Day: August 27, 2021

Kurt Busch to drive for 23XI racing, owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin in 2022

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From the Associated Press: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch will drive next season for 23XI Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, in a long-expected expansion move for the first-year organization. Hamlin, the three-time Daytona 500 winner, partnered with Jordan this year to start a team centered around Bubba Wallace. It was an easy startup because Wallace brings millions of dollars in sponsorship for the seat. The young team all year has said it would like to expand to two cars next year, a move made easier because Busch also has…

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This bird-winged KD14 is coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming KD14 sports a multi-hued pattern across its upper, with a sculpted effect on the wing that gives it an appearance similar to that of a bird’s wing. Blue snows up on the heel counter and inner. A volt midsole and rubber outsole, resides below the aforementioned upper rounding out the aesthetic. The release of this KKK is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 150 USD sticker price. Nike KD14 DO6902-400 $150 2021

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Grambling football legend Melvin Lee passes away

Brandon King

From Grambling State athletics: Grambling State Mourns the Loss of Melvin Lee  GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University mourns the loss of former Tigers football legend, Melvin Lee, who passed away on Thursday.  “Coach Melvin Lee was a true Grambling legend,” Grambling State President Rick Gallot said. “His impact on Grambling State University football was immense and will continue to live on. Christy and I will keep his wife Pauline in our prayers.”  Lee, a 2010 Grambling Legends Hall of Famer, was a tri-captain of the 1955 undefeated National Championship team.…

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Lauri Markkanen headed to Cleveland in three-way swap

Brandon King

The Lauri Markkanen saga has finally come to an end. In a three-team trade between the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers, the Bulls sent the fourth year power forward to the Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade. The Markkanen deal is four years, $67 million. The Blazers will receive forward Larry Nance Jr and the Bulls will get wing Derrick Jones Jr and a lottery protected first round pick from the Blazers and a 2023 second round pick from the Cavs. The picks could be crucial for the Bulls…

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“Barely Volt” Nike ZoomX VaporFly NEXT% 2 on the way to the U.S. soon

Brandon King

This women’s exclusive look for the Nike ZoomX VaporFly NEXT% 2 sports a barely volt engineered mesh upper that the brand is touting as an upgrade to the Vaporweave utilised on its predecessor. A large black Swoosh on the toe box extends on to the medial side while identically smaller branding is found on the lateral side. Also on the lateral side is a checkered flag graphic and the text,”ENGINEERED TO THE EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF WORLD CLASS ATHLETES” and ”NIKE RUNNING.” On the heels, a stopwatch inspired aesthetic is seen…

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An initial look at the “Dark Marina Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 1 release train shows no sign of slowing down in 2022 (or ever for that matter ) and this is one of the planned colourways for the upcoming year. It sports a black tumbled leather foundational layer overlaid with dark marina blue leather at the toe box, eyerow and wrapping the heel and ankle. On the black tongue a marina blue label features “NIKE AIR” ,with a black wings logo on the lateral ankle rounding out the look of the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a…

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This navy and black Air Max Plus is coming soon

Brandon King

This latest look of the classic Air Max Plus sports a midnight navy mesh upper overlaid with black plastic. Small white Swooshes are present on the lateral and medial sides, along with Nike Air and Tuned Air branding found on the tongue and heel, respectively. Below the upper is a black midsole that houses forefoot and heel airbags and a Tuned Air branded black and white rubber outsole. The release of this Air Max plus is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a…

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