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Official images: “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI

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February will mark the retail debut of the “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI, a sneaker that began its life as a salesman sample in front of the initial retro run of the “Infrared” Air Jordan VI in 1999.  Although it retains most of the visual elements of the classic “Infrared” colorway, Infrared takes care of the normally black “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel and most prominently on the midsole, which now largely features the vibrant hue.  The “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI is slated to release on February…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Illinois store robbed of $50,000 in merchandise

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A trio of thieves broke into a Champaign, Illinois sneaker store and made off with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.  “Three individuals had busted through the front window, and they came in here and took pretty much all the clothing in here,” said Brendan Trumann, the owner of Trumann Kicks,. He also said burglars stole a handful of shoes as well. n Early on the morning of December 29, surveillance footage from the store showed the masked trio breaking into the store and then escaping in a black Nissan…

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“Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 5 coming July 18

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20 years after its 2006 debut the black and university blue Air Jordan five will once again Grace store shelves.  They are a faithful recreation of its 2006 progenitor. They sport a black nubuck upper with university blue stitching that connects the panels. Clear netting can be seen on the sides as well as the tongue. A black Jumpman is perched atop the reflective tongue, while the iconic branding also appears in university blue at the rear heel.  Underneath resides a black midsole accented with white teeth as well as…

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Air Jordan XVII returning in 2026

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It has been widely publicized that the Air Jordan XVII is returning via being a component of the Doernbecher Freestyle Program, which drops January 17. However according to zsneakerheadz that is not the only XVII on Jordan Brand’s 2026 release docket as he says later this year, as the “Black Patent” Lows are slated to return as well as what he describes as “potentially a few more surprises.” What could those surprises be? Could one of them be the “College Blue” colorway, which fans have long clamored for a return?…

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The “French Blue” Air Jordan 9 is right around the corner, are they on your pick-up list? 

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Later this month the “French Blue” Air Jordan 9 will make a long-awaited retail return ending 24 years in sneaker stasis.  As was the case with their 2002 progenitor, they feature a white tumbled leather upper overlaid with flint grey nubuck. French Blue can be seen in the upper portion of the tongue, eyelets as well as the branding at the rear heel.  Underneath resides a flint grey midsole as well as a Jumpman-branded white rubber outsole.  The “French Blue” Air Jordan 9 is set to make its sophomore retail…

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2026 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Ben L. Cavil Sr “Big Ben” Award candidates

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The Ben L. Cavil Sr “Big Ben” Award was established to recognizeand reconstruct the historical resistance of HBCUsby analyzing the cultural climate of HBCU athleticprogram by highlighting the sports career of BenL. Cavil Sr.  Cavil was an All-American fullback at Wiley College in the mid 1920s. Honorees of this prestigious award must embody the characteristics that defined Ben L. Cavil Sr – determination, diligence, teamwork, integrity, performance, fraternal and communal engagement.  Here are this year’s nominees for the “Big Ben” award.  Andrew Body | Alabama State | Corpus Christi, TX…

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Tennessee State hoops takes on Morehead State Thursday night

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Image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State returns home to the Gentry Center on Thursday to face Morehead State after completing a four-game road swing in which the Tigers went 3-4, earning victories over Tennessee Tech, Little Rock and Western Illinois before closing the trip with a loss at Eastern Illinois. Morehead State enters the matchup having split its previous two weekend series and sits one game under .500 on the season. The teams will meet again later this year on Feb. 14 in…

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Here is Tennessee State football’s 2026 conference schedule 

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On Tuesday, the Ohio Valley-Big South Football Conference announced its 2026 conference schedule.  Tennessee State’s 8-game conference docket is comprised of 4 home games and 4 on the road and opens with a trip to Macomb, Illinois to face Western Illinois, who edged the Tigers 17-16 last season, on October 3.  That is followed by a home game against UT Martin, the SkyHawks defeated the Tigers 26-7 aseason ago, on October 10 and then the Tigers have their bye week on October 17.  TSU returns to action October 24, playing…

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Chennis Berry named AFCA Coach of the Year

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South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry was named the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Minority Advancement Forum Coach of the Year.  Coach Berry led the Bulldogs to a 10-3 overall record and a 5-0 mark in the MEAC. In addition to claiming the MEAC championship, their second consecutive under Berry, South Carolina State defeated Alcorn State 40-38 in the Celebration Bowl in a quadruple overtime thriller. In celebration of this achievement, the SCSU flag flew over the State House in Columbia, the first time for an HBCU.  Thirteen Bulldogs…

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Albany State women’s hoops keeps it rolling against Central State

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 52 Central St. (OH) 2-13,1-11 SIAC 72 Winner Albany St. (GA) 9-3,8-3 SIAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Central St. (OH) 10  13  20  9  52 Albany St. (GA) 20  12  12  28  72 Next Game: at Miles College 1/13/2026 | 6:30 PM Albany, Ga. — History met momentum on Saturday afternoon inside the Arena at West Campus, and the Lady Golden Rams made sure both stayed on their side. Behind a dominant fourth-quarter surge and balanced scoring effort, Albany State pulled away from Central State for…

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