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Micheal Vick supports his players leaving to obtain NIL deals

Brandon King

Although name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals were not around when he dominated college football in the late ’90s, the new Norfolk State football coach is in favor of collegiate athletes of today being able to profit from their talents, even if it may be deleterious to his program. Vick has vowed to not impede players seeking greener NIL pastures, even if they will necessitate them leaving his program, he is already giving players his blessing to do so.  In a recent appearance on Da Get Got Podcast with Marshawn…

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An initial look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

When they released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG immediately became one of the most well-received and sought-after colorways of the AJ 1, with resell prices quickly ballooning to 4 figures. Ten years after their original release Jordan Brand is running the coveted colorway back for a second retail run. Initial images of the 2025 iteration have emerged. Like its progenitor they sport starfish at the toe as well as wrapping the heel and flanking ankle. The former is overlaid with black leather, which also shows up at the eye…

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Jermaine Woods named Norfolk State women’s basketball head coach

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image via Norfolk State Athletics Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics Following a national coaching search, Norfolk State University announced on Friday that Jermaine Woods will become the seventh head coach of the school’s women’s basketball program, pending Board of Visitors approval. A proven leader with experience at several Power Four institutions, Woods will take over the reins of a distinguished group that produced 30 wins during the 2023-24 campaign. “We are very excited to welcome Jermaine Woods to the Norfolk State family to lead our women’s…

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Alabama A&M announces Donte Jackson as new men’s head basketball coach

Brandon King

image via Alabama A&M Athletics Thursday afternoon Alabama A&M announced Donte Jackson as its new men’s basketball coach, replacing Otis Hughley, who recently stepped down. Coach Jackson arrives on The Hill after spending 8 seasons at Grambling where he compiled a 132-124 overall record, including a program-record 24 wins in 2022-23. He also led the Tigers to 3 SWAC regular season crowns, winning the conference tournament in 2023-24. Jackson’s G-Men to an 88-81 win over Montana State in the play-in game before being defeated 78-50 by Purdue in the first…

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JuJu Watkins wins Naismith Player of the Year

Brandon King

JuJu Watkins was named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Year. The Trojans star completed her second stellar season, averaging 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists as she helped lead USC to a 31-4 overall record and 16-1 within the Big 10 on the path to a no.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.  When the Trojans stepped up against tougher competition, Watkins was even better, averaging 26.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks against AP top ten opponents.  Watkins became the first player, be it Division I, WNBA, or NBA since 2000 to…

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Norfolk State Football Unveils 2025 schedule

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image via Norfolk State Football Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication The first season of the Michael Vick era at Norfolk State will feature five home games, headlined by a homecoming matchup against defending MEAC champion South Carolina State on Oct. 25. The Spartans released their 2025 football schedule on Tuesday afternoon, a 12-game slate of five conference battles and seven non-conference showdowns. Norfolk State will open the 2025 campaign in a primetime slot, facing Towson on Thursday, Aug. 28 at William “Dick” Price Stadium. The meeting will…

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NBA hands down suspensions for Pistons-Timberwolves fracas

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Courtesy of Fox Sports Detroit Pistons big Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games and four other players from the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions for their roles in an on-court altercation between the teams earlier this week, the NBA said Tuesday. Stewart got two games “based in part on his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the league said. The NBA handed the one-game bans to Detroit’s Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasseralong with Minnesota’s Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo. All five of those players were ejected from Sunday’s game, as were Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Minnesota assistant Pablo Prigioni. “Obviously…

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Alabama A&M to announce new men’s basketball coach Thursday

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image via AAMU Sports Courtesy of Alabama A&M Sports THE HILL | Alabama A&M University will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 3 inside the AAMU Event Center to announce the new head men’s basketball coach. The press conference is open to the public and will begin at 4 p.m.  For those unable to attend, the press conference will be streamed live on Bulldogs All-Access at the following link: https://www.bulldogsallaccess.com

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Tennessee State Softball’s Hailey Hunt and Tianna Salcido earn conference honors

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image via TSU softball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State softball standouts Hailey Hunt and Tianna Salcido have been recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference, with Hunt earning OVC Co-Player of the Week and Salcido named OVC Co-Pitcher of the Week for their stellar performances. Salcido was dominant in the circle, delivering two scoreless outings and posting a 0.00 ERA over 7.2 innings pitched. She was nearly untouchable in her March 29 start against Morehead State, tossing a five-inning no-hitter with one strikeout and two hit batters in an 8-0 shutout victory. She…

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On foot looks for the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

A new set of images of the upcoming “Psychic Blue” Air Foamposite One has come to light that allows them to be seen how they appear on feet (for those of you who are unfamiliar with how a pair of Foams look as they are worn).  They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up at the eye rows and collar and black mesh at the tongue. One Cent branding is seen at the rear heel as well as the jeweled variety on the tongue; a…

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