Day: November 13, 2020

Three added during early signing period by Howard women’s hoops

Brandon King

Courtesy of Howard University Athletic Media Relations The Howard University women’s basketball team added three new Bison during the early signing period Wednesday, extending its pipeline through North Carolina. “I am very happy with this class of signees,” Howard head women’s basketball coach Ty Grace said. “All three young women embody the athletic and academic characteristics we look for in a student-athlete. I am looking forward to their contribution to the program while coaching them in their next chapter at Howard.” Here is more information on the three newcomers: Nia…

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CIAA Student Athlete Spotlight: Scheleck Laramie of Virginia State University

Brandon King

From the CIAA: Up next, the CIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, features Scheleck Laraque of Virginia State University. Laraque is a junior cross country student-athlete from Lauderhill, FL. She is a political science major that maintains a 3.55 grade point average. Athletic Accomplishments: Cross Country – A member of the 2019 CIAA Championship Runner-Up Something unique most people wouldn’t know about you:  “Something unique that most people don’t know about me is that I had no intentions on going to college for track. I never had…

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“Sail” Air Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with sail tumbled leather. The grey Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides are formed by the negative space of the cut outs. Light voltage yellow tongue labels sport “Zoom Air” branding and grey collar rounding out the upper. Below this aforementioned upper sits a white midsole and pink rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The release of this “Sail” Air Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they…

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FAMU opts of out spring Football, Volleyball and Indoor Track & Field

Brandon King

from Florida A&M Sports Information: Florida A&M University (FAMU) athletics announced late Wednesday afternoon its decision to opt out of the 2021 spring football season, along with volleyball and indoor track & field.   “The University supports the decision made by our athletics department as this is to protect our student-athletes, Rattler fans and supporters during this unprecedented time,” President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said. “When these programs return to competition our coaches and staff will have the teams ready to continue our tradition of excellence. Meanwhile, l encourage our student-athletes to continue…

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Adidas and Reebok join forces on the ZX Fury

Brandon King

This frankensneaker from Adidas and Reebok combines the original colourways of the Adidas ZX 8000 and the Reebok Instapump Fury. It sports a turquoise upper overlaid by a volt cage accented with purple and red. Adidas and Reebok dual-branded tongues round out the upper. Below this aforementioned upper resides a white and red Boost containing midsole and black rubber outsole. The release of the Reebok ZX Fury is expected to be imminent at reebok.com as well as at select retail establishments. Reebok ZX Fury Black/Hypergreen-Rbk Red FZ1877 $TBA 2020

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DeMar DeRozan on the impact of Kobe Bryant’s sneakers

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Check out this article from NEWS4SA in San Antonio that speaks with DeMar DeRozan as he shares his thoughts on the of Kobe Bryant’s signature line. SAN ANTONIO — The “5-rings” Kobe shoes are back. These shoes, first worn by Kobe Bryant on the opening night of the 2010-2011 season, were on full display during this year’s NBA championship games. This time it was Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis who wore them for Games 3 and 4 of the 2020 Finals as a way to commemorate the late Bryant. A group…

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