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“Bloodline” Air Jordan 12 coming May 23

Brandon King

The on-again, off-again status journey of the “Bloodline” has taken another twist. The colorway, which was scrapped in 2024, was replaced by the “Flu Game” colorway that was released in 2025.  The “Bloodline”’is back on, set to release May 23.  We don’t have images, however, predictions indicate they will sport a black nubuck upper overlaid with lizard print mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. Red would show up on the top-most eyelets as well as tabs on the sides, the lateral of which reads “JORDAN.  A Jumpman topped pull should read “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER.”  Underneath the upper…

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Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV to feature white edges and face box packaging 

Brandon King

Although their anticipated return is more than eight months, additional news has emerged regarding the “Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV.  Previous tidbits of information included their Black Friday release date as well as their availability will be more limited than originally anticipated. In the latest update, per zsneakerheadz, the 2026 iteration will feature white edges of upper panels as seen on the OG.  Additionally, they will also be housed in the MJ face box.  As it currently stands the “Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV is slated to return on Black Friday in…

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Dawn Thornton to receive prestigious award

Brandon King

Alabama A&M head women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton will be among the honorees to receive the distinguished award given out by the SWAC Game ChangeHer Award Committee and the Southwestern Athletic Conference.  Coach Thornton’s leadership, commitment to excellence, and undeniable positive impact will be honored during the SWAC Game ChangeHer Awards brunch, to be held in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, March 12.  In just her second season at AAMU, Coach Thornton has put the Lady Bulldogs on the path to the program’s first-ever SWAC regular season crown, along the way…

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Both Olympic Golds, But Unequal Celebration

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Written by SST Contributor Hodari P.T. Brown In a historic sweep at the 2026 Winter Olympics, both the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams captured gold medals. It was a rare and remarkable achievement. Yet the response from the nation’s highest office revealed how deeply sexism still runs in American sports and society. During a post-victory phone call with the men’s team, President Donald Trump congratulated them and invited them to attend the State of the Union. In that same exchange, he remarked that he would also have to invite…

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Nike Air Flightposite III to return in 2027!

Brandon King

Long-suffering fans of the Flightposite III can rejoice, as our prayers have finally been answered.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the third sneaker in the Flightposite line will make its long-awaited return in 2027.  At this very early juncture, there are no available images. Still, if it’s to keep in line with its 2001 progenitor, it should feature a black Foamposite upper that is thinner to rectify the weight and bulky issues that plagued the Flightposite II.  The most notable visual element should remain the large lenticular holograms that occupy…

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“Mummy Duck” Nike Air Foam One coming in 2026

Brandon King

This morbidly fascinating take on the Foamposite One is slated to debut in 2026.  No images have emerged yet but predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black-patterned Foamposite upper. At the rear heel would appear a skeletal iteration of the Oregon duck, while on the rear pull tab “OREGON” appears.  Underneath resides a barely volt rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Mummy Duck” Nike Air Foamposite One is slated to be part of Nike‘s holiday 2026 release roster. More information on these will be reported as it emerges. …

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The “Dr. Doom” Nike Air Foamposite Pro is coming in 2026

Brandon King

Two decades after their original 2006 release, the “Dr. Doom” Air Foamposite Pro is making its retail return.  Unfortunately, there were no available images, but the presented visual should be of a Pro with a black Foamposite upper with a large white Swoosh on the lateral side. A black embroidered Swoosh appears on the rear heel; smaller such. branding appears in the lateral eye row, while a jewelled “AIR takes its place on the tongue. Two black, white striped pull tabs are present with the rear reading “FOAMPOSITE.” The “Dr.Doom”…

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UVI goes down in HBCUAC opening round

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Courtesy of Shaquille Richardson, UVI Athletics The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 83-72 defeat to Fisk University in the opening round of the 2026 Hope Credit Union Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This loss marks the conclusion of UVI’s season. UVI raced out to a commanding 13-4 lead in the first five minutes of the game, making their presence felt despite not being favored in the matchup. The Buccaneers turned to Junior Forward Sebastian Dokum to lead…

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Norfolk State Men’s Track wins fifth straight MEAC Indoor Championship

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Image via Norfolk State Track&Field Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics  The Norfolk State men’s track & field team claimed its fifth straight men’s title at the MEAC Indoor Championships on Monday afternoon at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. The Spartans compiled 124.5 points across the two-day meet to take home the title. Delaware State (106), S.C. State (101), Coppin State (91.5), and Howard (90) rounded out the top five. Director of Track & Field Programs Kenneth Giles earned Most Outstanding Coach honors after guiding the Spartans through another championship run. Daniel Mathenge…

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Jackson State sweeps double header against Tougaloo, throws combines no-no in night game

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Image via Jackson State Baseball Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 1 Final Feb. 24, 2026 19 Winner Team R H E TOUGALOO 1 4 0 JACKSON 19 20 1 W: Walker, Kade (1-1) L: J. Magee (0-1)  JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State combined for 34 runs in a doubleheader sweep of Tougaloo and held the Bulldogs to four hits in the two games including a combined no-hitter by four Jackson State pitchers in the nightcap. Jackson State won game one, 19-1, and followed that up with a 15-3 victory in the nightcap at Braddy…

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