Day: March 21, 2024

Jordan Brand crushes it with this women’s AJ 1 High OG

Brandon King

Jordan Brand has made in recent history was the decision to make a concerted effort to focus on producing quality and visually appealing women’s footwear. Over the past few years there have been scores of examples of the brand not treating the ladies as mere afterthoughts and rolled out footwear that spurred the envy of their male counterparts and this upcoming iteration of the Air Jordan 1 High OG is certainly the last example of that successful endeavor.  Inspired by Jordan’s alma mater and the Wright Brothers’ 1903 flight, it…

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”Eggplant” Lebron IV Coming this summer

Brandon King

Long before it was an euphemism for a man’s junk, “Eggplant” was simply a color that Nike trotted out for appearances on several silhouettes in the late 2000s into the early 2010s, making appearances on 1/2 cents, Pippen II, and most prominently, the Air Foamposite One.  This summer the LeBron IV was slapped with the eggplant.  This iteration of the Lebron IV will sport a eggplant Foamposite upper paired with black at the inner, ankle strap and tongue. Eggplant makes an additional appearance via the Swooshes on the medial side…

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Another new AM1 coming this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming addition to the Air Max 1 roster sports a clean white mesh foundational layer overlaid with tumbled leather and a suede rand.  Leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with “NIKE AIR” branding present on the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and dual-hued rubber outsole.  Fans of the classic Air Max 1 will be able to add this edition to their respective to collection when they release this summer at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 150…

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These Air Force 1 Lows are dropping this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 is part of a larger “Resort and Sport” collection that brings together classic styles with relaxation. It sports a white leather upper with perforations at the toe with bicoastal bordered Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Bicoastal also shows up on the branded terry rear heel overlay, as well as the more elegant branding that appears on the tongue and insole. Underneath resides a white midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Resort & Sport” Nike Air Force 1 Low is planned to debut this…

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You can get your hands on this Air Jordan 1 Low right now

Brandon King

This AIr Jordan 1 Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of black at the toe and eye row and green glow wrapping the heel. Green glow also makes an appearance on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and the Jumpman positioned on the white tongue. Black shows up at the inner, Wings logo on the rear heel and laces, completing an upper that sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Green Glow” Air Jordan 1 Low is currently available at…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: 21 March 2024 NBA Injury Report

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NBA Injuries Team InjuriesAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington WizardsTeam Injuries Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT AJ Griffin F Mar 23 Out Mar 20: Griffin (lower leg) won’t play in Thursday’s game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Jalen Johnson SF Mar 23 Out Mar 20: Johnson (ankle) is…

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Florida A&M to part ways with basketball coach Robert McCullum

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title image via The Daily Gazette Courtesy of FAMU Athletics After seven seasons leading the Florida A&M men’s basketball program, head coach Robert McCullum will not return to the Rattlers. Vice President and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes announced Wednesday that McCullum’s contract, which expires June 30, will not be renewed.  “I want to thank Coach McCullum for his dedication to FAMU and our basketball student-athletes,” said Sykes. “He has led this program with integrity and has positively influenced countless young men, both players and coaches. We wish Coach McCullum and his family…

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Alabama A&M defeats Austin Peay 81-71

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title image via Carlton Rice Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M Athletics CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. | The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball shot over 53 percent from the floor in the opening half and led by as many as 17 points as the Bulldogs stunned Austin Peay, 81-71, during the Hugh Durham Classic in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, presented by BSN SPORTS, on Wednesday night at the F&M Bank Arena. Alabama A&M (12-22) advances to semifinals and will travel to Norfolk State for the John McLendon Classic on…

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Grambling knocks off Montana State in NCAA play-in game 88-81

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title image via Marcus Plummer Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Grambling State Athletics 88 Winner GSU 81 MSU Team 1 2 OT 1 F GSU 33  39  16  88 MSU 42  30  9  81 DAYTON, Ohio | In the first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament appearance for the Grambling State University men’s basketball program, the Tigers won an overtime thriller over Montana State, 88-81, at the University of Dayton Arena. Grambling State(21-14)  eliminated a 14-point second half deficit and withstood 13 Montana State three-pointers to snatch the victory.  Jimel Cofer was the unlikely hero for…

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