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PE Corner: Aja Wilson’s latest LeBron XXi PE

Brandon King

Outside of their namesake, Las Vegas Aces star Aja Wilson is one of the most prominent wearers of the LeBron XXI. Throughout the WNBA season, the unanimous MVP has been seen in multiple and often very well-executed colorways of the LeBron XXI  The latest iteration for the Paris Olympic gold medalist sports a golden upper deasigned to resemble gold foil. Large black-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral sides with smaller branding posted on the medial side. Black shows up at the rear heel, which in addition to a LeBron XXI logo,…

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Check out these images of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV

Brandon King

This holiday season will mark the return of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV after a decade-long hiatus. Although Michael Jordan never wore these in NBA action, as we know that honor was bestowed on the “Last Shot” colorway, and the return of the “Black Toe” is quite a highly anticipated one.  Official images of the upcoming iteration have emerged and Houston, we have a problem. Although the overall visual attributes of the “Black Toe”’ are retained- black suede toe cap, tumbled and smooth leathers, Ferrari-styled Jumpman logo lack suede…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Mid-Major Division Poll Rankings

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report If Week 4 of the Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Poll Rankings saw no changes amongst the top 3. However amongst positions 4-7, there was plenty of movement, with two new teams hitting the polls.  7. Virginia State ( 2-2, 1-0)  The Trojans enter this week’s poll at no.7, after being unbanked the previous week. In their most recent outing, VSU handily defeated Fayetteville State 35-18. Virginia State quarterback Romero Williams completed 10 of his 16 passes for 231 yards, 4…

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“Valentines Day” Air Jordan 3 coming next February

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 is reportedly released next February. At this juncture there are no available images of this yet to be release 3, but what is known is this women’s exclusive Air Jordan 3 is to make use of a washed coral, gym red and sail color palette.  Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a washed coral upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Gym red could show up on the Jumpman branding that is perched atop the tongue as well as…

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”Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan I High OG postponed until 2025

Brandon King

The “Reimagined” Black Toe Air Joedan I High OG has been one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2024. Unfortunately the hunger for these will have to wait longer to be sated. Initially set to debut in November, however reporting from zsneakerheadz, the “ Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan I has been postponed to the Spring of 2025.  More infomation wil be udated on this developing story as it avails itself. 

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An in-hand look at the “Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The “Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI is a sneaker whose return is anticipated by scores of sneaker enthiusasts. With its last retail run a decade ago, the “Legend Blue” is one of the crown jewels of a holiday season rife with releases that will be highly sought after for years to come.  A new set of in-hand images has emerged that offer more tantalizing views of this returning classic.  As it currently stands, the “Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI is set to begin its fourth voyage…

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Sanders Ellis named Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week

Brandon King

Tennessee State linebacker Sanders Ellis was named Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week. In the Tigers’ late game, come from behind 13-9 win over Charleston Southern, Ellis tied Chris Walker for the team lead with 11 total tackles ( 4 solo, 7 assisted) ; he also posted 0.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery led to 7 TSU points. On the season the Nashville, Tennessee native has recorded 30 total tackles ( 15 solo, 15 assisted) , 6 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks 1 pass defensed and the aformentioned…

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Tennessee State finds way to win 13-9 over Charleston Southern

Brandon King

title image via SI Despite their Charleston Southern opponents having more rushing yards, 219, than TSU’s total offensive output, 206, ran 25 more offensive plays and possessed the ball for a staggering 41:29, the Tigers of Tennessee State managed to find a way to pull out a13-9 win.  After a scoreless opening period, Tennessee State opened up the game, capping a 10-play, 62-yard drive when quarterback Draylen Ellis connected with Bryant Williams to give the Tigers an early 7-0 lead. Charleston Southern got on the board late in the half…

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Johnson C. Smith remains undefeated with 42-3 thrashing of Bluefield State

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Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University scored majority of their points in the second quarter as JCSU defeated Bluefield State, 42-3, in Salem, Va.  JCSU’s Tyrek Williams caught a 27-yard pass from Darius Ocean, as Jacob Meneses adding the extra point putting JCSU up 7-0.  Avante George scored on a one-yard run, with Meneses again successful on the kick, extending the lead to 14-0.  Williams caught another touchdown pass from  Ocean, this time for 42 yards. Meneses’ kick was good, capping a 99-yard drive in 9 plays over 3:37, making…

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Howard falls on the road to Princeton, 30-13

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Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 13 HOW 30 Winner PRI Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HOW 0 0 7 6 13 PRI 10 10 3 7 30 Howard University football team fell behind early and rallied in the third quarter to get within striking distance but it was not enough as the Bison fell, 30-13, to Princeton in a nonconference game at Powers Field in Princeton, N.J. Princeton (1-1) set the tone on its first possession, going 69 yards in five plays while using a…

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