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Tennessee State women’s hoops falls at home to Eastern Illinois, 67-54

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title image via Tennessee State Basketball Despite their opponents committing 30 turnovers, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were unable to sufficiently capitalize on the miscues and were bested by Eastern Illinois 67-54.  It was a familiar and frustrating tune for the Lady Tigers, as they once again stumbled out of the gate, shooting just 5-16 from the field (31.7%). Even 7 first-quarter turnovers the Panthers committed did little to stop EIU from building a 21-14 lead by the end of the period.  The Lady Tigers’ shots continued to be hardened…

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NBA all-time great pats himself on the back for the Cavaliers’ success

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The Cleveland Cavaliers currently sit at 34-6 and are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA. Although there is plenty of credit to go around, there is one person who possesses the go and the unmitigated gall to take credit for the historic pace the Cavs are on, and it is not Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, or Evan Mobley, but rather LeBron James. Yes, you read that right, LeBron James. In a recent appearance on “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” James was…

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Tennessee State band director placed on leave as University launches investigation

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Dr. Reginald McDonald (via Tennessee State University ) As reported by The Tennesseean, the director of Tennessee State’s Aristocrat of Bands, Dr. Reginald McDonald was placed on paid administrative leave after an internal audit revealed a “lack of compliance with TSU policies and procedures”, said Tennessee State interim president Dwayne Tucker in a news release on Thursday.  “This decision concerns outstanding travel requisitions and advances and related lack of compliance with TSU policies and procedures,” Tucker said in the release. “Dr. McDonald will be on administrative leave with full pay…

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Diamond Johnson named to 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of Year Midseason Watchlist

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Diamond Johnson continues to get recognition as her on-court exploits this season have earned the Norfolk State graduate guard a spot 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of Year Midseason Watchlist.   The Watchlist comprises players from 15 teams and 10 conferences. The MEAC was one of five conferences that featured two players on the list, along with the A-10, Summit League, Missouri Valley, and the Mountain West.  Johnson paces the MEAC in scoring, averaging 18.6 points per contest, topping 20 or more points eight times on the season, including a…

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Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One coming summer 2025

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title image via zsneakerheadz This calendar year, 2025, is shaping up to be a Year of the Foam, with several colors of the popular silhouette slated to return or debut this annum.  The “Psychic Blue” is an example of the former, as it is a new look for the Foamposite One that is scheduled to debut this summer. At this time there are no available images of this upcoming Foamposite One, but it will utilize a psychic blue and black color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns a potential aesthetic of…

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“Blue Fury” Nike GT Cut 3 coming Spring 2025

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The Nike Greater Than (GT) Cut 3 has been one of the most worn sneakers in the professional ranks, as it boasts high levels of performance in a reasonably aesthetically pleasing package.  This rendition of the popular sneaker sports a perforated blue fury upper adorned on the sides with silver-bordered black Swooshes. Black Swooshes are also seen on the bottom of the lacing system and the tongue. GT Cut branding appears on the tongue pull tab, with “Nike” in a high-energy font on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper…

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Norfolk State’s Diamond Johnson named BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week

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Norfolk State graduate guard Diamond Johnson was named the BOXTOROW National HBCU Player of the Week.  Johnson helped lead the Lady Spartans to a 94-54 win over Delaware State in which she put in 28 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists. In NSU’s 82-66 defeat of Coppin State, Johnson scored 15 points to go along with 3 rebounds and a pair of assists. She finished the week, averaging 21.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 4,5 steals on .535/. 555/1.00 splits.  On the season the Philadelphia, PA…

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Jimmy Butler saga follows a script fans don’t like

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The roller coaster that has become the relationship between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler has yet another twist as the mercurial star reportedly reiterated his desire to be traded in a meeting with Heat president Pat Riley last week, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.  Butler also informed Riley that he has no plans to sign a new deal with the team, but will pick up his $52.6 million player option for next season only as a means to the trade out of Miami he ultimately desires. The six-time NBA…

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Elemental Pink/Dark Pony” Nike Dunk Low Next Nature available now

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This Dunk Low is part of the Next Narue line, which incorporates recycled and synthetic materials into its build. They sport an elemental pink leather foundational layer overlaid with that of the dark pony at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle, and wrapping the lower heel. The same dark pony also shows up at the inner, the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and the branding perched atop the tongue,  An embroidered “NIKE” at the rear heel completes the branding of this upper which sits atop a…

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White/Cement” Air Jordan IV coming May 2025

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The “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV will make its return to store shelves this spring to unquestionably much fanfare.  The 2025 iteration will allegedly be Jordan Brand’s best effort since the 1999 retro to recreate the feel and share of its 1989 progenitor. As has been the case with every other version of this classic, it will sport a white leather upper with tech grey showing up at the lace tab as well as the Nike-branded rear heel. Reportedly the speckling on the aforementioned rear heel will display the splatter on…

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