Day: March 13, 2026

An 83-Point Asterisk: When Records Matter More Than the Game

HODARI Brown

When Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a blowout victory for the Miami Heat, the headlines immediately rushed to crown it as one of the greatest scoring nights in NBA history. But context matters. And when the context is examined honestly, this performance deserves an asterisk. The Heat led the entire game. The outcome was essentially decided by the end of the third quarter. Yet Adebayo remained on the floor in the fourth, chasing a number rather than simply securing a win. That decision says everything about what the modern NBA has become.…

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“Oreo” Air Jordan 6 Returning in 2026 for the First Time Since 2010

Brandon King

The “Oreo” Air Jordan 6 is making its much-anticipated return to retail later this year. Why It Matters The “Oreo” colorway of the Air Jordan 6 originally debuted on March 20, 2010 and quickly became a popular look for the silhouette that Michael Jordan wore during his first championship season. The 2026 iteration will mark the first time the colorway has returned to retail, much to the delight of longtime fans who have waited over a decade for its comeback. At this stage, there are no official images of the…

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Air Jordan XII “Obsidian” Returning in 2027

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Although we’re not yet 90 calendar days into 2026, the 2027 sneaker calendar is already heating up. News has emerged that the long-awaited return of the “Obsidian” Air Jordan XII is on the way. Why It Matters Among the original colorways of the Air Jordan XII, the “Obsidian” has arguably been the most overlooked. While other OG colorways have enjoyed multiple retro releases—including within the past four years—the “Obsidian” has seen just one additional retail run since its original 1997 debut. That lone retro arrived in 2012,…

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Making a Difference: Albany State Football reads with students at Radium Springs Elementary

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image via Albany State University Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Coaches, administrators, and members of the Albany State University football team spent the morning of Friday, March 6, giving back to the community by participating in Read Across America Day at Radium Springs Elementary School. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Golden Rams student-athletes and staff visited classrooms throughout the school, reading with students and emphasizing the importance of literacy, education, and positive role models. The visit provided an opportunity for young learners to engage with ASU student-athletes while reinforcing the…

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Alabama A&M’s Kalia Walker named HBCU GO Women’s National Player of the Year

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M University guard Kalia Walker earned her second award in as many weeks on Tuesday afternoon as she was named the HBCU GO Women’s Basketball National Player of the Year. Walker, who was selected the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Player of the Year, is averaging 14.0 points and shooting 40.4 percent from the floor. In addition, she is shooting 84.6 percent from the foul line.  The Alexander, Ark. native ranks tops in the conference in free-throw percentage – 38th nationally and second in free throws.…

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MEAC Tournament News: North Carolina Central downs Maryland Eastern Shore to advance to semis

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Image via Doug Burt Courtesy of Kyon Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Third-seeded North Carolina Central outscored sixth-seeded Maryland Eastern Shore 9-2 in overtime to earn an 83-76 win over the Hawks in the quarterfinals of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament at The Scope.  Dionte Johnson, who led all scorers with 26 points, had four free throws and Jae Slack a 3-pointer in the extra period to help the Eagles grab the victory.   Coach LeVelle Moton’s team, which improved to 14-17, will meet Delaware State, seeded seventh, Friday…

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South Carolina State withstands late-game surge, defeats Norfolk State 88-82

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Courtesy of Kyon Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference No. 5 South Carolina State built a 15-point lead with just under six minutes to play and made just enough free throws down the stretch to hold off fourth-seeded Norfolk State, 88–82, in quarterfinal action of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament at The Scope. Coach Erik Martin’s team, which improved to 10–21, moved into Friday’s semifinals against top-seeded Howard, which earned a first-round bye and will be seeing tournament action for the first time. Tipoff for the contest…

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