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Tennessee State taken to the woodshed by the University of Tennessee, 89-60

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image via Tennessee State Athletics It was a rough night in Knoxville for Tennessee State, as they were soundly beaten by the University of Tennessee, 89-60. The Tigers stumbled out of the gate and quickly found themselves in a double-digit hole, falling behind by as much as 26 points. Tennessee State did themselves no favors in the opening 20 minutes, shooting just 20.7% (6-29) from the field,7.1% (1-14)from downtown and committed 13 turnovers.  The Volunteers continued to pour it on in the second half, building as much as a 34…

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Howard ends season with tangle with Norfolk State

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(Photo Credit – David Sierra) Courtesy of Ed Hill Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director WASHINGTON (November 21, 2025) – The Howard University football team will be looking to end the season on a winning note when it hosts Norfolk State University (NSU) Saturday (Nov. 22) at Audi Field in D.C. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Greene Stadium, but a decision was made to move the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., and will be broadcast on ESPN+ GAME INFO GAME 12 PARTICIPANTS: Norfolk State (Spartans) at Howard (Bison)…

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Up close with the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I High ’85 SP

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With the release of these this upcoming holiday season, perhaps Jordan Brand is seeking to rectify the mistakes of the February iteration, which was done in a very limited fashion.  These feature a red toe overlaid with black leather in the familiar black and red aesthetic of this color way. The sides are adorned with red Swooshes, while red leather also wraps the heel and flanks the ankle, which is also home to a Wings logo. Red also shows up on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the nylon tongue, while…

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A New in-hand images of the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11

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As the re-release of the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 looms larger on the horizon, a new set of in-hand images has surfaced. The images depict the upcoming release from multiple angles including the sides, rear as well as the outsole.  The ballistic mesh foundational layer is overlaid with black leather at the heel, as well as a black patent leather rand. A gamma blue Jumpman is present at the lateral ankle, along with a “23” at the rear heel. Traversing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN.”  Underneath…

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An in-hand look at the “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 

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A new set of images of the upcoming “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 has come to light. This latest set allows for looks of primarily the lateral side of the sneaker but also of the packaging in which they will be housed.  They sport a wolf grey upper equipped with clear netting on the sides as well as the tongue. A grey Jumpman is perched atop the tongue, while “23” appears on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath resides a grey midsole accented with white, “teeth” as well as a blue-tinted…

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An initial look at the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14

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After two decades in stasis, Jordan Brand is running the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14. Initially debuting in 2006, we now have a look at the 2026 iteration.  They sport a black nubuck upper paired with University Blue at the rear heel, Jumpman at the toe, “JORDAN”’ and “XIV” that can be seen on the front and back of the tongue respectively.  White should take care of the “23” and Jumpman on the rear heel, with a Ferrari-inspired Jumpman logo present at the lateral ankle.  Below the upper resides the…

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An initial look at the “Flight Club” Air Jordan 4

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We now have a first look at this upcoming Air Jordan 4. What is presented is an Air Jordan 4 featuring a white leather upper with white netting on the sides. Black shows up at the ends of the “Wings”, lower lace eyelets as well as the “Nike Air” branded rear heel tab.  The Jumpman branding perched atop the tongue is taken straight from those flight cards from back in the day, while red backs the tongue.  Underneath resides a black and white midsole as well as a white, black,…

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Bowie State and Kyle Jackson are parting ways

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Title Image via Bowie State Athletics There will be a new man walking the sidelines for Bowie State football in 2026. The University’s Athletic Department announced Friday morning that head coach Kyle Jackson’s contract would not be renewed.  “On behalf of Bulldog Athletics, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Coach Jackson for the meaningful impact he has made on our football program, both as a player and as a dedicated coach over the last 11 years,” said Clyde Doughty, Jr., Bowie State’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics &…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers get first win of the season 

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After a Texas trip that included an 83-point obliteration to TCU and a 20-point defeat at the hands of UT-Arlington, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were happy to get out of the Lone Star State and return to the friendly confines of the Gentry Center, where a meeting with North Alabama awaited them. Led by Aaniya Webb’s 21 points, as well as timely defense, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were able to defeat North Alabama 82-76 to notch their first win of the season.  The Lady Tigers shot 57.1% (8-14)…

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Week 11: Dr. Cavils Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7

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Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab saw no new attendees to the proverbial party, with all 7 teams remaining the same from the previous week.  7 Virginia State Trojans (6-4, 4-3)  Image via Chris Waugaman Although they haven’t played since November 8, Virginia State remains at No.7 in the Week 11 rankings. In their most recent and final outing, the Trojans were bested in a defensive struggle 14-3 by Virginia Union. The Trojans have won 6 or more games in every season since the 2022 campaign. …

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