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Milwaukee Bucks announce 2022 Preseason Schedule

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From the Milwaukee Bucks: The Milwaukee Bucks will play a five-game 2022 preseason schedule that tips off on Saturday, Oct. 1 when the Bucks host the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee’s preseason schedule also includes two games as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022, one road matchup and an additional game at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 12. The previously announced NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 will feature two games between the Bucks and Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at Etihad Arena in…

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Grambling announces Paige Phillips as new volleyball coach

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From Grambling State Athletic Communications: Grambling State University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Trayvean Scott, announced the hiring of new Lady Tigers head volleyball coach Paige Phillips on Tuesday.   “We are very excited to welcome Paige Phillips to Grambling State University and to be our next head volleyball coach,” Scott said. “She brings a level of excitement and a wealth of knowledge to our program. She played at an HBCU and coached under one of the best volleyball coaches in Jody Brown at North Carolina Central. I am thrilled to be able to…

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This Jordan Jumpman Pro is on the way

Brandon King

The Jordan Jumpman Pro released back during the infancy of Jordan Brand, and from a Team Jordan perspective, beginning of their the golden age. In celebration of the model’s 25th anniversary, original and new colourways, of which this is the latter, will return or make their retail debuts. This iteration of the Pro sports a black and white leather upper accented with red at the Jumpman on the lateral ankle and rear heel, top eyelet and on the ”JUMPMAN PRO” text on the rear heel. Underneath the upper resides a…

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An initial look at the ”Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High

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This upcoming colourway is the latest addition to the Nike Dunk High LXX roster. This more upscale take on the classic Dunk High sports full leather construction leather with cinnabar and mars stone leather overlays. Leather is also present on the tongue tags, as well as the inner, as to promote a more premium aesthetic and feel. Underneath this upper resides a white midsole and a cinnabar leather outsole. The ”Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High LXX is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail establishments; pricing information is forthcoming. Nike Dunk…

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Travis McMichael gets life for murdering Ahmaud Arbery

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Travis McMicheal, one of three white supremacists who lynched Ahmaud Arbery received a life sentence plus ten years in prison after being convicted earlier in the year of attempted kidnapping and the federal hate crime of interference with rights. McMichael’s father, Gregory and neighbor William ”Roddie” Bryan, who also received life sentences on identical charges. The racist trio are already on life sentences for convictions in Georgia state court on a series of charges related to Aubrey’s death, including felony murder. On February 23, 2020, Arbery offended the McMichaels and…

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“Dark Driftwood” Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Dark Driftwood” Nike Dunk Low is a new colour of the classic silhouette that is Nike’s release plans for the fall season. Dark driftwood, sesame and sail combine on the leather upper, with black showing up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, as well as the brandy on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “dark driftwood” Nike Dunk Low is planned to debut this fall at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike…

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EuroBasket News: Valančiūnas and Sabonis free to join Lithuainian national team practices

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The Lithuanian basketball federation announced that Jonas Valančiūnas and Domantas Sabonis are now free to practice with the rest of the team. The insurance policy between FIBA and the NBA was the primary obstacle in the two getting on the court sooner. Antigoni Zachari from eurohoops.net sheds some light on now the rule prevented Valančiūnas and Sabonis from getting on the court sooner: The current agreement between FIBA and the NBA, which covers a maximum of 28 days of insurance for players who wish to join their respective national teams. Therefore,…

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Jackson State women’s hoops to play in WNIT

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From Jackson State University Athletics: The Jackson State University women’s basketball team has been selected to play in the Preseason Women’s National Invitational Tournament in November. The three-time defending regular season Southwestern Athletic Conference champions and two-time defending SWAC Tournament champions will face Colorado, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Texas Tech in a three-game round-robin event. Jackson State will play at Colorado on November 12, at Texas Tech on November 15, and against Louisiana-Lafayette in a contest hosted by Texas Tech on November 16. “I am excited for our team to be selected…

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FAMU’s Land and Sheread named to 2022 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American First Team

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Stats FCS Perform Release A total of nine Southwestern Athletic Conference student-athletes have been named to the 2022 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Team. Isaiah Land (FAMU), Jah’Marae Sheread (FAMU), Jordan Lewis (SU), Kemari Averett (B-CU), Isaiah Bolden (JSU), Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim (AAMU), Xavier Smith (FAMU), Mark Evans II (UAPB), and Travis Hunter (JSU) were each selected as members of the team. Florida A&M’s Land and Sheread highlight the list of SWAC selections named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Team. At the conclusion of…

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An initial look the ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13

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This upcoming Air Jordan 13 is slated to debut the holiday season. Images of this-yet-to-come Air Jordan 13 have finally come to light. The pictures allow to see a black upper with reflective side panel and university blue suede that wraps the heel and extends to near the forefoot. A white Jumpman is present on the black suede tongue, along with the hologram that is synonymous with model. Underneath resides a university blue midsole, black ”pods” and black-bordered rubber outsole with white traction sections and university blue flex The ”University…

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