Day: September 3, 2019

Making A Difference: Odell Beckham Jr. donates kicks to high school

Brandon King

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr’s antics sometimes overshadow his prodigious talent. Tuesday, his penchant for getting attention were pointed in the right direction. Youngstown Ohio’s Chaney High School football team was dissolved in 2010 and as they prepare to return to the gridiron, they got a boost from the All-Pro wideout. The team was doing a tour of the Browns training facility when Beckham not only surprised the team by meeting them but also donated over 100 pair of his Air Max 720 to Cheney High School football…

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Albany State looking forward to season opener

Brandon King

The preseason came to an end for the Albany State Golden Rams, as Monday started the beginning of game-week practice. Head Coach Gabe Giardina had this to say about the start of the season: “It’s that time of year again and I know everyone is excited. I know that we are as a football program. It’s the first game where you get to see the time you put in with your players in spring ball and fall camp. To me, one of the most important things is that you have…

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JaVale McGee’s home burgled, championship ring stolen

Brandon King

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee’s was burglarized and amongst the items taken was one of the two NBA championship rings he won as a member of the Golden State Warriors. According to TMZ Sports, McGee’s Los Angeles home was broken into on Saturday. The burglars swiped two safes, one of which held one of the rings as well as the goggles used in the locker room celebration. The value of the cash and things stolen is at around $200,000. The report adds that police are currently reviewing surveillance footage…

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Images of the Women’s Patent Leather Air Jordan 7

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 7 is a women’s exclusive that will be dropping during this fall season. It sports a black patent leather upper with bright crimson showing up on the lateral ankle Jumpman and the “23” on the heel. The black midsole features purple and bright crimson accents and a multi-coloured outsole completes the look of this sneaker. This Air Jordan 7 is scheduled to release October 31st at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $190 USD. Air Jordan 7 WMNSBlack/Anthracite-Smoke Grey-Bright Crimson313358-006$190October 31, 2019

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What the “Game Royal” Air Jordan 12 looks like on-feet

Brandon King

The “Game Royal” Air Jordan 12 is essentially a slight palette swap of the black and red colorway, where the blue takes the place of where the red would be. They will be dropping this fall and we now have on foot photos of them via @ylt_r3. Check them out below. Air Jordan 12Black/Game Royal-Black130690-014$190September 21, 2019

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The “What The” Air Jordan 4 on feet

Brandon King

This year, 2019, is the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 4 and Jordan Brand celebrated by giving classic colrways another retail run ( I meant to say what they should have done). Rather that do that, because that would be too much like right , or perhaps to save on costs with the tariff situation, Jordan Brand opted to do a mash-up of all the original colorways ( Black/Cement, White/Cement, Fire Red and Military Blue). A final note is that it includes the “Nike Air” on the rear tabs…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: CT couple takes high priced sneakers in armed robbery

Brandon King

According to police in Fairfield, Connecticut a couple is accused of robbing a man who was trying to sell a pair of sneakers online. The victim made arrangements to sell a pair of Travis Scott Air Jordan 4 via Letgo for $500. On the afternoon of August 23, buyer arrived at the predetermined meeting location, the seller’s home, located in the 100 block of Melody’s Lane. Upon her arrival Freeman asked the seller to get in the backseat of her car ( which he actually agreed to for some reason).…

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Hampton blasts ECSU 65-7

Brandon King

From ecsuvikings.com : Box Score HAMPTON, VA. – The Elizabeth City State University Viking football team was dealt their first loss of the 2019 season at the hands of Hampton, 65-7, on Saturday evening at Armstrong Stadium. The Pirates came out and struck first with a Deondre Francois five-yard touchdown run at the 12:47 mark of the first quarter. The Florida State transfer connected on a seven-yard pass to Jadakis Bonds for the second touchdown of the afternoon. Shai McKenzie then notched a 30-yard touchdown run to round out the Hampton…

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