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”Total Orange” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming Fall 2025

Brandon King

title image via cop_o_clock The Kobe VI will not be left sitting on the sidelines in 2025, as evident by this upcoming colorway. The only visual variety on this other monochromatic orange upper is seen via the silver that appears on Swooshes that adorn the sides, as well at the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue. Underneath this largely single-hued upper resides an orange midsole and matching rubber outsole. As it currently stands , thhe “total orange” Nike Kobe VI Proro is slated to debut in the fall of 2025…

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Willie Simmons named head coach at Florida International

Brandon King

Willie Simmons has been tapped as the man to lead FIU. Saturday morning, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported the two sides were finalizing details to make Simmons their next head coach.  Earlier this afternoon, the Panthers’ new head football coach let the world know he was “excited” and looking forward to recruiting the best and brightest young men to bring championships and produce winners on and off the field.” Coach Simmons began his coaching career in 2005 as the pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Lincoln High School (FL) 2005.…

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Week 13 of the Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report. Week 13 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major polls saw new entrants to the top seven rankings, however, there was movement at the top of the polls.  7. Livingstone College (6-4, 4-3) The Blue Bears of Livingstone Colleg remain at no.7 in the week 13 rankings. Livingstone finished the season at 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the CIAA, their first winning season since a 5-4 overall and 4-3 conference mark in 2015. Four Blue Bears garnered All-Conference honors- defensive lineman…

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”Taxi” Air Jordan XII confirmed for Holiday 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz After rumblings of their return in 2025 have persisted for months, according to zsneakerheadz, the long-awaited return of the ‘Taxi” Air Jordan XII has been confirmed for the 2025 Holiday season. At this juncture, there are no available images, but like the other returning original colorways, these will likely attempt to recreate the look, feel, and shape of its 1996 progenitor and will also feature original packaging.  More information will be reported on this returning classic as it avails itself. Air Jordan XIIWhite/Black/TaxiCT8013-117$TBAHoliday 2025 images via…

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The “Black/Volt” Nike Air Foamposite One: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Black/Volt” Air Foamposite One is several colorways of the classic Air Foamposite One that Nike has chambered for a 2025 release. They sport a black Foamposite upper paired with volt via the small lateral Swoosh, One Cent logos on the rear heel and tongue. Volt also shows up on the stripes on the pull tab as well as one that runs down the tongue. Underneath resides a volt-tinges translucent rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Black/Volt” Nike Air Foamposite One is planned for a full-family Spring 2025 release.

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MEAC links with SIDEARM Sports on revamped website

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference  The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned official website,MEACsports.com, developed in collaboration with industry leader SIDEARM Sports. “We are excited to introduce the dynamic new design of our website,” said MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills. “This enhanced platform reflects our dedication to providing a premier digital experience for our elite eight member institutions and the devoted MEAC Nation, showcasing the excellence and pride of our conference.” The revamped MEACsports.com offers a modern and user-friendly design, providing easy access to…

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“Cough Drop” Nike Air Foamposite One coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Nike’s assault on their consumer’s wallets in 2025 gets a shot in the arm withe additon of the “Cough Drop” Air Foamposite One to the 2025 release roster. Initially well-received when they released in 2010, the “Cough Drop” is routinely a sneaker whose desired return gets bantered about by sneaker enthusiasts.  Although there are no available, what we should see is a black Foamposite upper with black nubuck at the eyerows. Red shows up on the One Cent logos on the rear heel and tongue, as well…

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Pearl” Foamposite Pro Returning in 2025

Brandon King

News has emerged that the “Pearl” Foamposite Pro will return in 2025. The “Pearl” Foam Pro was last seen in 2015, along with the Air Hawk Flight, as part of the “Class of 97” pack inspired by Jesus Shuttleworth’s footage in the classic movie, “He Got Game.”  At this juncture, there are available images of the 2025 iteration, so it is not yet known if the coloration on the Foamposite upper will be closer to the white of the OG and the aforementioned 2015, version or more of the pearl…

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PE Corner : An initial lok at the  “Oregon” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

Oregon is known for its vast array of PLayer Exclusive footwear. Over the years Ducks have had the privilege of being outfitted in some of the most eye-catching and well-executed team footwear that we’ve ever seen, with the misses few and far between.  The Air Jordan 9 that is the subject of this article is an example of the former and far less of the latter.  The “Oregon” Air Jordan 9 sports a white leather upper with a green patent leather rand that also wraps the heel and extends up…

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Tennessee State was named the HBCU+National Team of the Week

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Eddie George and the Tennessee State Tigers were named the HBCU+ FCS National Team of the Week. In their most recent and most important game of the season, TSU defeated Big South-OVC leader Southeast Missouri to earn a share of the conference crown. It marked the first time since 1999 that Tennessee State hoisted conference hardware.  The 9-3 overall record is the best finish to a regular season since 2013.  The win also helped vault the Tigers into the FCS Playoffs, a feat not…

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