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Tennessee State’s Camani Cobbs named to HBCU All-America Team 

Brandon King

Tennessee State redshirt sophomore defensive back Camani Cobbs was named to the BOXTOROW HBCU All-America Team. Last season the Southeast Missouri transfer appeared in 8 games for the Tigers, recording 7 total tackles, (6 solo), posting a season high 3 against Western Illinois on November 9, 2024, as well as 3 pass breakups.  This is the latest preseason honor for the Cobbs, as the McDonough, GA native was also named to the OVC-Big South Preseason Players to Watch List, one of six TSU players to receive such honors. 

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Albany State Volleyball announces 2025 schedule

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image via Albany State Volleyball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Head Coach Verniece Graham and the Albany State University Lady Rams have announced their schedule for the 2025 volleyball season. With a challenging and diverse set of matches ahead, the Lady Rams aim to build on their championship culture and strive for another successful campaign in the SIAC. The season begins on September 5-6 at the Georgia College Tournament in Milledgeville, GA, where Albany State will face off against a competitive lineup including Rollins College, Emory & Henry, Young Harris,…

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Albany State Soccer announces 2025 schedule

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image via Albany State Soccer Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Women’s Soccer program is excited to announce its schedule for the 2025 season. The lineup includes a competitive series of non-conference matchups along with Peach Belt Conference games. Under the guidance of a developing and motivated team, the Lady Golden Rams are eager to make an impression as they work to gain momentum in one of the nation’s strongest NCAA Division II soccer conferences. The Lady Golden Rams will open their season on the road with…

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Jackson State partners with HOPE for Labor Day Classic

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics  The Jackson State University Division of Athletics and the JSU Tiger Fund Athletic Foundation announced a partnership with HOPE for the 2025 football season with the 2025 HOPE Labor Day Classic on Aug. 30 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. “We are excited to partner with HOPE as the presenting sponsor of the Labor Day Classic,” Jackson State Vice President & Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson said. “This is an exciting time to be a Tiger as we welcome Hampton to start the season. I want to thank…

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Jackson State defensive back Shemar Hawkins named to Aeneas Williams Award watch list

Brandon King

The Preseason Watch List for the fouth annual Aeneas Williams Award was released by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Presented by the Chicksaw Nation, the Aeneas Wiliams is presented to the best defensive back among Division I HBCU institutions, based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.  Amongst the 15 players named to the watchlist Jackson State defensive back Shemar Hawkins. Last season the Chicago, IL native appeared in 14 games ( 5 starts) and recorded 49 tackles (33 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2…

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A new look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 11 is the latest Air Jordan silhouette to get the “Rare Air” treatment and will debut later this year.  They sport a white leather upper with “JORDAN” spelled on the lace loops. A blue patent leather rand overlays the upper, with a red embroidered Jumpman taking its normal position on the lateral ankle. Traversing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a “23” appears on the black rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned rear heel resides a white midsole and a sail translucent rubber outsole. …

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Take another look at the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

Later this month the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 will begin its third trip around the retail sun. Last seen in 2016, they feature a white, ribbed, tumbled leather upper overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides.  A french blue Jumpman is perched atop the tongue, while the rest of the area reads “TWO3.” Additional Jumpmen are seen on the top two silver-plated eyelets, while “JUMPMAN” is stamped on a plastic overlay on the lateral side mudguard.  On the Jumpman-topped rear pull tab reads “JORDAN QUALITY…

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The latest and upcoming Off-White x Air Jordan 1

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Though Virgil Abloh has unfortunately departed this plane of existence, he continues to have an indelible impact on Nike and the sneaker landscape as a whole, as evidenced by this upcoming release.  This latest iteration of the Off-White x Air Jordan sports the well-known aesthetic of previous Off-White x Air Jordan 1 iterations, with this one sporting a largely white leather overlaying mesh at the side panels and tongue. White leather Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, with “Off-White for Nike ‘Air Jordan 1’ Beaverton, Oregon USA c. 1985” appearing on…

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SWAC announces time coordinates and location for 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day

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The SWAC announced the dates for its 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day. The annual event will take place October 7-8 at the Embassy Suites in Birmingham, Alabama.  Beginning at 10 A.M. on both days, Media Day brings together coaches and a pair of players from each member institution to speak with the media regarding the upcoming 2025-26 season.  The conference will also announce the 2026-26 predicted order of finish for both the men’s and women’s sides.  A complete list of the attending student-athletes will be released at a…

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An in-hand look at the Black Tongue “Fire Red” Air Jordan V

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The  Air Jordan turned 35 this year and the return of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan V is not only a commemoration of that milestones but simultaneously one of the most anticipated sneaker moments of 2025 .  Like every other iteration of the classic colorway, the 2025 version sports a white leather upper with clear netting on both the sides and tongue. A fire red Jumpman is perched atop the black tongue, while black “NIKE AIR” branding appears on the rear heel.  An embroidered “23” appears on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath…

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