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Shannon Harris has the interim tag removed as DC Defenders Head Coach, will also be Tennessee State Co-Offensive Coordinator

Brandon King

Wednesday the DC Defenders made Shannon Harris their official head coach, dropping the interim from his title.  Harris led the defenders to the UFL championship following the departure of Reggie Barlow to become the head coach at Tennessee State. His achievement marked the first time an HBCU graduate led a pro football team to championship.  It was assumed that his time with the defenders was coming to an end after news emerged that Harris was accepting the Co-Offensive Coordinator role on Reggie Barlow’s staff at TSU. This meant that the…

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Norfolk State announces kickoff time for 2025 home football games

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Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State announced kickoff times for its highly anticipated 2025 home football slate on Friday afternoon. The Spartans will open the season against Towson on Thursday, Aug. 28, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The game will air nationally on the ESPN family of networks. The matchup marks the first night game at William “Dick” Price Stadium since 2021. Norfolk State hosts Virginia State on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. after narrowly defeating the Trojans 28-23 last season. The Spartans return home on Saturday, Sept. 20, to…

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Jackson State’s JaCobian Morgan named Phil Steele SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, over a dozen JSU players named to Preseason All-Conference Teams

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics: Jackson State had 13 players named to 16 spots on the Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference Team released on Friday, including the offensive player of the year and nine first team positions. JaCobian Morgan was named First Team quarterback and the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year award after earning Offensive Most Valuable Player at the Cricket Celebration Bowl last season. The graduate student finished last season with 2,051 yards through the air on 150-of-234 passing, finishing the season 10-1 as a starter, including 10 consecutive wins.…

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An official look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The “Rare Air” Air Jordan 4 is primed to debut tomorrow to much fanfare.  How much fanfare? According to Alias, per zsneakerheadz, the “Rare Air” Jordan 4 is the second most anticipated upcoming release.  They sport a black nubuck upper with black netting on the sides and tongue. The Jumpman tongue label can be removed to reveal “JORDAN RARE AIR” on the Velcro underneath, a la the Undefeated Jordan 4. The blue rear heel tab is home to “NIKE AIR”, while underneath resides a sail, black and blue midsole, and…

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Kyrie Irving stands up for Kobe: “Put some respect where it’s due!”

Brandon King

The media arm of Klutch Sports and their network of acolytes have been on a jihad to destroy the legacy of Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving had enough of the disrespect.  The Dallas Mavericks star, who was close with the late, great Mamba, discussed the disturbing trend on a recent livestream.  “If y’all don’t knock that sh-t off. I’m talking to y’all at home, the fuc—-g media talking heads, the ones that casually, throw names around. If you don’t knock it off, you weren’t like that. Not everyone could be…

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An initial look at the “EYBL” Air Jordan 3 Sample

Brandon King

This iteration of the Air Jordan 3 was intended for the ballers of the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL).  They sport a white tumbled leather upper overlaid with sail suede at the toe as well as that wraps the heel.  Jumpman and EYBL branding is seen on the rear heel tab. A psychedelic pattern is seen on the aforementioned heel tab, with the same pattern also present on the midsole as well as visible under the clear portion of the rubber outsole.  A light purple shows up on the eyelets,…

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On foot images of the upcoming “Fire Red” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The latest return of the “Fire Red”  Air Jordan V is looming on the horizon and out in front of that pop , on foot image of the 2025 iteration of the returning classic have come to light. As can be seen , they sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. A fire red Jumpman is perched atop the black tongue , with “NIKE AIR” branding present on the rear heel. Underneath resides a black and fire red midsole and a translucent and fire…

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Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: thieves execute smash and grab on Miami-Dade sneaker shop

Brandon King

Police in Miami are seeking a trio of individuals who were seen on surveillance video breaking into a local sneaker store.  The footage shows a dark colored SUV parking in front of Kicks Circuit at around 4 A.M. on June 26. Threei persons are seen exiting the vehicle, two removing oak multiple bins, while a third breaches the entrance with multiple kicks to the high-impact glass at the front door.  Upon accessing the store, the thieves wasted little time, quickly filling up the bins they brought with them.  Kicks Circuit…

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A brief look at the Nike GT Cut 4.0

Brandon King

An initial image of the next evolution in the very popular GT Cut series,  the GT Cut 4.0 has come to light.  The depicted sneaker sports an iridescent upper with a black inner. A Swoosh can be seen on the medial ankle,with GT branding on the rear heel.  A Swoosh branded iridescent midsole , as well as a translucent ( glow in the dark, perhaps?) reside below the aforementioned upper.  More information on these to come as it becomes itself.  Image via max_uncledrew

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark wears “Cookie Monster” Nike Kobe VI  Protro

Brandon King

This Player Exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro was seen on the feet of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. They sport a blue snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes.  A Kobe logo is perched atop the champagne mesh tongue, with Kobe’s signature appearing on the external heel counter. The laces are blue and shaggy, reminiscent of Sesame Street character whose affinity for cookies had him in a stranglehold since 1966.  Underneath resides a blue midsole as well as a deep blue translucent royal blue rubber outsole. …

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