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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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MEAC links with SIDEARM Sports on revamped website

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference  The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned official website,MEACsports.com, developed in collaboration with industry leader SIDEARM Sports. “We are excited to introduce the dynamic new design of our website,” said MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills. “This enhanced platform reflects our dedication to providing a premier digital experience for our elite eight member institutions and the devoted MEAC Nation, showcasing the excellence and pride of our conference.” The revamped MEACsports.com offers a modern and user-friendly design, providing easy access to…

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Breaking News: Vincent Brown out at North Carolina A&T

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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T Athletics Coach Vincent Brown has been relieved of his head coaching duties at North Carolina A&T State University, Director of Athletics Earl Hilton announced on Wednesday. Brown, 59, coached the Aggies for two seasons after spending four years as the defensive coordinator at William & Mary. In his final season at A&T, the Aggies posted a 1-11 record overall and a 0-8 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).  Before starting his coaching career, Brown played collegiately at Mississippi Valley State (1984-87) before becoming a second-round NFL Draft…

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”Rookie of the Year” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming in 2025

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Containing the “Rookie of the Year” theme from a 2018 Air Jordan 1 High OG, this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low OG is inspired by the ensemble a young Michael Jordan wore as he accepted the 1984 NBA Rookie of the Year.  It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with light mocha nubuck at the toe, eye rows, and a dual set at the rear heel. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as taking care of the Wings logo located on the aforementioned rear heel.…

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