Day: January 25, 2019

Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague both out for tonight’s game

Brandon King

Derrick Rose has enjoyed a basketball rebirth, much to the delight of the NBA world. He has averaged 18.6 points and 4.7 assists per game and has looked , at times, like the DRose we fondly remember. Anytime he has had to miss a game this season, a collective breath is held as there is always the worry that once again Rose’s health has let him down. He has to leave the Timberwolves’ last game against the Lakers with an ankle injury and he will miss the club’s game tonight…

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Andre Drummond to play against Mavericks

Brandon King

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond will play and get the start tonight tonight in the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. He was placed in concussion protocol shortly thereafter, which he cleared on Thursday. Drummond is pulling in a league-leading 14.9 rebounds per game to go along with 16.3 points. Drummond had missed the two previous games for a concussion that was apparently suffered when he was inadvertently struck in the nose by the Miami Heat’s James Johnson in their game last Friday. He left that game and did not…

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Nike and Major League Baseball announce 10-year deal

Brandon King

Friday, Major League Baseball and Nike announced they had reached a ten-year agreement that will make the athletic giant the officials provider of on-field apparel and merchandise beginning in 2020. Baltimore, Maryland based Under Armour struck a ten-year deal with Major League Baseball to be the uniform provider, but had to back out of the deal. They will remain one of MLB’s footwear providers. Nike will replace the current jersey designer, Majestic and Fanatics will distribute Nike’s MLB apparel and products to consumers, which was a similar role Fanatics was…

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Nike releases images of racing inspired Air Force 1 Low

Brandon King

This racing-inspired Air Force 1 Low is scheduled to make its retail debut in 2019. This AF-1 Low is outfitted in a black and white upper with a blue-bordered red Swoosh on both the medial and lateral sides, the same blue hue trims the midsole from the midfoot back on both sides. On the heel on on the midsole, and on the dubrae appears Nike Racing branding . The tongue and heel branding also appears racing-esque Nike and AF1 logos. The aforementioned black midsole sits underneath this upper and is…

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Perth pounds Adelaide 100-81

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From nbl.com.au: The old warhorse Damian Martin turned on a clinic as the Perth Wildcats shook off a blistering Adelaide 36ers start to continue their resurgence with a statement-making 100-81 win on Friday night at RAC Arena. The Sixers shot out of the blocks with 18 points in the game’s first four minutes with Jacob Wiley hitting 12 of them as they looked set to fire themselves back into the NBL’s top four. It wasn’t to be with the 36ers ending up scoring just 13 points in the second quarter…

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Sydney reclaims top spot after 87-81 win over Brisbane

Brandon King

Andrew Bogut still has gas in the tank, Daniel Kickert is still a force and the Sydney Kings are back at the top of the ladder after an 87-81 win in Brisbane on Friday night. Those who questioned a ‘tired’ Sydney’s ability to match it with the best have been caught crying wolf as the Kings took care of business beating the Bullets by six points at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Bogut was the best player on the court, but not even he could register a single offensive rebound as the…

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Spring Hill defeats Tuskegee, 61-56

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Courtesy of Spring Hill Athletics MOBILE, Ala. – Spring Hill College halted a nine-game losing skid Thursday night, defeating Tuskegee University, 61-56, in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action on Coaches vs. Cancer Suits & Sneakers Night at Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center. Justin Allison gave the Badgers their first lead of the game, 4-3, a lead that quickly grew to 8-3 and remained until Joshua Culver tied the game, 17-17, with less than eight minutes to play. Myles Thomas followed Culver’s basket to push Tuskegee in front, 19-17. Spring Hill…

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PG3 to release in Black and White

Brandon King

When it comes to Paul George’s latest signature shoe, the Nike PG3, a lot of the focus is on the “NASA” colorway, but while you haven’t been looking , this understated black and white version is also on the horizon. The shoe features a simple black ,tonal synthetic mesh upper. On the white midsole, a Swoosh is parked nearly dead center of the foot. This package sits above a slightly blue tinted translucent outsole. This PG 3 will release on February 1 at nike.com and select Nike Basketball retail locations.…

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“Blue Chill” Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG to release Valentine’s Day

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This women’s exclusive Air Jordan 1 is amongst several colorways due in 2019. It features a full patent leather upper in a combination of obsidian, blue chill and white. The swoosh is obsidian and the “NIKE AIR” tongue branding is white. A white midsole and blue chill outsole finishes off the aesthetic. The “Blue Chill” AIr Jordan 1 Retro High OG is set for a Valentine’s Day release in women’s sizing at select Jordan Brand retail venues. The sticker price is set at $160 USD. Air Jordan 1 Retro High…

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White/Navy Nike Zoom Lebron 3 releasing in early February

Brandon King

Back when we first brought news of the return of the white and navy LeBron 3, it was initially reported that the shoe was going to release December 20. That day came and went with no release. It appears this colorway of LeBron James’ third signature model will release before NBA All-Star weekend. You will be able to get your hands on these Lebron 3s when they release on February 8 at nike.com and select Nike Basketball retail locations. The sticker price is $175. Nike Zoom Lebron 3White/Midnight Navy-Metallic SilverAO2434-103$175February…

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