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By Travis Gordon–Former Jackson State University basketball star Lindsey Hunter has been named the Phoenix Suns new interim head coach. Hunter replaces Alvin Gentry, who agreed to step down last week. A two-time NBA champion with the Lakers and Pistons, Hunter was originally drafted by the Detroit with the 10th overall pick in 1993. Before [...]
By Travis Gordon Saturday, November 10, 2012–“Killer instinct!” That’s what Daniel Gibson says the next step is in the maturation process for the young backcourt duo of Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters. It’s easy to see why Gibson would feel this way. The Cavaliers jumped out to an early 26-point lead Friday night vs. [...]
By Travis Gordon November 1, 2012–The Suns will host the Pistons Friday night as both teams look to notch their 1st win of the 2012-13 season. The young Pistons fell to the newly constructed Houston Rockets 105-96 in their season opener, while the Suns dropped their home opener Wednesday 87-85 to the Golden State Warriors. Here [...]
By Travis Gordon Friday, November 2, 2012– 1st Quarter The Pistons scorched the nets, shooting 50% from the field in the opening quarter. Jason Maxiell opened the game making 6 of his first 8 shot to help the Pistons take a 28-24 lead after the 12:00. Marcin Gortat scored 8 of the Suns 1st 12 [...]
Jackson State wide receiver Rico Richardson received SWAC Player of the week honors as well as being named the CFPA national wide receiver of the week. Last week against Texas Southern, Richardson hauled in eight passes for 235 yards, breaking Tim Manning’s single game record, and three TDs. Clayton Moore (QB) and Joseph LeBeau (DE) [...]
The Jackson State women’s volleyball team went 3-0 against the Lady Jaguars Wednesday night. With more than 100 fans cheering them on, the Lady Tigers exploded into action against Southern with a total of 36 kills. Teammate Alexis Ford had a game-high of 5 kills and Angelica Kelly had seven digs
JANS - The Jackson State University Division of Athletics will launch the 2012-2013 basketball season with a night of fun, games and fireworks when it hosts the first annual “JSU Basketball Madness” at 8 p.m., October 14, at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on the JSU main campus. “Basketball Madness is something new that [...]
JANS – The Jackson Touchdown Club presented by C Spire Wireless will host the 8th Annual Jackson Touchdown Club Golf Classic on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at 1:30 PM at the Country Club of Canton in Canton. Individual player fees are $100.00 per person and the format will be a four-person scramble with prizes for [...]
JANS – Tiger fans locally and across the country have something new to roar about. Jackson State University has launched a TV and radio sports network that will reach an expanded radio audience and enable fans to enjoy home games on television and online. “It was a major undertaking,” said Wesley Peterson, athletics media relations [...]
We know everyone wants to know what’s going on in Memphis this weekend. Don’t worry, here’s everything you need to know. Friday, September 7, 2012 NIKE Classic Coaches Luncheon A salute to JSU head football coach Rick Comegy and TSU head football coach Rod Reed Special guest speaker: Hon. Bernice B. Donald, Judge [...]
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