Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Update – one of the internet idiots charged as adult

In two of the most recent instalments of Stupid Things , we have reported on the case of two New Jersey youths that robbed a seller of two pairs of Air Jordans and then took to social media wearing the shoes they stole. Though one of the sneaker stealing duo, Dwayne Quamir Johnson is 17, he was arraigned as an adult on two counts of robbery and one count each of aggravated assault, simple assault , theft, firearms not to be carried without a license and possession of a firearm…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Arranged social media sneaker sale leads to armed robbery

A Salem, New Hampshire resident found himself the victim of a robbery at a sneaker sale. The victim arranged the sale of footwear via snapchat with 19-year-old Derick Moncion. However when Moncion arrived he had two other individuals in tow. According to police Mancion then pulled a gun on the would-be seller and threatened to shoot him if the sneakers were not handed over. The seller/victim reported the robbery to relief that same day. Over the course of the following week a police investigation complied enough evidence to obtain an…

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#SWAC100 Profile: Southern University

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: As the nation’s only historically black college system with five campuses in Louisiana’s three largest cities, Southern University and A&M College (SUBR) has a rich history that is filled with pride, excellence and resiliency. Southern originally began in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1880, after a group of black politicians, P.B.S. Pinchback, Theophile T. Allain, and Henry Demas petitioned the State Constitutional Convention in 1879, in order to establish an institution of higher learning for “colored people.” The following year, Southern came into existence and was…

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Rockets and Demarcus Cousins closing in on one-year deal

From cbssports.com: DeMarcus Cousins is nearing a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Cousins will be paid the minimum on a non-guaranteed deal to play for a Houston team currently in line to pay the luxury tax for the first time under Tilman Fertitta. He missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from a torn ACL, which came after injuries to both his quad and Achilles in his previous stints with the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans, respectively.  The move appears to mark the end of Houston’s micro-ball experiment.…

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FAMU Women’s Hoops Opts out of 2020-21

From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE| The Florida A&M University (FAMU) women’s basketball team will not compete this 2020-21 season due to concerns with COVID-19.  The NCAA directed all member schools to provide student-athletes with an option to “opt-out” of competition this year due to concerns of the virus. In doing so, the NCAA will allow the student-athletes to keep that year of eligibility.   The Rattlers began preseason camp with a limited number of players on the roster. With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, it has been determined that moving…

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Avery Bradley inks two-year deal with the Heat

From nba.com: Free agent guard Avery Bradley has signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat, the team announced on Monday. The veteran guard had been an integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers prior to the shutdown in March, coming off the bench for 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Bradley did not participate in the season restart in Orlando, opting out for family reasons. The 10-year veteran is known for his 3-point shooting and defensive ability. > Free Agent Tracker

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The “Onyx” Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 will release in two versions

This fall will see the retail debut of the “Onyx” , a new colourway of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 380. It sports an onyx Primeknit upper accented with navy blue. This upper sits a translucent midsole and a gum rubber outsole. In addition to the aforementioned version, there will also be a reflective incarnation. Per Adidas, the reflective version will release November 27 with the non-reflective pair releasing the next in full family sizing day via the Adidas Confirmed application.

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Wizards GM refutes John Wall trade rumours

John Wall’s name has become the subject of trade talks as reports came out last week that the Wizards star guard has requested as trade. Tommy Sheppard, the Wizards general manager disputed those reports on Monday, saying that he, John Wall and their other star Bradley Beal, are and always have been on the “same wave.” This almost certainly means they are not on one accord and there was a trade request made but the team cannot affirm that he (Wall) did and depress his trade value, considering Wall’s gargantuan…

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An up close look at the “Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro

The “Grinch” Kobe VI will see its anticipated return in early 2021 in Protro form. The 2021 Protro will sports the same aesthetic as it 2021 progenitor, meaning and green apple scaled upper with a volt tongue. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with crimson showing up on the Kobe logo on the tongue and Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Below the aforementioned upper is a green midsole with a volt section where the heel Zoom Air unit is housed and a green translucent rubber outsole.…

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Check out these latest images of the upcoming “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 3

The “Midnight Navy” is a new colourway of the Air Jordan 3 that will release in the early going of 2021. It sports a. Navy tumbled leather upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. A navy Jumpman is present on the cement grey tongue, with white Jumpman and “AIR” branding on the navy rear tab. Below this aforementioned upper is a white and navy midsole and a cement grey rubber outsole with section of midnight navy and white , respectively. As it currently stands, the…

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