September 10, 2021 | Sneaker Shop Talk

Dodgers’ pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss rest of season as administrative leave runs through postseason

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Staff

From Alden Gonzalez of ESPN: What had evolved into an inevitability became an official ruling on Friday, when Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to extend Trevor Bauer‘s administrative leave through what remains of the 2021 season, a league official told ESPN. Bauer, who has been away from the Los Angeles Dodgers since MLB first began a separate investigation on July 2, will remain on administrative leave for the rest of September and all of October. MLB is not expected to decide on a potential suspension until the offseason, according…

Take a look at the “Jade Horizon” Air Jordan 5

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 sports a jade horizon leather upper with a vintage oxidized aesthetic present on the eyelets and lace toggles. Desert sand shows up on the sockliner along with a reflective tongue and clear netting on the sides round out the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole with desert sand “teeth” and aged-looking translucent outsole. The “Desert Sand” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled, for now, to make its retail debut December 4 at nike.com and select retail venues. Air Jordan 5 Jade Horizon/Desert Sand/Anthracite/Pink…

Official image of the “Red Thunder” Air Jordan 4

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Brandon King

The “Red Thunder” (not really sure how it was given that moniker) is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s holiday release plans. It sports a black nubuck upper underlaid by red at the netting on the tongue, as well as the lateral and medial sides. The same hue is also present on the plastic eyelets-backing the tongue and on the tongue branding. Below the aforementioned upper resides a red midsole and a black rubber outsole. The anticipated release date of the “Red…

Grambling expands partnership with Teamworks and INFLCR Verified

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Brandon King

From Grambling State Sports Communications: Grambling State Strikes Comprehensive Partnership with Teamworks & INFLCR Verified The Tigers leverage Teamworks and INFLCR Verified across the department’s 15 varsity sports for 340 student-athletes. DURHAM, NC – [Friday, September 10, 2021] –Teamworks and INFLCR are excited to announce an expanded, comprehensive partnership with Grambling State Athletics in which the department will leverage the Teamworks and INFLCR Verified platform offerings. With the partnership, Tiger’s leadership looks to vertically integrate its technology stack in order to centralize the distribution of student-athlete information and content. Through the partnership,…

September 8-9, 2021 WNBA Recap

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast Jackie YoungLVA vs. MIN 29 10 2 14-19 fg Jonquel JonesCON @ LAS 21 14 2 3 stl , 2 blk A’ja WilsonLVA vs. MIN 20 6 2 2 stl Shey PeddyPHO @ ATL 18 3 3 2 stl Courtney WilliamsATL vs. PHO 20 14 5 Riquna WilliamsLVA vs. MIN 16 4 3 Sept 8-9 WNBA Scores Phoenix Mercury (19-10) 76 Atlanta Dream (7-21) 75 PTS C.Williams-ATL – 20 TRB B.Turner-PHO – 15 Minnesota Lynx (18-10) 81 Las Vegas Aces (21-8) 102 PTS J.Young-LVA – 29 TRB S.Fowles-MIN…

New images of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Brandon King

Several new images of the much ballyhooed “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 have emerged, giving us more up-close looks of the sneaker, including the packaging, in much better lighting. December 11 will mark the start of the third retail run of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a $225 sticker price Air Jordan 11 Medium Grey/White-Cool Grey CT8012-005 $225 December 11, 2021

CIAA Football 2021 Week 1 Football Honours

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Brandon King

For the week ending September 5, 2021 FOOD LION OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK #70 Greg Brooks, Fayetteville State(Gr, OL – Walkertown, NC) Brooks was at the center of an offensive line that helped lead the Broncos to 415 yards of total offense, including 229 yards on the ground. Behind Brooks and the rest of the OL unit, the FSU offense scored six touchdowns on their way to defeating Elizabeth City State, 47-6, in the Down East Viking Football Classic. FOOD LION QUARTERBACK OF THE WEEK #9 K’hari Lane, Fayetteville State(Sr, QB –…