Day: August 11, 2022

Howard football partners with Jordan Brand

Brandon King

The Jumpman has officially arrived in the MEAC. Earlier Wednesday afternoon Howard University Football announced the twenty-year partnership with Jordan Brand via a press release and promotion video. Howard University, is one of the most esteemed Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) with a tremendous legacy, rooted in a commitment to excellence. Jordan Brand is proud to continue that legacy through a 20 year partnership that will create academic and athletic opportunities that elevate the best of the Black Community.   “Howard University and Jordan Brand share a legacy of…

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Gambling soccer’s Kaydeen Jack and Lizbeth Aguero earn SWAC Preseason Honors

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Courtesy of Grambling State University Athletic Communications: Grambling State University midfielder Kaydeen Jack and forward Lizbeth Aguero were named to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Women’s Soccer teams, the conference announced on Thursday.  Jack was tabbed to the All-SWAC First Team, while Aguero earned to the All-SWAC Second Tam.  Jack, who was selected to represent the country of Trinidad & Tobago in a pair of CONCACAF World Championship qualifiers in February, started in 16 games last season and played in 1,427 minutes. She finished with six points, with a…

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“French Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid Split coming later this year

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid Split sports a sports all-leather construction , with the lateral side using a black and french blue color palette and that of a white and french blue on the medial side. A black Wings logo , split tongue branding and french blue laces completes an upper that sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The ”French Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid Split is expected to debut in the sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail venues.…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Crime forces CA sneaker store to close

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When at just the age of 20, Efrain Gonzalez opened Exchange Hype six months ago, this was certainly not the way he saw events playing themselves out. Attempted robberies and repeated break-ins have led Gonzalez to make the simultaneously difficult and pragmatic decision to shutter the brick-and mortar location and shift to a strictly online platform. Financially and mentally I don’t think we can stay here anymore. I love the things we had here as a store and a physical location and hope to keep the connection l built with…

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Albany State volleyball unveils 2022 recruiting class

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State University Athletics: Coach Verniece Graham is excited about the new faces that will be joining the Golden Rams volleyball team during the 2022 season..  The Golden Rams have won the SIAC Eastern Division 3 years in a row.  Last season, the Golden Rams lost to Spring Hill in the SIAC Championship Game.  With the addition of 9 new players, Graham thinks the Golden Rams will be back in the conference championship game. The 2022 signing class features Molly Wilson, Jenae Thomas, Madisyn Smith, Alia Gomez, Cierra Keys, Kennedi Wallace, Mary-Katherine…

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Tyson Foods donates $10K to Albany State Baseball

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Tyson Foods donated $10,000 to the Albany State University Golden Rams baseball team to celebrate the team’s participation in the 2022 Black College World Series.  Tyson Foods was the first title sponsor of the event and indicated that they are looking forward to helping grow and promote HBCU baseball in the coming years. “I would like to thank Mr. John Tyson and Tyson Foods for their generosity.  Tyson’s acknowledgement of our participation in the Black College World Series is meaningful.  The $10,000 contribution will make…

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“University Blue” Air Jordan 13 coming sooner

Brandon King

The ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13 is now one of the many Air Jordan retros that had its release date altered. , however this is one will require a little less waiting time. Initially scheduled to debut December 29, the ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13 are now scheduled to release December 23. They will carry a 200 USD. Air Jordan 13 Black/University Blue-Black DJ5982-041 $200 23 December 2022

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EuroBasket News: Italian team cuts Gabrieke Procida ad Matteo Spagnolo

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When the Italian national team takes the court Friday against France in Bologna, Gabriele Procida and Matteo Procida will not be amongst players present, for their journey with the senior national team has come to an end, as they were cut by coach Gianmarco Pozzecco. Coach Pozzeco had this to say about having to cut the two players: “Gabriele and Matteo (photo) have the future ahead of them judging by their great talent, also confirmed by their pick in the NBA Draft. I thank them, and these are not words…

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An initial look at the ”Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 11 Velvet

Brandon King

The white and red will not be the only Jordan 11 dropping during the upcoming holiday season, as it will be joined by this women’s exclusive colourway. It sports a navy nubuck upper overlaid with a velvet rand standing in for the normal patent leather. A metallic Jumpmanis present on the lateral ankle, along with ”23” present at the rear heel and ”JUMPMAN JORDAN” traversing the tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and a semi-translucent navy rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The ”Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 11 Velvet is planned…

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Check out these latest images of the White and Red Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

It is common knowledge that the white and red Air Jordan 11 will be this year’s holiday release. Aesthetically similar to the lower collared white and red 11 lows ( the strangely monikered “Cherry” ) in that like that sneaker it also sports a white ballistic mesh mesh upper overlaid with a red patent leather rand. Varsity red Jumpmen are present on the lateral ankle and the ”JUMPMAN JORDAN” strip that traverses the tongue, along with a white ”23; on the red rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole that…

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