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Albany State announces athletic realignment

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University Athletics has announced a strategic realignment of its sport sponsorship structure, following approval from the University System of Georgia. The realignment includes the discontinuation of the women’s soccer program and the addition of men’s and women’s indoor track and field, effective for the 2026–27 academic year. Following a comprehensive review of Albany State’s athletics offerings, the realignment was developed with consideration given to conference membership, resource optimization, and long-term sustainability. The changes are designed to strengthen the department’s structure and…

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Jackson State wins 2025-26 SWAC Commissioner’s Cup

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The Jackson State Tigers claimed the top spot in the final 2025-26 SWAC Commissioner’s Cup standings with 152.0 total points, edging the Alabama State Hornets who finished second overall with 149.0 points.  The Dr. James Frank Commissioner’s Cup Awards annually recognizes the league institution that posts the strongest overall athletic performances across conference-sponsored sports throughout the academic year. Jackson State’s championship run was fueled by strong performances across both men’s and women’s sports. The Tigers finished second in the men’s standings with 69.0 points…

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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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