After two weeks of criticism from Ferrari Chairman John Elkann, Lewis Hamilton said in Las Vegas he woke up thinking about driving. However, the turbulence Hamilton is currently experiencing has not gone away. Before Thursday’s practice, Hamilton said his passion has not waned and he actually thinks about driving while sleeping.
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The Edward Waters University Tigers were not only excited for the upcoming homecoming gridiron match-up with Central State (Ohio) Marauders but also the much awaited annual ‘Presidents Distinguished Podcast Series’ with guest, Shilo Sanders. The “For The Culture” buzz ended at the Adams-Jenkins Complex on Friday evening, when the celeb himself appeared as a panelist with EWU student athletes and coaches along with President Dr. A. Zachary Faison.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Nashville on Friday to get an up-close look at construction progress on the new Nissan Stadium, the soon-to-be updated home of the Tennessee Titans. During conversations with reporters and local stakeholders, Goodell strongly suggested that Nashville is essentially prepared to serve as a future Super Bowl host city.
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Angela Suggs, who had been placed on administrative leave since being accused of charging over $23,000 to her Florida Sports Foundation business credit card at various casinos, is no longer the school’s athletic director, according to a report.
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Florida Memorial University’s men’s soccer team will face off against New College of Florida in round one of the SUN Conference Tournament. This marks the third straight season the Lions have made the postseason, with head coach David Martinez leading the team in both years he’s been the team’s head coach.
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A close but crucial victory over Savannah State- 18-15 – by Albany State keeps the Rams number one in HBCU Division II football, the SIAC and in prime position for a run at the championship. Virginia Union, after drubbing Bluefield State 70-14, remains atop the CIAA . And for the first time in 9 years, rising Johnson C. Smith remained in contention for a slot in the SIAC conference championship by virtue of its hard fought, well earned victory over Fayetteville State 17-14. Kentucky State, having resurrected its program, is enjoying a banner season after a weekend victory over Clark-Atlanta 43-28. Each of the aforementioned teams has an 8-1 record except Kentucky State at 7-2.
The MEAC – Mid Eastern Athletic Conference – despite the minuscule membership, is a competitive, powerhouse entity seeking to maintain and achieve greater status and relevance. You recall a few years ago, FAMU and BCU deserting the MEAC for supposed greener pastures with the SWAC, the other major FCS/HBCU conference. The MEAC champion has held its own, exceeding expectations during the Deion Sanders era at Jackson State, which lost consecutive Celebration Bowl games to South Carolina State and North Carolina Central. MEAC conference play has begun in earnest and will be on full display in November.