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

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Week 5 of the Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Top 7 Rankings saw a new team enter the mix, one team change position, while the remainder were carryovers from the previous week.  7. Delaware State Hornets (3-2, 0-0) The  Hornets hang on to 7th place in this week’s rankings. DSU scored 31 points in the first half , however was shutout in the second half , falling 35-31 to Sacred Heart. The loss snapped the Hornets’ three game losing streak. Delaware State returns to action Saturday, heading to West…

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Albany State takes Allen to woodshed in home opener, 57-14

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image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 14 ALL 57 Winner ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALL 7 0 7 0 14 ASU 22 14 14 7 57 Albany, Ga. – In an electrifying display of skill and teamwork, the Golden Rams stormed the field and claimed a resounding 57-14  Family, Friends, and Community Day victory over Allen in their much-anticipated home opener. From the very first snap, the Rams demonstrated their dominance, dazzling the crowd with impressive plays and relentless energy. The win improves ASU to…

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North Carolina Central survives comeback bid, hangs on to win 50-42

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image via Doug Burt Courtesy North Carolina Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University football program survived a late comeback attempt Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium, holding on to defeat East Texas A&M 50-42. The Eagles improved to 4-2 on the season. Kicker Kaleb Robison kicked a 24-yard field goal, his second of the night, with 4:20 left to play, putting the Eagles ahead 50-28. But the Lions responded with an 8-play, 75 yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass with less than two minutes to go, cutting the…

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Tennessee State takes it on the chin from Tennessee Tech, 35-8

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image via Tennessee State football Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State football team fell 35-8 to #11 Tennessee Tech in the OVC-Big South opener at Nissan Stadium on Saturday. TSU falls to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in league play.  Kendric Rhymes paced the Tigers rushing attack by accumulating 31 yards over the course of the game. Rhymes also tacked on 53 receiving yards. Zack Simmons-Brown also added 19 yards on the ground. The most prolific target for Tennessee State quarterbacks was Snap Reed, who caught three passes for 65 yards. DeVaughn Slaughter got in on…

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Fort Valley State band suspended over hazing allegations 

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Homecoming is an anticipated time for students, alumni, fans, the football team as well as the marching band. At Fort Valley State, the marching band seemingly has been transformed from participants to spectators. The University announced that it’s Blue Machine Marching Band has been suspended amid allegations of hazing. Britney Smith, FVSU’s Director of Marketing and Communication, speaking to Fox affiliate WGXA (Macon, GA) confirmed the band being put on ice. “Fort Valley State University has directed the Blue Machine Marching Band to suspend all activity due to allegations of…

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

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This women’s exclusive iteration of the classic Air Jordan 1 sports a sail leather upper overlaid with fir leather at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. A golden Jumpman sits on the lateral ankle, while fir Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Perched stop the tongue is “NIKE AIR” branding, while a leather hangtag that reads “AIR JORDAN 1985” in golden lettering round out the upper. A sail midsole and green rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Fir” Air Jordan 1 High OG is…

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An official look at the “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11

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This kids exclusive Air Jordan 11 sports a black leather upper overlaid with a black rand. A volt Jumpman is present at the lateral ankle, accompanied by a concord paint pattern. A volt “23” can be seen at the lateral heel, with the tongue strip that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a glow in the dark outsole.  The “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11 is slated to debut October 4. 

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Howard swimming picked to defend crown

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Howard swimming was picked to repeat as Northeast Conference (NEC) champions in preseason polls. The coaches polled unanimously selected the Bison to defend their crown. The Bison swim team cleared the second pace team, Wagner by just 7 points, securing the conference crown by an exciting victory in the 4x100m at the close out event at Spire Academy. Wagner, last year’s runner up, was picked to finish second, while LIU and Le Moyne were selected to finish 3rd and 4th, respectively. The NEC Swimming and Diving Championships are scheduled to…

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Up close with the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11

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The “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 is one of the most highly anticipated releases in a year of anticipated releases. The excitement for this release only builds with each new set of dropped images, and that is what we have today. New images have released and show the upcoming iteration of this returning colorway in all its glory. They sport a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a proper and high cut patent leather patent leather rand A gamma blue Jumpman is present at the lateral ankle with “23” aking its…

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Lakers extended head coach JJ Redick

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The Los Angeles Lakers have extended head coach JJ Redick. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka casually dropped the news as he ran down the team’s achievements this off-season, which includes signing Luka Doncic to a 3-year, $165 million extension and adding DeAndre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. The former NBA player turned podcaster and LeBron flunkie, partnered with James on the Mind Games, er, Mind the Game podcast. The show was billed as breaking down and educating the fans on the game of basketball, but served as an extended…

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