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

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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

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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

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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? 

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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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Mid-game run pushes Tennessee State to decisive win over SIUE, 80-53

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics Powered by a big first half from Aaron Nkrumah, stifling defense, and a game-breaking run, Tennessee State was able to decisively dispatch SIUE 80-53 on Senior and Alumni Day.  Nkrumah connected on his first 8 field goal attempts, as he scored 19 of his be game-high 26 points in the first half, including TSU’s first 11 points of the afternoon. The Tigers had their way, shooting 57% from the floor and scoring 80 points against an SIUE unit that ranks second in the OVC and…

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Albany State football announced additions to coaching staff

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Image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Head Football Coach David Bowserhas announced the addition of two key members to his coaching staff, naming Graham Hobbs as Offensive Coordinator and Tony McWhite as Defensive Backs Coach. Hobbs brings extensive collegiate experience across multiple levels of Division I and HBCU football. Most recently serving as Associate Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach at Saint Augustine’s University, Hobbs has also coached at Western Carolina, East Carolina, Marshall, North Carolina Central, and Florida International. Throughout his career, he has developed all-conference performers and helped mentor record-setting…

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Albany State spring football practice schedule announced

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Image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics New Head Football Coach David Bowser has announced the Spring 2026 practice schedule as Albany State builds on the momentum of a historic 12–2 season in 2025.All 13 spring practices will be held at the ASU Coliseum as the Golden Rams begin preparations for the upcoming season under Bowser’s leadership and his program mantra: #GratefulNotEntitled. “Our standard has been set,” said Bowser. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to build on what’s been established, but nothing is promised. Spring practice is about competing…

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Tennessee State’s upset bid comes up short against Lindenwood

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The Tennessee State Lady Tigers gave the number two team in the Ohio Valley Conference all they wanted but unfortunately for the Tigers, their upset bid came up short as the Lady Lions defeated the Lady Tigers 75 to 70.  Taking advantage of Lindenwood’s sluggish start Tennessee State was able to jump out to a 9 to 4 lead at the five-minute 27-second mark of the opening quarter. The Lions picked up their play outscoring TSU 7 to 2 in just 1:11 to tie the contest at 11. The contest…

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