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Sixteen Spartans named to Phil Steele FCS Preseason All-MEAC Teams

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Tiltle image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics Phil Steele/Draftscout has named 16 Norfolk State players to its FCS Preseason All-MEAC teams, announced on Friday afternoon. Norfolk State received the third-most nominations in the conference, trailing only Delaware State (19) and South Carolina State (17). Below is a list of the nominations from Norfolk State: First Team Offense (1) QB: Otto Kuhns – Sr. Second Team Offense (3) RB: Kevon King – Jr.OL: Garrison Wheatley – Sr.OL: Vincent Byrd Jr. – Jr. Third Team Offense (2) OL: Samuel Eskridge – So. OL: Dyral McMillan – Jr. First Team Defense (3) LB: AJ Richardson – So.DB: Devon Allen – Sr.DB: Terron Mallory – Sr. Second…

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Tarik Cohen retires from football, ends comeback bid

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Despite him saying he “definitely” feels all the way back earlier this week, former North Carolina A&T running back Tarik Cohen has announced his retirement from the game of football.  After a stellar career at NCAT that saw him leave as MEAC’s all-time leading rusher with 5,619 yards, while also setting school records for rushing touchdowns (56), total touchdowns (59), and points, Cohen was drafted in the 4th round, 119th overall, by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft. In his rookie campaign, Cohen posted modest numbers, rushing for…

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Howard’s Gallop Jr and Hunter named to HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year Award Preseason Watch List

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Courtesy of Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information, Howard University  Stats Performs and Urban Edge Network uncovered its inaugural HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year Award Preseason Watch List where Howard University saw a pair of Bison nominated. The announcement came Thursday morning. Graduates Kenny Gallop Jr. (Portsmouth, Va.) and Jarett Hunter (Mineral, Va.) were among the 20 selected HBCU student-athletes. This offseason, Gallop, the 2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Preseason Player of the Year, has been selected to three Preseason All-America Teams after guiding the club to…

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PE Corner: Jrue Holiday wears white “USA” Kobe IV Protro

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We recently highlighted Jewell Loyd rocking a red iteration of the “USA” Kobe IV Protro in Olympic action and now fellow Olympian and two-time NBA Champion Jrue Holiday was spotted in a white-based iteration of these Kobes.  Its white upper is spread across a combination of leather and FlyWire-equipped side panels. The aforementioned side panels are home to red-bordered navy Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Navy also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the white tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a white midsole, as well as…

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“Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG returning in 2025

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When it was released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG was extremely well-received and remains a very sought-after piece of footwear.  At this juncture, there are no images of the 2025 iteration, but what we should see is an Air Jordan 1 High OG that sports starfish at the toe, overlaid with black in “Black Toe” styled color blocking. Starfish also should be seen wrapping the heel and flanking the ankles. White leather side panels are the homes for black Swooshes that adorn the lateral and…

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Sabrina Ionescu wears “USA” Sabrina 2

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Tyrese Haliburton was seen in a navy-based iteration of the Sabrina 2 and the sneaker’s namesake herself took to the court in a predominantly white look.  It sports a largely white mesh upper with metallic red Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. The same metallic red styling is also present on the Sabrina logo perched atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white an navy mmidsole as well as a red rubber outsole. Information on a potential releaase will be reported as it avails itself. images via…

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Dave Yamane named head baseball coach at Xavier University of Louisiana

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title image via XULA Baseball Courtesy XULA Athletics Xavier University of Louisiana announced Wednesday the hiring of Dave Yamaneas baseball head coach. He will begin his duties Thursday (Aug. 1, 2024).         Yamane has 22 years of college experience as a coach and director of operations, including associate head coach at two-year Los Angeles Harbor College in Wilmington, Calif., the past three seasons. Yamane has NCAA Division I experience: three years (2016-19) as assistant coach at Siena College and five years (2010-15) as director of operations at Long Beach State.        …

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Chicago Bulls announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule

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The Chicago Bulls have released their preseason schedule. The five-game tilt features two road games and three at the friendly confines of the United Center.  Things get started with a Tuesday, October 8 road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Next is playing host to the Memphis Grizzlies on October 12.  October 14 the Bulls will be the guests of division foe Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago wraps preseason action with home games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 16 and another meeting with Cleveland on October 18.  The full-season schedule will be…

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Four FAMU footballers named BOXTOROW Preseason All-Americans

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title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M football has four named BOXTOROW Preseason All-American as Kendall Bohler, Deco Wilson, Ashton Grable, and Cameron Gillis earn recognition. Kendall Bohler | Defensive BackBohler is the top defensive returner from the nation’s best defense in 2023 after finishing the season with 39 tackles, 14 pass breakups, and an interception in the Celebration Bowl. Bohler also made the All-SWAC First Team, BOXTOROW All-American, Aeneas Williams Award Finalist, Bruce Feldman Freak List member, and was on the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List. Bohler Preseason Honors• BOXTOROW Preseason All-American• Stats Perform…

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A closer look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

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The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway of the well-received Kobe IX Elite that is slated to release this summer. Conceived as a tribute to the late, great Kobe Bryant, these sport an angelic all-white Flyknit upper with all branding and markings also appearing in white. Behind the tongue reads “Halo” and also features a Kobe signature, both in black and the only color on an otherwise monochromatic upper.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole equipped with a carbon fiber support rail at the forefoot…

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