Day: May 29, 2021

“Light Fusion Red” Air Jordan 1 High OF coming June 12

Brandon King

The “Light Fusion Red” is a new colourway of the Air Jordan 1 that is planned to make its retail debut this summer. It sports a white leather foundational layer that is overlaid by light fusion red leather. Yellow-orange leather shows up on the collar and on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Black shows up on the inner and the Wings logo and a multi-coloured tongue branding rounds out the upper. A white midsole and a black rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Light Fusion Red”…

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May 29, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Cam Reddish SF May 20 Out Reddish (Achilles) has been cleared to start unrestricted individual workouts and limited participation in team practices, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports. He will be reviewed in 10-14 days. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C May 28 Day-To-Day Jaylen Brown SG May…

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Utah Jazz legend Mark Eaton killed in bike crash

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from Ryan Miller of KSL.com: SALT LAKE CITY — Former Utah Jazz center and two-time NBA defensive player of the year Mark Eaton has died. He was 64. Eaton was found unconscious on Long Rifle Road near his home in Summit County Friday evening following an apparent bike crash. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and Eaton was transported to a nearby hospital where he died. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said there were no witnesses to the crash and no reason to believe a vehicle was involved in the…

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FAMU Boosters held virtual fundraisers

Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattler Boosters held a virtual spring fundraiser on Saturday, May 22 to help the athletic department.  The two-hour event, which was the second held virtually by the Rattler Boosters, was streamed live on Facebook and YouTube and provided updates on the athletic programs, along with the “Marching 100.”  FAMU Rattler Booster Club President Selvin Cobb said the event reflects the excitement of the Rattler community as the organization and its members look toward the coming fall season.  “We’ve gotten a…

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An initial look at the Black and Red Patent Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The 2021 Holiday season will see the retail debut of a black and red patent leather incarnation of the Air Jordan 1. It sports a complete black and red patent build that features the same colour blocking as its classic leather counterpart. The aesthetic of the upper is completed by “NIKE AIR” branded tongues and a black Wings logo on the lateral ankle. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a red rubber outsole. The black and red patent leather Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled to…

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