Author: Brandon King

Virginia Union extends home winning streak with 57-51 win over Elizabeth City

Brandon King

51ECMB 57 VUU-M Team 1 2 F ECMB 25  26  51 VUU-M 23  34  57 The Virginia Union men’s basketball team defeated a very game Elizabeth City State basketball team, 57-51 Wednesday night at Barco-Stevens Hall. The first half was a hotly contested affair that featured 5 ties and and six lead changes , as Elizabeth City was able to take a two-point lead, 25-23 heading into halftime. Early in the second half, ECSU took a four-point lead at 27-23 off a Jayden Beloti layup. Virginia Union responded with back-to-back layups…

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Who is, Who might and Who ain’t: February 16, 2022

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (ankle) is questionable for Wednesdays contest against the Magic, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play again until after the All-Star break, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Feb 16 Day-To-Day Williams (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday’s contest against the Pistons, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports. Marcus Smart PG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Smart (ankle) is doubtful…

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Norfolk State reveals 2022 Football Schedule

Brandon King

Courtesy Norfolk State Athletics 2022 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University released its 2022 football schedule on Monday. The 11-game slate features five home games at William “Dick” Price Stadium, including the return of the Battle of the Bay to Norfolk in addition to three home conference games. The Spartans open the 2022 season with back-to-back road games against FBS competition. The season kicks off on Sept. 3 with a date at Marshall in Huntington, W.Va. The teams played once previously, in 2015, which was also played at Marshall. …

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February 15, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done top 5 are pictured pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. IND 50 14 4   17-21 fg Trae YoungATL vs. CLE 41 3 9   11-13 ft K. TownsMIN vs. CHO 39 15 3   11-13 ft Jayson TatumBOS @ PHI 28 12 6   2 blk Buddy HieldIND @ MIL 36 2 4   8-12 3-pt CJ McCollumNOP vs. MEM 30 6 7   2 stl  Tyus JonesMEM @ NOP 27 1 9 Jaylen BrownBOS @ PHI 29 8 3   5-7 3-pt Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. DAL 29 10 3   13-14 ft…

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Check out these LeBron XIX

Brandon King

This never-before-seen LeBron XIX popped up on the Instagram story of one Frankie Walker Sr. For those unaware of who Mr.Walker is, he was the head coach of the South Side Rangers, a pee wee team that an eight-year-old LeBron James played on. He and his family opened up their doors to a young LeBron, allowing him to live with him, as his mother at the time, was not in the best place to provide a stable home for her son.Walker was integral in persuading LeBron to join his first…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teens attack man and take his sneakers

Brandon King

The axiom that “no good deed goes unpunished” was on full and brutal display recently at a Boston MBTA station. According to a MBTA transit police statement, four youths, a male juvenile, 17, of Roslindale, a male juvenile, 15, of Chelsea, a male juvenile, 15, and a male juvenile, 16, both from Roxbury are all facing various assault charges and unarmed robbery. Police were called to Park Street around 8:19 pm Saturday on report of an assault. The release states the group of teens had fled the scene prior to…

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An initial look at the Who Decides War x Nike Air Force 1 Low

Brandon King

In celebration of the AF-1’s 40th anniversary, Nike is joining forces with Everard Best’s Who Decides War brand on two special edition versions. One colourway will utilize light bone as its primary hue, while blues will the featured colors for the other. Both will make use of distressed patchwork with interspersed Who Decides War embroidery throughout the upper, tongue labeling and insoles. A white midsole and outsole completes this aesthetic. At this juncture there is no solid release information on this Air Force 1 Low. Information will be updated as…

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Who Will, Who Ain’t and Who Might: February 15 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Feb 15 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers, was on the court for the Hawks’ morning shootaround, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Delon Wright SG Feb 15 Day-To-Day Wright (groin), who is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers, was on the court for the Hawks’ morning shootaround, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play…

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SIAC Basketball Men’s and Women’s Basketballers of the Week

Brandon King

From the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week.  For women, Tyashia Bostick (Spring Hill) was named Player of the Week, while Brittney Bolin (Tuskegee) earned Newcomer of the Week.  For men, Beril Kabamba (Spring Hill) was named Player of the Week, while Brandon Miller (Miles College) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.  Women’s Basketball  PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Tyashia Bostick, Spring Hill |Guard/Forward | RS Sophomore | Charleston, SC Bostick scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and against Lemoyne Owen. On the season Bostick is averaging…

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FAMU wins in overtime over Alcorn, 60-58

Brandon King

60 Florida A&M 3-20, 4-9 SWAC 58 Alcorn 2-18, 1-12 SWAC Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F Florida A&M 18  8  7  19  8  60 Alcorn 5  18  15  14  6  58 It took overtime to do it but the Florida A&M women’s basketball team got by Alcorn State 60-58 Monday night at the Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS. FAMU jumped out to an 18-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, but over the next two periods, the Braves outscored the Rattlers 18-8 and 15-7 to take…

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