Author: Brandon King

FAMU announces Ron Reeves as Associate AD for Revenue Generation

Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University’s new VP/Director of Athletics, Kortne Gosha, announced on Friday the appointment of Ron Reeves, as the next Associate AD for Revenue Generation of FAMU Athletics. Reeves comes to Tallahassee after serving as Southern Illinois University – Carbondale’s Assistant Athletic Director for Development. “We are excited to Welcome Ron to our family and the Highest of Seven Hills,” Gosha said. “As we realign our staff, our strategic plan focuses on external affairs and revenue generation operations. Ron’s external and development experience…

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Trae Young available tonight against Thunder

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will be available for the club when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Sarah K. Spencer. The recently announced first-time NBA All-Star missed the previous game with a right thigh contusion. No word yet on if there will be any minutes restriction for Young.

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January 23, 2020 NBA Recap

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Top Performances pt rb ast Damian LillardPOR vs. DAL 47 6 8   8-15 3-pt Bradley BealWAS @ CLE 36 2 8    LeBron JamesLAL @ BRK 27 12 10   Triple-double Collin SextonCLE vs. WAS 29 4 4   2 stl Larry Nance Jr.CLE vs. WAS 22 12 3    Trevor ArizaPOR vs. DAL 21 7 2   2 stl Luka DončićDAL @ POR 27 6 9   2 stl Gary Trent Jr.POR vs. DAL 20 2 1   6-7 3-pt K. PorziņģisDAL @ POR 20 5 1   2 blk Dwight HowardLAL @ BRK 14…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers : PA sneaker thief back at it

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In our last edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers, we covered the story of a seller who was fooled by counterfeit cash used at an arranged sale. It seems that was a busy day , because that was not the only person that was victimized that fateful Thursday. Shortly after allegedly committing his first theft of the day, a seller arrived at a predetermined meeting location ( set up through Offer Up), another shopping center parking lot. Upon his arrival, he was met by two males, one of…

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Clot unveils “Red Silk” Air Jordan 1

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Clot has unveiled their latest collaboration with Nike, and this time is an Air Jordan 1 mid. It features a red silk upper accompanied by embroidered Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Other details include a black inner lining, laces and a “FEARLESS” hang tag, an homage to Jordan’s campaign last year. This upper sits atop a white midsole and red rubber outsole. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, Clot is giving away a pair of the “Red Silk” Air Jordan 1 and 3 pairs of the Rose…

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Los Angeles Lakers injury report versus Brooklyn Nets

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The Los Angeles continue their coast swing with a trip to Brooklyn to take on the Nets. Dwight Howard will make first start of the year for JaVale McGee ( illness). Anthony Davis (glute) is expected to play, as are Rajon Rondo (finger) and Kyle Kuzma (ankle). The game tips off on TNT at 8:00 p.m. EST.

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Kyrie Irving available for Lakers game

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Much to the pleasure of the Nets ( and television executives and the NBA) , Kyrie Irving will be available for Brooklyn’s nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 18-24 Nets are coming off a 117-111 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night and currently sit eighth in the Eastern Conference.

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Chuck Swirsky’s Chicago Bulls Daily Check-In : January 23, 2020

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From nba.com: FINAL FROM THE UNITED CENTER: Bulls 117, Minnesota 110 (Bulls: 17-29, 10-14 at home) LEADING SCORERS: Bulls: LaVine: 25pts. Minnesota: Towns: 40pts. LEADING REBOUNDERS: Bulls: Felicio: 10. Minnesota: Covington, Dieng, Napier each with 7. LEADING ASSISTS: Bulls: Satoransky: 5. Minnesota: Wiggins: 9. STAT OF THE GAME: Minnesota recorded 18 turnovers leading to 25 Bulls points. 2ND STAT OF THE NIGHT: Minnesota went 13-24 from the foul line: 54%. 3RD STAT OF THE NIGHT: The Bulls bench outscored the T-Wolves reserves 40-17. RECAP: The Bulls built a huge lead only to see the T-Wolves storm back but Zach LaVinecame…

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