Day: April 11, 2021

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: NY Sneaker seller arrested for stealing back shoes

Brandon King

Our latest edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers takes us to Bethpage, New York, where police made an arrest in a robbery that occurred last month. According to Nassau Police, Sean Jones, 20, made arrangements through Facebook Marketplace to sell a 20-year-old man sneakers. The two agreed to meet near Baldwin Place and Broadway at around 4:45 pm on March 31. Once the transaction was completed and the buyer had the sneakers in hand, Jones brandished a handgun and reclaimed the sneakers. Police say that Jones fled in…

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April 11, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Kris Dunn PG Apr 11 Out Dunn (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Danilo Gallinari PF Apr 11 Day-To-Day Gallinari (foot) will not play Sunday against the Hornets, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports. Trae Young PG Apr 11 Day-To-Day Young (calf) will not play Sunday against the Hornets, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports. Tony Snell SF Apr 10 Day-To-Day Snell (ankle) is out Sunday against the Hornets and…

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Deshaun Watson wins court battle to reveal names of accusers

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From Charles Robinson of yahoo sports  HOUSTON — In a decision that is expected to impact nearly all 22 of the civil lawsuit cases against Deshaun Watson, a judge ruled that the Houston Texans quarterback has the legal right to know the name of one of the Jane Doe plaintiffs who is accusing him of sexual assault. U.S. District Court Judge Dedra Davis ruled in favor of Watson’s attorney Rusty Hardin during an emergency hearing Friday requesting that a Jane Doe plaintiff must re-file her civil suit against the quarterback…

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“Midnight Navy” Nike Total Max Uptempo : Official Images

Brandon King

The “Midnight Navy” Nike Air Total Max Uptempo will make its very soon, after making its last retail run in 2009. Like its progenitors it will sport a white leather upper with midnight navy showing up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, tongue tops, under trim, forefoot branding and rear pull tabs and inner. Below this upper resides a white midsole that is home to the full-length Max-Air unit and a white and midnight navy rubber outsole. The release of this 1990’s Nike basketball classic is imminent at nike.com and…

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Norfolk State Men’s Basketball named HBCU National Champion by BCSN

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Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletic Communications NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State men’s basketball was declared the HBCU large school national champion by the Black College Sports Network (BCSN). The honor was bestowed by the media organization covering all schools at the Division I level. The Spartans finished 17-8 overall this year and captured their second-ever MEAC Championship. They defeated fellow 16-seed Appalachian State in the NCAA Tournament First Four for their second-ever tournament win following the 2012 victory over Missouri. NSU is the only current member of the MEAC to win more…

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Alabama State cleans up Mississippi Valley State 42-17

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: MONTGOMERY, Ala.- After a sluggish first half, Alabama State pulled away in the second half to pull away from Mississippi Valley State 42-17 at ASU Stadium in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) action Saturday afternoon. Alabama State (3-2, 3-1 SWAC) found themselves trailing 3-0 early before forcing a turnover with just over six minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Eric Felts and Irshaad Davis combined to return the fumble inside the 10-yard line before Myles Crawley scored his first career touchdown on a three-yard run with 5:46…

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Introducing the Nike KD14

Brandon King

The upcoming spring/summer of 2021 will serve as the backdrop for the retail debut of the KD 14. The most prominent feature on the upcoming 14 is the return of midfoot strap, something that has been absent from the line since the KD VII. A medial cage is also present that is designed to stabilise and provide lockdown at the midfoot. Below this upper is a midsole that houses a full-length Zoom Air Strobel and a rubber outsole. The Nike KD 14 will feature two debut colourways, a black and…

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