Day: February 20, 2026

Albany State pulls 85-78 come from behind win over Allen

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of ASU Athletics 78 M-30240 85 Winner M-13 Team 1 2 F Allen 41  37  78 ASU 33  52  85 Albany, Ga. — Fueled by a spirited Greek Night atmosphere inside the Jones Brothers HPER Complex, the Albany State Golden Rams delivered an impressive second-half comeback to defeat Allen University, 85–78. Trailing 41–33 at halftime, Albany State responded with poise and intensity, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 52–37 over the final 20 minutes to secure the win. The Golden Rams found their rhythm after the break, shooting…

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”Varsity Royal” Nike Air Griffey Max returning March 16

Brandon King

Five years after its most recent release and seventeen years after its 2009 debut, Nike is rolling the Varsity Royal” Air Griffey Max 1 out for another retail run in 2026. Just as with its predecessor, the 2026 iteration will feature a white leather foundational layer overlaid with an eye-catching varsity royal nubuck. A black Swoosh is present on the lateral toe box, with “NIKE” spelled out in large debossed letters on the ankle strap. Volt takes care of the Swooshes on the rear heel, front pull tab, on the…

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Tennessee State gets key conference win over Lindenwood, tied for OVC lead

Brandon King

Image via Tennessee State Basketball Although they fell behind by double digits in the first half, Tennessee State was able to persevere and pull out a vital 89-80 Conference win over Lindenwood.  Lindenwood’s offense came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, jumping out to an 8-1 lead that soon ballooned to a 23-9 advantage. The Lions were scorching from downtown, connecting on their first 5 attempts from downtown.  After being down 26–12 at the 12:59 mark, Tennessee State seemed to settle into the game and outscored Lindenwood 22-7…

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Tanking Is Back in the Spotlight, But the NBA’s Real Problem Runs Deeper

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written by Contributor Hodari P. T. Brown The NBA’s long-running battle with tanking is once again front and center. Recently, the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers were fined for sitting healthy players during critical fourth-quarter stretches of regular-season games before All-Star Weekend. The perception was clear: positioning for the draft lottery mattered more than winning that night. For Utah, the strategy worked in one game. In another, it backfired and the Jazz won anyway. That irony underscores the complicated nature of tanking. You can attempt to lose strategically, but outcomes are never guaranteed. Still, the issue forced…

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Time changes announced for ESPNU televised TSU Basketball games

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Image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — The Ohio Valley Conference announced the sixth matchup of its 2025-26 ESPN basketball schedule. The men’s basketball contest will feature Tennessee State at UT Martin on Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m. CT and will air on ESPNU. Due to the time change of the men’s game, the women’s game will now be played at 10AM. For the fourth-straight year the League is utilizing a Wild Card selection process to determine the linear broadcasts, with selections determined and announced…

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Week 7 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Women’s Basketball Top 5

Brandon King

Week 7 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Division Top 5 saw no new entrants , a new team is now seated on the throne atop the rankings.  5.Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (20-4, 18-3) The Lady Broncos stay at No.5 in the Week 7 rankings. FSU is coming off a perfect week, defeating Shaw 73-57 on February 9 and thrashing Livingstone 81-55 on February 12. The Lady Broncos currently are second in the CIAA, trailing only Winston-Salem State.  4.Miles College Lady Golden Bears (18-3, 12-2) Just…

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“Knicks” Air Jordan 8 coming in 2026

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This upcoming Air Jordan 8 is inspired by the New York Knicks and pays homage to the legendary face-off between Michael Jordan’s Bulls and the Knicks of Patrick Ewing.  Unfortunately at this junction, there are no available images of this upcoming eight however initial predictive speculation assigns in aesthetic of a black nubuck upper with orange and royal showing up on the support overlays that flank the heel.  A Jumpman would appear on the royal and orange chenille patch on the tongue along with a blue rear pull tab.  Underneath…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 7 Women’s Major Division Top 5

Brandon King

Week 7 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Major Division Top 5 saw a new participant enter the mix, while the remaining four teams played musical chairs.  5.Alabama State Hornets ( 12-12, 9-4)  The Hornets enter the Week 7 polls after previously falling outside the top 5. Alabama State went 2-1 last week. The Hornets started the week off with a 67-53 defeat at the hands of Grambling before bouncing back with an 86-70 win over Mississippi Valley on February 12. Alabama State is third in the…

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2026 “Space Jam” will feature Varsity Royal

Brandon King

From the moment their return was announced, the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI immediately became one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Though there are no images of the upcoming iteration, bits of news have emerged, beginning with the presence of “23” at the rear heel.  We have another piece of information regarding this release, and per zsneakerheadz, the 2026 iteration will feature varsity royal from the 2000 release, rather than the concord used on the 2016 version.  Does this color decision sway your decision to go after these…

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