Day: October 4, 2019

“Flint” Air Jordan 13 now has a release date (for now)

Brandon King

We recently reported on the long-awaited and anticipated return of the “Flint” Air Jordan 13, which had its last retail run way back in 2010. The upcoming version of this sneaker will be part of Jordan Brand’s “Truest to the OG” collection, meaning it is supposed to be as close of a replication to the original 1998 version as possible. So if the 2010’s version lack of 3M was a deal breaker for you, that should not be an issue on these as that material should be present on the…

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“Safari” Nike Dunk Low SB

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The ‘Safari” theme, which has been used on other shoes has shown up on this upcoming Nike Dunk Low SB. This model features safari print leather overlaying canvas at the toebox and heel and suede at the midfoot. A light orange Swoosh is present on both the medial and lateral sides with a smaller embroidered on showing up on the lateral forefoot. Black laces go along with a phat black tongue with green and orange labeling complete the upper. This aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and gum rubber…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Trio robs TN teen of sneakers and phone

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Police in Johnson City, Tennessee said that a man and a youth stole sneakers and a cellular phone from another youngster in the east side of town. According to police, the minor victim was assaulted and his Air Jordans and LG phone were taken. Julien Fitzgerald,19, was charged with aggravated robbery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His underage accomplice was charged with aggravated robbery. The two were located near the scene and the items were recovered. Fitzgerald was held at the Washington County Detention Center under a…

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Former UAPB player Jamie Gillan named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month

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From UAPB Athletics: CLEVELAND, Ohio- Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football player Jamie Gillan was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month by the National Football League for his play during the month of September. Gillan averaged 41.6 yards per punt during the Browns’ first four games, with 11 of them being downed inside the 20, which ranks second in the conference. Gillan earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week accolades following Cleveland’s win at the New York Jets in Week 2 after averaging 38.5 yards…

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The CIAA will air Classic Championship games on its network

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From theciaa : Charlotte, NC (October 3, 2019) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) will contribute to the national celebration of 150 years of NCAA college football with a new series entitled “Live The Legacy Classic Championship Games.”   The nation’s first African American athletic conference will air classic championship football games, releasing a different game each Thursday over the next five weeks, on the CIAA Sports Network. The series will launch next week with the 2006 title tilt between Elizabeth City State University and former CIAA member NC Central University. “It’s the ultimate Throwback Thursday,”…

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Week 6 MEAC Football Preview

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From meacsports: Media Center | MEAC Weekly Teleconference | MEAC Weekly Notes NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 2, 2019—This weekend marks the second full slate of conference games in the 2019 season, as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) race begins to take shape. The two-time defending MEAC champion Aggies will be on the road, and Bethune-Cookman will be at home for the first time this season in a contest that will be shown via rebroadcast on ESPNU. Elsewhere, South Carolina State will hit the road for its first game since Sept. 14, North Carolina Central will…

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Albany State set to host Tuskegee University

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From ASUgoldenrams : ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany State University Golden Rams football team is set for its Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup against the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University on Saturday afternoon in the ASU Coliseum. Kickoff for Saturday’s game is set for 5 p.m. GAME VITALSPurchase Tickets Online: Purchase ticket online by clicking HEREGeneral Admission: $20Youth (under the age of 17): $5*Youth tickets can only be purchased the day of the game.  News and Notes The Albany State University Golden Rams football team and the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University will meet for the seventh…

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