Category: Sports

Torrey Craig boo’d up with Meg the Stallion?

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Courtesy of Fan Recap Megan Thee Stallion is reportedly in a new romantic relationship with Chicago Bulls player Torrey Craig. A video that recently emerged shows the Houston rapper in bed with Craig, playfully participating in a “challenge couple’s edition,” where they answer questions about their relationship.  Both pointed to Megan when asked who was “most likely to get arrested,” laughing together at the interaction. More smiles followed when they were queried about who was the “better kisser.” However, intrigue arose when they both indicated each other in response to…

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TC Taylor names starter for Jackson State’s Week 1 matchup

Brandon King

Earlier Monday on the SWAC Media Call, Jackson State head coach TC Taylor said Jacobian Morgan would be the Tigers’ starting quarterback for their Week 1 opener against Louisiana-Monroe.  Last season the Syracuse transfer appeared in six games for the Tigers, completing 83 of 123 passes for 842 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an interception. His best statistical effort was 26-36 for 373 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 40-14 beatdown of Arkansas Pine Bluff on October 28.  The Thursday night meeting will be the second between the two schools. In…

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Howard women’s soccer to take on George Mason Thursday

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title image via Edward C. Jones Courtesy of Howard Athletics  Howard University women’s soccer team returns to Greene Stadium Thursday (Aug. 22), hosting DMV rival George Mason on International Night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. FOLLOW THE ACTION Bison Nation can follow all the action via live statsand/or NEC Front Row. MATCHUP PREVIEW HOWARD HU looks to stay unbeaten in the young season (1-0-1). Monday (Aug. 19), the Northeast Conference (NEC) unveiled its weekly accolades where sophomore forward Mimi Richards (Silver Spring, Md.) took home the league’s Player of the Week award. On the young…

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Florida A&M’s Bohler and Pruitte named to 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list

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title image via FAMU Football Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics The Reese’s Senior Bowl announced its 2025 watch list, and two Rattlers made the list in defensive back Kendall Bohler and tight end Jeremiah Pruitte. Kendall Bohler | Defensive BackBohler is the top defensive returner from the nation’sbest defense in 2023 after finishing the season with 39 tackles, 14 pass breakups, and an interception in the Celebration Bowl. Bohler also made the All-SWAC First Team, BOXTOROW All-American, Aeneas Williams Award Finalist, Bruce Feldman Freak List member, and was on the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List. Bohler Preseason Honors• Bruce Feldman’s Freak…

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2025 CIAA Basketball Tournament tickets available via “Summer Sizzler” sale

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Courtesy of the CIAA The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, returns to Baltimore, Maryland for the 2025 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament February 25 – March 1 at the CFG Arena. The CIAA will  kick off their fifth year in Charm City with their first ever summer sale,  the “Summer Sizzler” offering fans $100 off for All Session General Admission tickets by using the code SUMMER100. Tickets are available beginning today, August 15 through September 1 exclusively at the tournament website: Ciaatournament.org. 2025 is truly a celebration of legacy…

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Alcorn’s Qwynnterio Cole inks deal with UFL team

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Former Alcorn State safety Qwynnterio Cole has re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks.  Cole began his collegiate career at Alcorn State, where in his three seasons he recorded 170 total tackles ( 96 solo, 74 assisted) , 5 tackles for loss, 8 interceptions, 14 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.  The Memphis, Tennessee native racked numerous accolades including being named a 2-time HBCU All-American (2018, 2019), All-SWAC First Team (2018), Preseason All-SWAC First Team (2019) and FCS Preseason All-America (2020).  Cole transferred to Louisville for his senior…

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XULA women’s soccer defeats Southern 1-0 in friendly match

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title image via Chuck Cook Courtesy of XULA Athletics Julia de Souza scored first-half goals, and Luisa Bella and Theresa Wiesiolekshared the goalkeeping Sunday in Xavier University of Louisiana’s 2-0 women’s soccer victory at NCAA Division I Southern University.    It was an exhibition for both teams. The Gold Nuggets’ other exhibition will start at 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday against Pearl River Community College at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, La. There’s free admission at every XULA home game.        “Exhibition games are great to see what’s working for us and what we need to fix before going…

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Coastal Athletic Association reveals 2024-25 Men’s basketball conference opponents

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Courtesy of the CAA The CAA has announced each institution’s men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2024-25 season. Teams will face each of the other 13 league members as part of an 18-game conference schedule. Each team’s slate consists of five repeat (home-and-away) opponents, four home-only opponents, and four away-only opponents to provide each team with nine home and nine road contests. Two of the five repeat opponents have been designated as “permanent opponents” to preserve regional rivalries and geographic ties. Conference games will primarily be slated for a Thursday/Saturday…

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August 7 Paris Olympic hoops recap: U.S. Women rolls on to NBA postseason

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Courtesy of the nba The 2024 Olympic Games continue in Paris, France. Women’s 5×5 basketball was in action Wednesday for quarterfinal games. Four teams look to advance to Friday’s semifinal round, which features a chance to clinch a spot on the podium. Follow along with updates throughout the action in Paris. USA 88, Nigeria 74 Wednesday’s completed games France 84, Germany 71 Australia 85, Serbia 67

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Ice Cube lays down challenge to The Netherlands

Brandon King

The Netherlands took home Olympic gold in 3-on-3 play, defeating host country France 18-17 in exciting fashion on a game-winner by Worthy De Jong in overtime. With the gold medal in tow, the squad, which consists of Jan Driessen, Dimeo Van Der Horst, Arvin Slagter, and Worthy De Jong, could have another bell to answer.  Ice Cube has openly challenged the Olympic champions to face the BIG3 All-Stars on August 18 in Boston, with a $150,000 purse for the winner.  As of the writing of this article, there has been…

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