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Tuskegee shuts out Albany State 20-0 in White Water Classic

Brandon King

(Courtesy of Jasher Cox, TU Sports Information) PHENIX CITY, AL-The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers defeated the Albany State Golden Rams 20-0 in the 5th Annual White Water Classic Saturday evening at Garrett-Harrison Stadium. In a game that featured a combined 22 penalties, it was defensive plays would dictate the outcome of the game. Rorrick Steward claimed Most Valuable Player honors after snagging two interceptions including a 35 yard returned for a touchdown with 12:58 left in the game. TU was only able to rush for a total of 58 yards while the Golden Rams were…

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Jordan Brand gives Ray Allen HOF Pack

Brandon King

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, being on Jordan Brand, (or nearly any brand really) has it perks. Made for Ray. Reflect on the Hall of Famer’s career and the legendary shoes he wore. — Jordan (@Jumpman23) September 8, 2018 This was on display again as one Walter Ray Allen was amongst 13 enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. In honor of this momentous achievement, Jordan Brand presented Allen with a HOF pack that contained at least one PE from all of the teams…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: FL man caught with 60 pairs of sneakers

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Glen Carbon, Illinois is the stage for this edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers, where a Florida man’s sticky fingers has him staring at a burglary charge. An off-duty manager at a local Ross Dress For Less was in the store shopping when she spotted a man, who was later identified as Carlos y. Albelo-Parnau,32, of Miami, stuffing a pair of shoes into a backpack and then exit the store without paying for them. According to a court document, a witness saw Albelo-Parnau get into a car and…

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MEAC football schedule for September 8

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Delaware State (0-1) vs Saint Francis 12 p.m. EST/ Loretto, PA NEC Front Row Morgan State (0-1) vs Akron 3:30 p.m. CST/ Akron, Ohio, Stats/ Radio: WEAA,88.9 FM/ ESPN+ Howard University (0-1) vs Kent State (0-1) 3:30 p.m. CST/ Kent, Ohio TV: ESPN+/ ESPN+ Bethune-Cookman (0-1) vs Virginia University of Lynchburg (1-0) 4:00 p.m. EST / Daytona Beach, FL Stats /Radio: CatEye Network / TV: ESPN3/ ESPN3 Saint Augustine’s (0-1) vs North Carolina Central (0-1) 6:00 p.m./Durham, NC Stats/ Video North Carolina A&T (2-0) vs Gardner-Webb (1-0) 6:00 p.m. EST/…

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SIAC game schedule for September 8

Brandon King

Here is the lineup of tomorrow’s SIAC football action Central State (0-1) vs Clark Atlanta (0-1) 1:00 p.m. CST/ Wilberforce, OH Morehouse (1-0) vs Lane (0-1) 2:00 pm CST/ Jackson, Tennessee White Water Classic Tuskeegee (1-0) vs Albany State (0-1) 4:00 p.m. / Phenix City, Alabama Kentucky State (0-1) vs McKendree University (1-0) 4:00 p.m. EST/ Frankfort, KY Benedict (0-1) vs Johnson C. Smith University 6:00 p.m. EST / Charlotte, NC Fort Valley State (0-1) vs Valdosta State University (1-0) 7:00 p.m. EST / Waycross, GA

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Miles Falls 37-21 to West Alabama

Brandon King

This is courtesy of Miles Athletics: LIVINGSTON, Ala. — A week after accumulating just 115 yards of total offense, Miles spent the first half against West Alabama moving the ball up and down the field with relative ease. But a small halftime deficit mushroomed after two quick scores to open the third quarter as the No. 11 Tigers (2-0) pulled away from the Golden Bears (0-2) with a 37-21 win at Tiger Stadium Thursday night. Daniel Smith threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns, both to Leonard Tyree, who had…

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Making Kicks Count: Upstart sneaker brand looks to make impact in local community

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Davi is new sneaker brand founded by former Nike director Gabriel Williams that seeks to make a difference in its community. I really feel like business should play a key role in supporting the communities that support it. At davi, we always say it, like me and the team, we’re just more than a sneaker company. We really want to build a brand that encourages and empowers people. Williams said in starting this company, he wanted to sell a sneaker that would help the local arts, music, and sports programs.…

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Spurs Dejonte Murray is giving away a pair of autographed kicks

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If you are a fan of San Antonio Spurs, Dejonte Murray ,autographed memorabilia or all of the above, then you want to head over to Murray’s Twitter page. The Spurs’ guard announced on there that he is giving away an autographed pair of “Off White” Nike Air FlyKnit Hyperdunk . Giving These Brand New Autographed Nike Air Hyperdunk Flyknit “Off-White” Away To One Lucky Fan Who RETWEETS This! #TeamNike pic.twitter.com/6Zs7wMDgxG — Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) September 6, 2018 Good luck!

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James Ennis still feels Rockets will defeat Warriors

Brandon King

James Ennis certainly appears to not lack for confidence. One of the recent additions to the Houston Rockets has no doubt that his team can defeat the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Here is what Ennis said to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic: I have a chip on my shoulder. I have a lot to prove. So this year,coming in, I’m just really focused on just being the player I can be and being someone Coach can put in at anytime and help. [We have] a lot of power. A…

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Minnesota Timberwolves to work out Afflalo, Brewer and Young

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According to Darren Wolfson of KTSP.com, Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves are scheduled to bring in NBA vets Aaron Afflalo, Corey Brewer and Nick Young among others to see if they would be a fit with the T’Wolves. In his 53 appearances with the Orlando Magic last season, Aaron Afflalo posted 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per contest. Corey Brewer split time between the Los Angeles and the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. In his 72 games , including 18 starts, Brewer averaged 5.3 points, 2.1…

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