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Florida A&M reveals unis for Jackson State game

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In addition to being higkly anticipated, Saturday’s FAMU/Jackson State is a pivotal matchup, carrying ramifications that could shape the outcome of the SWAC East and potentially who may represent the conference in the Celebration Bowl. In front of this contest on which will be so many eyes of the HBCU world, Florida A&M unveiled the duds they will sports in the game. When the Rattlers hit Veterans Memorial Stadium they will do some in this largely white look that features hrlmeyb, jersey and pants of the same hue, with orange…

CAA announces docket of 2024-25 men’s hoops games to appear on CBS Sports Network

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Courtesy of the CAA Twenty-seven CAA men’s basketball games will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network in 2024-25 to continue the league’s national television presence. CBS Sports Network will show 24 regular season conference contests and its continued coverage of the Jersey Mike’s CAA Men’s Basketball Championship’s final two days with the two semifinals and title game. These games are in addition to the two December 28contests announced this summer for the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase. N.C. A&T will host NC Central, and Hampton will welcome Howard for a…

Albany State downed by Miles 32-21

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title image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Sports Information 21 ALBN 32 Winner MC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALBN 0 7 7 7 21 MC 14 6 6 6 32 The Albany State University (ASU) Golden Rams fell short against Miles College on October 12, as the Golden Bears defended their home field with a 32-21 victory. The loss drops the Golden Rams to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in SIAC play, while Miles College improves to 4-2 overall and remains unbeaten in the conference at 4-0.…

UAPB defeats Prairie View 21-17

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title image via UAPB Athletics 17 PVA 21 Winner UAP Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F PVA 8 6 3 0 17 UAP 7 14 0 0 21 With their defense sputtering in the second half the Arkansas Pine Bluff defense showed up in the second half in helping to secure a 21-17 win over Prairie View Friday night in front of a national audience. The win was the Golden Lions’ first SWAC victory of the season and their first since defeating Texas Southern 35-34 in the 2023 season finale.  Prairie…

MEAC announces 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Preseason honors

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title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard senior guard Bryce Harris was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, presented by Nike. Howard was selected as the preseason favorite to win the MEAC.  All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors.  Harris, a first-team All-MEAC honoree, led the Bison to their second MEAC Tournament title in as many years. A six-time defensive player of the week, Harris led the conference in field goal…

MEAC announces 2024-25 women’s basketball preseason honors

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title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State graduate guard Diamond Johnson was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, presented by Nike. Norfolk State and Howard tied as the preseason favorites to win the MEAC. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. Johnson, the 2023 MEAC Newcomer of the Year and the 2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament Outstanding Performer, led the MEAC in scoring averaging 20.2 points and steals with 3.8, to go…

Tennessee State comes from behind to beat Lindenwood, 24-20

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Falling behind 14-0 within the first four minutes, it appeared the competing portion of the game would be short-lived. However, the Tennessee State defense found its way, allowing just two field goals of the ensuing 56 minutes of gameplay, along with timely plays from the TSU offense to claim a resilient, 24-20 win.  After their defense forced a Tennessee State three and out on the game’s opening drive, the Lindenwood offense needed just 3 plays to travel 75 yards, reaching the endzone when quarterback…

FAMU shuts down Bama State’s passing game in 28-13 win

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title image via Tallahassee Democrat Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 28 Winner FAM 13 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F FAM 7 0 7 14 28 ASU 7 0 3 3 13 Led by an impressive defensive showing that held the Alabama State offense to 68 passing yards, Florida A&M took down the Hornets 28-13 on the road Saturday afternoon. The Rattlers improved to 3-2 on the year and 1-0 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play, while the Hornets fell to 2-3 and 1-1. Daniel Richardson led Florida A&M’s passing attack with…

“Black Cat” Air Jordan 3 to return in 2025

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There reportedly is now another notable addition to the 2025 release lineup. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, 18 years after its 2007 release, the “Black Cat” Air Jordan 3 will see its return as part of an already insanely stacked 2025. At this juncture, there are no available images but what we should see is a fairly faithful recreation of its 2007 progenitor, meaning an all-black upper featuring a suede foundational layer overlaid with blacked out elephant print at the toe. Black also should appear at the inner, tongue, and…

Jaylen Brown launching his own sneaker brand

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Boston Celtics star forward Jalen Brown is launching his independent sneaker brand, 741 Sneakers. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP wore his brand’s sneaker at Boston Celtics media day.  For the first five years of his professional career, Brown was an Adidas athlete but did not have a signature sneaker. Brown has been a sneaker free agent since his Adidas deal ended in 2021. Although he was never signed to the brand, Brown Nike sneakers, primarily Kobe, eventually took to removing the Swoosh. Brown had been publicly critical of the athletic…