Day: February 18, 2026

North Carolina Central women’s hoops beats South Carolina State 68-65

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Image via Doug Burt Courtesy of NCCU Athletic Communications 68 Winner NCCU 65 SCSt Team 1 2 3 4 F NCCU 21  16  12  19  68 SCSt 18  16  16  15  65 to ORANGEBURG, S.C. – North Carolina Central opened a four-game road swing with a 68-65 women’s basketball victory over South Carolina State at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on Wednesday. Tierney Coleman scored 17 points and Natalie Jasper added 16 points for the Eagles, who picked up their eighth win in a row over the Bulldogs. Both players reached career highs in an Eagles’ uniform…

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Jackson State’s Harris and Mallory claim weekly Field honors

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Image via JSU Athletics Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Dalon Harris and Malayna Mallory were named weekly award winners by the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) office on Wednesday afternoon for their performances last weekend at the Samford Bulldog Open. Harris claimed his first Field Performer of the Week honor after winning the men’s shot put, throwing for a distance of 15.48m. Mallory was named both Women’s Field and Newcomer of the Week after setting a new personal best in the weight throw with a distance of 16.48m, which placed her in second amongst…

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”White/Red” Air Jordan XIII returning in March

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Next month, the “WhiteRed” Air Jordan XIII will make its first retail return in nearly a decade, having last been seen on store shelves ibn 2017. The 2026 iteration keeps in line with the aesthetic of its progenitor in that it will sport a white leather upper overlaid with dimpled side panels. Red suede flanks both sides of the foot as well as wraps the heel. The model’s signature hologram takes it place on the lateral ankle, while Jumpman is seen perched atop the tongue. A “JORDAN” tag seen at…

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”Camo” Converse SHAI 001 coming in early April

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The very-well received Conversae SHAI 001 is getting the camouflage treatment with this upcoming colorway. They sport a camoflage print spread across its molded upper with Converse’s classic Star and Chevron logo plastered at the rear heel, with Shai branding perched atop the padded tongue. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides an army green midsole that houses forefoot Zoom Air cushioning as a rubber outsole that features a radial traction pattern. The “Camo” Converse SHAI 001 is slated to debut April 3, 2026 at select retail establishments, converse.com and , unfortunately,…

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Update on “BIN 23” Air Jordan 8

Brandon King

We now have more information on the BIN 23 Air Jordan 8.  They will make use of a legion pine and red color palette. There are still no available images at this juncture however predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a monochromatic legion green suede and leather upper, with the only bit of visual variety being the wax seal-inspired BIN 23 logo that is perched atop the tongue.  The green upper sits atop a matching green midsole and rubber outsole.  The “BIN 23” Air Jordan 8 is expected to debut…

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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Debuts in April 2026

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Founded by Grace Ladoja in 2017 the HOMECOMING (Lagos) has grown into a premier, yearly, and multi day festival that takes place in Nigeria that celebrates African music, fashion and culture. In conjunction with the upcoming festival Nike is set to debut a duo of Air Max Plus colorways. Both kicks feature textured uppers, extra laces as well as elevated side wave structures. One pair utilizes utilizes the red, black and green of Pan Africanism, sporting a black upper with a green Swoosh on the lateral side. Tuned Air branding…

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Confirmed: “Sacramento” Air Jordan X coming back on December 5

Brandon King

Later this year the “Sacramento” Air Jordan X will make its first retail run in over three decades.  There are no images of the 2026 iteration at this juncture, we should be presented with an accurate facsimile of its 1995 progenitor. They will sport a black tumbled leather upper overlaid with smooth leather at the lateral and medial sides. Concord takes care of inner and along with the white Jumpman at the rear heel, provides a bit of visual variety.  Stamped atop the tongue is “AIR JORDAN 23”, completing an…

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For the Love of the Game: Bringing Competition and Culture Back to NBA All-Star Weekend

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Written by contributor Hodari P.T. Brown The NBA All-Star Weekend has always represented more than just an exhibition. At its best, it is a celebration of the game’s highest level of skill, creativity, history, and cultural influence. As a passionate fan who wants the game of basketball to continue thriving—watched, respected, and loved across generations—I believe the All-Star Weekend must evolve in a way that restores competitiveness, honors tradition, and makes the event as culturally significant and nationally captivating as it has ever been. Basketball is too important to too…

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“Space Jam” Air Jordan XI returning December 12, will feature “23” on the heel

Brandon King

The “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is making its first retail appearance since 2009( the 2016 version was actually a playoff PE) to much anticipation.  Although there are no available images, what we should be presented with is an Air Jordan XI that sports a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid by black leather at the rear heel and a high-cut patent leather rand.  Varsity royal should be present at the Jumpman that occupies the lateral ankle as well as between the “JUMPMAN JORDAN” band that traverses the tongue. Notably this…

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Confirmed: “Infrared” Air Jordan VI returning November 7

Brandon King

The “Infrared” Air Jordan VI is making its first retail return in over a decade later this year.  Though images of the 2026 iteration have surfaced, we should expect an Air Jordan VI with a perforated white leather upper and overlays that form a stylized “23.” Infrared should appear on the lace locks, Jumpman on the tongue, and the stripe on the rear spoiler. Black would be present at the inner as well as the rubber portion of the tongue, which also reads “AIR JORDAN.” Underneath should reside an infrared…

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