Day: August 8, 2022

This Jordan Jumpman Pro is on the way

Brandon King

The Jordan Jumpman Pro released back during the infancy of Jordan Brand, and from a Team Jordan perspective, beginning of their the golden age. In celebration of the model’s 25th anniversary, original and new colourways, of which this is the latter, will return or make their retail debuts. This iteration of the Pro sports a black and white leather upper accented with red at the Jumpman on the lateral ankle and rear heel, top eyelet and on the ”JUMPMAN PRO” text on the rear heel. Underneath the upper resides a…

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An initial look at the ”Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High

Brandon King

This upcoming colourway is the latest addition to the Nike Dunk High LXX roster. This more upscale take on the classic Dunk High sports full leather construction leather with cinnabar and mars stone leather overlays. Leather is also present on the tongue tags, as well as the inner, as to promote a more premium aesthetic and feel. Underneath this upper resides a white midsole and a cinnabar leather outsole. The ”Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High LXX is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail establishments; pricing information is forthcoming. Nike Dunk…

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Travis McMichael gets life for murdering Ahmaud Arbery

Brandon King

Travis McMicheal, one of three white supremacists who lynched Ahmaud Arbery received a life sentence plus ten years in prison after being convicted earlier in the year of attempted kidnapping and the federal hate crime of interference with rights. McMichael’s father, Gregory and neighbor William ”Roddie” Bryan, who also received life sentences on identical charges. The racist trio are already on life sentences for convictions in Georgia state court on a series of charges related to Aubrey’s death, including felony murder. On February 23, 2020, Arbery offended the McMichaels and…

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Greek national team cuts five players

Brandon King

Ahead of their friendly matchup against Spain on Tuesday, the Hellenic Basketball Federation announced the opening round of cuts from their training camp. Coach Dmitirs Itoudis let go Lefteris Mantzoukas, Omiros Netzipoglou, Girogos Tanoulis, Giogos Tsalmpouris. The Brothers Antetokounmpo was broken up as Alex Antetokounmpo was also one the initial cuts. The roster is now down to 19 players and here is the list of who reamins: Dimitris AgravanisGiannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)Kostas Antetokounmpo (LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne)Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)Lefteris Bochoridis (Panathinaikos OPAP)Nick Calathes (FC Barcelona)Nikos Chougkaz (Panathinaikos OPAP)Tyler Dorsey (Dallas Mavericks)Kostis GontikasPanagiotis…

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NBL News: Melbourne will take on St. Mary’s Geals in preseason action

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Courtesy of Melbourne United Media Basketball is finally back! Melbourne United will hit the court for the first time this preseason in an exhibition matchup with storied American college basketball program St Mary’s. Featuring a lineup full of a mix of new and familiar faces, United will aim to get their season off to a great start on Tuesday evening in Keilor. PLAYERS TO WATCH A number of players will suit up for Melbourne for the first time on Tuesday, including NBL1 standouts Makuach Maluach and Malith Machar, both of…

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“Mineral Slate” Nike Air Max 1 Premium coming soon

Brandon King

This Visually interesting Ar Max 1 Premium sports a denim foundational layer overlaid with mineral slate suede. Deep royal Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same branding of a smaller and embroidered variety, at the forefoot. Deep royal also shows up on the inner and tongue label, with “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel and aforementioned tongue label. The aforementioned upper sits above a midsole that lends to the aged aesthetic and a gum rubber outsole. The ”Mineral Slate” Nike Air Max Premium is imminently anticipated…

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