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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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MEAC announces basketballers of the week

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image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells Fargo.Howard University guard Bryce Harris was named Player of the Week, while North Carolina Central University forward Kelechi Okworogwo earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Bryce Harris (G, 6-4, 220, Brentwood, N.Y.) recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bison to a conference victory over Morgan State. He shot an impressive 7-of-12 (58 percent) from the field, adding three assists and one block…

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MEAC announces women’s weekly basketball honors

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Image of the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference  Howard forward Zennia Thomas was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week presented by Wells Fargo.  Delaware State guard Amya Scott was named Rookie of the Week, while teammate Ericka Huggins earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively.         Thomas (F, 6-2, Sr., Cleveland, Ohio) averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds over two games, including a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds against Coppin State.  In the following contest, she led Howard with 22 points and eight rebounds in the 84-65 win over Morgan State.  Scott (Fr., 5-3, G., Philadelphia, Pa.) scored 22 points, five assists,…

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”True Blue” Air Jordan III: The Classic returns on July 18

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The “True Blue” Air Jordan III is set to return to retail once again later this year. The 2026 release will mark the sixth retail run for the iconic colorway, following its original 1988 debut and subsequent returns in 2001, 2009 (Europe-exclusive), 2011, and 2016. Why It Matters First worn by Michael Jordan during the 1988 NBA season, the “True Blue” stands as one of the most celebrated original colorways of the Air Jordan III — the silhouette widely credited with revitalizing the Air Jordan line and…

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Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have emerged ahead of its long-awaited retail return.

Brandon King

Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have surfaced ahead of its long-awaited retail return. Originally released in 2006, the fan-favorite colorway returns in faithful form. Much like its predecessor, the 2026 iteration features a black nubuck upper accented by hits of university blue at the tongue branding, the Jumpman on the toe, the top of the rear heel, and the signature shield logo on the lateral ankle. Beneath the upper sits a black and university blue midsole, supported by a black rubber outsole to complete the look.…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI Bringing Back Original ‘JUMPMAN JAM’ Tongue

Brandon King

Image via zsneakerheadz Another key detail from the 2026 return of the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI has surfaced — and it further suggests Jordan Brand is aiming to faithfully recreate the beloved 2000 release. The upcoming iteration will reportedly feature “JUMPMAN JAM” tongue labeling, a distinguishing characteristic of the 2000 version. Most other Air Jordan XI colorways sport “JUMPMAN JORDAN” branding, making this a notable throwback detail. The tongue labeling joins several other revived elements, including the return of varsity royal accents, the “23” stitched at the rear heel,…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5

Brandon King

Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 5 largely saw the status quo remain, with no new teams entering the rankings and only a pair of teams changes positions. 5 Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (19-4, 13-3) 36 Fayetteville State remains fifth in this week’s rankings. The Lady Broncos ended the last week of the regular season splitting a pair of games. FSU lost a road game to Claflin, 51-48, as they were unable to erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. They bounced back from that…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers pull upset in season finale over UT Martin

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics Although this season didn’t pan out as hoped, the Lady Tigers of Tennessee State University, powered by a decisive 21-0 run, were able to finish the 2025-26 campaign on a positive note with a 67-60 victory over UT Martin.  Tennessee State was able to turn UT Martin over 25 times, which turned into TSU points. Tennessee State also cleaned the offensive class, outrebounding Martin 13 to 7, and winning the second chance points battle 14 to 8. Though their offense was not firing on all…

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Tennessee State lays 67-42 beat down on UT Martin to secure No.1 seed and share of OVC crown

Brandon King

Image via Tennessee State Athletics In what is easily one of the program’s most pivotal games in three decades, the Tennessee State showed the moment was not too big, emphatically defeating UT Martin, 67-42.  Tennessee State’s defense set the tone, holding the Skyhawks to just 32.6% (15-46) from the floor, 19% (4-21) from downtown; they were even more stringent in the first half, where they allowed Martin to shoot 29.2% (7-24) from the field. The TSU defense forced 19 Skyhawks turnovers, which translated into 20 Tennessee State points.  The Tigers…

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Winston-Salem State stomps Claflin, 67-32 to advance to CIAA Championship game

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Image via Garrett Garns Courtesy of Winston-Salem State Athletics 32 Claf 67 Winner WSSU Team 1 2 3 4 F Claf 5  4  9  14  32 WSSU 20  17  12  18  67 Baltimore, M.D.-  The Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball team defeats Claflin University 67-32, inside the CFG Bank Arena The Rams improved to 25-3 (14-2 CIAA, 8-2 South) on the season. Nevaeh Farmer led the Rams with 19 points, followed by Maia Charles with a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds.   Quick Inside the NumbersThe Rams went 26-of-66 from the field, 4-for-25 from…

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