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SIAC Women’s Tournament News: Lane survives to advance to semifinals

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Image via Lane Basketball Courtesy of Lane Athletics 54 BEN 56 Winner Lane Team 1 2 3 4 F BEN 15  7  13  19  54 Lane 7  11  21  17  56 Lane survived a defensive battle and a late push to advance in the conference tournament. The Dragons defeated Benedict College 56–54 in the quarterfinals of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon. Lane (21-5) used a strong third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and held off a late charge from Benedict to secure the two-point victory. Benedict…

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Mississippi Valley has an opponent for the Chicago Football Classic – here’s who they will be playing

Brandon King

Last month, when Mississippi Valley State football released its 2026 schedule, there was a glaring hole in the Delta Devils’ 12-game docket: their opponent for the Chicago Football Classic.  Like the mystery partner in an NWA steel cage tag team match, speculation arose as to who the yet-to-be-named/determined opponent might be.  We now know who that opponent will be.  When the Delta Devils take Soldier Field on September 12, th team on the opposing sideline will be the Lions of Lincoln (PA) of the CIAA.  This will be the first…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Thief in San Antonio Sneaker Robbery Confesses to Crime

Brandon King

For sneakerheads, the collection isn’t just rubber and leather — it’s time, money, memories, and identity. That’s what made what happened to San Antonio collector Deshawn Dixon hit differently. Back in December, we reported on Dixon’s nightmare scenario: his apartment burglarized and his prized Air Jordan collection stolen. Twenty-one pairs — valued at over $5,000 — gone. Now, there’s movement in the case. Twenty-one-year-old Andre Joe Garcia was recently arrested and admitted to breaking into Dixon’s residence last June. Surveillance footage from a neighbor’s doorbell camera reportedly showed Garcia walking…

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Albany State University  Announces Change in Men’s Basketball Leadership

Brandon King

After eight seasons leading the program, Patrick Gayle has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach at Albany State Golden Rams, effective immediately. Albany State’s Director of Athletics issued a statement thanking Gayle for his service: “We appreciate Coach Gayle’s commitment to Albany State and the time he has invested in our student-athletes over the past eight years. We thank him for his service to the university and wish him well in his next chapter.” A Tenure Marked by Progress — and Inconsistency Gayle finished his tenure with an 85–117…

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Tennessee State Is Back: Aaron Nkrumah Wins OVC Player of the Year, Nolan Smith Named Co-Coach of the Year

Brandon King

Tennessee State basketball isn’t just improving — it’s ascending. On the heels of one of the most successful seasons in program history, Aaron Nkrumah has been named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, while head coach Nolan Smith earned OVC Co-Coach of the Year honors. And for the Tigers, this feels like something bigger than awards. Nkrumah’s Breakout Year The Worcester, Massachusetts native was the engine behind Tennessee State’s surge to the top of the OVC standings. Nkrumah averaged 17.7 points per game — leading the Tigers and finishing…

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Travis Steele fined for halftime conduct against Western Michigan

Brandon King

Miami University head basketball coach Travis Steele was fined $2,500 by the Mid-American Conference for his actions during Miami’S game against Western Michigan on Friday the conference announced Tuesday morning.  At halftime of the Miami/Western Michigan game, Steele, apparently displeased with a call and the explanation given to him by provided by game officials, stormed off the court. A courtside speaker faced Steele’s wrath as he knocked the speaker to the ground.  The speaker belonged to WMU DJ, “The most incredible DJ Chuck.” DJ Chuck said that Steele called him and…

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ESPN’s Marc J. Spears caps for LeBron James on national television

Brandon King

For approximately the last decade the propaganda arm of Klutch Sports, AKA, the LeMedia, has been on a jihad to convince the basketball populace that LeBron James is the best basketball player ever to grace an NBA hardwood.  To push their rhetoric, the Klutch media machine has several prominent talking sports personalities in its employ, with many of them infesting outlets ESPN and FS1. Whether it be Shannon Sharpe, Nick Wright, Brian Windhorst, Colin Cowherd, Kendrick Perkins, or the host of other affiliated gasbags, when it comes to spreading the…

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Alabama A&M’s Donte’ Jackson named finalist for Skip Presser Man of the Year Award

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Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M Alabama A&M University first-year head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the CollegeInsider.com 2025-26 Skip Prosser Man of the Year award, which is presented annually to the Division I coach who wins with integrity on and off the court. Jackson has guided Alabama A&M men’s basketball to new heights this season as the program has a winning record for the first time in more than 20 years. The Bulldogs are 16-13 overall and 9-7 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)…

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UVI’s Brandon Rasmussen receives prestigious award

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image via UVI Basketball Courtesy of UVI Athletics University of the Virgin Islands men’s basketball standout Brandon Rasmussen has been named a recipient of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Association of Student Athletes Champion of Character Award, recognizing his exemplary leadership, integrity, and impact both on and off the court. Rasmussen received his recognition on the court prior to the Buccaneers’ HBCUAC tournament matchup with Fisk University. The award recognizes one student-athlete from each team who exemplifies the high character qualities outlined by the National Association…

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The “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII returns March 13

Brandon King

The “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII is set to return to retail in March 2026. Originally worn by Michael Jordan during road games throughout the 1997–98 NBA season, the classic colorway remains one of the defining looks of the model’s championship-era run. Official images of the 2026 iteration have now surfaced, revealing a faithful recreation of the original design. The pair features a white leather upper with signature dimpled side panels, complemented by red suede overlays. The model’s iconic hologram badge appears at the lateral ankle, while a black Jumpman logo…

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