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Jackson State layeth the smacketh down on South Carolina State 37-7

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics The T.C. Taylor era of Jackson State football debuted in impressive fashion on national television as the Tigers beat South Carolina State 37-7 in the Cricket MEAC-SWAC Challenge Kickoff. Following a three-and out by the defense, it took the offense only three plays to score. Irv Mulligan’s 46-yard touchdown run gave JSU a 7-0 lead just two-and-a-half minutes into the game. In the second quarter, Jason Brown threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Jency Riley, completing a seven-play, 92-yard drive to give Jackson State a 14-0 lead. Late in the half, a 10-play, 74-yard drive…

Kobe Bryant Statue to be unveiled February 2024

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With all the silly talk LeBron James needing a Lakers statue, the last real Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will get immortalized in bronze. According to a press release from the team and a video posted by Vanessa Bryant at 8:24 this morning, a statue of the Mamba will unveiled on February 8, 2024 ( 2/8/24). “ As you know,, Kobe played his entire 20-year career as a Los Angeles Laker. Since arriving in this city and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here, playing in the City of…

“Varsity Red” Air Jordan XVII coming back in 2024

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Fans of the Air Jordan XVII can rejoice. Jordan Brand has one of those rare moments of lucidity that seems to strike them every few years and actually listened to their consumers and are finally bringing the XVII back. Although MJ didn’t lace up this colorway, however he did wear the XVII for the bulk of his first season with the Washington Wizards back in 2002. At this early juncture there are no available images but we should see a piece of footwear that stays true to its jazz-inspired progenitor…

NBA launches inquiry into James Harden comments

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Courtesy of Gilbert MacGregor, The Sporting News The fallout from James Harden’s trade request made to the 76ers continues to send shockwaves through the basketball world. Days after Harden publicly denounced Daryl Morey by calling him a “liar,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported that the NBA has launched an inquiry into Harden’s comments. According to the report, the NBA’s inquiry has been launched in order to gain an understanding of the nature of Harden’s comments, including what prompted him to call the franchise’s president of basketball operations a “liar,” adding that he…

NBA announces 2023-24 Schedule

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Courtesy of the National Basketball Association: The NBA has officially announced the schedule for the 2023-24 season. Each team’s schedule can be found below. Only 80 games have been announced due to the In-Season Tournament. Two more games for every team will be announced in December. Atlanta Hawks • Complete list of games• In-Season Tournament games• National TV games• NBA TV games• League Pass games Boston Celtics • Complete list of games• In-Season Tournament games• National TV games• NBA TV games• League Pass games Brooklyn Nets • Complete list of games• In-Season Tournament games• National TV games• NBA TV games• League Pass games Charlotte Hornets • Complete list…

An initial look at the “James Theatre” LeBron XXI

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This upcoming grade school and movie theatre -themed iteration of the LeBron XXI sports a red suede upper with perforations on the lateral forefoot. A larger Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side with smaller such branding seen on the medial side. The tongue label is derivative of a classic movie ticket and read ” James Theater” with LeBron’s crown logo and also reads “ADMIT ONE” and “12301984” , which is LeBron’s birthdate. The movie-inspired aesthetic carries over to the rear heel, which is reminiscent of the lights from…

Black College Hall of Fame announces 2023 Black College Player of the Year Watch List

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Courtesy of the At a glance: Atlanta, GA (August 15, 2023) – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today the 2023 Watch List for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University. Former North Carolina A&T and NFL running back Tarik Cohen was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Award in 2016; Bowie State quarterback Amir Hall was the 2017 and 2018 recipient; former Tennessee State and NFL WR Chris Rowland was the 2019 recipient; former Alabama A&M QB Aqeel Glass was the recipient in the Spring 2021…

Jalen Hurts signs with Jordan Brand

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Jordan Brand has made a major addition to its roster with the addition of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to multiple outlets. “I’m excited and thankful to join the Jordan Brand,” said Hurts in an exclusive statement to Andscape. “I share a lot of important qualities with the Jumpman: dedication to goals, commitment to excellence and values, and an unwavering sense of self-belief that not only drives me but inspires me to make an impact for the next generation.” Hurts is coming off a season in which he completed…

LeBron James introduces the world to the LeBron XXI

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Since LeBron was spotted in the LeBron XXI a week ago, several sets of subsequent images have emerged. However these differed from the below picture in that none of them were put out by the man himself, LeBron James, who posted an image the “Violet Dust” colorway of his upcoming signature sneaker Monday on his Instagram in a post captioned “PURPLE RAIN PURPLE RAIN #LeBronXXI.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Offering a lateral profile and above view, the perforations and yellow lower bordering of…

Jackson State’s Tomekia Reed selected to NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tomekia Reed has been selected as a member of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, as announced by the NCAA. The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee is responsible for ensuring that appropriate oversight of NCAA Division I women’s basketball is maintained, for enhancing the development and public perception of the sport and for making recommendations related to regular season and postseason competition such as rule changes and administration of the championship tournament. The committee…