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An initial look at the 2023 Nike Air VaporMax

Brandon King

With its combination of eye-catching aesthetics and comfort, the Nike Air VaporMax has become an extremely popular silhouette from the Beaverton, Oregon-based athletic merchandise giant. Initial images of the latest iteration of the VaporMax line, the Air VaporMax 2023, have emerged. It sports a turquoise knit upper with pink FlyWire filments peeking through. A volt Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side, with VaporMax branding found on the tongue. A pull tab in the same color of the upper and white at the collar completes an upper that sits…

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SWAC announces 2022-23 Bowling Postseason honorees

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2022-23 SWAC Bowling Postseason Honors highlighted by impressive performances during regular season competition. The all-conference honors and individual award winners were determined by average individual pinfall during conference play.  Alabama State’s Savanna Razor (214.33) and Southern’s Jailyn Rogers (199.96) headline the All-SWAC First Team finishing in first and second place respectively. Alabama State’s Lyric O’Steen (198.74), Florida A&M’s Jordan Shipp (197.04) and Prairie View A&M’s Stephanie Vasquez (196.52), round out the first team members after finishing regular…

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“Fear” Air Jordan 3 making its return

Brandon King

Although there did not seem to be a clamoring for their return, unlike “Taxi” XII or the “Military Blue” IV, nonehteless Jordan Brand saw fit that the “Fear” Air Jordan 3 should be tapped for a second retail run. When it intially released back in 2013, it, along with the Jordan 4 and 5 comprised the “Fear Pack.” Like its 2013 progenitor, the 2023 itertaion should sports a premium dark grey suede upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe nad wrapping the heel. Total orange shows up on the…

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“Multi Blue” New Balance 580 on the way

Brandon King

This updated iteration of the New Balance 580 sports a primarily sporty blue combination of mesh and pigskin suede upper with multi-colored overlays and mismatched insoles. Brown “N” logos adorn the lateral and medial sides, with “new balance” and 580 brandings seen on the rear heel and tongue, respectively.  Underneath resides a Roll-Bar-equipped ABZORB midsole and a black rubber outsole.  The “Blue-Multi” New Balance 580 is anticipated to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at newbalnce.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 140 USD sticker…

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“Black and Fire Red” Air Jordan 2 Low coming December 16

Brandon King

The “Black and Fire Red” Air Jordan 2 Low is a new look for the 2 that is part of Jordan Brand’s already very busy holiday release plans. At this early juncture there no available images , but ehat is known is this upcoming 2 Low will utliize a black , fire red and cement grey colour palette. Early speculation assigns an aethetic of a primarily black upper complimented with fire red siiting above a black midsole and a cement grey rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Black and…

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“Wheat” Air Jordan 13 coming October 21

Brandon King

Nineteen years after its first retail run,the “Wheat” Air Jordan 13 is planned to make its long-awaited retun. Images have not emerged but it will make use of a whte and wheat colour palette and it should be a faithful recreation of its 2004 progenitor, meaning it will sport a white upper overlaid with wheat suede dimpled side panels. Wheat Jumpman branding should be present on the tongue, along with the signature lateral ankle hologram. Underneath should reside a wheat midsole and a wheat-bordered, rubber outsole with white tration sections.…

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These are the players and rosters for the 2023 HBCU All-Star Game

Brandon King

Monday the teams for the second annual HBCU All-Star Game were announced.The basketball showcase brings together 24 top-level HBCU basketball players. Continuing a theme from last year, the players will be divided into two teams, each named after a legendary figure from the annals of HBCU sports history, with the squads this year bearing the names of Grambling legend and NBA Hall of Fame player Willis Reed and Tennessee State luminary and two-time NBA Champion Dick Barnett. Team Willis Reed Cameron Chrsiton | 6’6 | Guard | Grambling State University…

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Lincoln takes a pair of loses in doubleheader against Kutztwn

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Courtesy of Lincoln University Athletics 1 Lincoln (Pa.) 1-9-1 11 Winner Kutztown 8-4 Team R H E Lincoln (Pa.) 1 3 3 Kutztown 11 10 3 W: D. Proietto (3-0) L: Sanchez, Gabriel (1-1) KUTZTOWN, Pa. – The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania baseball program lost game one by an 11-1 margin and almost came back from a three-run hole in the final frame but ultimately came up one run shy in a 3-2 decision. What You Need to Know: Lincoln (PA) Top Performers: Next:

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Defesnse shuts down Virginia Union in seond half, defeated by IUP, 60-45

Brandon King

The Virginia Union offense was ground to a halt in the second half as they fell in defeat to Indiana (PA) 60-45 in the Atlantic Regional Semifinal of the NCAA DII Tournament. VUU lead the way in the first half until Jaylen Stewart’s three-pointer pulled the Crimson Hawks even with Panthers at 22 with 4:29 to go in the opening twenty minutes. Stewart’s jumper 47 seconds later gave IUP its first lead of the game 24-22 at the 3:29 mark. The Crimson Hawks would stretch their advantage to as much…

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Mauroschadt’s 7 RBI power TSU to Lindenwood sweep

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 7 Winner Tennessee State 11-10-1 1 Lindenwood 5-13 Team R H E Tennessee State 7 10 2 Lindenwood 1 5 1 W: Ayala, Holly (2-3) L: Cronin,Keighlan (1-6) ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Senior Marisa Mauroschadt had herself a day going a combined 3-for-7, a homer run, a double, and seven RBI to give the Tennessee State Tigers softball team a 7-1 and 4-2 sweep of the Lindenwood Lions. TSU also received complete games from freshman Holly Ayala (2-3, 1-0 OVC) and sophomore Caitlyn Manus (9-7, 2-0 OVC). Manus’ win surpasses the eight wins she had last season as…

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