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Howard Basketball falls at VCU

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Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 60 HOW 70  VCU Team 1 2 F HOW 31  29  60 VCU 41  29  70 Howard University men’s basketball redshirt junior Steve Settle, III(Glenarden, Md.) led all scorers with 18 points, followed by sophomore Bryce Harris (Brentwood, N.Y.) and third-year Bison Jordan Wood (San Antonio) with 13 points and 12 points, respectively, and the defense held their opponent without a field goal over the last six minutes, but was not able to capitalize as HU fell, 70-60, to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in…

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An initial look at the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 3 is a women’s-specific and new look for the classic silhouette that slated to debut in 2023. Sporting in aesthetic similar to that of the “white cement” colourway, but appears to swap in lucky green at the extreme ends of the lacing system, where red would normally be seen, along with a Jumpman-branded hangtag. Underneath resides a cream and lucky green midsole and a primarily cement grey rubber outsole. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 3 is scheduled to begin its…

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Kyrie Irving blacks out Swooshes on sneakers

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Nike put their from selective and subjective morality on display when they suspended and then subsequently decided to part ways with Kyrie Irving, stemming from his decision to retweet the Amazon link to the movie, Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, but yet somehow has not cut ties with Brett Favre of the child beater Hope Solo. Not wanting to rep the brand on his feet for free , in a recent Nets game the star guard, not so subtlely obscured the Swooshes on his sneakers with black tape…

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University of Akron Lebron XX PE

Brandon King

These LeBron XX are made specially for the University of Akron basketball team. They sport a navy knitted upper with white cross-stitching encircling the eye rows and near the collar. The dual lateral Swooshes are seen in the in secondary hues of the Zips. The university’s “A” logo is seen on the heel in place of the standard iterations of “XX” branding that is seen on the shoe. Underneath resides a two-tone midsole that is navy and equipped with a fern pattern up front and white in the back, as…

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Stephen A Smith has to be corrected that Alabama State’s Eddie Robinson Jr is not related to legendary Grambling coach

Brandon King

There was a time when ESPN was the best source of high-quality sports reporting. Unfortunately for the knowledgeable sports fan that is an era long gone by( the decline in their reporting coincides with Disney acquiring the network). For ESPN, facts are no longer the objective, but malleable obstacle in the pursuit of whatever narrative they happen to be pushing at any given moment. The troubling component of this formula is due to the sheer size of their platform much of “information” they export , even when proven to be…

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FAMU’s Dominique Washington earns AVCA SE All-American Honorable Mention

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For the second consecutive season, Florida A&M volleyball standout Dominique Washington was named to the AVCA Southeast Region All-American Honourable Mention list. The only HBCU player to garner such honour in any region, Washington had an outstanding season finishing the campaign with 425 kills (65th in the nation, 1st in SWAC)and 481.5 points (71st in the nation, 1st in SWAC). She also was named SWAC Player of the Year, 1st Team All-SWAC, SWAC Tournament MVP, and All-SWAC Tournament Team for the second consecutive season.  The full list can be found here.

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Elizabeth City QB Johnnie Walton and Winston-Salem State coach Pete Richardson inducted into 2023 Black College Hall of Fame

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Courtesy of the CIAA The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its 14th Class today – the Class of 2023. Former Elizabeth City State quarterback Johnnie Walton and former Winston-Salem State Head Coach Pete Richardson were two of eight inductees that were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee.   The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 includes… Leslie Frazier (Alcorn State University), Henry “Killer” Lawrence (Florida A&M University), Albert Lewis (Grambling State University), Jim Marsalis (Tennessee State University), Tyrone McGriff (Florida A&M University), Elijah Pitts (Philander Smith College), Johnnie…

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2023 HBCU All-Star Game final watch list announced

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Courtesy of La’Torria Lemon, Lemon-Lime Light Media Game to be Held at Texas Southern on Sunday, April 2, 2023, Live on CBS HBCU All-Stars LLC has announced the second annual 2022-23 HBCU All-Stars Watch List featuring the nation’s top HBCU student-athletes from the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC, Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton Universities. The HBCU All-Star Game will showcase 24 of the best student-athletes from the four Historically Black Athletic Conferences, representing the MEAC & SIAC HBCU All-Stars versus SWAC & CIAA HBCU All-Stars, along with Tennessee State,…

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Vincent Dancy to join Coach Prime at Colorado

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Via hbcusports.com Mississippi Valley State head football coach Vincent Dancy has announced his resignation Thursday morning. In a statement issued by Athletic Director Hakim McClellan in part reads, “Coach Dancy has represented MVSU and the football program well in that time as the 17th head coach. On behalf of Mississippi Valley State University, I want to thank Coach Vincent for his incredible leadership for our football program.” MVSU President Jerryl Briggs added “”We are thankful to Coach Dancy for his service to MVSU. He has served Valley in various capacities,…

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Take a look at these images of the “Reimagined White Cement” Air Jordan 3

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The “Reimagined White Cement” Air Jordan 3 places a vintage aesthetic on the classic colourway. Nike Air branding on the yellowed rear tab completes an upper which features a shape that is more in line with that of the 1988 original. Underneath the upper resides a midsole that also plays it part in the aged look with its cream appearance along with black wrapping the heel above a “NIKE AIR” branded rubber outsole. The “Reimagined White Cement” Air Jordan 3 is scheduled to release march 11. They will carry a…

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