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A detailed look at the “Pearl” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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The “Peari” Foamposite Pro is set to make its return after 15 years on the sidelines.  A new set of detailed images have emerged and they have been met with mixed reviews.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by zSneakerHeadz (@zsneakerheadz) One user waun_804 expressed his disappointment saying “They should have stuck with the last shade of pearl. This one is too light. Smh, pass for me!” Another commenter, alfa285386 expressed a similar sentiment, saying simply, “These don’t look like the OGs.” Others were happy to see the…

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Tennessee State’s Micah Gay OVC-Big South Co-Defesnsive Player of the Week

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State redshirt junior linebacker Micah Gay was named the OVC-Big South Co-Defesnive Player of the Week.  In the Tigers’ 24-7 win over Howard on Saturday, recorded 11 tackles ( 4 solo, 7 assisted ), 2 interceptions, the second of which helped seal the victory, and a quarterback hurry. The Atlanta, GA native’s effort helped to limit the Bison offense to just 183 yards of total offense and just 3.1 yards per play.  On the season, Gay has recorded 31 tackles ( 19 solo,…

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Dr Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Top 7 : Week 8

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With 5 of the 7 teams inactive, week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab was more static than in previous weeks, as every team stood pat in their position from last week’s polls.  7. Delaware State Hornets ( 4-3, 0-0)  The Hornets of Delaware State remain at no.7. In their most recent outing, October 11, Delaware State obliterated Southern Connecticut State 70-23. DSU churned out and mindboggling 598 rushing yards. A trio of Delaware State running backs topped 100 yards – James Jones (158), Marquis Gillis (130),…

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“Bucks” Air Jordan 12 coming in 2026

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This upcoming iteration was inspired by the Bulls’ Central Division foe, the Milwaukee Bucks.  At this early juncture there are no available images, however predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white ribbed leather upper overlaid with gorge green lizard print mudguards on the lateral and medial sides.  The “JUMPMAN” stamped plastic overlays on the lateral side could transition from green to purple, while the top two eyelets are metallic silver and Jumpman branded. A Jumpman shoule be perched atop the tongue, that also features “TWO3” embroidery.  Black may take…

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Duke Basketball unveils Kobe V PE

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Duke women’s basketball revealed a team-exclusive iteration of the Kobe V Protro.  This striking colorway sports a Duke Blue upper with a black fused overlay at the forefoot and eye rows. Black bordered white Swooshes adorn the sides, while a Duke logo is perched atop the left tongue, and a Kobe logo occupies that of the right.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a blue and black midsole as well as a black rubber outsole.  Images below via Duke Women’s Basketball 

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Official images of the “Pine Green” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Fourteen years after its original 2011 debut, Nike is pulling the “Pine Green” Foamposite Pro out of cold storage. Official images of the well-received colorway show the sneaker in all its glory.  It sports an iridescent pine green Foampisite upper with a large black jewelled Swoosh adorning the lateral side. Black takes care of the inner, while an additional and embroidered green Swoosh is seen on the rear heel. The front pull tab features green stripes, while “FOAMPOSITE” appears on the rear tab.  Underneath resides a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  As it…

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“Gamma” Air Jordan 11: Official Images

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The “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 is making its triumphant return later this year. As time incessantly marches toward their eventual second retail run, official images of this anticipated sneaker have emerged.  They sport a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with black leather at the heel as well as a black patent leather rand. A sash that traverses the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a Jumpman and “23” take their places on the lateral ankle and rear heel, respectively.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole and dark blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  The “Gamma” Air Jordan…

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Tennessee State caps homecoming with 24-7 defeat of Howard

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title image via Brandon King/sneakershoptalk.com In what was easily their best performance of the year, Tennessee State was able to defeat the Bison, completing a refutation of our prediction earlier in the week, Howard University 24-7. Tennessee State struck first taking the contest’s opening kickoff and traveling 79 yards in 7 plays, reaching the end zone when Bryon McNair connected with Snap Reed on a 10-yard scoring toss that put TSU out in front 7-0 at the 10:59 mark of the period. That touchdown was the only bit of offensive…

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Tennessee State and Howard meet in another homecoming matchup: What we think will happen

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It’s homecoming at Tennessee State and the Tigers will host the Bison of Howard University. The meeting will be a reverse of their matchup last year, in which TSU was Howard’s homecoming opponent and the Bison will seek to return the favor, as the Tigers spoiled HU’s homecoming with a 27-14 win in the nation’s capital.  Both teams limp into the contest with their most recent wins further in their rearview than they would prefer; Howard (3-3) is on a two-game losing streak, while Tennessee State, after winning its season…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBUC Sports  Lab Week 5 Mid-Major Top 7 

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It was a very active week in week 5 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 poll rankings , with 4 of the 7 teams changing positions from the previous week, as well as a new team entering the fray.  7.Fayetteville  State Broncos ( 4-3, 4-1)  Fayetteville State enters this week’s polls after being outside the top 7 the previous week. The Broncos defeated Livingstone 38-14 last week for their fourth consecutive  win and remain undefeated in the CIAA. Fayetteville State is on bye this week before…

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