Day: December 8, 2024

”Total Orange” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming Fall 2025

Brandon King

title image via cop_o_clock The Kobe VI will not be left sitting on the sidelines in 2025, as evident by this upcoming colorway. The only visual variety on this other monochromatic orange upper is seen via the silver that appears on Swooshes that adorn the sides, as well at the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue. Underneath this largely single-hued upper resides an orange midsole and matching rubber outsole. As it currently stands , thhe “total orange” Nike Kobe VI Proro is slated to debut in the fall of 2025…

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Clark Atlanta women’s hoops beats Tuskegee 62-58 for 4th straight win

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title image via Mikaela Queen Courtesy of Aminah Crew, Writing/Journalism Intern 58 TU 62 Winner Clark Team 1 2 3 4 F TU 17  10  13  18  58 Clark 8  13  17  24  62 Clark Atlanta secured a hard-fought 62-58 victory over Tuskegee University on Sunday in a tightly contested matchup. Tuskegee dominated the first quarter, jumping to a 17-8 lead behind strong offensive performances from Shemaiah Mackin and Jasmine Manuel, who scored effectively in the paint with help from teammates like Hilani Cantone. Clark Atlanta struggled with turnovers early but…

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Virginia Union’s season ends at the hands of Valdosta State, 49-14

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title image via Virginia Union Athletics via VUU Athletics 14 VUU 49 Winner VSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F VUU 0 7 0 7 14 VSU 7 21 14 7 49 Virginia Union University’s greatest season in the program’s history came to an end as #1 Valdosta State University defeated the Panthers 49-14 in the NCAA Division II National Quarterfinals of the Division II Playoffs on Saturday, December 7, in Valdosta, Ga. The loss marked an end to a season which saw the Panthers advance further in the NCAA Playoffs,…

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Jackson State pulls away in second half, wins SWAC Championship 41-13

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics | Zy McDonald came off the bench late in the first half, sparking a rally from Jackson State and leading the Tigers to a 41-13 victory over Southern in the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship Game presented by GM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The championship is the third in four years for Jackson State (11-2), winners of nine straight games, and the first for head coach T.C. Taylor. McDonald was named the Offensive MVP after coming in late in the…

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Virginia State puts it on Cheney 97-56

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title image via SaniyahShoots Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics 56 Chey 97 Winner VS Team 1 2 F Chey 26  30  56 VS 44  53  97 In a thrilling college basketball game that showcased impressive performances on both ends of the court, Virginia State emerged victorious over Cheyney with a commanding 44-26 win. The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm, with several missed shots and turnovers marking the early stages. At 19:23, Cheyney’s Joshua Blackmon hit a jumper to give his team a 2-0 lead, but Virginia…

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Albany State euthanizes thoroughbreds 80-48

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Golden Rams put on a commanding performance, cruising to an 80-48 victory over Kentucky State University in SIAC men’s basketball action on Saturday at the William Exum HPER Center. The win improves the Golden Rams to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the Thorobreds fall to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SIAC. Albany State wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to a 38-26 lead by halftime. The Golden Rams turned up…

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Virginia Union falls 71-58 to Fayetteville State

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title image via Virginia Union Athletics Courtesy of VUU Sports Virginia Union University’s DJ Mitchell scored a career-best 17 points, but Fayetteville State University defeated the Panthers 71-58 on Saturday, December 7, in Fayetteville, N.C. VUU’s Malachi Dark added 10 points of his own in the non-conference match=up. “We have been faced with a lot of adversity so far this year, but our guys continue to fight to the end,” said VUU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jay Butler.  “I thought we played really good on both ends of the floor in the first half against…

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Willie Simmons named head coach at Florida International

Brandon King

Willie Simmons has been tapped as the man to lead FIU. Saturday morning, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported the two sides were finalizing details to make Simmons their next head coach.  Earlier this afternoon, the Panthers’ new head football coach let the world know he was “excited” and looking forward to recruiting the best and brightest young men to bring championships and produce winners on and off the field.” Coach Simmons began his coaching career in 2005 as the pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Lincoln High School (FL) 2005.…

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