Author: Brandon King

September 11, 2021 MEAC Football Recap

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from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Wake Forest 41, Norfolk State 16Georgetown 20, Delaware State 14 (OT) Tulane 69, Morgan State 20Clemson 49, South Carolina State 3Marshall 44, North Carolina Central 10Maryland 62, Howard 0 Wake Forest 41, Norfolk State 16NORFOLK, Va. – Host Wake Forest scored the first seven times it had the ball Saturday en route to a 41-16 win over Norfolk State at Truist Field. In their first-ever matchup with an ACC team, the Spartans (0-2) racked up 336 yards of total offense and posted their second-highest point total in 15…

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Check out these additional images of the Black and Red patent Air Jordan 1 High OG

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The much beloved black and red Air Jordan 1 High OG will make its return this holiday season, but this time clad completely in patent leather. With the exception of the nike Air branded nylon mesh tongue the upper of the shoe, which stays true to the colour blocking of that original colourway, is outfitted in black and red patent leather. In keeping in line with its non-patent progenitor on which it is based, the aesthetic is rounded out with a white midsole and a varsity red upper. The patent…

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Jackson State smacks around Tennessee State 38-16 in 32nd Southern Heritage Classic

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16 TSU 38 JSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 0 7 0 9 16 JSU 7 3 14 14 3 Jackson State used big plays on offense and special teams to cruise to a 38-16 victory in front of crowd of 46, 171 at the 32nd Southern Heritage Classic. JSU got the scoring going when Shadeur Sanders connected with Josh Lanier on a 14- yard touchdown pass late in the opening quarter. Tennessee State would respond with what would prove to be a rare stretch of offensive competency and…

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Take a look at the “Jade Horizon” Air Jordan 5

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This upcoming Air Jordan 5 sports a jade horizon leather upper with a vintage oxidized aesthetic present on the eyelets and lace toggles. Desert sand shows up on the sockliner along with a reflective tongue and clear netting on the sides round out the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole with desert sand “teeth” and aged-looking translucent outsole. The “Desert Sand” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled, for now, to make its retail debut December 4 at nike.com and select retail venues. Air Jordan 5 Jade Horizon/Desert Sand/Anthracite/Pink…

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Official image of the “Red Thunder” Air Jordan 4

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The “Red Thunder” (not really sure how it was given that moniker) is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s holiday release plans. It sports a black nubuck upper underlaid by red at the netting on the tongue, as well as the lateral and medial sides. The same hue is also present on the plastic eyelets-backing the tongue and on the tongue branding. Below the aforementioned upper resides a red midsole and a black rubber outsole. The anticipated release date of the “Red…

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Grambling expands partnership with Teamworks and INFLCR Verified

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From Grambling State Sports Communications: Grambling State Strikes Comprehensive Partnership with Teamworks & INFLCR Verified  The Tigers leverage Teamworks and INFLCR Verified across the department’s 15 varsity sports for 340 student-athletes.  DURHAM, NC – [Friday, September 10, 2021] –Teamworks and INFLCR are excited to announce an expanded, comprehensive partnership with Grambling State Athletics in which the department will leverage the Teamworks and INFLCR Verified platform offerings. With the partnership, Tiger’s leadership looks to vertically integrate its technology stack in order to centralize the distribution of student-athlete information and content.   Through the partnership,…

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September 8-9, 2021 WNBA Recap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Jackie YoungLVA vs. MIN 29 10 2   14-19 fg Jonquel JonesCON @ LAS 21 14 2   3 stl , 2 blk A’ja WilsonLVA vs. MIN 20 6 2   2 stl Shey PeddyPHO @ ATL 18 3 3   2 stl Courtney WilliamsATL vs. PHO 20 14 5 Riquna WilliamsLVA vs. MIN 16 4 3 Sept 8-9 WNBA Scores Phoenix Mercury (19-10)  76 Atlanta Dream (7-21)  75 PTS C.Williams-ATL – 20   TRB B.Turner-PHO – 15   Minnesota Lynx (18-10)  81 Las Vegas Aces (21-8)  102 PTS J.Young-LVA – 29   TRB S.Fowles-MIN…

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New images of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11

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Several new images of the much ballyhooed “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 have emerged, giving us more up-close looks of the sneaker, including the packaging, in much better lighting. December 11 will mark the start of the third retail run of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a $225 sticker price Air Jordan 11 Medium Grey/White-Cool Grey CT8012-005 $225 December 11, 2021

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CIAA Football 2021 Week 1 Football Honours

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For the week ending September 5, 2021 FOOD LION OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK #70 Greg Brooks, Fayetteville State(Gr, OL – Walkertown, NC) Brooks was at the center of an offensive line that helped lead the Broncos to 415 yards of total offense, including 229 yards on the ground. Behind Brooks and the rest of the OL unit, the FSU offense scored six touchdowns on their way to defeating Elizabeth City State, 47-6, in the Down East Viking Football Classic.  FOOD LION QUARTERBACK OF THE WEEK #9 K’hari Lane, Fayetteville State(Sr, QB –…

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SIAC Football Week 1: Players of the Week

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The SIAC named their players of the week, with players from Fort Valley State, Tyrell Jackson and Tyler Moore, taking the offensive and defensive honours, respectively. Clark Atlanta’s Carlos Saldana was named Special Teams Player of the Week and Miles’ Jalen Parker Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Tyrell Jackson, Fort Valley State Jackson connected on 17-of-34 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in a 30-0 win over Tuskegee. He added 5 carries for 26 yards for a total of 192 yards of total offense. His two touchdown…

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