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PE Corner:  “Houston Cougars” Air Jordan 4 

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 4 is the latest in the growing fleet of team exclusive footwear for the Houston Cougars. The Cougars’ Air Jordan 4 sports a luxurious anthracite and black suede upper.  Golden Jumpman brandng is seen at the rear heel and perched atop the tongue, with a lace dubrae present as well. A.golden Houston-branded rounds out the high end exclusive aesthetic of the upper. Underneath rsides a black midsole as well as a grey rubber outsole.  As with many of the subjects of PE corner and all of the…

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Gregg Popovich will not return to the team this season, future is murky

Brandon King

San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich will not return to the sidelines this season and his coaching future is clouded by uncertainty. Popovich, 76, is still recovering from a mild stroke he suffered in November which has put assumed return on tenuous grounds.  Popovich heads the NBA’s wins list as a coach with 1,390 victories and is 3rd all-time with 170 postseason wins. He had coached the Spurs for 26 seasons, winning 5 NBA Championships, making him the longest-tenured coach in American sports.  Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has assumed interim head…

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An initial look at the Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low

Brandon King

During Paris Fashion Week, the driving creative force behind Infinite Archivesm Isimeme ‘Easy” Otabor, unveiled a collaboration with Jordan Brand in the form of this Air Jordan 17 Low.  Initial images have surfaced of this collaboration and what is depicted is a 17 Low that sports a beach leather upper with black taking care of the inner sock/tongue, which also displays Infinite Archine branding. Black perforated leather is seen at the eye rows as well as the collar. Underneath the upper resides a purple TPU shelf a “JORDA17” stamped metallic…

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PE Corner: Check out the “Kansas Jayhawks” Adidas AE 1 Low

Brandon King

They sport a royal blue foundational layer overlaid with a marbled support cage on the lateral and medial sides. A red Three Stripes logo is seen on the rear heel, while “KANSAS” appears on the rear pull tab in the same font seen on the Jayhawks’ jerseys. The insoles read “ROCK” and “CHALK”, a reference to the “rock, chalk, Jayhawk, KU” cherry chanted by fans at KU games.  A semi-marbled white midsole can be seen as well as a marbled white and blue rubber outsole that rounds out the aesthetic. …

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Howard Basketball heads to Baltimore to take on Morgan State

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image via Howard Athletics Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director Howard University men’s basketball team embarks on a four-game road trip, beginning Saturday (Feb. 22) at Beltway rival Morgan State (MSU). Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m., inside the Hill Fieldhouse in Baltimore. FOLLOW THE ACTION Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or ESPN+. GAME 27 EVENT: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown PARTICIPANTS: Howard (Bison) at Morgan State (Bears) DATE: February 22, 2025 TIME: 4 p.m. LOCATION: Hill Fieldhouse in Baltimore LAST TIMEOUT HOWARD Monday (Feb.…

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Tennessee State Women’s hoops falls at UT Martin

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title image via TSU Basketball Courtesy Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State women’s basketball team got a 22-point performance from the bench, but fell 73-52 to UT Martin on the road Tuesday. The Tigers (8-19, 4-13 OVC) had three players score in double figures, led by Saniah Parker, who had 15 points. Erin Martin tacked on 11 points, eight rebounds and two steals off the bench and Aaniya Webb helped out with 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Webb pulled down four offensive rebounds to pace an offense that racked up second chance opportunities…

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Michael Vick and Norfolk State make three additions to coaching staff

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image via Norfolk State Athletics Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication Norfolk State football head coach Michael Vick announced three additions to his coaching staff on Wednesday, officially welcoming Tim Smith, DeCedrick Quinn Sr., and Wilson Appleton to the 2025 coaching lineup. Smith, one of two returners from the Spartans’ previous staff, retains his role as Norfolk State’s wide receivers coach. Quinn will serve as the team’s strength and conditioning coach while Appleton will coach cornerbacks. Smith remains with the Spartans after joining the program prior to the 2024 season. He helped the Spartans…

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Skip Bayless says Draymond Green is the dirtiest NBA Player ever, says Green is “a shadow of his former self”

Brandon King

In the pantheon of dirty NBA players, Skip Bayless has crowned Draymond Green the dirtiest of them all. The lightning-rod Golden State Warriorsforward drew the ire of the former Undisputed co-host, who dedicated an entire video speaking about the GSW power forward, labeling him a “grumpy old has-been” (from 2:35). “Gray-bearded Draymond Green is a shadow of his championship self and I’ll say it again: Draymond is the dirtiest player in NBA history. Read full article here

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Draymond Green, head coach? 

Brandon King

Draymond Green is a 4-time NBA All-Star, 4-time NBA Champion, podcaster, and basketball analyst but could head coach be added to his impressive resume?  According to Green, the Warriors’ head coach is waiting for him when he decides to hang it up. Appearing on TNT’s Inside the NBA’s All-Star Weekend coverage, the 2016-17 Defensive Player of the Year said “I’ve already been offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when I’m done. You think I’m gonna suck?.” Green, asked if he would make a good head coach, responded with…

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MEAC announces women’s Track & Field weekly honorees

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image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard graduate student Kailei Collins was selected as Women’s Track Athlete of the Week.  Norfolk State’s Leslie Young earned Women’s Field Athlete of the Week honors.    Collins (Gr., Houston, Texas) delivered a standout performance at the Windy City Invite, placing fifth in the 60m (7.42) and second in the 200m (23.85). Her 60m time set a new school record for the Bison.  Young (Sr., Portsmouth, Va.) put together a strong performance for the Spartans at D1 Pre-Nationals, securing third place in the shot put (13.43m)…

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