11) overall and (5-7) in the SIAC.  The games were originally scheduled to be played in Jacksonville, Florida.  Due to the weather, the games were played at the ASU West Campus in Albany, Georgia. In game 1, the Golden Rams won (11-1).  The Golden Rams scored 7 runs in the…

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“Digital Camo” Puma MB.01 coming March 24

Brandon King

The “Digital Camo” Puma MB.01 is part of LaMelo’s Rare Reverse line, a collection that comprises previously MB.01 PEs. It sports a desert camo upper with orange present in a complimentary role. The phrase “ 1 of 1” appears on the medial forefoot , alluding to the sneaker’s previous life as a PE. Underneath resides an orange midsole that is equipped with NITRO foam and an outsole of the same hue that reads “RARE”. The sneaker will also be housed in special packaging. The “Digital Camo” Puma MB.01 will debut…

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Albany State Track performed well at Emory Spring Break Classic

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams track and field teams participate in the Emory Spring Break Classic on March 17-18, at Emory University.  The Golden Rams men finished in 5th place out of 16 teams with 65 points.  Kibren Moore finished 3rd in the M 100m with a time of 10.49.  Kibren also finished 5th in the M 200m with a time of 22.14. Jordan Smith finished 2nd in the M 400m with a time of 50.06.  Jordan finished 1st in the M 400h with a time of 55.43.  Jordan finished…

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“Pure Platinum” Nike Air VaporMax 2023 coming this spring

Brandon King

Earlier this week, we brought you initial images of the Nike Air VaporMax 2023 and now images of the “Pure Platinum, which will be amongts the debut colorways, have emerged. It sports a white Flyknit upper constructed using recycled materials, with pure platinum Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. VaporMax branding can be seen on the tongue and on the rear heel. Underneath resided a Swoosh-branded VaporMax unit with rubber in key impact zones. The “Pure Platinum” Nike Air VaporMax 2023 Flyknit will debut April 6 at nike.com and…

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Texas Southern Men’s Golf in third after 36 holes at Gulf Shores Invitational

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Courtesy of Sylvia Masango, Texas Southern Sports Information GULF SHORES, Ala. – Texas Southern men’s golf stands in third place following the opening rounds of the Gulf Shores Invitational hosted by the Black College Golf Coaches Association. Freshman Owen Walsh is tied 6th and leads the way for the Tigers at the end of his 36-hole day one on 159 (81-78). Sophomores Joel Sullivan and Kci Lindskog are one shot back and tied in 7th place. The competing teams are playing at The Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club which is a 6693-yard…

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Texas Southern Women’s Track & Field shows out at TSU Relays

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Courtesy of Texas Southern Athletics The TSU women’s track & field won nine titles and posted 26 top-five performances at the 71stannual TSU Relays this past weekend. Lillie Burnett finished second (12.0) in both the 100 and 200 (25.25) while Shelby Brooks captured the 200 title (25.17). Madison Dominguez (56.61) won the 400 followed by Brooks (58.11) in second and a fifth-place outing from Bayli George (1:00.52). Adayshia Coleman won the 100-meter hurdles with a personal-best run of 14.32 followed by Kayla Jenkins’ second-place finish (14.7). Lyriq Ray placed fourth…

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Tennessee State announces spring football practice schedule and Spring Game date

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE – Set to begin spring practice this week, the Tennessee State football team and head coach Eddie George have announced that the spring game will be played at 3:30 p.m. on April 15 at Hale Stadium. This will be coach George’s second spring with the Tigers, as he enters his third year as the head coach. The Tigers return 67 players from last year’s 4-7 team and welcome in nine new signees for spring practice. TSU’s first practice will be on Wednesday, March 22. The Tigers will have 15…

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Albany State Softball swept by Edward Waters

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams softball team was swept by the Edward Waters Tigers in a 3-game series held in Albany on March 19-20.  With the loss on Monday afternoon, the Golden Rams are now (16-10) overall and (9-4) in the SIAC.  The Tigers improved to (22-4) overall and (8-2) in the SIAC.  The game was scoreless until Tiana McFarland hit a single to right field to score Morgan Brown.  McFarland’s hit gave the Golden Rams a (1-0) lead entering the bottom of…

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“Picanate Red” Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Picante Red” is a new colourway of the Nike Dunk Low that is part of Nike’s spring/summer release plans. It sports a white leather upper with picante red showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongue branding and the embroidered “NIKE” on the rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and picante red rubber outsole. The “Picante Red” Nike Dunk Low is anticipated to occur sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 110…

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