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Part 1 position breakdown: Quarterbacks

Brandon King

Courtesy of Grambling State University Athletic Communications: The Grambling State University football program begins a nine-part series as we look to breakdown each position, starting with the quarterbacks.  Grambling State welcomes back a familiar face as the quarterbacks coach, Devante Kincade, who spent two seasons for the Tigers, guiding GSU to back-to-back Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championships, along with two consecutive Celebration Bowl appearances.  “It’s a blessing to be back at the G,” Kincade said. “It feels like 2016 again. Being back as a coach is truly a blessing.”  Kincade…

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“French Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid Split coming later this year

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid Split sports a sports all-leather construction , with the lateral side using a black and french blue color palette and that of a white and french blue on the medial side. A black Wings logo , split tongue branding and french blue laces completes an upper that sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The ”French Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid Split is expected to debut in the sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail venues.…

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Albany State volleyball unveils 2022 recruiting class

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State University Athletics: Coach Verniece Graham is excited about the new faces that will be joining the Golden Rams volleyball team during the 2022 season..  The Golden Rams have won the SIAC Eastern Division 3 years in a row.  Last season, the Golden Rams lost to Spring Hill in the SIAC Championship Game.  With the addition of 9 new players, Graham thinks the Golden Rams will be back in the conference championship game. The 2022 signing class features Molly Wilson, Jenae Thomas, Madisyn Smith, Alia Gomez, Cierra Keys, Kennedi Wallace, Mary-Katherine…

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Tyson Foods donates $10K to Albany State Baseball

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Tyson Foods donated $10,000 to the Albany State University Golden Rams baseball team to celebrate the team’s participation in the 2022 Black College World Series.  Tyson Foods was the first title sponsor of the event and indicated that they are looking forward to helping grow and promote HBCU baseball in the coming years. “I would like to thank Mr. John Tyson and Tyson Foods for their generosity.  Tyson’s acknowledgement of our participation in the Black College World Series is meaningful.  The $10,000 contribution will make…

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“University Blue” Air Jordan 13 coming sooner

Brandon King

The ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13 is now one of the many Air Jordan retros that had its release date altered. , however this is one will require a little less waiting time. Initially scheduled to debut December 29, the ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13 are now scheduled to release December 23. They will carry a 200 USD. Air Jordan 13 Black/University Blue-Black DJ5982-041 $200 23 December 2022

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EuroBasket News: Italian team cuts Gabrieke Procida ad Matteo Spagnolo

Brandon King

When the Italian national team takes the court Friday against France in Bologna, Gabriele Procida and Matteo Procida will not be amongst players present, for their journey with the senior national team has come to an end, as they were cut by coach Gianmarco Pozzecco. Coach Pozzeco had this to say about having to cut the two players: “Gabriele and Matteo (photo) have the future ahead of them judging by their great talent, also confirmed by their pick in the NBA Draft. I thank them, and these are not words…

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An initial look at the ”Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 11 Velvet

Brandon King

The white and red will not be the only Jordan 11 dropping during the upcoming holiday season, as it will be joined by this women’s exclusive colourway. It sports a navy nubuck upper overlaid with a velvet rand standing in for the normal patent leather. A metallic Jumpmanis present on the lateral ankle, along with ”23” present at the rear heel and ”JUMPMAN JORDAN” traversing the tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and a semi-translucent navy rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The ”Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 11 Velvet is planned…

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Check out these latest images of the White and Red Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

It is common knowledge that the white and red Air Jordan 11 will be this year’s holiday release. Aesthetically similar to the lower collared white and red 11 lows ( the strangely monikered “Cherry” ) in that like that sneaker it also sports a white ballistic mesh mesh upper overlaid with a red patent leather rand. Varsity red Jumpmen are present on the lateral ankle and the ”JUMPMAN JORDAN” strip that traverses the tongue, along with a white ”23; on the red rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole that…

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EuroBasket 2022 News: Moritz Wagner out of EuroBasket with ankle injury

Brandon King

The German basketball federation announced that Moritz Wagner will miss the World Cup Qualifiers and EuroBasket 2022. Wagner himself issued the following release: “I’ll tell you how it is. It hurts. I’ve been looking forward to this tournament and this opportunity for years: to play in Germany, in Cologne and my city of Berlin, with my brother, at a European Championship, was something I had dreamed of for a long time. Unfortunately, I can’t take part in any of the upcoming international matches this summer. I know how much the…

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“Chicago Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG Postponed

Brandon King

The “Chicago Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG is one of the more polarizing sneakers of 2022. Although there are many are awaiting these with the most eager of anticipation, there are scores of people who are are not fans of this presentation of this classic colorway. Initially scheduled to debut October 29, zsneakerheadz will now release November 13. Air Jordan I High OG Varsity Red/Black-Sail-Muslin DZ5485-612 $180 13 November 2022

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