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FAMU shuts down Bama State’s passing game in 28-13 win

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title image via Tallahassee Democrat Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 28 Winner FAM 13 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F FAM 7 0 7 14 28 ASU 7 0 3 3 13 Led by an impressive defensive showing that held the Alabama State offense to 68 passing yards, Florida A&M took down the Hornets 28-13 on the road Saturday afternoon. The Rattlers improved to 3-2 on the year and 1-0 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play, while the Hornets fell to 2-3 and 1-1. Daniel Richardson led Florida A&M’s passing attack with…

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Shaq list his all-time starting 5 and GOAT, LeBron nowhere in sight

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In a recent chat with German platform Sport Blid, NBA Hall of Famer and legend Shaquille O’Neal was asked who his all-time starting 5 and his lineup will cause the LeSychophants to go apoplectic. Dirk Schlickmann : What is your personal best starting five of all-time? Shaq: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dr. J, Karl Malone and [myself].  He was then asked who he thought was the greatest player ever and O’Neal’s response will make LeSychophants rend their garments. Here is what the all-time great had to say:  Mr. Schlickmann then…

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Knicks reportedly finalizing deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns

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Courtesy of Shams Charania, Jon Krawczynski and Mark Puleo The New York Knicks are nearing a trade for four-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, league sources tell The Athletic. The Knicks will send the Minnesota Timberwolves a package centered around forward Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a future first-round pick. Towns, 28, has spent his entire nine-year career with the Timberwolves since being drafted No. 1 in the 2015 NBA Draft. He averaged 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24, returning to All-Star form after missing much…

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WNBA announces return to Portland

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Courtesy of Jack Maloney, CBS Sports The WNBA announced Wednesday it has awarded Portland, Oregon a new expansion franchise, which will begin play in the 2026 season. By then, the league will have 15 teams, with the Golden State Valkyries set to join next season and a yet unnamed Toronto franchise also arriving in 2026.  “As the WNBA builds on a season of unprecedented growth, bringing a team back to Portland is another important step forward,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert stated in a press release. “Portland has been an epicenter…

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Angel Reese to miss the remainder of season

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Courtesy of Alexa Philippou , ESPN Angel Reese‘s sensational rookie season has come to an end. The Chicago Sky star posted on social media on Saturday that she has suffered a season-ending injury. Reese was listed as questionable with a wrist injury on the Sky’s latest injury report heading into their contest Sunday against the Dallas Wings. “What a year,” Reese posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter. “I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them…

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Wake Forest cleans up North Carolina A&T, 45-13

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13 NCA 45 Winner WFU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCA 7 3 0 3 13 WFU 7 10 21 7 45 Courtesy of North Carolina A&T Athletics North Carolina A&T began its 2024 season against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, falling 45-13 in a game that showcased the Aggies’ re-tooled offense against a formidable Power Four opponent. Both teams came off disappointing 2023 campaigns and hoped to start their seasons with a statement victory. Despite the loss, an impressive first half from A&T proved it can compete against top…

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Alcorn’s Qwynnterio Cole inks deal with UFL team

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Former Alcorn State safety Qwynnterio Cole has re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks.  Cole began his collegiate career at Alcorn State, where in his three seasons he recorded 170 total tackles ( 96 solo, 74 assisted) , 5 tackles for loss, 8 interceptions, 14 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.  The Memphis, Tennessee native racked numerous accolades including being named a 2-time HBCU All-American (2018, 2019), All-SWAC First Team (2018), Preseason All-SWAC First Team (2019) and FCS Preseason All-America (2020).  Cole transferred to Louisville for his senior…

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Coastal Athletic Association reveals 2024-25 Men’s basketball conference opponents

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Courtesy of the CAA The CAA has announced each institution’s men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2024-25 season. Teams will face each of the other 13 league members as part of an 18-game conference schedule. Each team’s slate consists of five repeat (home-and-away) opponents, four home-only opponents, and four away-only opponents to provide each team with nine home and nine road contests. Two of the five repeat opponents have been designated as “permanent opponents” to preserve regional rivalries and geographic ties. Conference games will primarily be slated for a Thursday/Saturday…

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Ice Cube lays down challenge to The Netherlands

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The Netherlands took home Olympic gold in 3-on-3 play, defeating host country France 18-17 in exciting fashion on a game-winner by Worthy De Jong in overtime. With the gold medal in tow, the squad, which consists of Jan Driessen, Dimeo Van Der Horst, Arvin Slagter, and Worthy De Jong, could have another bell to answer.  Ice Cube has openly challenged the Olympic champions to face the BIG3 All-Stars on August 18 in Boston, with a $150,000 purse for the winner.  As of the writing of this article, there has been…

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Alabama State prez Dr. Quinton T. Ross selected to NCAA Division I Finance committee

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced that Alabama State University President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., has been selected as a member of the NCAA Division I Finance Committee. He also currently serves on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors and the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics. Ross will officially begin his term on Aug. 7, 2024. The Division I Board of Directors Finance Committee assist the Division I Board of Directors in providing oversight and approval for the Division I annual budget and allocation of Division…

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