Day: December 29, 2024

Norfolk State women’s hoops stuns Auburn 63-57

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title image via Fannae Webb Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID  Box Score AUBURN, Ala. — The Norfolk State women’s basketball team earned its second SEC upset win of the season, taking down Auburn 63-57 at Neville Arena Sunday afternoon. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson led the Spartans with 17 points. She added 11 rebounds, four steals, and three assists to her totals. Sophomore guard Da’Brya Clark also scored in double figures for NSU with 15 points.  The Tigers took the early 6-4 first-quarter lead behind a pair of free throws from Deyona Gaston. Clark answered back…

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Sam Shade announced as new Alabama A&M head football coach

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title image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | Alabama A&M University welcomed Sam Shade as the 22nd head football coach in program history, announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant during a special edition of the From the Hill Podcast on Sunday night. “This is a new and exciting time to bring Coach Sam Shade to the Hill,” Bryant said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and proven success to a program ready to thrive. His vast resources in the State and impeccable relationships…

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Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets as part of four player trade

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have agreed on a deal in which the Lakers will send D’Angelo Russell , Maxwell Lewis and 3 second round picks in exchage for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Melton. Russell, a one-time All-Star had been placed in the unenvionable position as one of the scapegoats for any of the sortcomings of a LeBron James team. In 29 appearances, both a starter and coming off the bench , Russell averaged 12.4 points , 4.7 assists and 2.8 reounds on .415/…

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Take another look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The “Rare Air” Air Jordan is one of a few colors of the fourth model in the venerable Air Jordan line that is planned for retail runs in 2025. They sport a black upper overlaid with charcoal at the forefoot that wraps the toe and extends to the same location on the medial side. Red shows up on the lower lace tabs, as well as the Jumpman on the removable tongue labels, underneath reads “JORDAN RARE AIR.” Royal blue can be seen at the inner as well as the “NIKE…

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Check out these images of the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I ‘85 High

Brandon King

The release of the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I ‘85 High is one of the most anticipated releases in what could be a very expensive 2025 for sneaker enthusiasts.  A set of images have emerged of this latest iteration of this returning classic via conkeror 21 on Instagram that provides additional angles, as well as the original styled packaging. It sports a black upper paired with red, via an underlay at the toe, wrapping the heel and at the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Black shows up at…

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An initial look at the “Multicolor” Monopoly x LeBron XXII 

Brandon King

Several weeks ago we highlighted the blue iteration of the Monopoly x Nike LeBron XXII and now images of a multicolored aesthetic of this collaborative colorway.  It sports a multi-hued canvas upper that displays in a manner reminiscent of a tye dye pattern. LeBron’s signature appears in yellow at the rear heel, while a blue “MONOPOLY” tag is on the lateral side. Volt takes care of the inner and the tongue ; a jeweled Swoosh can be seen on the lower lateral side, while a depiction of a air of…

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Willie Simmons completes staff at FIU

Brandon King

Title image via the Famuan New Florida International University head football coach Willie Simmons has assembled his first staff. The Panthers’ new head shared the news via a post on X.  Per Zach Barnett of footballscoop.com:  Coach Simmons and his new staff have their work cut for them as they seek to rebuild a program that has only four winning seasons ( 7-6 in 2010, a pair of 8-5 marks in 2011& 2017, as well as going 9-4 in 2018) since 2002.

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