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Tennessee State comes up short against no.12 Eastern Washington, 36-29

Brandon King

29 TSU 36 EWU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 19 0 0 10 29 EWUz 15 14 0 7 The Tennessee State football team put up a valiant effort, which was derailed by miscues, but ultimately came up short in the waning minutes against Eastern Washington in the first meeting of the two schools, 36-29. It was fireworks in the first quarter, with 29 points scored between the two teams. Tennessee State got things going right away, scoring on their first play from scrimmage via a 47-yard run…

“Mustang” Jayson Tatum x Air Jordan XXXVI coming September 9

Brandon King

In the vein of a similarly y themed Air Jordan XIV Low PE, this upcoming Air Jordan XXXVI is also inspired by Jayson Tatum’s 1966 Ford Mustang. This Air Jordan XXXVI sports a black Leno-Weave upper with Mustang-inspired branding present on the on the tongue and heels. Behind the tongue ”DEUCE” appears with Tatum’s first and last name appearing on each respective insole. Belows the aforementioned upper lives a black midsole and translucent rubber outsole. The “Mustang” Jayson Tatum x Air Jordan XXXVI is planned to debut September 9 at…

Jayden James wins SWAC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: | Grambling State University sophomore outside hitter Jayden James was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Thursday. James, playing in her first two matches for Grambling State last weekend at the Saluki Bash, recorded 24 total kills as the Lady Tigers went 1-1. The Chandler, Ariz. native logged also logged eight digs, four service aces and one block. In a four-set victory over Southern Illinois, James finished with 15 kills in 29 total attacks, with just three…

EuroBasket 2022 News: Spain trims Guerra and Nu˜ez in final roster cuts

Brandon King

This national team journey has , unfortunately come to an end for Fran Guerra and Juan N¨˜ez, who were the last players cut from the Spanish national team by head coach Sergio Scaiolo. Guerra, a 29-year-old center who played for Lenovo Tenerife of the Spanisch ACB league, averaged 2.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9 minutes per game in the two World Cup Qualifying matchups. N¨˜ez, an 18-yea-old 6’3″ point guard who has drawn some attention from NBA scouts with his playmaking and ability to run a team, averaged 1.0…

Alabama State wins weather-shortened SWAC/Challenge, 23-13

Brandon King

The SWAC-MEAC challenge marks the beginning of HBCU football season, and with huctuating levels of cooperation from mother nature, Alabama State and Howard took part in the 2022 iteration of the interconference matchup. Howard got the scoring started. Ending a balanced, 12-play drive drive that ended in 33-yard fredd quad to put the Bison up 3-0. The drive looked to poised to in a touchdown but missed throws from Howard QB Quintin Williams stalled the offense. Following an Alabama State punt, Howard ‘s offense was on the move again, but…

Lakers and Jazz finalizing deal for Patrick Beverley

Brandon King

Patrick Beverley, the guy you want to have on your team, appears to be on the move again. The veteran guard who was part of the haul the Jazz got back in the Rudy Gobert trade, is returning to his old stumping grounds, but to the opposite locker room. According to reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a deal that would bring Beverley to the purple and gold in exchange for Talen Horton – Tucker and Stanley Johnson. Last season Beverley averaged 9.2…

EuroBasket 2022 News: Andrew Albicy returns to French national team

Brandon King

Monday morning the French Federation of Basketball announced that point guard Andrew Albicy has been medically cleared to rejoin the senior national team. Albicy had been on the shelf for the past three weeks due to a thigh injury. His return to the team now swells the roster to 13 , meaning there will have to be at least one player trimmed to comply with FIBA rules, which allows for 12 players. There is also hope that center Moustapha Fall can rejoin the team; he was initially cut because of…

LeBron James is taking his talents to the Crawsover

Brandon King

Jamal Crawford’s annual summer pro-am, The Crawsover is known for drawing participation from NBA players. This has been no different this summer with players such as new Atlanta Hawks teammates Trae Young and Dejounte Murray making appearances. Friday afternoon Crawford announced notable players that will take the Crawsover courts Saturday, a lineup that includes the aforementioned Murray, and Thunder rook Chet Holmgren. Oh, and some guy named LeBron. Having made his return to the Drew League earlier this summer after an 11-year absence, Lebron James will play in the Crawsover…

“Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 SE coming October 20

Brandon King

The “Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 is new colourway of the 7 that is slated to debut this fall. As implied by the name, this colourway derives its inspiration from AfroBeats, which is a musical genre that is the fusion of West African musical styles with that of the Foundational Black American genres of funk, jazz and soul. The “Afromeats” Air Jordan 7 is scheduled to release October 20 at nike.com and select retail venues. Air Jordan 7 SE Vachetta Tan/Black-Taxi-Dark Concord DZ4729-200 $210 20 October 2022

EuroBasket 2022: Luka says ”We are going to Germany to win gold”

Brandon King

On the eve of an anticipated Serbia/Slovenia exhibition game in Lubljana, Luka Doncic made it quite known that his goal was for his nation, Slovenia, the 2017 EuroBasket champions, to defend their crown at EuroBasket 2022. In speaking to local media, the Dallas Mavericks star had this to say: “Who’s talking about what kind of pressure? We are going to Germany to win gold. In every competition where we compete, the goal must always be the first place. We will do everything for it, but we will see if we…