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Grambling Track& Field with multiple strong showings at Pelican Relays

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Title image via Aniyah Rivers, Grambling State Athletics Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Grambling State Athletics The Grambling State University track & field got several top finishes and set several individual personal records at the Pelican Relays hosted by Southern University over the weekend. On Friday, Kyla Blockett passed the GSU women in the 200m, finishing in second place with a personal record time of 24.69. Amari Wrightsil placed fifth with her best run of the season (24.83). Kayla Ford(24.89), Ty Glasco (25.06) and Journie Mayfield (25.45) also achieved personal records in the women’s 200m. Ford and Glasco also…

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Albany State softball sweeps Clark Atlanta

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title image courtesy of Albany State Softball Courtesy of Albany State Sports Information 9 Winner ASU 6 CAUSB24 Team R H E ASU 9 12 3 CAUSB24 6 7 4 W: McLeod, Romona (7-3) L: Coreya Quarterman (5-14) The Golden Rams returned to the softball diamond for the first time in April after almost two weeks due to the weather. Albany State plated five runs in the top of the sixth of the opener for the early win and scored seven in its first two at bats to complete the Saturday sweep of Clark…

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Norfolk State comes up short against Wagner, 8-5

Brandon King

title image via Norfolk State Baseball Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics 5 NSUBB 8 Winner WAGNER Team R H E NSUBB 5 11 2 WAGNER 8 8 1 W: DAVIS, Keith (2-0) L: Royster, Liam (0-3)  S: STANLEY, Andrew (1) The Wagner Seahawks staved off Norfolk State on Sunday afternoon at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, defeating the Spartans 8-5 to take the series. After the teams split a Saturday doubleheader, Wagner (13-17, 11-4 NEC) put together a strong offensive showing on Sunday, preventing the Spartans (9-22, 5-10) from coming away with a series victory. Senior catcher Manny Jackson capped off…

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Six Talladega Gymnastics to compete at USAG Nationals

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title image via Talladega Tornadoes Courtesy of Talladega Gymnastics The USAG Collegiate Championship Committee announced on Thursday, March 28 the teams and individuals that have qualified for the 2024 USAG Collegiate National Championships. Qualification is based upon each team and individual’s National Qualifying Score (NQS). The championships will be hosted by West Chester University at the Hollinger Field House on April 12-14. College institutions offering no more than 8 full, countable, financial aid awards for women’s gymnastics are eligible to qualify for this national championship. The top six teams earning a…

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Smiley goes yard twice in Grambling’s 14-12 win over Priaire View

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title image via Grambling Baseball courtesy of Grambling Athletics 14 Winner GSUBB-2 12 PVAMBB Team R H E GSUBB-2 14 15 1 PVAMBB 12 7 2 W: Bryant, Phillip (2-2) L: Tyson Carlton (0-3)  S: Martinez, Javier (1) Grambling State catcher Demarckus Smiley hit a pair of homers as Grambling State earned a series clinching 14-12 win over Prairie View A&M at Tankersley Field on Saturday afternoon.  Smiley, a senior from Selma, Ala., paced the Grambling State offense going 4-for-5 with home runs in the in the second and sixth innings to go along with a double and three…

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Iconic Air Jordan XII returning next spring

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in 2016, the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is being primed for a return. According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, they are planned to drop in the spring of 2025.  At this early juncture there are no available images but they will utilise a black and varsity red colour palette. We should see a sneaker with a black ribbed upper. If they are going to be “remastered” let us hope that they get the shaoe of the mudguards correct and not some of…

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“Paris Olympics” Air Jordan 6 coming in August 

Brandon King

The Paris Olympics is on the horizon and Jordan Brand will not allow a momentous occasion to pass without releasing associated footwear, of which this upcoming Air Jordan 6 is part of that objective.  At this juncture there are no available images but what is known is this yet-to-be-released Air Jordan 6 will utilise a pure platinum, glacier blue, metallic gold and coconut milk colour palette.  Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a pure platinum upper with metallic gold appearing on the lace locks. Pure platinum may also appear on…

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“Alien”  Victor Wembanyama x Nike GT Hustle coming May 2024

Brandon King

Rookie Sensation has been one of the most hyped players to enter the NBA arguably since LeBron James.  Although his presence on the San Antonio Spurs has not translated into immediate wins, the Spurs are currently 18-57, with only Washington and Detroit having worse win-loss records, the no.1 overall pick in the 2023 draft is currently averaging 21.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and a league-leading 3.4 blocks on .486/.323/.799 splits.  For large portion of his rookie campaign, Wembanyama has taken to the court in the Nike GT Hustle and…

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”Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 dropping late May

Brandon King

I have been highly critical of J Balvin’s previous Jordan Brand collaborative efforts. Despite the visual cacophony that was his Air Jordan 1 and his gimmicky light-up Air Jordan 2, Jordan Brand saw nothing wrong with subjecting more of their classic silhouettes to his “unique tastes”, with the latest victim, er canvas, being the Air Jordan 3.  With that being said, this upcoming Air Jordan 3 is by far, his best colllaborative effort. An homage to his son Rio, it sports a black leather foundatiobal layer overlaid with elephant print…

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Check out the “Cool Grey” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This soon-to-be-released LeBron XXI sports a cool grey synthetic upper with a wavy pattern throughout. Glossy metallic silver Swooshes adorn the lateral side, while the outline of the iconic sits on the medial side. Lebron’s signature sits atop a suede overlay on the grey tongue and XXI branding seen at the dubrae and rear heel.    Underneath resides a Zoom Air-equipped midsole and grey rubber outsole.  The “Cool Grey” LeBron 21 is currenty availabe at nike.com and select retail establishsments; they carry a 200 USD sticker price.  images via Sneaker…

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