Day: August 14, 2024

XULA women’s soccer gets recognition in NAIA poll

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title image via Yamiak Tsega Courtesy of XULA Athletics Xavier University of Louisiana women’s soccer received its first-ever votes Wednesday in the NAIA coaches poll.         The second-year program is among “others receiving votes” in the preseason rankings with 14 points and tied with Taylor for 36th place.         The Gold Nuggets’ debut season of 2023 included a first-round victory at NAIA nationals and the Red River Athletic Conference regular-season championship. XULA was 13-6 overall and 11-2 in the RRAC.         XULA won 2-0 Sunday in an exhibition Sunday at…

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”Black Cement” Air Jordan III returning November 23

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The news of the latest, and slightly unexpected, return of the “Black Cement” III has been met with much fanfare.  This iteration aims to be a more faithful recreation of its 1988 progenitor, seeking to duplicate the shape, feel, and overall aesthetic and will even house the shoes in original packaging.  The 2024 iteration will feature the “Black Cement” aesthetic so many have come to love- a black leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. The aforementioned elephant on this version features a look closer…

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Alabama A&M women’s soccer takes on tanked team in season opener

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title image via AAMU Sports Courtesy of Aliyah McDaniel | Assistant Athletics Communications Director, Alabama A&M Athletics Alabama A&M women’s soccer is set to begin the 2024 slate on the road, as the Bulldogs travel to take on the No. 10 Memphis Tigers on Thursday, at the Billy J. Murphy Soccer/Track & Field Complex at 6 p.m. (CDT). Live streaming will be available on ESPN+. The match is the first regular season event of the new athletic year on the AAMU calendar. The Bulldogs look to continue the momentum from…

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