Author: Brandon King

“Cobalt Pulse” Social Status x Nike Air Penny 2 coming November 4

Brandon King

The “Cobalt Pulse” is the second of two collaborative Air Penny 2 from Social Status and Nike. It sports a light bone upper with cobalt pulse underlying at the eye row and ankle. Dual Nike and Social Status branding is present at the ankle with One Cent logos and Nike logos seen at the tongue and rear heel, respectively. Like the black colourway, this version also sports a Penny 2 hangtag. Underneath resides a white midsole that wraps up to a wing on the lateral side, a heel Air Max…

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“Panda” Nike Terminator High coming New Year’s Day

Brandon King

With the wildly successful, simple, but well executed black and white “Panda” Dunk Low, it should come as no surprise that Nike would run that theme back on another sneaker, with today’s contestant being the Nike Terminator High. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black at the toe and eye row and underlaid with the same material and hue at the rear heel. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with black “NIKE” branding appearing on the tongue and at the rear heel. Underneath resides…

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“Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High coming November 4

Brandon King

This upcoming women’s-specific Nike Dunk High sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with cinnabar at the toe, eye row, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Mars Stone Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides along with leather tongue tags of the same hue and white inners round out the upper. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a cinnabar rubber outsole. The “Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High WMNS are scheduled to debut 4 November via the SNKRS app. Nike Dunk High WMNS Cinnabar/Mars Stone-Sail-White DX0346-600 $150 4…

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An initial look at the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 2

Brandon King

Next spring will see the debut of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 2, a new colorway of the model that Jordan Brand seemingly just remembered less than a year ago. This yet-to-be-released 2 sports a white leather foundational layer accented with lucky green trimming the lizard print overlay. The same lucky green hue also is present on the inner, rear heel counter, the “NIKE” branding that also present on the rear heel, and along with black, stands in on the tongue Wings logo. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail…

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White, black and gym red Air Jordan 1 Mid coming soon

Brandon King

The silhouette that is loved to be hated is back in a familiar color palette. This AJ 1 Mid sports white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of black at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. Gym red shows up on the collar, Wings logo and the Jumpman branding on the black tongue label. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides completing the aesthetic of an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and a black rubber outsole. The debut of this women’s-specific Air Jordan 1 Mid…

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“NOLA” Air Force 1 Low is debuting November 2

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 Low is a tribute to the city of New Orleans. Its white patent leather upper is adorned on its lateral and medial sides with metallic gold-bordered silver, sparkling Swooshes. Metallic gold also shows up on the eyelets, a special “504” lace piece, lace aglets and rear heel. On the lateral heel a NOLA find its home with branded insoles rounding out the upper. Underneath resides a white rubber midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “NOLA” Air Force 1 Low is scheduled to debut 2 November…

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SWAC unveils ESPN Men’s Basketball Schedule

Brandon King

Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC Announces Men’s and Women’s Basketball HBCU GO Schedules BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its upcoming HBCU GO broadcast schedule for the 2022-23 Men’s and Women’s Basketball seasons. The slate of games which will be broadcast in doubleheader format (Women’s/Men’s) are highlighted by several highly anticipated conference match-ups throughout the course of the season. Each league member institution is slated to make appearances on the HBCU GO linear and digital platform. SWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball games carried on HBCU GO will be…

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Necklace x Nike SB Dunk Low coming 27 October

Brandon King

Nearly ten years after their last collaboration, Los Angeles-based graffiti artist Necklace is once again joining forces with Nike, this time on an upcoming Dunk Low. The black foundational layer of this soon-to-come Dunk Low is cover with patches of Halloween-associated objects , but not limited to demons, bats, snakes, tombstones and skulls. Other aesthetic features includes custom tongue tags that read “NECK” and “FACE”, respectively and graphical insoles. Underneath resides a white midsole with a black strip on the lateral side that includes lightning and “SHOCKERS” in the same…

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Will Tennessee State be able to extend their winning streak to 3?

Brandon King

The Tigers of Tennessee State (2-4, 1-0) look to remain unbeaten in Ohio Valley Conference play when they host Eastern Illinois this Saturday.  TSU defeated Tennessee Tech 30-14 last week in their conference opener. Sophomore running back Jalen Rouse ran for 126 yards on 20 carries, he has eclipsed the 100-yard mark in two of the last three games. Draylen Ellis had his most completions, 14, yards, 247, and touchdowns, 2, since the season opener against Eastern Washington. The defense was opportunistic and aggressive forcing three turnovers that led to…

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October 22, 2022 SWAC Football Schedule

Brandon King

Saturday is a 6-game slate of SWAC Football, here is the the times and where this weekend’s gridiron action can be seen. Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Saturday, October 22 Texas Southern at Alcorn State– 2:00 pm (ESPN+) Campbell at Jackson State– 2:00 pm (ESPN+) Bethune-Cookman at Mississippi Valley State– 3:00 pm (HBCU GO) Prairie View A&M at Lamar– 4:00 pm (ESPN+) Virginia-Lynchburg at Southern– 4:00 pm (Jaguar Sports Network) All times listed Central Standard Time (CST)

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