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Detailed look at the “Taxi” Air Jordan XII

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The taxi Air Jordan 12 will make its long-awaited return in less than a fortnight. Out in front of that much-anticipated release, new images of this classic colorway have come to light. They sport a white rib leather upper overlay on the sides with black lizard print mud guards. The top two islands are plated with metallic gold wow jump man is stamped on the lateral plastic tabs on the Affirm mud guards. A black jump man as per the top of the tongue along with “TWO3” underneath.  The Jumpman…

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“Flint” Air Jordan XIII coming April 2026

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In a pleasing example of sneaker news, the Flint Air Jordan 13 Will once again hit retail shelves in 2026. The 2026 iteration will mark the fifth revolution around the retail sun, having originally released in 1998 with subsequent returns in 2005,2010, and most recently in 2020.  At this juncture, there are no available images of the 2026 version but what we should see is a 13 with a white tumbled leather upper with navy reflective side panels and grey suede wrapping the heel. The XIII’s signature hologram takes its…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 9 Major Division Top 7

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Week 9 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab top 7 was the football game of musical chairs, with nearly every team in the rankings changing positions from the previous week.  7. North Carolina Central Eagles (5-3, 0-1)  The Eagles took a tumble down the rankings in this week’s poll. It was homecoming at NCCU and unfortunately for the Eagles their opponent Delaware State did not add to the weekend festivities, defeating the home team 35-26. The defeat not only snapped the Eagles’ four-game winning streak but also stopped…

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NC A&T’s Elijah Kennedy named CAA Special Teams Player of the Week

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For his on-field exploits this weekend, North Carolina A&T wide receiver Elijah Kennedy was named CAA Special Teams Player of the Week. The redshirt junior emphatically put his fingerprints on the Aggies’ 28-24 win over Campbell, returning both a kick and a punt for touchdowns.  Down 21-14 with 6:12 left in the ball game. Kennedy returned a punt 96 yards for a touchdown to knot the game at 21.  The return tied for the longest in program history, equaling Quay Long, who performed the feat against Bethune-Cookman on October 31,…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teen attacked and sneakers stolen

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Police in Queens, New York are on the hunt for over a dozen suspects for their part in a brawl and sneaker theft.  The attack occurred at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 160 Street at approximately 2:15 pm on October 22.  The victim, a 15-year-old boy was surrounded by a group of ruffians who proceeded to punch and kick him. During the course of the vicious attack, the victim was stabbed multiple times and his sneakers were stolen.  “It is a horrible crime, and young kids doing that, it…

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“Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 to return May 2

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Last month we reported on the planned return of the “Toro Bravo” in 2026, which was last seen in 2013.  No images of the 2026 iteration have emerged but what we should be presented is an Air Jordan 4 with a striking fire red nubuck upper paired with black backed red netting on the sides and tongue. Cement grey should show up on the ends of the lace tabs, as well as the tongue label, which is home to a white Jumpman. On the black rear heel appears a white…

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Albany State dominates Benedict in SIAC clash

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title image via Albany State Athletics A matchup that was seen as a heavyweight battle between the two titans of the SIAC to this point of the season, in Albany State and Benedict, turned out to be more like a Mike Tyson fight in terms of the anticipation and buildup for the game. The competitive portion of the game lasted longer than the anticipation and buildup. With Isaiah Knowles back at the controls of the Albany State offense the Golden Rams jumped up early, building a 24-0 lead at halftime…

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Tennessee State drops close one to Western Illinois at home 17-16

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title image via Tennessee State Football Despite gaining their opponents in rushing yards (164 to 63), passing yards (187-133) total offense (351-196), getting more first downs ( 21-10) as well as dominating time of possession the Tigers lost the critical turnover battle, 2 to 0, as they were defeated at home by Western Illinois 17 to 16.  Tennessee State got the afternoon scoring via a 48-yard field goal off the foot of Freddie Perez I’ll be at it took TSU 13 plays to travel just 38 yards. The leather mix…

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Tennessee State to take on Western Illinois on Saturday

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State will look to build on the momentum of last week’s win over Howard when the Tigers host Western Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Nissan Stadium. TSU snapped a five-game skid with the 24-7 victory, while the Leathernecks enter the matchup on a five-game losing streak after falling to Charleston Southern. Both teams will be in search of their first conference win of the season in the 1:30 p.m. kickoff. SERIES INFORMATION: This is the second all-time meeting between Tennessee State and Western Illinois. Last…

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Alabama A&M set to take on rival Alabama State in 84th Magic City Classic

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title image via Alabama A&M Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M University Story Links THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University football team returns to action after the bye weekend as the Bulldogs face off against rival Alabama State in the annual Amazon Magic City Classic, presented by Coca-Cola, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Saturday. Kickoff against the Hornets is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.  Saturday’s game will be the 84th installment of the Magic City Classic as Alabama A&M owns a 43-37-3 all-time record…

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