“Sail” Off-White x Air Jordan 4 : Official Images

The Air Jordan 4 is the latest target of Virgil Abloh’s Off-White treatment. Originally seen at Virgil’s “Figures of Speech” exhibit at MCA Chicago, it makes use of a sail, muslin, white and black color palette. It sports a deconstructed build in the signature Off-White style with a translucent rear back tab with “NIKE AIR” branding and hangtag. This upper sits atop a midsole with “AIR” printed on the lateral sides. The Off-White x Air Jordan 4 WMNS is , for now, scheduled to release July 25 and will carry…

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Reebok will be out; UFC signs apparel deal that starts in 2021

From Mark Raimondi of ESPN: The UFC’s oft-criticized apparel deal with Reebok is coming to a close next year. Venum will take over as the UFC’s apparel partner beginning in April 2021, the promotion announced Friday. The UFC’s apparel deal with Reebok runs through March 2021, but the company will stay on as the UFC’s official footwear brand through the end of next year, according to a release. Unlike Reebok, Venum is a company that has focused mainly on combat sports and martial arts since it was founded in France…

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Nike Zoom Freak 2: Official Images

After months of unconfirmed speculation of images that were said to be the sophomore sled of Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, official images of the Nike Zoom Freak 2 have finally been released. The Zoom Freak 2 is a lower collared silhouette that looks more runner than hoop shoe. Its white upper features a leaf-like pattern and a large black Swoosh on the lateral side. Black sows up on the medial side with a printed green “34” . The Giannis logo on the heel is inspired by he and…

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The “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 5 has a release date ( for now)

The “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 5 is colorway that is slated to release during the early going of 2021. It makes use of a white, stealth, black and hyper royal color palette. There are images available yet but early speculation is that is will be visually similar to 2006’s ‘Stealth” Air Jordan 5. DJ Folk reports that this Air Jordan 5 will hit store shelves March 27, 2020. Air Jordan 5 White/Stealth-Black-Hyper Royal DD0587-140 $190 March 27, 2020 Below is a potential visual representation of the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan…

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Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announces partnership with Blaze Fire Games

From meacports : NORFOLK, Va., July 9, 2020–The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced a partnership with Blaze Fire Games to create academic and career pathway opportunities in the fields of technology and gaming. As part of the agreement, Blaze Fire Games will be launching a MEAC esports league. “As esports becomes increasingly viable from a financial and cultural standpoint, we are ecstatic that the MEAC can partner with Blaze Fire Games to expand digital access and educational opportunities,” MEAC Commissioner Dennis Thomas said. “The future is here, and it is…

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Southern and Grambling added to future LSU schedules

Courtesy LSU Athletics: BATON ROUGE – LSU has added Southern and Grambling State to its future football schedule marking the first time the Tigers will face the two historic in-state opponents, athletic director Scott Woodward officially announced. LSU will host Southern on Sept. 10, 2022 in Tiger Stadium, while the Tigers will face Grambling on Sept. 9, 2023 in Tiger Stadium.  “This is an incredible opportunity to join our fan bases of these historic Louisiana institutions and championship programs,” Woodward said. “These dates will be days to celebrate not only…

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The CIAA calls off all Fall 2020 Sports

from the CIAA: CHARLOTTE – After thorough analysis the Board of Directors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), in conjunction with its Athletic Directors Association (ADA), has voted that NCAA sport competition sponsored by the conference will not occur during the fall of 2020 due to ongoing safety concerns associated with COVID-19. The decision is informed by the reality that several CIAA member schools are located in states experiencing dramatic increases in new COVID-19 cases. This recent rise in cases has led to a pause in phased reopening plans in…

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SIAC suspends all 2020 Fall sports and championship events

From the SIAC: ATLANTA, Ga. (July 9, 2020) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has made the very difficult decision to extend the suspension of all sporting and championship events through the Fall of 2020. This decision was primarily predicated on the overarching concern shared by all SIAC member institutions with regard to the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, students, staff, fans and other campus stakeholders. When the initial decision was made by the SIAC to suspend intercollegiate athletics last spring, the conference harbored a measure of cautious…

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