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Tennessee State bounces back , beats Eastern Illinois, 77-68

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It was not always pretty, but the Tigers of Tennessee State, picked up their play in the second half, defeating Eastern Illinois 77-68 on Thursday night, bouncing back from the loss to Tennessee Tech earlier in the week.  Eastern took an early 2-0 lead on Terry McMorris’ layup on the game’s opening possession. TSU then tied and took a 4-2 lead on layups from Aaron Nkrumah and Antoine Lorick III. The game tied again at 10 on Kooper Jacobi’s layup at the 12:23 mark. The Panthers once again tied the…

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Jayson Tatum slams anti-Kobe media attacks

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In recent years, since the untimely and tragic death of the great Kobe Bryant, there has been an upsurge in Kobe Bryant slander/disrespect. What makes it even more nefarious is that it is derived from propping up one LeBron James.  As repulsive as it is to hear the anti-Kobe rhetoric of the propaganda arm of clutch sports, the miasma of Kobe slander has infested the populace of the rank and file LeSychophant population, with some of them uttering some of the most depraved and repugnant things imaginable, none of which…

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“BIN 23” Air Jordan 4 coming December 2026

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Jordan Brand is rolling back out the “BIN23” line, and it appears the coming iteration of the Air Jordan 4 is not a one-off.  The “BIN 23” Air Jordan 4 is inspired by the Wild West. At this point, there are no available images but predictions assign an aesthetic of a Jordan 4 with a luxurious brown leather, monochromatic upper, with brown-backed netting on the sides and the tongue.  Jumpman branding will likely be present on the tongue, with the BIN 23 logo present on the tongue.  Underneath the upper…

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“Tennis Day” Air Jordan 7 coming September 2026

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This upcoming Air Jordan 7 is inspired by another iconic line- the Air Tech Challenge.  At this juncture, there are no available images, but what is known is that they will use a phantom, lemon twist, pink blast, and anthracite color palette, and will feature a mesh foundational layer with nubuck overlays.  In addition to the construction, it’s predicted these features will have pink blast at the tongue and the Jumpman on the lateral ankle. Lemon twist could take care of the rear pull tab above the black-bordered “23” badge…

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MEAC unveils weekly Tennis honorees 

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Image via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The MEAC announced its latest weekly tennis honors and a pair of Bison took home the accolades. Junior Imani Jean was named MEAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week and her teammate, Camille Hall taking Freshman of the Week honors.  Imani Jean | Junior | Brooklyn, N.Y.  In the Bison’s matchup against Georgetown, Jean bested GU’s Emily Novikov decisively in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3.  Camille Hall | Freshman | Bowie, MD The freshman defeated Georgetown’s Ashley Kennedy in an exciting three set slugfest, 7-6,…

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MEAC announces Basketballers of the Week

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Image via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Courtesy of the MEAC The MEAC has announced its Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells Fargo, for games played last week. Norfolk State guard Anthony McComb III was named Player of the Week, Howard guard Cedric Taylor III earned Defensive Player of the Week, and Norfolk State guard Adrean Newton was selected as Rookie of the Week. McComb III (G, Sr., 6-3, 180, Dayton, Ohio) delivered a standout week, highlighted by a game-high 29 points in a conference victory over Coppin State. He shot 10-of-16 from the field, including six 3-pointers, while adding three rebounds, six assists, and…

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4 February 2026 MEAC Track & Field Awards

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Wednesday the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference unveiled their Trackletes of the Week. Maryland Eastern Shore grad student Faithlyn Irving was named Field Athlete of the Week and Howard junior Yahnari Lyons claimed Track Athlete of the Year. Faithlyn Irving |  Junior | Maryland Eastern Shore At the Boston University Terrier Classic, Irving claimed her third triple jump win of the season with a mark of 12.97m. The distance was the second best jump of her career , indoor or outdoor, and breaks her own previously held school record of 12.95m. The jump…

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Tennessee State adds decemvirate on Signing Day

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Image via Tennessee State football / Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State head football coach Reggie Barlow announced Wednesday the addition of 10 student-athletes as part of the 2026 National Signing Day class. The group features transfers from the FBS and FCS levels along with proven high school standouts, adding depth and experience across the offensive and defensive units. “National Signing Day is another opportunity for us to add talent and depth to our program,” said Barlow. “With the recruiting cycle constantly evolving—December signings, the transfer portal, spring opportunities—we were able…

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title image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State returns to OVC action Thursday evening as it hosts Eastern Illinois, riding the momentum of a dramatic 90–85 comeback win over Tennessee Tech on Monday in a game rescheduled due to the Nashville Winter Storm. The Tigers erased a 20-point deficit to secure the victory and will look to carry that energy into the matchup with the Panthers, who enter the contest on a three-game losing streak and are coming off a game in which they…

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Second half spurters sinks Tennessee State, falls to Tennessee Tech 69-49

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After a strong first half, the wheels came off for the Lady Tigers in the second half , as, saddled by turnovers, they were out scored 46-18 on the way to a 68-49 loss at the hands of Tennessee Tech.  from TSU Athletics : NASHVILLE — Tennessee State held Tennessee Tech to just 22 first-half points and carried a 31-22 advantage into halftime, but a strong third-quarter surge by the Golden Eagles flipped the momentum as the Lady Tigers fell 68-49 Monday evening at the Gentry Center Complex. Xai Whitfield and Aaniya Webb paced…

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