November 23, 2019 | Sneaker Shop Talk

“Christmas” Lebron 7 on the way this December

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 Brandon King

Ten years after its original release, the “Christmas” Lebron VII will make a second retail run. At this juncture, there is no images of the 2019 version, the expectation is that it will do its best to stay true to its 2009 progenitor, down to the Christmas themed insoles ( one displaying Lebron as a child and the other a wrapped gift). The “Christmas” Nike Lebron VII is due to release December 19 at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $200 USD. Nike Lebron VIITeam…

Alcorn lunches ticket to SWAC title game with 41-6 beat down of Jackson State

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 Brandon King

From Alcorn State Sports: FINAL BOOK (PDF) JACKSON, Miss. – A huge first half was more than enough for the Alcorn State University football program as it downed Jackson State 41-6 Saturday at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. Alcorn (8-3, 6-1 SWAC) raced out to a 31-0 halftime lead, which was never in doubt in the second half. The Braves outgained the Tigers (4-8, 3-4 SWAC) 390-146 in total yards and 116-6 in rushing. Junior Felix “Triggerman” Harper threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for a touchdown. Senior Chris…

Damian Lillard to return against Cleveland

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 Brandon King

According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard will be in the lineup for the team’s game against the woeful Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday. He had missed the previous two contests with back spasms.

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Sneaker sale ends in robbery

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 Brandon King

The latest edition of our never-ending journaling of unsavory sneaker-driven activities takes us to Stafford County, Virginia where a trio relieved a seller of his sneakers. Sheriff deputies in Stafford County arrested three individuals Thursday night after they allegedly robbed a man of a pair of sneakers. Twenty-one-year-old Georell Hall, twenty-year-old John Gonzalez and a minor,17, were arrested , with Hall and Gonzalez being charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery assault by mob and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. According to the Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 9:59…

Florida A&M introduces Kortne Gosha as VP and Director of Athletics

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., introduced Kortne Gosha as the new vice president and director of FAMU Athletics during the Future of FAMU Athletics Fundraising Breakfast, hosted by the FAMU National Alumni Association, on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress hotel. On Dec. 3, Gosha will assume the position held by John Eason, Ph.D., who announced on Friday that he would be retiring as athletic director, effective Dec. 2. Gosha’s family members and University supporters were among the audience that…

Kyrie Irving to miss next three games

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the team upcoming road trip following an evaluation on his shoulder by team doctors. The right shoulder impingement had already sidelined Irving for the Nets’ previous 4 games. In the 11 games Kyrie has played Brooklyn, he has averaged 28.5 points and 7.2 assists per contest.