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Bethune-Cookman to honor longtime PA announcer Reverend Isadore Williams Saturday

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Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Rev. Isadore Williams, whose booming voice has been long-standing tradition at Bethune-Cookman football, will be honored Saturday when the Wildcats host Alabama State for homecoming at Daytona Stadium. Rev. Williams is stepping down from his role as a public address announcer, a position he’s held since being on a student on campus in 1975. His trademark opening — “Who Will Ascend to the Top of the Mountain” – has been a part of over 230 games during his memorable run. A native of…

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This special-edition Air Force 1 Low in collaboration with Drake’s NOCTA line was initially planned to debut last year, alongside his “Certified Lover Boy” album. It sports an all-white tumbled leather construction at the upper. NOCTA branding appears on the rear heel and insoles. Underneath resides the typical Air Force 1 Low midsole, but instead of “AIR” appearing , it reads “love you fovever” in script. The stars of the white rubber outsole have been replaced with hearts. The “Certified Lover Boy” NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 Low is…

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“Seafoam” Air Jordan 4 debuts February 9

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The “Seafoam” Air Jordan 4 is a women’s -specific colourway of the 4 that is in Jordan Brand’s 2023 release plans. At this juncture there are available images but what is known it will make use of a white, seafoam, dark ash and neutral gray colour palette. Predictive speculation assigns a visual similar to that of the “Fire Red” , but with seafoam tagging in for the fire red. Originally set to begin its maiden retail voyage, on February 24, that date has now been [pushed forward two weeks to…

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Gradient Air Force 1 Low coming soon

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This soon-to-release women’s-specific Nike Air Force 1 Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with gradient panels at the forefoot, eye rows and wrapping the heels. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with black Swooshes, with “NIKE AIR” branding appearing on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and matching rubber outsole. The release of this Air Force 1 Low is imminently anticipated at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS Summit White/Black-Bright Maroon FD0801-100 $TBA 2022

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Tennessee State volleyball to take on Southern Indiana in weekend series

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State University Tiger Volleyball Team will hit the road this weekend to take on the University of Southern Indiana Eagles (Friday 6 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. both on ESPN Plus). For the second consecutive week, with two victories, the Tigers (12-15, 6-8 OVC) could get to .500 in the conference play. If the Tigers get hot and win the next four games, they will have a chance to finish as high as third place after being picked last in…

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Raphael Aka-Ety first MVSU Women’s Soccer player in seven years to make an All-SWAC team

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Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Mississippi Valley State University women’s soccer program saw one of its graduating seniors go out with an accolade as Rahael Aka-Ety was voted onto the All-SWAC Second Team by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors as announced Wednesday evening. Aka-Ety, a defender/forward from Bolgatanga, Ghana, is the first Valley State soccer player to be named an All-SWAC Selection since current Graduate Assistant Laadi Issaka and former midfielder Karenth Zabala-Terrazas were recognized at the end of the 2018 season. She is the…

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Albany State predicted to finish fourth in SIAC East, Simpson and Parker named to all-Conference 1st Team

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The SIAC announced their 2022-23 men’s basketball preseason ranking Thursday morning. The Golden Rams who went 7-10 overall and 4-7 last season and finished fifth in the Eadtern Division, were picked to finish fourth in the preseason pole, ranking behind Morehouse, Benedict, and Savannah State. Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings by DivisionEast Division West Division Golden Rams Malik Parker and Jordan Simpson were both named to the SIAC Preseason All-First Team. Parker, a senior guard out of Chicago, IL paced ASU in scoring and was the third-ranked bucket getter in the…

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2 November 2022 NBA StatCap

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Player Spotlight- Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis has gotten off to a tremendous start this season, averaging 21.0 points 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. While those numbers are in line with his career numbers, the 52% is well above 45% he has shot for his career. The Washington Wizards are off to a 4-4 stat and he is positively contributing to that better-than-expected start. Who Got It Done pt rb ast Dejounte MurrayATL @ NYK 36 4 9   5 stl  G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. DET 32 12 4   10-12 ft…

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Trophy Room x Air Jordan 7 to release via raffle tomorrow

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Trophy Room, to no one’s surprise, received the opportunity to collaborate on another Air Jordan model, with the Air Jordan 7 serving as their latest their latest canvas Inspired by the 1992 Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain, it sports a true red suede foundational layer overlaid with that of white. On the lateral ankle a metallic Jumpman has its home, with MJ’s signature stamped on the lateral heel. On the rear heel is metallic gold Trophy Room branding with the colors of the Olympics on the rear pull tab. On…

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“True Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG dropping January 14

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This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of true blue at the toe and eye rows and cement grey flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel. True blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the Wings logo of the same hue present on Wings logo and “NIKE AIR” appearing in white on the tongue label. Underneath resides a white midsole and a cement grey rubber outsole. The “True Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled to debut January…

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