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Dr Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 5 Major Division Top 7

Staff

Week 5 of Dr.Cavil’s inside the HBCU Sports Lab was more static than in recent weeks. No new teams entered this week’s rankings and 5 of the 7 teams retain their position from the previous week.   7. Delaware State Hornets (3-1,0-0) The Hornets stand pat at No.7 in this week’s rankings. Saturday Delaware State handily defeated Saint Francis 39-10 to secure their third win of the season under first year head coach DeSean Jackson. Three victories the Honests have already recorded is a win total the program had not approached…

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“Zombie” Nike Ja 3 coming this Halloween 

Brandon King

This upcoming Ja 3 picks up the “Zombie” theme from the Ja 1 and builds on it.  It sports a patterned green upper with textured overlays that transition to a vibrant volt at the midsole and outsole. A red bordered black Swoosh is seen on the lateral side, while more conventionally oriented such branding is seen on the medial side. A Ja logo is perched atop the tongue, while a fang lace dubrae spell “MORANT” across the teeth. At the rear heel “TWELVE” can be seen, while a zombie graphic…

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“Burgundy Crush” Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble coming this fall

Brandon King

This women’s-specific iteration of the Air Max 95 Big Bubble sports a combination of patent leather, breathable mesh, and tumbled leather upper. A small Burgundy Swoosh occupies the lateral ankle, while Air Max and Nike Air branding can be seen at the tongue and rear heel, respectively.  The midsole that resides under the aforementioned upper houses beefed-up Air Max cushioning for increased comfort.  The “Burgundy Crush” Air Max 95 is expected to debut in the Fall of 2025 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 200 USD…

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“University Red” Nike Kobe Offcourt Slides coming October 2025

Brandon King

These upcoming Kobe slides feature a university red aesthetic with a snake-scaled overstrap that is home to a white Kobe logo.  Countered foam makes appearances at the footbed, the aforementioned strap, as well as the midsole.  The “University Red” Nike Kobe Offcourt Slides will debut this October on nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 42 USD sticker price.  Nike Kobe Offcourt SlidesUniversity Red/WhiteIF2870-600$42October 2025

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Major Division Top 7

Brandon King

Week 4 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab saw little movement, with six of the seven teams retaining their positions from the previous week. 7. Delaware State Hornets (2-1, 0-0) Coach DeSean Jackson and Delaware State have been among the most intriguing stories in HBCU football. DSU defeated Bowie State 38-14 in their Saturday outing. The win lifted the Hornets to 2-1 in the young season, which equals their total wins from the last two seasons combined. This week Delaware State faces Saint Francis, who defeated the Hornets…

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“Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 expected to return in 2026

Brandon King

image via Solebreaux Thirteen years after its original 2013 debut, the very popular “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 is being primed for its second retail run.  At this juncture there are no available images of the 2026 iteration, however what we should expect is an Jordan 4 with a red nubuck upper with red backed black netting on the sides and tongue. Cement grey should show up at the lace tabs as well as the tongue label, the latter of which features Jumpman branding. An additional Jumpman is present on…

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Tennessee State falls to Alabama A&M in Legacy Series opener, 23-21

Brandon King

Tennessee State’s offense seemed to find its way in the second quarter, scoring 21 points and racking up 182 yards. However, the unit sputtered in the second half ( scoring no points and generating 92 yards in 33 plays) as Tennessee State was defeated by Alabama A&M in the first leg of the Legacy Series, 23-21.  Alabama A&M got on the board first with a 26-yard field goal off the foot of Victor Barbosa, caping off a 9-play, 62-yard drive, putting the Bulldogs up 3-0 at the 8:25 mark of…

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WNBA Exec on Angel Reese: “She needs to get the hell out of there” urges Sky star to request trade out of Chicago

Brandon King

According to a WNBA executive Angel Reese needs to get out of Chicago. Speaking to the DallasHoopsJournal, the anonymous exec said this: She needs to get the hell out of there. Chicago is probably the worst-run organization in the league. You’re gonna suspend your best player just because she’s putting the pressure on you to get better? That was embarrassing to see.” Reese has been the talk of the WNBA streets and unfortunately, it has little to do with her on court exploits. In a recent interview with the Chicago…

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Air Jordan 9 Boot to return for Holiday 2025

Brandon King

The concept of the boot version of the Air Jordan 9 first debuted in 2017 and Jordan Brand will run them back out for another retail run in the holiday 2025.  The “Black/Gum” and “Wheat”, the two most standout colorways of the AJ9 Boot, have been tapped for returns. Both colorways feature combination leather and suede uppers with metallic eyelets. Sewn on patches perched atop each tongue read “AIR JORDAN”, while the global Jumpman logo takes it place at the rear heel, however the embroidered “23” is absent.  Respective black…

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“Sail/Metallic Silver” Mike Zoom Vomero coming fall 2025

Brandon King

The Zoom Vomero 5 has seen a surge in popularity over recent years and what should be to the surprise of no one, Nike has sought to capitalise on that by releasing numerous colorways of the silhouette.  The mesh foundational layer sits underneath synthetic overlays with reflective detailing. Silver swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with additional such branding on the rear heel. Perched atop the tongue are Nike and Vomero labelling, rounding out the upper.  Underneath resides a white midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning as well as…

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