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Making A Difference: Vanessa Bryant and Mamba Foundation gives Kobes to LA fire victims 

Brandon King

The wildfires that have raged in Los Angeles have displaced so many and caused damages that could soar into the billions of dollars. Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation are pitching in to help those who were victims of the wildfires by providing them with free Kobes.  Over 8,000 pieces of footwear and apparel were given out to those in need at L.A. Dodgers hosted LA Strong Essential Distribution, which was held at Dodger Stadium on Friday.  Much respect is due to both Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation for…

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Florida Memorial needs a football coach

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Coutesy of Florida Memorial Athletics Florida Memorial University is announcing a change in leadership within its football program. Coach Bobby Rome, II, who has been at the helm for three seasons, will not return next season as head football coach at FMU. Under Coach Rome’s guidance, the Lions achieved a record of 15-15-1, including a record of 6-3-1 in his final season. With Rome at the helm, the FMU Lions rewrote the history books and set several school records. His commitment to the sport and to the student-athletes of FMU has…

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Eddie George to interview for Chicago Bears head coach opening

Brandon King

According to reporting from Mike Organ of The Tennessean, Tennessee State head coach Eddie George will interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy.  Coaching in Chicago would not be unfamiliar territory for the NFL great. In 2023 Coach George was a transitory member of the Bears coaching staff as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.  George has helmed the Tennessee State program for four seasons. He led the Tigers to a 9-4 record and a share of the Big South-OVC championship, a feat not achieved…

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Bench production leads Tennessee State to 84-65 win over Eastern Illinois

Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State Athletics Spurred on by 37 points from their bench, the Tigers of Tennessee State handily defeated Eastern Illinois 84-65 Saturday evening at the Gentry Center.  Eastern Illinois built an early 12-9 lead on Kooper Jacobi’s three-pointer at the 14:06 mark. TSU proceeded to go on an 11-0 run punctuated by Antoine Lorick III’s layup that made the score 20-12. Eastern Illinois quickly fell behind by double figures at 24-14 on Brandon Weston’s slam dunk. The Panthers trimmed the lead to single digits briefly when a…

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NBA all-time great pats himself on the back for the Cavaliers’ success

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers currently sit at 34-6 and are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA. Although there is plenty of credit to go around, there is one person who possesses the go and the unmitigated gall to take credit for the historic pace the Cavs are on, and it is not Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, or Evan Mobley, but rather LeBron James. Yes, you read that right, LeBron James. In a recent appearance on “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” James was…

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Coppin State’s Laila Lawrence named to Becky Hammon Award Midseason Watch List

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title image via Coppin State Athletics Coppin State forward Laila Lawrence was named to the Becky Hammin Award Midseason Watch List earlier this week.  The senior out of Lewisville, TX is averaging 16.8 points, which is second in the MEAC, as well as a conference-best 9.3 rebounds, while also adding 2.8 assists, and 2.7 steals in 20 games this season. Lawrence’s steals and blocks are good for second in the conference, while she also ranks sixth in assists. Lawrence has shown she can step up when the caliber of competition does, scoring…

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Tennessee State falls to SIUE in double OT, 87-80

Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State basketball As was the case with their female counterparts, the Tennessee State men’s hoops team needed extra time to settle matters with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville but like the ladies the Tigers came out on the short end of the stick, falling to the Cougars, 87-80.  After the teams swapped the lead 5 times in the opening minutes of the contest, a three-pointer from Carlous Williams put TSU up 9-7 at the 14:38 mark of the opening half. Powered by efficient offense, TSU shot 50% from the field and downtown, …

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Tennessee State band director placed on leave as University launches investigation

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Dr. Reginald McDonald (via Tennessee State University ) As reported by The Tennesseean, the director of Tennessee State’s Aristocrat of Bands, Dr. Reginald McDonald was placed on paid administrative leave after an internal audit revealed a “lack of compliance with TSU policies and procedures”, said Tennessee State interim president Dwayne Tucker in a news release on Thursday.  “This decision concerns outstanding travel requisitions and advances and related lack of compliance with TSU policies and procedures,” Tucker said in the release. “Dr. McDonald will be on administrative leave with full pay…

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Diamond Johnson named to 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of Year Midseason Watchlist

Brandon King

Diamond Johnson continues to get recognition as her on-court exploits this season have earned the Norfolk State graduate guard a spot 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of Year Midseason Watchlist.   The Watchlist comprises players from 15 teams and 10 conferences. The MEAC was one of five conferences that featured two players on the list, along with the A-10, Summit League, Missouri Valley, and the Mountain West.  Johnson paces the MEAC in scoring, averaging 18.6 points per contest, topping 20 or more points eight times on the season, including a…

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Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One coming summer 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz This calendar year, 2025, is shaping up to be a Year of the Foam, with several colors of the popular silhouette slated to return or debut this annum.  The “Psychic Blue” is an example of the former, as it is a new look for the Foamposite One that is scheduled to debut this summer. At this time there are no available images of this upcoming Foamposite One, but it will utilize a psychic blue and black color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns a potential aesthetic of…

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