Day: May 5, 2019

CIAA Announces 2019 Track&Field Athletes of the Year

Brandon King

From theciaa.com: BOWIE, MD – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces its 2019 Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Year, as voted by the CIAA Track & Field Coaches Association and Sports Information Directors Association. These outstanding student-athletes were formally recognized today during a ceremony at the CIAA Track & Field Championships. Saint Augustine’s University junior Shannon Kalawan was named Women’s Track Athlete of the Year and Virginia State University junior Jeia Gilliam was named Women’s Field Athlete of the Year. Men’s Track Athlete of the Year was Claflin…

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2019 Day 2 SWAC Outdoor Track&Field Championship Recap

Brandon King

From swac.org: DAY TWO RESULTS | CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Alabama State University men made a surge to the top of the team standings following the conclusion of day two of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships on the campus of Prairie View A&M. Alabama State, seeking its first SWAC outdoor championship under coach Ritchie Beene, has 69 total points. Southern is second with 43 points, and Grambling State and defending champion Prairie View A&M are tied for third with 33 points each. On…

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The “Orange Pulse” Nike Air Fear of God 1

Brandon King

This summer wlll see a release of this eye-catching Nike Air Fear of God 1. This release replaces the premium leather construction on the light bone colorways for that of a breathable mesh. An Orange thermoplastic urethane (TPU) cage that wraps under the foot with a heel zipper with a double stacked Zoom-Air unit rounds out the aesthetic of this sneaker. The “Orange Pulse” Nike Air Fear of God is expected to release this Summer at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $350 USD. Nike…

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May 4, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers Kevin DurantGSW @ HOU 46 3 6 6-10 3-pt James HardenHOU vs. GSW 41 9 6 Draymond GreenGSW @ HOU 19 11 10 Triple-double Andre IguodalaGSW @ HOU 16 5 3 3 blk Eric GordonHOU vs. GSW 30 2 2 7-14 3-pt Chris PaulHOU vs. GSW 14 8 7 Clint CapelaHOU vs. GSW 13 11 1 Klay ThompsonGSW @ HOU 16 8 2 3 stl P.J. TuckerHOU vs. GSW 7 12 3 2 blk Iman ShumpertHOU vs. GSW 10 2 0 Yesterday’s Results Golden State Warriors  121 OT…

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Bulls extend Boylen (for some reason)

Brandon King

Friday, the  Chicago Bulls decided that Jim Boylen was the man to lead their franchise back to prominence, as they extended him for another three years.  While this came as no shock to me,  as the Bulls over the past decade-and-a-half have a proven track record of making mystifying moves.  To say the least, it is not prudent to turn your franchise over to a coach that suffered a near mutiny shortly after taking over team and stubbornly implementing an offensive system that predates the El Camino.  Despite the baggage the Bulls have,…

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“Light Bone” Air Jordan 11 Snakeskin to release May 18

Brandon King

There is little shock that after the recent release of the navy snakeskin Air Jordan 11 low, that other shoes in that theme would follow suit.  This Air Jordan 11 low features a light bone upper overlaid with a snakeskin textured rand. A black strip that traverses the tongue reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN. Black is also found on the inner and surrounding the white “23” on the heel.  A white midsole and a bone-tinted translucent outsole with black traction sections complete the aesthetic of this shoe.  Air Jordan 11 Low Light Bone/University…

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New Images of the Amarillo Air Jordan 5 JP

Brandon King

Yesterday we brought you initial images of this upcoming Air Jordan 5.  As a quick recap, the sneaker features a amarillo suede upper with college navy accenting at various point throughout. Behind the tongue reads “INSPIRE.” On the rear is the old nike team sports jock tag but displays a Jumpman and the slogan, “Quality Products Inspired By The Greatest Basketball Player Ever.” A navy outsole with amarillo teeth atop a translucent outsole completes the look.  Thanks to @zsneakerheadz, we are treated to more detailed images of this sneaker.  Check…

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First Look at the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 “Vanta”

Brandon King

This colorway of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 is set to release during the summer/fall season.  This sneaker is outfitted in black mesh overlaid by dark grey suede with reflective details interspersed in. This upper sits atop a black , Boost cushioned midsole and a black outsole rounds out the look of this shoe.  The “Vanta” Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 is set to release June 29 at adidas.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $300 USD.  adidas Yeezy Boost 700 V2 “Vanta”FU6684$300June 29, 2019

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First Look at the Nike PG3 EYBL

Brandon King

This PG3 is the latest addition to the EYBL footwear roster.  The EYBL PG3 is a mismatched shoe, with the right shoe sporting orange and red hues at the upper, while the left features various blues. Both shoes have a floral pattern at the collar and a speckled pattern on the midsole which also features volt, as well as the EYBL logo on the heel.  There are no details on a possible release at this time, but you know we will have them here if and when that changes. 

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