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“5 AM Flight” Kobe X on the way in 2026

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News has emerged that the “5 AM Flight” Kobe X Low will return in 2026.  No images have come to light yet, but in keeping true to its progenitor: the 2026 iteration should sport a blue lagoon and black ayantheic upper, adorned on the sides with black Swooshes. A Kobe logo appears on the rear heel with a signature perched atop the tongue.  Underneath the upper should reside a blue-tinted translucent midsole and rubber outsole.  The “5 AM Flight” Nike Kobe X Protro is planned to make its return during the 2026 holiday season.  Nike…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Top 5

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The winds of change swept through Week 5 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab with a tornadic force, as three new teams entered the mix and a new team occupies the pole position.  5. Tennessee State Tigers (9-4)  After being unranked the previous week, Tennessee State enters the polls at No. 5. The Tigers split their games last week, surprisingly falling 90-85 to Tennessee Tech, but rebounded with a 77-68 win over Eastern Illinois. Tennessee State is currently tied for second place in the Ohio Valley Conference, trailing…

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Albany State women’s hoops boat raced by Edward Waters, 89-49

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State women’s basketball team battled through a challenging road environment Saturday afternoon, taking away several encouraging performances despite a 49–89 setback to Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, Florida. Sariah Johnson led the way for Albany State with a strong all-around performance, finishing with a team-high 11 points and nine rebounds. Her activity on both ends of the floor anchored the Lady Rams, as she battled inside for second-chance opportunities and provided steady energy throughout her 31 minutes of action.…

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Tennessee State thrashes Western Illinois 83-56

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Image via Tennessee State Basketball/IG Tennessee State capped off its 4-game homestand with a wire-to-wire, 83-56 beatdown of Western Illinois.  Although the Tigers shot poorly from downtown (21.1%, 4-19), TSU overall shot 51.5% (34-66) from the floor and dominated inside, scoring 58 points in the paint.  Tennessee State jumped on the Leathernecks, building a double-digit lead less than 5 minutes into the game. Western Illinois never led in the first half, falling behind by as much as 19 points and trailing 43-27 at the end of the first 20 minutes. …

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers pull an upset over Western Illinois 87-77

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Image via Tennessee State women’s basketball/IG In what was their overall best performance and signature win of the season, Tennessee State defeated Western Illinois 87-77 Saturday afternoon at the Gentry Center. The Lady Tigers, powered by their best shooting performance of the season, 50.8% (30-59), built as much as an 18-point lead and then weathered a furious comeback before putting away the No.1 team in the Ohio Valley Conference.  The teams played to a 20-all stalemate in the first period, which saw 6 ties and 7 lead changes. The second…

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Game Preview: Tennessee State v Western Illinois

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Image via TSU Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State remains home to host Western Illinois with three games remaining at the Gentry Center this season. The Tigers enter after a 77-68 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday, while Western Illinois dropped its last contest to Tennessee Tech. TSU is tied with SEMO for second place in the OVC standings, and after Saturday the Tigers will play four of their final six regular-season games on the road. The Matchup: Tennessee State (15-8, 9-4) vs. Western Illinois (4-20, 0-13)Date/Time: Saturday, February 7 at…

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AAMU’s Xavier Langford chosen for NFL’s Super Bowl LX Select 25 Experienceship

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Courtesy of Alabama A&M Former Alabama A&M University quarterback Xavier Lankford is taking his Bulldog pride to the biggest stage in professional sports, spending Super Bowl week in San Francisco as one of a select group of students chosen nationwide for the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (SBLX) Select 25 Experienceship. Lankford, now a graduate student at Alabama A&M, is among an elite cohort invited to gain behind-the-scenes exposure to the NFL during Super Bowl LX festivities, including access to panel discussions, industry leaders and immersive learning opportunities tied to one of…

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Mississippi Valley State football unveils 2026 schedule

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Image via MVSU Football Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics ITTA BENA, Miss. – The Mississippi Valley State University football program enters year two of the Terrell Buckley era and has an exciting four-game home schedule as well as a return trip to the Chicago Football Classic for the first time in three years. The 2026 campaign will begin on Thursday, August 27 down in the heart of the bayou as the Delta Devils travel to Nicholls for the second time in three seasons. Next up will be the first ever meeting between…

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“All-Star” Nike Air Zoom Huarache returning February 17

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The “All-Star” iteration of the well-received Nike Huarache 2k4 is making its return in a few short weeks. Worn by the late, great Kobe Bryant in the 2004 version of the NBA All-Star game, the 2026 iterations is facsimile of its 2004 progenitor. It sports a white leather upper, tipped at the toe with red-bordered varsity royal nubuck. Royal also makes an appearance at the rear via a nubuck heel wrap as well as the external heel counter. A blue Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with smaller white branding appearing…

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