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Albany State signs 34 in David Bowser’s first recruiting class

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image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics A new era of Golden Rams football officially took another step forward as head coach David Bowser and his staff announced the program’s 2026 signing class. The class features 34 student-athletes who will join the roster ahead of the upcoming season, marking Bowser’s first full recruiting cycle since taking the helm. The signing class showcases a strong regional foundation and a deliberate focus on recruiting impact talent close to home. Of the 34 total signees, 25 come from South Georgia, highlighting the…

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Alabama A&M and Prairie View A&M to take part in inaugural HBCU Baseball Classic

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Courtesy of AAMU Athletics CHICAGO | For the first time in history, two elite Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Prairie View A&M University and Alabama A&M University, will face off at Wrigley Field, the iconic home of the Chicago Cubs, for a groundbreaking celebration of culture, legacy, and the game of baseball. The Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic will debut on May 2, 2026, bringing together the athletic excellence of top-ranked HBCU baseball programs in a historic matchup before thousands of fans at the Friendly Confines. Game day at Wrigley Field will…

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Meac announces basketballers of the week

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Image via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Courtesy of the MEAC The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells Fargo.Howard University guard Cedric Taylor III and Morgan State University guard Elijah Davis were named Co-Players of the Week. Coppin State University guard Cameron Sparrow earnedDefensive Player of the Week honors, while Norfolk State University guard Adrean Newton was named Rookie of the Week. Cedric Taylor III (G, Jr., 6-7, 210, Atlanta, Ga.) averaged 20.0 points per game while shooting 64 percent from the field in a pair of conference wins over Delaware State University and…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI to be housed in “Face Box” 

Brandon King

The most recent news surrounding the return of “Space Jam” centers around its packaging. The 2026 version will be housed in the face box, as was also the case with the original 2000 release. It seems with this, as well as the return to varsity royal to the color palette and “23”, at least from a visual perspective, Jordan Brand is seeking to recreate that 2000 iteration as much as possible.  As is the case with the star of this proverbial show, the sneakers themselves, there are no images, the image below should provide a…

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North Carolina A&T’s Lewis Walker named CAA Rookie of the Week

Brandon King

North Carolina A&T forward Lewis Walker was the CAA Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon.  Walker averaged 20.0 points on 60% shooting from the field and 94.1% from the free-throw line in helping the Aggies split a pair of contests. Against the College of Charleston, Walker scored 16 points on a very efficient 5-9 shooting and 6-7 from the charity stripe. He helped the Aggies put up a valiant effort, trimming a 23-point second-half deficit to just 4 points, but ultimately the Aggies would fall to the Cougars, 74-61.  The redshirt freshman…

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“Phantom” Nike Air Foamposite One coming Holiday 2026

Brandon King

This holiday season will see the debut of the “Phantom” Air Foamposite One, a new colorway of the classic silhouette.  At this early juncture, there are now available images of this upcoming iteration of the Foam One, initial predictions assign an aesthetic of a phantom Foamposite upper with black showing up on the branding on the lateral forefoot, rear heel, and tongue.  Underneath would reside a potential glow-in-the-dark rubber outsole.  More information will be reported on these as it becomes available.  Nike Air Foamposite OnePhantom/Barely Volt/White/Sequoia IZ1476-001Holiday 2026 A potential…

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Moldy sneakers forces Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 postponement

Brandon King

Instances like this are why many in the sneaker community have made it a pastime to incessantly critique the quality of Jordan Brand retros.  The Levis x Air Jordan 3 has been among some of the most anticipated releases of 2026.  The “Rigid” or “ Indigo” colorway debuts on February 5 in San Francisco as part of the plethora of releases Nike and Jordan Brand had on their All-Star weekend release docket. A wider release was scheduled on February 20, but that is no longer the case.  Quality control issues…

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Could Stephen Curry be on the way to Anta? 

Brandon King

Following his split with Under Armour in November 2025, after a 13-year run with the brand, Stephen Curry embarked on the most fascinating sneaker free agent journey since Kobe Bryant in 2003.  Curry wore everything from classic silhouettes to contemporary models. His stadium entrances and pregame warm-ups became notable sneaker events as people wanted to see what was on the feet of the 12-time NBA All-Star.  He was recently seen sporting a pair of Anta SV Eclosion Type 2 that features his logo. Could this be an indication that the…

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Coppin State keeps win streak going with OT win over Maryland Eastern Shore

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image via Tim Rice ( Tag the Shooter) Courtesy Steven Kramer, Coppin State Sports Coppin State’s men’s basketball team won its fourth-straight game, defeating Maryland Eastern Shore, 71-65 in overtime on Saturday afternoon at PEC Arena.  The Eagles improved to 7-21 overall, surpassing their win total from last season, and 5-6 in the MEAC while the Hawks fell to 8-20 on the year and 4-7 in league play. With the victory on its Homecoming, Coppin matched its longest winning streak since the 2010-11 season. The last time CSU won five-straight was…

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Norfolk State defeats South Carolina State 90-71, Coach Robert Jones nets 250th win

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71 South Carolina St. 7-19,5-5 MEAC 90 Winner Norfolk St. 14-14,7-4 MEAC Team 1 2 F South Carolina St. 35  36  71 Norfolk St. 44  46  90 Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics The Norfolk State men’s basketball team pushed its winning streak to four games with a commanding 90-71 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday afternoon inside Echols Memorial Hall.  With the win, the Spartans move to 14-14 overall and 7-4 in MEAC play, while the Bulldogs fall to 7-19 (5-5 MEAC).  Anthony McComb III paced Norfolk State with 24 points on an…

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