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The “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII returns March 13

Brandon King

The “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII is set to return to retail in March 2026. Originally worn by Michael Jordan during road games throughout the 1997–98 NBA season, the classic colorway remains one of the defining looks of the model’s championship-era run. Official images of the 2026 iteration have now surfaced, revealing a faithful recreation of the original design. The pair features a white leather upper with signature dimpled side panels, complemented by red suede overlays. The model’s iconic hologram badge appears at the lateral ankle, while a black Jumpman logo…

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MEAC announces basketballers of the week

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image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells Fargo.Howard University guard Bryce Harris was named Player of the Week, while North Carolina Central University forward Kelechi Okworogwo earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Bryce Harris (G, 6-4, 220, Brentwood, N.Y.) recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bison to a conference victory over Morgan State. He shot an impressive 7-of-12 (58 percent) from the field, adding three assists and one block…

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MEAC announces women’s weekly basketball honors

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Image of the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference  Howard forward Zennia Thomas was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week presented by Wells Fargo.  Delaware State guard Amya Scott was named Rookie of the Week, while teammate Ericka Huggins earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively.         Thomas (F, 6-2, Sr., Cleveland, Ohio) averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds over two games, including a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds against Coppin State.  In the following contest, she led Howard with 22 points and eight rebounds in the 84-65 win over Morgan State.  Scott (Fr., 5-3, G., Philadelphia, Pa.) scored 22 points, five assists,…

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”True Blue” Air Jordan III: The Classic returns on July 18

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The “True Blue” Air Jordan III is set to return to retail once again later this year. The 2026 release will mark the sixth retail run for the iconic colorway, following its original 1988 debut and subsequent returns in 2001, 2009 (Europe-exclusive), 2011, and 2016. Why It Matters First worn by Michael Jordan during the 1988 NBA season, the “True Blue” stands as one of the most celebrated original colorways of the Air Jordan III — the silhouette widely credited with revitalizing the Air Jordan line and…

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Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have emerged ahead of its long-awaited retail return.

Brandon King

Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have surfaced ahead of its long-awaited retail return. Originally released in 2006, the fan-favorite colorway returns in faithful form. Much like its predecessor, the 2026 iteration features a black nubuck upper accented by hits of university blue at the tongue branding, the Jumpman on the toe, the top of the rear heel, and the signature shield logo on the lateral ankle. Beneath the upper sits a black and university blue midsole, supported by a black rubber outsole to complete the look.…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI Bringing Back Original ‘JUMPMAN JAM’ Tongue

Brandon King

Image via zsneakerheadz Another key detail from the 2026 return of the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI has surfaced — and it further suggests Jordan Brand is aiming to faithfully recreate the beloved 2000 release. The upcoming iteration will reportedly feature “JUMPMAN JAM” tongue labeling, a distinguishing characteristic of the 2000 version. Most other Air Jordan XI colorways sport “JUMPMAN JORDAN” branding, making this a notable throwback detail. The tongue labeling joins several other revived elements, including the return of varsity royal accents, the “23” stitched at the rear heel,…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5

Brandon King

Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 5 largely saw the status quo remain, with no new teams entering the rankings and only a pair of teams changes positions. 5 Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (19-4, 13-3) 36 Fayetteville State remains fifth in this week’s rankings. The Lady Broncos ended the last week of the regular season splitting a pair of games. FSU lost a road game to Claflin, 51-48, as they were unable to erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. They bounced back from that…

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Tennessee State beats SEMO 79-71 in key OVC matchup

Brandon King

The Tennessee State men’s basketball team got a key conference victory Thursday night against SEMO. Although the Tigers only shot 39% (20-51) from the floor and 27% (3-11) they were able to get to the free throw line 42 times, where they connected on 36 of those attempts.  Despite a host of turnovers early, Tennessee State was able to take an early lead and showed the way until Luke Almodovar’s three-pointer put SEMO up 15-13 with 11:23 remaining in the opening half. Tennessee State briefly tied the game at 17,…

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SEMO lays 89-52 donkey kicking on Tennessee State

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image via Tennessee State Basketball SEMO jumped on Tennessee State early and never took their foot off necks, as they put an 89-52 beatdown on the Lady Tigers. The Redhawks defense causes problems for TSU all evening, holding the Lady Tigers to just 35% (18-52) and 25% (4-16) from downtown. The Lady Tigers als has a difficult time securing the basketball, as the Redhawks turned TSU over 28 times, which turned into 36 SEMO points. After Kik Roberts’ layup tied the contest at 2 apiece, SEMO into a 17-0 run.…

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CIAA Tournament News: Fayetteville State beats Bowie State 86-83

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Courtesy of the CIAA Fayetteville State (21–6, 14–2 CIAA) delivered its most dramatic performance of the season on Wednesday night, erasing a double-digit first-half deficit and outlasting Bowie State (8–22, 5–12 CIAA) in a thrilling 86–83 victory in the CIAA Tournament quarterfinals at CFG Bank Arena. Behind an electric second half and a masterful effort from Food Lion Player of the Game Terrell Williams, the Broncos punched their ticket to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Thursday’s Virginia Union vs. Johnson C. Smith matchup on Friday, February 27 at…

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