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Talley & Twine Watches to become a sponsor of Albany State Athletics and homecoming football game

Staff

Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Talley & Twine Watch Company, a leading name in the world of everyday luxury timepieces, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Albany State University (ASU) Athletic Program and an official sponsor of the Homecoming Football Game. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment of Talley & Twine to support its alma mater, Albany State University. Notably, the owners of Talley & Twine, Randy Williams and Eric Heyward, are both esteemed alumni of Albany State University. Their strong connection…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Maryland sneaker spot hit in robbery

Brandon King

A Largo, Maryland sneaker store was one of approximately 100 businesses hit in a pair of smash-and-grabs in late September. Hot Heat Sneakers was one of several businesses in Largo Plaza that was victimized by two or three crooks in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 27. Video surveillance shows the one thief taking a tumble as he was exiting through the window with their ill-gotten merchandise. “I had no words. Honestly, I just stood … couldn’t even come in the store for a half hour … Just in…

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“Dunkman” Lebron XXI could be on the way in November

Brandon King

The “Dunkman” theme will make its way to the LeBron XXI. It sports a black upper with silver stitching implemented in varying methods on both of the side Swooshes. A LeBron signature can be seen on the tongue with “XXI” appearing on both the lace dubrae and on the rear heel. Underneath resides a black midsole with green at the heel that also is home to Zoom Air units at the heel and forefoot as well as a translucent electric green rubber outsole. The “Dunkman” LeBron XXI is reportedly set…

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So-called “Reverse Oreo” Air Jordan 6 coming in 2024

Brandon King

The “Oreo” Air Jordan 6 released way back in 2010 and has since then transformed into one of the colorways that has long been clamored for a return. An upcoming colorway of the 6 that is reportedly slated to debut in 2024 has already had the “Reversed Oreo” moniker thrust upon it. Although images have yet to come to light, initial predictive speculations assign an aesthetic that falls far short of being called a “Reverse Oreo”; it would sport a largely white upper with the white-speckled black areas seen on…

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“King of NIL” Rayquan Smith wants to help HBCU Athletes

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Courtesy of Charnese Small, Sports Editor,The Virginia Statesman Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), in its most basic form, refers to the procedures by which college athletes are permitted to obtain monetary rewards. Use of an athlete’s name, likeness, and image for marketing and promotional purposes is referred to as NIL. This might involve postings on social media, endorsing products, signing autographs, and more. “The King of NIL” as they call him, Mr. Rayquan Smith, graduate student from Norfolk State University now attends Virginia State University as a Mass Communications graduate student.…

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“Game Royal/Midnight Navy” Nike Dunk Low coming in November

Brandon King

Nike releaing various iterations of the Nike Dunk is a certrainty that one can set their watch to, as this upcoming Dunk Low is a testament to. This well-executed look for the classic silhouette sports a white leather fooundational layer overlaid with that of game royal at the toe and eye rows, and midnight navy wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Football grey Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Atop the game royal mesh tongues, “NIKE” branding can be seeon on the midnight navy tongue labels, with addtional…

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Tennessee State Volleyball unable to overcome slow start in 3-1 loss to UT Martin

Brandon King

Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Communications Coordinator for Volleyball & Softball, Tennesee State University 1 TSU 3 Winner UTM Team 1 2 3 4 F TSU 24 25 21 23 (1) UTM 26 23 25 25 (3) The Tennessee State Tiger volleyball team had slow starts to each of the four sets and was able to win one but fell to the UT Martin Skyhawks 3-1 (24-26, 25-23, 21-25, 23-25) Tuesday on the road at Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The loss Ohio Valley Conference loss dropped TSU’s record to 2-13 overall and 2-3 in OVC…

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Willie Slater out at Clark Atlanta

Brandon King

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Head Football Coach Willie Slater was relieved of his duties effective immediately.  The decision comes after an evaluation of unresolved challenges that the CAU football team has experienced during the 2023 season. Many opportunities to make impactful changes were explored with minimal success.  This decision was not made lightly, a great deal of time was spent in thought and in discussions with people who love our university, students, faculty, alumni, leadership, and Coach Slater.    We appreciate Coach Slater for his dedication and…

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Red Nike Calm Slide coming later the year

Brandon King

The Nike Calm Slide is on the way in this new all-red look. Just as with other iterations of this slide it sports fully foam construction with a debossed Swoosh on the overstrain. A larger Swoosh has its home on the textured footbed. The only component of this slide that is not flexible foam is the fully rubber outsole. The “Red” Nike Calm Slide is planned to debut in the upcoming weeks at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a very palatable 50 USD sticker price. Nike Calm…

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An initial look at the “Ivory” Air Jordan 3 Craft

Brandon King

Next year the “Ivory” Air Jordan 3 will be the latest addition to Jordan Brand’s craft roster. This upcoming Air Jordan 3 sports an ivory tumbled leather upper, underpaid with a perforated collar. At the midfoot are smooth leather overlays joined by suede and elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Suede also shows up on the midfoot underlay below the middle three eyelets. On the rear heel is a semi-translucent and aged aesthetic tab that displays both “NIKE AIR” and Jumpman branding. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides…

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