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Lakers-inspired Reebok Shaq Attaq on the way

Brandon King

This upcoming Reebok Shaq Attaq seems to be somewhat of a nod to the Diesel’s time in the purple and gold. Purple and gold wraps the heel, with the purple extending to the eyelets on both sides. Bold purple “Reebok” branding appears on the lateral sides, with a white and collegiate gold “Shaq” branding appearing on the rear heel. Below resides a black midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Lakers” Reebok Shaq Attaq is imminently anticipated at reebok.com and select retail; venues. They will carry a 180 USD sticker price.…

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Bronny James amongst group of young ballers to sign NIL Deals with Nike

Brandon King

Monday morning Nike Basketball announced the signing five athlete-students to NIL deals: Iowa State point guard, Caitlin Clark Stanford guard, Haley Jones Camden High School guard DJ Wagner Sierra Canyon guard Judea ”JuJu” Watkins Sierra Canyon guard Bronny James Caitlin Clark|Guard| University of Iowa The Iowa star guard was voted unanimously Big Ten preseason Player of the Week. The junior averaged 27.0 points 8.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists on .452/332/.881 splits and will, at worst, be a top three pick in the WNBA draft when her time in Iowa City…

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Jackson State Volleyball gets easy wins ver Southern and Texas Southern in first day of SWAC East Cluster

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 MONTGOMERY, Ala.| The Jackson State University volleyball team opened play at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Eastern Division Cluster hosted by Alabama State. The Tigers defeated Southern University, 3-0, and Texas Southern, 3-1 at Lockhart Gymnasium. GAME 1 HOW IT HAPPENED -Jackson State (4-12, 3-1 SWAC) got off to a 15-5 lead over the Jaguars to open the first set -Southern University (1-15, 1-3 SWAC) attempted to climb back into the match but fell short as JSU took set one, 25-16…

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Grambling Volleyball splits SWAC Round-up matches with FAMU

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Courtesy of Brian Howard,Senior Associate AD for Athletic Communications, Grambling State University 0 GSU 3  FAMU Team 1 2 3 F GSU 17 13 21 (0) FAMU 25 25 25 (3) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Grambling State University volleyball team opened the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Round-up on Sunday by splitting a pair of matches as the Lady Tigers fell, 3-0, to Florida A&M in the opener, before taking the nightcap, 3-2, to host Alabama A&M at the T.M. Elmore Gymnasium.  In the opener against Florida A&M, Grambling State (8-8 overall,…

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An initial look at the “Aqua” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

If one of thf the first sneakers that came to mind upon seeing the “Aqua” Air Jordan 5 was the Chris Paul PE from his days in New Orleans, then you were onto something as, that PE most definitely was the template for this upcoming Air Jordan 5. It sports a black nubuck upper with clear netting on the lateral and medial sides. Aquatone shows up on the Jumpman on the reflective tongue and rear heel, inner as well as the lace locks. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black…

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“Cool Grey” Jordan Dub Zero: Official Images

Brandon King

Debuting way back in 2005, the Dub Zero was Jordan Brand’s first “frankenshoe”, as it combine attributes from the Air Jordan 4,6,11, 12, 13, and depending on the colorway, 15, via the rear heel. This colour way sports a white patent leather rand overlaid with laser-etched side panels. Jumpman and “TWO3” branding is found on the tongue with a white and cool grey rear spoiler and “Jordan” present on the rear heel The “”Cool Grey ” Jordan Dub Zero is slated to debut next spring at nike.com and select retail…

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Jalen Suggs leaves game with leg injury

Brandon King

Magic guard Jalen Suggs has suffered what appears to be a leg injury in their preseason game against the Mavericks . In the first quarter Suggs went to set a screen on Dorian Finney Smith when he collided with Finney-Smith’s leg and appeared to hyperextend his left leg. Suggs had to be helped back to the locker room. This is the latest health mishap to befall Suggs , who was taken fifth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. He missed 20 games in his rookie campaign with a thumb injury…

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An initial look at the ”Mars For Her” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

At first glance one might think, ” did they slip the Raging Bulls back in on us?” It is easy to understand why , as with their red suede upper , reflective tongues, black drop-shadowed red “23” on the lateral heel and black heel tab underlays it certainly bears more than a passing resemblance to the very well received and still highly-coveted ”Raging Bull” Air Jordan 5. Like the ”Raging Bull” , the ”Mars For Her” also sports a black midsole ,but differs from that shoe in that its ”teeth”…

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CIAA renewed multi-year partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

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Courtesy of the CIAA: The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, announced the renewal of its multi-year partnership agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) to remain the conference’s Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer. The extended partnership between the CIAA and Academy is centered on championing HBCUs and providing support to CIAA students, faculty, student-athletes, and bands. Academy will also continue to carry licensed fan gear of select member schools online and in local stores. “We’re excited for Academy’s continued partnership to create…

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Albany State volleyball gets sweep against Fort Valley

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics: The Albany State Golden Rams defeated arch-rival Fort Valley State Wildcats (3-0) this evening at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on the ASU East Campus.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (11-6) overall and (11-2) in the SIAC.  The Wildcats fell to (3-15) overall and (1-5) in the conference. The Golden Rams swept the season series against the Wildcats.  In their season opener, the Golden Rams defeated the Wildcats (3-0) in Fort Valley, Georgia on Thursday, September…

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