Day: June 30, 2023

“Picante Red” Nike Dunk Low coming July 13

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This upcoming Nike Dunk Low sports a white leather upper adorned with picante red Swooshes on both the lateral and medial sides, Picante red also shows up on the “NIKE” branding on the tongue label as well as the embroidered “NIKE” on the rear heel, to add some additional splashes of color. Underneath resides a white midsole and a picante red rubber outsole. The “Picante Red” Nike Dunk Low is scheduled to debut July 13 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike…

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North Carolina Central names Jovan Alexander Wilson Director of University Bands

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Couresty of Stephen Fusi, North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Jovan Alexander Wilson director of University Bands, effective July 3, 2023, after a competitive national search. Wilson will report to the interim dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, Carlton Wilson, Ph.D. Wilson served NCCU as interim director of University Bands during the 2022-2023 academic year and led the program during several significant appearances, including a halftime performance at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2022 Celebration Bowl; a performance at the Gotham City Battle…

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Bowie State men’s hoops coach Clyde Doughty, Jr inks two-year extension

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title image via Timothy Rice Courtesy of Dr. Jolisa Williams, Asst. AD for Media Relations, Bowie State Athletics BOWIE, Md. – Bowie State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Clyde Doughty, Jr. has announced that men’s basketball coach Darrell Brooks has agreed to a two-year contract extension, continuing his leadership of the Bulldogs program through the 2024-25 season. Brooks is entering his 14th season at the helm of the program after being named the men’s head basketball coach in 2009. “We are so very pleased that Coach Brooks will continue at the…

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Tennessee State’s Sutton to host volleyball camps

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE- Your chance to be trained by an Ohio Valley Conference-winning head coach is here TSU head volleyball coach Donika Sutton is hosting nine summer sessions for girls aged six to 18. The camps start on July 7 and 8 with the blocking and defense sessions and finish on July 24-26 with the Elite Camp. “We are excited to get a chance to train some up-and-coming volleyball players,” said Sutton. This is a way for the players and me to teach skills properly. Volleyball is…

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“Impact Orange” Adidas Harden Vol. & coming 1 August

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This upcoming color of the Harden Vol. 7 sports a monochromatic impact orange upper with the Harden branding on the rear tab providing the lone visual variety. Underneath this single hued upper resides a white-accented orange hybrid BOOST and Lightstrike midsole and and Three Stripes branded orange rubber outsole. This vibrant iteration of the Harden Vol. 7 is scheduled to debut August 1 at adidas.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 160 USD sticker price. Adidas Harden Vol. 7 Impact Orange/Cloud White-Impact Orange ID2237 $160 1 August 2023

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“One Block at a Time” Born x Raised x Nike Dunk SB Low postponed in lieu of tragic death of brand’s founder

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Tragedy struck Wednesday morning as Born x Raised Clothing founder Chris “Spanto” Printup succumbed to injuries suffered in an auto accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An Instagram post from the Born x Raised account read: “ Spanto was in a car accident on June 25. He passed away at 7:56 am  (local time), June 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind his wife Anna and three children, Marilyn, Carter and David, a sister, three brothers, his mother, step mother, and step father, his beloved grandparents, his family at Born…

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