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Travis McMichael gets life for murdering Ahmaud Arbery

Brandon King

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

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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

Brandon King

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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MEACannounces 2022 Football Preseason All-Conference Honourees

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Courtesy of the Mid- Eastern Athletic Conference: Norfolk State running back J.J. Davis and South Carolina State defensive end Jeblonski Green have been named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive and Defensive Preseason Players of the Year, presented by TowneBank. All awards and the predicted order of finish were voted on by the MEAC’s head football coaches and sports information directors. Davis was the MEAC Rookie of the Year this past season after leading the Spartans and the conference in rushing, 80.5 yards per contest on the ground. He totaled 887 yards on…

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MEAC releases 2022 ESPN Football Schedule

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Courtesy of the Mid -Eastern Athletic Conference: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its ESPN football package for the 2022 season, which features 30 regular-season match-ups on ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN3, ESPN+ and one postseason appearance on ABC. Seven nationally-televised games are a part of the MEAC’s ongoing agreement with ESPN. In addition, 23 regular-season MEAC football games will be televised on the MEAC Digital Network on ESPN platforms, including all conference games and every MEAC member institution home game. The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Football Challenge Kickoff brings about Week 0 of…

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“NYC” HUF x Nike Dunk Low SB : Official Images

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Despite the death of founder Keith Hufnagel, the HUF brand has continued to push forward and is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In commemoration of this milestone HUF and Nike will rekindle their collaborative relationship with a triumvirate Nike Dunk SB Lows. The first two ties directly back to Hufangel- one that is an homage to his hometown, New York City, a second inspired by San Francisco, where he moved to in 2002 and opened the first HUF location. The third is a “Friends and Family” exclusive. Reportedly both of the…

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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and family escape Mall of America shooting

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From the Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup series champion, and his family safely escaped the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis after someone fired shots. Bloomington police, which said no one appeared to be injured, was still searching for a suspect after securing the scene shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday. The police said two groups at the mall got into an altercation at a store and one group left, but someone in that group fired three rounds. A video posted on Twitter shows Busch walking away from…

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