Day: June 16, 2025

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Thieves force their way onto school bus

Brandon King

According to the Utica, NY police department, its Juvenile Aid Unit is looking into a robbery that took place on a school bus in May.  Authorities say that on May 15 a disturbance was reported on a school bus. The police report stated that a group of nine juveniles, aged 14 to 16, was trying to force their way onto a school bus that was sitting at the intersection of Eagle and St. Vincent Streets.  Despite the best efforts of the driver to repel their entry, the group was able…

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SWAC Spring Meeting Concludes: All Teams Opt In on NCAA settlement

Brandon King

The Southwestern Athletic Conference concluded its Annual Spring Meetings last Friday and Saturday.  Most notable of the key topics discussed by SWAC membership administrators was the recent House v. NCAA settlement. The landmark agreement allows for institutions to make direct payments stemming primarily from NIL activities; it also sets aside $2.8 billion to retroactively compensate athletes who competed from 2016-2024. Under the ruling, all non orginal Power 5 ( SEC, ACC, Big XII, Big 10, and PAC-12) conferences have the choice to opt in or out in this new revenue…

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PE Corner: Kobe VI Protro Gets a Personal Twist from Caitlin Clark—Inspired by Her Dog

Brandon King

This player-exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro is in commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s beloved canine, Bella.  They sport a light khaki snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with yellow Swooshes. On the insoles appears an image of Bella, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the pink tongue.  Underneath resides a sail midsole and a light khaki rubber outsole.  At this juncture there is no indication of planned retail release. Should that change it will be reported here. 

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Official Look: “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 Revealed

Brandon King

The “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 is locked and loaded to make its third trip around the retail sun.  Initially debuting in 2005 and last seen in 2016, the 2025 iteration follows in the outsoles of its progenitors in that it sports a white, tumbled leather and ribbed upper. French blue lizard print mudguards occupy their standard locations on the lateral and medial sides, with the same color also taking care of the branding on the tongue.  The top most eyelets are metallic silver plated , while a tab on…

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Sneak Peek: Nike Ja 3—First Look at Ja Morant’s Latest Sneaker

Brandon King

Initial images of the next evolution in the signature line of Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant.  They sport an intense pink upper that incorporates what appears to be a claw scratch motif using scores of tiny depictions of Morant’s logo.  White Swooshes adorn the medial sides, while downturned and reversed black bordered silver Swoosh has its home on the lateral side near the ankle. An embroidered Ja logo is perched atop the tongue, while “TWELVE” appears on the lateral rear heel.  Underneath resides pink Zoom X equipped midsole and…

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Take a look at these images of the “Grape” Air Jordan V 

Brandon King

In less than a week, the “Grape” Air Jordan V will make its triumphant retail return.  What will be one of the final sets of pre-release images that have come to light? This classic colorway sports a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An emerald Jumpman is perched atop the grape tongue, while “NIKE AIR” branding is found on the rear heel.  Underneath resides a grape, black and emerald midsole, and a white and translucent rubber outsole.  The “Grape” Air Jordan V is set to…

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