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Howard freshman Marcus Weekes named toMEAC All-Tournament team

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image via Jalisa Fulwood Courtesy of Howard Athletics The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) uncovered its men’s tennis all-tournament team where Howard University saw freshman standout Marcus Weekes (London, United Kingdom) acknowledged for his performances in Cary, N.C. The announcement came immediately after the championship match. In the No. 3 singles slot, Weekes topped the Bears’ Roman Filima in a thrilling three-set match (6-3, 3-6, 6-3) and propelled HU to the MEAC Semifinal Round. He also won his doubles contest, alongside teammate junior Kendrick Lash (Winston-Salem, N.C.), 6-4.     Howard concluded its season after an…

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Howard Lacrosse ends season with 13-5 loss to Stonehill

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Image via David Sierra Courtesy of Howard University Athletics Howard University lacrosse (3-13, 2-7 NEC) closed out its 2026 regular season Saturday afternoon with a 13-5 loss to Stonehill (11-6, 8-1 NEC) at Greene Stadium on Senior Day. The Bison opened the contest with early energy as freshman attacker Sophia Lima (Altadena, Calif.) found the back of the net for the game’s first goal three minutes into the match. Howard later evened the score, 2-2, following a man-up goal from freshman Ryan Davis (Houston) off a Lima assist. Stonehill responded with a decisive run…

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Black College All-American Team and Black College Football Poll will debut in 2026

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Black College Football Poll (BCFP) and the Black College Football All-American teams will make inaugural debuts just in time for the start of the 2026 college football season as it was announced on Wednesday, April 22nd. The Black College Football Poll and the Black College Football All-American teams have been formally endorsed and sanctioned by the two NCAA Division I conferences (Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) along with the two NCAA Division II conferences (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and…

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“Barely Green” Nike Zoom Vomero 5 currently available 

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The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 continues its renaissance with this new color way.  They sport a barely green mesh foundational layer with barely green and metallic silver synthetic overlays.  Eye-catching metallic silver Swooshes adorn the sides,  with additional  branding seen on the tongue as well as the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a foot friendly combination of a Cushion midsole augmented with Zoom Air, as well as white and barely green rubber outsole.  The “Barely Green” Nike Zoom Vomero 5 is now available at nike.com and select retail…

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”Atomic Pink” Nike Kobe III Protro Low coming July 1

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Nike is breathing new life into the Kobe III Protro, a previously overlooked silhouette in the venerable Kobe line, with multiple releases on its upcoming docket. One of those is a lower collared iteration that was seen on the feet of Michigan commit and five-star recruit Brandon McCoy Jr at the Nike Hoop summit They feature an atomic pink upper with bright crimson taking care of the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Swoosh that wraps the rear heel as well as the laces. Underenath the…

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“Anthracite/Iced Carmine” Air Jordan 1 Mid currently available 

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Despite often being the subject of criticism, the Air Jordan 1 Mid continues to expand its catalog with fresh looks—this time in a women’s-exclusive “Anthracite/Iced Carmine” colorway that underscores Jordan Brand’s ongoing commitment to delivering elevated designs for women. Anthracite dominates the upper, covering the overlays and side panels to establish a sleek, understated base. Providing contrast, iced carmine accents appear on the toe box and collar underlays, adding a subtle but effective pop of color. The lateral and medial Swooshes stand out with metallic star and circle detailing, injecting…

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Tennessee State women’s Tennis prepares for OVC Championship in St. Louis

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Ella Clark, Coordinator – Communications & Creative Content NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State women’s tennis team closes the regular season and shifts its focus to postseason play as the Tigers travel to St. Louis, Missouri, for the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Tennis Championship, set for April 17–19 at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. Tennessee State enters the tournament as the No. 6 seed after finishing the regular season with a 1-4 mark in OVC play and a 1-13 overall record. Tournament Matchup The…

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Jackson State names Trey Johnson new head men’s basketball coach

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Image via Jackson State Basketball Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson University Division of Athletics Vice President/Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson removed the interim tag fromTrey Johnson, formally announcing the former Tiger as the new head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater. “There are not many chances you get to have one of your own lead a program, and we have that with Trey Johnson,” Robinson said. “He brings a championship pedigree as a player here at Jackson State and has won at every level as a player and a coach. We…

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Tennessee State softball prepares for a matchup against MTSU

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image via Tennessee State Softball Courtesy of Ella Clark, Coordinator – Communications & Creative Content, The Tennessee State softball team returns to midweek action Wednesday evening as the Tigers travel across Middle Tennessee for a nonconference matchup against Middle Tennessee State. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. at Blue Raider Softball Field. The contest marks another in-state battle for Tennessee State as the Tigers continue their spring schedule against regional opponents. Wednesday’s matchup also features a familiar storyline, as former TSU standout Onnika Spencer now competing for Middle Tennessee State after…

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Albany State Women’s Hoops News: Yasmine Fairchild promoted to full-time assistant

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Todd Triplett has announced the promotion of Yasmine Fairchild to full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 13, 2026. Fairchild, a proud Albany State alumna and former student-athlete, joined the Golden Rams staff during the 2025–26 season in a part-time role and has quickly established herself as a rising coach with strong ties to the program. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, she earned her degree in Health and Human Performance and has plans to pursue her master’s degree. During her undergraduate career,…

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