New FAMU head football coach James Colzie III introductory press conference

Monday afternoon Florida A&M formally introduced James Colzie III as the 19th head football coach in the program’s history. After a needlessly protracted search, Colzie had the interim tag removed this weekend as the replacement for former coach Willie Simmons.

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Vanessa Bryant unveils Valentines Day themed Kobe VIII

Earlier today on her Instagram story, Vanessa Bryant showed a never before seen color of the Kobe VIII. This iteration of the VIII Protro sports a red knit upper with deeper red embroidered hearts scattered across its landscape that gives it a Valentine’s Day feel. White shows up via the embroidered Swooshes on the sides and the Kobe logos on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a red midsole and a red rubber outsole. More information on a potential release will be reported as it avails itself.

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 29 January 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Dejounte Murray SG Jan 30 Day-To-Day Jan 28: Murray (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Bruno Fernando PF Jan 30 Out Jan 27: Fernando (back) won’t play in Sunday’s game versus the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Vit Krejci G Jan 30 Out Jan 27: Krejci (shoulder) won’t play Sunday against the Raptors,Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. De’Andre…

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Albany State Baseball recipient of Phil Niekro Scholarship Award

Courtesy of Albany State Athletics This past Saturday night Coach Hemmings was presented a check from the Atlanta 400 Baseball Fan Club (formerly Braves 400 Fan Club) in the amount of $1500.00.  The donation was a part of the Phil Niekro scholarship and is given annually to two college baseball programs.  This year’s award went to Albany State University and Oglethorpe University.  The checks were presented at the 400 Baseball Club’s annual Gameboree.  The evening begins with a silent auction followed by a dinner, where the 400-fan club gives away…

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28 January 2024 NBA StatCap: At least no one scored 60

Player Spotlight- Paolo Banchero In the Orlando Magic’s 113-98 win against the Phoenix Suns, the no.1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft turned in a solid performance, helping his team secure the victory with 26 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds and was a +11. On the season, the 2022-23 ROY has averaged 22.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists on .450/.349/.700 splits. Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc…

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Lincoln (PA) women’s hoops takes big loss on the road to Virginia State, 66-43

title images via Lincoln Basketball Courtesy of Lincoln (PA) Athletics 43 Linc 66 Winner VS Team 1 2 3 4 F Linc 17  9  7  10  43 VS 15  14  24  13  66 The Lincoln University women’s basketball team fell short of a win, 66-43, to the Trojans of Virginia State University on Saturday afternoon in a road matchup. The loss moves the Lions to an 8-10 record on the season, 4-6 in the CIAA. GAME INFORMATIONScore: Lincoln 43, Virginia State 66Records: Lincoln (8-10, 4-6), Virginia State (16-2, 8-2)Location: Ettrick, VA…

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Mahogany Lester’s career night powers Maryland Eastern Shore past North Carolina Central, 78-61

title image via UMES Basketball Courtesy of Maryland Eastern Shore Athletics 61 NCCU 78 Winner UMES Team 1 2 3 4 F NCCU 13  16  17  15  61 UMES 15  19  26  18  78 The Short Story:  In its first home game in three weeks, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore women’s basketball team didn’t show any home rust as the Hawks picked up their second MEAC win as many games 78-61 over North Carolina Central on Saturday afternoon at the Hytche Athletic Center. THE GAME FACTSScore: UMES 78, NC Central 61Location: Princess…

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N.C. Central defeats Maryland Eastern Shore, 65-57

title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics 65 Winner NCCU 57 UMES Team 1 2 F NCCU 47  18  65 UMES 27  30  57 The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team defeated the University of Maryland Eastern Shore 65-57 on Saturday evening. Redshirt senior Ja’Darius Harrisscored a game-high 21 points and sophomore Po’Boigh King also finished in double figures with 12 points. Both Eagles grabbed eight rebounds. Senior Cleveland, Harris and King remained in the starting lineup for the Eagles at UMES. Junior Devin Gordon returned to the starting lineup…

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Several Eagles place in top 5 at Camel City Invitational

title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s and women’s track & field teams competed in the Camel City Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Freshman James Harris finished first for the second straight meet but for the first time in the men’s 400m event.  Harris won in his hometown running a 49.92 in the 400m event. He has shown his versatility running in the 200m, 300m, and 400m events so far this indoor season. Harris placed first last weekend…

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