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Castillo and Holder combined to toss shut out against Buffalo

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image via Tennessee State Softball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 0 BUF 4 Winner TSU Team R H E BUF 0 2 1 TSU 4 6 3 Reina Castillo and Kristian Holder combined to toss a shutout on Sunday as Tennessee State softball team blanked Buffalo 4-0 to conclude the Wofford Invitational. Castillo (2-3) started and picked up the win for Tennessee State (8-6), going seven shutout innings while giving up two hits, walking none, and striking out two. Offensively, the Tigers were paced by Hailey Hunt, who went 1-for-1 on the day with a triple. Onnika…

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Florida Memorial Women’s Hooops claims Sun Conference tournament title

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image via FMU Athletics Courtesy of Habtom Keleta – Assistant Athletics Director for Communications, Florida Memorial University Florida Memorial University completed one of its season-long missions by winning the 2024-25 SUN Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament in a convincing 89-63 victory over the defending champions, Southeastern University, at the FMU Wellness Center. FMU currently boasts a 23-4 record as they prepare for the first round of the NAIA tournament. “All thanks to God for this amazing journey we are on,” exclaimed head coach  Kevin Herod. “I am so proud of my…

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2025 CAA Basketball Tournament bracket is locked in

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith of the CAA The 14-team bracket has been set for the 2025 Jersey Mike’s CAA Men’s Basketball Championship, to be played March 7-11 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Charleston and William & Mary locked in the remaining two spots among the top four teams to receive a double-bye into the quarterfinals following Saturday’s slate, joining Towson and UNCW. The postseason slate will begin with two First Round games on Friday as No. 12 Delaware (12-19, 5-13) faces No. 13 Stony Brook (8-23, 4-14) at 2 p.m., followed by…

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Tennessee State closes out regular season with 74-69 win over Southern Illinois

Brandon King

Tennessee State finished the regular season on a high note with a nearly wire-to-wire 74-69 defeat of Southern Illinois.  Southern Illinois took an early 3-0 lead on Ryan Hall’s three-pointer on the Screaming Eagles and the contest’s opening possession. Following a Travis Harper II connection from downtown that knotted the game at 3, USI reclaimed the lead when Jack Campion’s layup pushed the Screaming Eagles back in front 5-3. Tennessee State jumped back in front at 6-5 on another Harper II three-pointer. The Tigers lead for the balance of the…

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Jinmy Butler sued for unpaid rent and damages to posh Miami Beach home

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been slapped with a lawsuit for unpaid rent and damages concerning a luxury home in Miami Beach, FL that he leased. In a suit filed last week in Florida’s 11th Circuit Court, Five Star Marketing and Promotions allege that the former Miami Heat star did pay months at &130,000 per month and also leftover $127,000 in damages. In total the suit seeks $257,282 and to be able to keep the $130,000 security deposit. The home, built in 2016 is a 5 bedroom, 6…

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Kevin Durant wears an Air Bakin-inspired KD18

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Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kevin Durant wore an iteration of his KD 18 inspired by the classic and controversial Air Bakin.  They sport a black mesh foundational layer, overlaid with red similar to that of the Bakin. The Swooshes that adorn the ankles feature a yellow-bordered black branding on the lateral side, while the medial side is home to a black trimmed red version of the iconic logo.  A vibrant yellow KD logo is perched atop the black tongue, with the same hue standing in on the…

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Tiffani-Dawn Sykes named Virginia State’s Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

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image via Virginia State Athletics Courtesy VSU Athletics Virginia State University proudly announces that VSU alumna Tiffani-Dawn Sykes has been hired as the Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. Sykes, a 2001 VSU graduate, brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership in college athletics to the position. “I am honored to return to Virginia State University, where Greater Happens Here, as the Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics,” said Sykes. “I want to thank President Abdullah and the search committee for their trust and confidence in me to lead…

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“Denim Turquoise” Nike Dunk Low dropping Spring 2025

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In 2025, the classic Dunk Low continues to roll off the assembly lines in new and intriguing colorways of which this yet-to-be-released Dunk Low is an example. It sports a smoke-grey leather foundation overlaid with that of photon dust at the toe! Eye rows! Flanking the ankles and wrapping the heel.  Denim turquoise Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also showing up on the tongue label as well as the rear heel overlay, which also is emblazoned with “NIKE” branding.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a…

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”Flagstaff” Nike Book 1 arrived February 1, 2025

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This rendition of the Nike Book 1 pays tribute to Flagstaff, Arizona, and its ponderosa pine forests.  They sport a fir nubuck upper that features a topographical pattern inspired by and representing the city’s rugged landscape. Large, white-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while the Arizona sunset serves as the backdrop for the Book 1 branding on the tongue. On the rear heel appears “FLAGSTAFF” and “NO SERVICE”, referencing the remoteness of the city.  Underneath resides a fir midsole and a gum rubber outsole.  The “Flagstaff” Nike Book…

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“Oxidized Green” Air Jordan XIV now available

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Last seen in 2016, the “Oxidized Green” Air Jordan XIV makes its return, albeit this time in form to take to links.  Unlike its original iteration the Oxidized Green golf shoe sports ribbing and perforations on the side panels. One of what should be 7 Jumpmen appears on the toe, with others that should be located on the rear heel, aglets, lateral ankle, insole and outsole. Additionally, “JORDAN” appears on the front side of the tongue and “XIV” on the back, with “23” seen on the rear heel.  A black…

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