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Willie Simmons inks extension with FIU

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According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Willie Simmons and FIU have agreed to terms on a new contract.  The new deal includes a raise for Simmons, whose current four-year deal pays him $750,000 per year, upgrades to the assistant salary pool, and the school’s revenue-sharing commitment.  Coach Simmons just wrapped up his first season at FIU. He led the Panthers to a 7-5 overall mark and 5-3 within the confines of Conference USA play. Coach Simmons has never had a losing season as a head coach, posting winning marks…

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Official Images of the “Black University Blue” Air Jordan 14

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The “Black /University Blue” Air Jordan 14 is slated to return in 2026, ending its 20-year hiatus.  Official images of the 2026 Iteration has emerged and though the pictured sneaker is the GS version, it still carries the aesthetic of this colorway. It features a black nubuck upper with ribbed side panels. University blue shows up at the Jumpman logo on the lateral ankle, the rear heel, the branding that shows up at the toe box, and the “JORDAN” and “XIV” text that appears on the front and rear of…

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“Oreo” Air Jordan 6 to return in 2026

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Initially debuting in 2010, the “Oreo” Air Jordan 6 is returning in 2026, according to zsneakerheadz.  At this juncture, there are no images of the 2026 iteration, however, we should see a black nubuck upper overlaid with white tumbled leather in the shape of a stylised 23.  Speckles show up a the rear spoiler as well as the lace locks, while a black Jumpman is present at the rear heel.  Underneath resides a white accented speckled midsole and a translucent and white rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Oreo”…

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An in-hand look at the “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI

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The upcoming release of the “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI brings the colorway from the sample realm to available to the masses.  It’s black upper with infrared showing up at “NIKE AIR” branding at the rear heel, lace locks, Jumpman on the tongue, and stripe on the rear spoiler. A special hangtag further ties the shoe back to its salesman sample roots.  Underneath the upper resides an infrared and black midsole as well as a black and translucent rubber outsole.  The “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI is scheduled to debut…

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Tennessee State falls to SEMO 91-82

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NASHVILLE – Travis Harper II scored 23 points, but the Tennessee State men’s basketball team fell to the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 91-82 at home Saturday. The Tigers (7-5, 1-1 OVC) had three players score in double figures, led by Harper II, who knocked down five three-pointers to go along with his 23 points and two steals. Antoine Lorick III added a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, recording his fourth double-double of the season, while Aaron Nkrumah helped out with 15 points and three steals, going a perfect 11-for-12 from the free-throw line. Tennessee State…

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December 19, 2025 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Assoc. Commissioner, CAA IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME FOR WINS Hampton utilized a 31-point effort from Michael Eley to secure an 84-77 win over Jackson State at the Chris Paul HBCU Classic. The senior guard went 9-for-15 from the floor with four triples and a 9-for-9 showing from the charity stripe. He also chipped in five boards and two blocks. Christian Watson provided 18 points and four assists in 28 minutes off the bench. Etienne Strothers and Josh Ogundele reached double figures in scoring with 11…

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An initial look at the “Flint” Air Jordan 9 

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Next year, 2026, will see the long-awaited retail return of the “Flint” Air Jordan 9, which has been in sneaker stasis since its original 2002 debut. Initial images of the 2026 version and what we see is a white leather upper overlaid with an unbuckled flint grey overlay that also wraps the heel and extends up to the collar.  French blue shows up on the “23” and the global Jumpman logo on the rear heel, eyelets, as well as the top of the tongue with grey taking care of the…

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“Sacramento” Air Jordan X to return in 2026

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After 31 years, the “Sacramento” Air Jordan X is being rolled out for its first retail run since its 1995 debut.  They released as part of the “City Series”, which was a quintet of city-inspired colorways of the X that included New York, Chicago, Orlando, and Seattle. The “Sacramento” differs from all the other sneakers in the series in that it is the only black based colorway, with the others being white.  In addition to its black upper, purple shows on the inner. A white Jumpman should show up at…

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Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs defeat North Alabama 72-57

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Image via Alabama A&M Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team used a big run toward the end of the third quarter and did not look back in a 72-57 victory over North Alabama on Wednesday night at the AAMU Event Center. Alabama A&M (4-7) struggled from the floor shooting in the first quarter, going 3-for-16 from the field, and trailed by as many as 11 points. However, the Bulldogs bounced back by outscoring the Lions by…

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“White/Infrared” Air Jordan VI confirmed for 2026

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This year, 2025, featured a star-studded lineup of sneaker releases and 2026 is shaping up to follow suit, with plenty of heavy hitters on the docket.  Amongst this lineup will be the “White/Infrared” Aor Jordan VI, which made its last retail run in 2014. Zsneakerheadz reports their return next year is confirmed.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, these will feature “NIKE AIR” branding, something that has not appeared on this colorway since their 1991 debut.  These are slated to return in the holiday season of 2026…

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