Day: February 2, 2021

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Two charged in possible sneaker robbery retaliation

Brandon King

Three Massachusetts males ( one from Marlborough and two others) robbed two men from Medway of three pairs of sneakers in late January. On January 21, the two Medway agreed via Snapchat to meet someone at a Marlborough apartment complex to sell a pair “Beluga” Yeezys, the mismonikered “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11, and the Travis Scott x Air Force 1. According to Sergeant Zachary Attaway, when the sellers opened the trunk of their car to show the shoes, one of them was punched in the face, while one of…

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U.S. Men’s Basketball Olympic Draw and Preliminary Round Schedule

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From USA Basketball: Full Schedule FIBA (International Basketball Federation) conducted the draw for the Tokyo Olympics men’s basketball competition virtually Tuesday from its headquarters in Mies, Switzerland, and the U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team has been drawn into Group A alongside 2019 FIBA World Cup bronze medalist France, 2017 Asia Cup runner-up Iran, and the winner of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria, Canada. Preliminary round games will be held July 25-Aug. 1. Rounding out the 12-nation field is Australia, Nigeria, the winners of the Olympic qualifying tournaments in…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Police looking for suspects in downtown Atlanta sneaker robbery

Brandon King

Police in Atlanta are seeking suspects in a downtown Atlanta sneaker robbery. The victim who is the owner of the online shop Fresh Goods , which sells sneakers ( and PS5s). According to police, he had arranged a meeting with two potential buyers October 25 at his home in the Castleberry Hill neighbourhood and that is when and where the robbery occurred. From police spokesman Officer Anthony Grant: “Upon gaining access to the location, the suspects brandished weapons and demanded high-end clothing and shoes from the victim and his girlfriend.”…

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Air Force Reserve title partner of MEAC Basketball Tourney

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from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference : The Air Force Reserve has been named title partner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Basketball Tournament in celebration of the MEAC’s 50th anniversary. The deal gives Air Force Reserve naming rights for the 2021 tournament. “The Air Force Reserve coming on board as the title partner of the MEAC Basketball Tournament is an excellent opportunity for both entities, and I could not be more excited,” MEAC Commissioner Dennis E. Thomas said. “This partnership will provide our students with a chance to take advantage of what the…

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This Stan Smith Mule is on the way to the states soon

Brandon King

Adidas is bringing the Stan Smith to us in mule form with this release. It sports the classic aesthetic of the Smith with its white leather build and Adidas branding on the sides as already mentioned, in a slip-on iteration. The Adidas Stan Smith Slip-On is currently available in Asia, however a domestic release is anticipated to soon be on the way at adidas.com. They will carry a $70 USD sticker price. Adidas Stan Smith Slip-On Footwear White/Green-Off White FX5849 $70 2021

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An initial look at the “Court Purple” WMNS Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

This women’s-specific colorway of the Air Jordan 1 looks visually very similar to the OG “Metallic Purple” colourway. It sports a white leather upper accented with court purple at the lateral and medial Swooshes, tongue labeling, the satin at the collar and Wings logo. Below that upper resides a white midsole and a court purple rubber outsole. The”Court Purple” WMNS Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled to release in women’s preschool and toddler sizing June 3. Pricing information has not been disclosed at this juncture.

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