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Jackson State pulls away in second half, wins SWAC Championship 41-13

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics | Zy McDonald came off the bench late in the first half, sparking a rally from Jackson State and leading the Tigers to a 41-13 victory over Southern in the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship Game presented by GM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The championship is the third in four years for Jackson State (11-2), winners of nine straight games, and the first for head coach T.C. Taylor. McDonald was named the Offensive MVP after coming in late in the…

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Virginia State puts it on Cheney 97-56

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title image via SaniyahShoots Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics 56 Chey 97 Winner VS Team 1 2 F Chey 26  30  56 VS 44  53  97 In a thrilling college basketball game that showcased impressive performances on both ends of the court, Virginia State emerged victorious over Cheyney with a commanding 44-26 win. The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm, with several missed shots and turnovers marking the early stages. At 19:23, Cheyney’s Joshua Blackmon hit a jumper to give his team a 2-0 lead, but Virginia…

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Albany State euthanizes thoroughbreds 80-48

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Golden Rams put on a commanding performance, cruising to an 80-48 victory over Kentucky State University in SIAC men’s basketball action on Saturday at the William Exum HPER Center. The win improves the Golden Rams to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the Thorobreds fall to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SIAC. Albany State wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to a 38-26 lead by halftime. The Golden Rams turned up…

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Willie Simmons named head coach at Florida International

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Willie Simmons has been tapped as the man to lead FIU. Saturday morning, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported the two sides were finalizing details to make Simmons their next head coach.  Earlier this afternoon, the Panthers’ new head football coach let the world know he was “excited” and looking forward to recruiting the best and brightest young men to bring championships and produce winners on and off the field.” Coach Simmons began his coaching career in 2005 as the pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Lincoln High School (FL) 2005.…

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North Carolina A&T names Shaun Gibbs new football coach

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title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy ot North Carolina A&T Athletics Shawn Gibbs will return to Aggieland. Only this time, he returns as the 23rd head football coach in North Carolina A&T State University football program history. A&T Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III announced Gibbs’ hiring on Friday. Gibbs, 49, replaces Vincent Brown, who spent two seasons at A&T. An introductory press conference for Gibbs is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, at 11:30 a.m. in Deese Ballroom inside the A&T campus Student Center.  A native of Black Mountain, N.C., Gibbs…

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”Taxi” Air Jordan XII confirmed for Holiday 2025

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title image via zsneakerheadz After rumblings of their return in 2025 have persisted for months, according to zsneakerheadz, the long-awaited return of the ‘Taxi” Air Jordan XII has been confirmed for the 2025 Holiday season. At this juncture, there are no available images, but like the other returning original colorways, these will likely attempt to recreate the look, feel, and shape of its 1996 progenitor and will also feature original packaging.  More information will be reported on this returning classic as it avails itself. Air Jordan XIIWhite/Black/TaxiCT8013-117$TBAHoliday 2025 images via…

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Gamma” Air Jordan 11 returning Holiday 2025

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Title image via zsneakerheadz  Fans of the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11, your prayers have finally been answered. News has emerged that the well-received colorway will end its dozen-year hiatus and return during the 2025 holiday season.  At this very early juncture, there are no available images, however, if initial speculative images carry a degree of accuracy they will feature a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a black patent leather rand ( which should be of the correct, higher cut variety ). Gamma blue also shows up on the Jumpman…

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Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 coming in 2025.

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It appears there will be a second Air Jordan 11 dropping next holiday season.  Sharing the theme from the upcoming Air Jordan 4, the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 is a new colorway of one of the most iconic silhouettes in the venerable Air Jordan line.  Although there are no images of the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a navy mesh upper overlaid with a patent leather rand of the same hue. Red may show up on the Jumpman on the lateral ankle,…

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The “Black/Volt” Nike Air Foamposite One: Official Images

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The “Black/Volt” Air Foamposite One is several colorways of the classic Air Foamposite One that Nike has chambered for a 2025 release. They sport a black Foamposite upper paired with volt via the small lateral Swoosh, One Cent logos on the rear heel and tongue. Volt also shows up on the stripes on the pull tab as well as one that runs down the tongue. Underneath resides a volt-tinges translucent rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Black/Volt” Nike Air Foamposite One is planned for a full-family Spring 2025 release.

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Livingstone defeated 86-69 by USC Aiken

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title image via Livingstone Basketball Courtesy of Livingstone Athletics 69 LC 86 Winner USCA Team 1 2 F LC 29  40  69 USCA 42  44  86 Aiken, S.C.-The Livingstone men’s basketball team fell to USC Aiken with a final score of 86-69. Leading the way for Livingstone was King Ijeoma, who contributed 11 points with a solid 5-8 shooting effort. James Nipper added 9 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. Ta’jae Jenkinsalso chipped in with 8 points, including a perfect 1-1 from beyond the arc. Paul Tako tallied 5 points and pulled down…

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