Author: Brandon King

Black and White Nike Air Max 97 Terrascape coming soon

Brandon King

This yet-to-release Air Max 97 sports recycled materials at its black upper with a white Swoosh on the lateral side and branding on the tongue of the same hue. Terrascape branding appears on the rear heel tab and on the insoles. Underneath resides a Nike Grind midsole, a full-length Air Max unit and rubber outsole. The release of this Nike Air Max 97 is anticipated to be right around the corner at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Air Max 97 DJ5019-001 $TBA 2022

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“LeBronald Palmer” Nike LeBron coming May 19

Brandon King

In celebration of the silhouette’s 10th anniversary, Nike is bringing back the ”LeBronold Plamer” LeBron 9 Low. Inspired by the favorite drink of the NBA all-timer, this LeBron 9 Low sports a pale yellow upper that features a tropical foilage motif throughout. Green-bordered orange Swooshes are found on the lateral side, with smaller versions present on the medial. Metallic gold LeBron logos are found on the heel, with a yellow LeBron signature found on the tongue. A grpahic on the insoles help to further tie into drink concept. The ”LeBronald…

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An initial look at the ”Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 Low Golf

Brandon King

Following in the footsteps of the ”Chicago” and ”Wolf Grey” before it, the ”Shattered Backboard” is the latest Air Jordan 1 Low to get a version to hit the greens in. As the nickname implies this AJ1 Low Golf is outfitted in ”Shattered Backboard” color blocking – starfish toe underlays, black eyerows, toes and side Swooshes, white side panels and starfish-wrapped heels. Underneath a white midsole and golf-specific rubber outsole completes the design. The ”Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 Low Golf is anticipated to release this summer. More news on…

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Check out these latest images of the ”Canyon Purple” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

The ”Canyon Purple” is a women’s specific ( leave this one alone, gentlemen) colourway of the Air Jordan IV that is slated to debut this summer. As can be seen they sports a canyon purple hairy suede upper with cement tipped wings and lower lace tabs. Safety orange branding is present on the tongue with a black Jumpman present on the rear heel tab. Underneath the upper resides a white and black speckled alligator midsole and a black, alligator and white rubber outsole with safety orange branding. The ”Canyon Purple”…

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An intial look at the ”Mystic Navy” Air Jordan 1 Low OG

Brandon King

As difficult as it may be to fathom, there are even more itertations of the Air Jordan 1 on the way later this year. One of those coming colouways is this Air Jordan 1Low OG. From the initial images that has emerged, this yet-to-release Air Jordan 1 Low may at first resembled a lower collared version of the 2001 black/royal OG colourway. Like that great sneaker from 20 years ago it does sport a black leather upper and it does sport blue, underlaid at the toe, on the swooshes that…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: May 5, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Marcus Smart PG May 5 Day-To-Day Smart (thigh) said there’s a “strong” possibility he plays in Saturday’s Game 3 at Milwaukee, Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG May 4…

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“Airness” A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 2 postponed

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 2 is the latest in the continual relationship between A Ma Maniére and Jordan Brand. This special-edition sports a leather foundational layer with MANIÉRE branding is present on the burgundy crush heel, with the same hue seen on the piping on the upper and hangtag. Black shows up on the Wings logo on the tongue, laces, and on the quilted inner. Underneath resides a black snakeskin textured midsole multi-colored rubber outsole. These were set to debut May 13, but like so many other Jordan retros, they…

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SIAC names baseball All-Conference Honourees

Brandon King

From the SIAC:  The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its 2022 baseball all-conference awards, as voted on by the league’s coaches and sports information directors. Savannah State’s Joe Smith headlines the all-conference team after being selected as the 2022 SIAC Player of the Year alongside Miles’ Kody Long who was named 2022 Starting Pitcher of the Year. Spring Hill’s Michael Romano earned this year’s Relief Pitcher of the Year honor.  Miles’ Michael Archie was selected as the 2022 SIAC Freshman of the Year alongside, Benedict’s Bradon O’Connor, who was named Utility Player of the Year. Savannah State’s head coach, Carlton Hardy, has been named 2022 SIAC…

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May 4, 2022 NBA Playoff StatCap

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Chris Paul Once again Chris Paul saved his best work for when it mattered most, putting in 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter in the Suns 129-109 Game 2 win over the Dallas Mavericks to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference Semifinals series. In the series thus far, Paul is averaging 23.5 points, 6.5 assists and 6.5 assists on .620/.429/1.000 splits. Rk▲ Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB…

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Stephen A. Smith says Lakers should trade Lebron James

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Perpetual windbag, master of cohost subterfuge ( and canoodling) and incessant dour criticizer of black athletes, Stephen A. Smith recently commented on the Lakers and what they should do to improve. Smith thinks that trading Lebron James is the path to that end. Here is what he had to say: “I think the Los Angeles Lakers should strongly consider trading LeBron James. It’s what I believe. Now, a lot of people are going to lose their minds because the brother is 37, in his 19th year and he just averaged…

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