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Norfolk State’s Jason Wonodi Collects Pair of National Honors Following Hampton Takeover

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Norfolk State return specialist Jason Wonodi has added two national honors to an already memorable week. Wonodi was named the Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week and the BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week after delivering a record-setting performance in Norfolk State’s 42-21 victory over Hampton in the 61st Battle of the Bay. The redshirt senior from Brockton, Massachusetts, returned three punts for a school-record 170 yards, averaging 56.7 yards per return. Two of those returns went for touchdowns. Wonodi broke loose for a 76-yard…

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Tennessee State’s Brenton Paul Earns Ohio Valley Conference Honors After FAMU Heroics

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State freshman running back Brenton Paul has earned two Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) weekly honors following his standout performance in the Tigers’ thrilling 29-26 victory over Florida A&M. Paul was named OVC Co-Offensive Player of the Week and OVC Rookie of the Week after accounting for 128 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, including a 20-yard touchdown reception with 51 seconds remaining. The freshman from Denham Springs, Louisiana, carried the ball 26 times for 92 yards and caught four passes for 36 yards. Paul scored his first…

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Benedict Escapes Fort Valley State, 34-33, in Wild Overtime Finish

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Image via Nathan Salley Photography No. 19 Benedict College survived a furious Fort Valley State comeback Saturday afternoon, escaping with a 34-33 overtime victory in a wild SIAC showdown. The Tigers improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Fort Valley State dropped to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the SIAC.  After a scoreless opening quarter, Benedict took a 3-0 lead on Logan Karwacki’s 29-yard field goal. Fort Valley State answered with a 70-yard touchdown run by Rodrick Payne, then converted a blocked extra point into a two-point…

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“Shanghai Fireworks” Nike Kobe 8 Protro Official Images Revealed

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Nike Basketball is bringing another Kobe Bryant classic back into the spotlight. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Shanghai Fireworks” has officially surfaced in images ahead of its expected November release, giving sneakerheads their first detailed look at the upcoming colorway. The vibrant orange-based design channels the energy of Shanghai’s famous fireworks displays, making this one of the more eye-catching Kobe 8 Protro releases on the 2026 calendar. WHAT WE KNOW Details Information Model Nike Kobe 8 Protro Colorway “Shanghai Fireworks” Men’s Style IO6259-800 GS Style IV5459-800 Release Date November 11,…

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BREAKING: Rust College Names Former NBA Lottery Pick Darius Miles General Manager

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Rust College has added former NBA lottery pick Darius Miles to its men’s basketball program. The HBCU announced that Miles, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, has been named General Manager of Rust College Men’s Basketball. Miles went directly from high school to the NBA, where he was selected third overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000. He went on to play for the Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies during a nine-year NBA career. He was also named to the NBA…

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South Carolina State Hangs On to Defeat Furman, 20-17

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image via South Carolina State Athletics South Carolina State remains unbeaten. The No. 16 Bulldogs jumped on No. 24 Furman early, weathered a second-half comeback and made the biggest defensive play of the night late in the fourth quarter to escape with a 20-17 victory Saturday night in Greenville. The win moves South Carolina State to 4-0 on the season, while Furman falls to 2-2. It was the first meeting between the programs since 2015. (Furman University⁠) SC State Comes Out Firing The Bulldogs needed just one play to get…

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Brenton Paul’s Late TD Lifts Tennessee State Over Florida A&M, 29–26

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tennessee State and Florida A&M traded punches all night, with neither team able to create more than a one-score cushion for long. In the end, it was the Tigers who landed the final punch. Tennessee State defeated Florida A&M 29–26 Saturday night, scoring the game’s final touchdown with just 51 seconds remaining when Daylin Lee connected with Brenton Paul for a 20-yard touchdown. But the dramatic finish was built over nearly four quarters of momentum swings, missed extra points, explosive plays and a defensive touchdown. A Back-and-Forth…

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FIRST LOOK: “Knicks”Air Jordan 8 Set for Christmas Eve Release

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The New York Knicks are getting their own Air Jordan 8 — and the first look is here. 👀🧡💙 The “Knicks” Air Jordan 8 is expected to release on December 24, 2026, bringing a black-based color scheme together with Safety Orange and Racer Blue accents. The sneaker is tied to the legendary Chicago Bulls–New York Knicks rivalry of the Michael Jordan era, with the color blocking paying homage to New York without using official Knicks branding. WHAT WE KNOW Information Sneaker “Knicks”Air Jordan 8 Style Code IX8479-010 Colorway Black/Safety Orange-Racer…

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BREAKING: Keyonte George Agrees to Five-Year, $157.5 Million Extension With Utah Jazz

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Keyonte George is staying in Utah. Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. The deal keeps George in Utah through the next phase of the Jazz’s rebuild and represents a massive commitment to the 22-year-old guard. George was previously headed toward the final season of his rookie contract without an extension after the Jazz reportedly wanted to see him build on his breakout 2025-26 campaign before committing to a major long-term…

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BREAKING: Kylian Mbappé Leaves Nike for On as Swiss Brand Enters Football

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Kylian Mbappé is leaving Nike — and he’s helping build the next chapter of football footwear with On. The Real Madrid and France superstar has officially joined Swiss sportswear company On, ending a Nike relationship that began when Mbappé was just a child. But this isn’t simply another endorsement switch. On is entering the football-boot market for the first time, with Mbappé positioned at the center of the company’s ambitious new football division. The company says Mbappé will work directly with its product teams, bringing his experience and perspective into…

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