Day: October 7, 2022

Jalen Suggs leaves game with leg injury

Brandon King

Magic guard Jalen Suggs has suffered what appears to be a leg injury in their preseason game against the Mavericks . In the first quarter Suggs went to set a screen on Dorian Finney Smith when he collided with Finney-Smith’s leg and appeared to hyperextend his left leg. Suggs had to be helped back to the locker room. This is the latest health mishap to befall Suggs , who was taken fifth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. He missed 20 games in his rookie campaign with a thumb injury…

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An initial look at the ”Mars For Her” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

At first glance one might think, ” did they slip the Raging Bulls back in on us?” It is easy to understand why , as with their red suede upper , reflective tongues, black drop-shadowed red “23” on the lateral heel and black heel tab underlays it certainly bears more than a passing resemblance to the very well received and still highly-coveted ”Raging Bull” Air Jordan 5. Like the ”Raging Bull” , the ”Mars For Her” also sports a black midsole ,but differs from that shoe in that its ”teeth”…

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CIAA renewed multi-year partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Brandon King

Courtesy of the CIAA: The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, announced the renewal of its multi-year partnership agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) to remain the conference’s Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer. The extended partnership between the CIAA and Academy is centered on championing HBCUs and providing support to CIAA students, faculty, student-athletes, and bands. Academy will also continue to carry licensed fan gear of select member schools online and in local stores. “We’re excited for Academy’s continued partnership to create…

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“True Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid on the way

Brandon King

For those who may strike out on the ”True Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG, the ”True Blue” Air Jordan mid could be a consolation of sorts. This upcoming Jordan 1 Mid sports a white leather upper overlaid with cement grey at the toe eye rows , wrapping the heel and ankle. True blue shows up on the laces, tongue label, as well as the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. White shows up on the Jumpman branding on the tongue as well as the Wings logo on…

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SIAC renewed partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC: ATLANTA, GA. (October 6, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced today the renewal of its partnership agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”). Through the partnership, Academy will maintain its title as the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of the SIAC. The continued partnership between the SIAC and Academy is centered on championing HBCUs and providing support to SIAC students, student-athletes, faculty, and bands. Academy will also continue to carry licensed fan gear of select member schools online and in local stores.…

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