San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich will not return to the sidelines this season and his coaching future is clouded by uncertainty. Popovich, 76, is still recovering from a mild stroke he suffered in November which has put assumed return on tenuous grounds. Popovich heads the NBA’s wins list as a coach with 1,390 victories and is 3rd all-time with 170 postseason wins. He had coached the Spurs for 26 seasons, winning 5 NBA Championships, making him the longest-tenured coach in American sports. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has assumed interim head…
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An initial look at the Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low
During Paris Fashion Week, the driving creative force behind Infinite Archivesm Isimeme ‘Easy” Otabor, unveiled a collaboration with Jordan Brand in the form of this Air Jordan 17 Low. Initial images have surfaced of this collaboration and what is depicted is a 17 Low that sports a beach leather upper with black taking care of the inner sock/tongue, which also displays Infinite Archine branding. Black perforated leather is seen at the eye rows as well as the collar. Underneath the upper resides a purple TPU shelf a “JORDA17” stamped metallic…
Read MorePE Corner: Check out the “Kansas Jayhawks” Adidas AE 1 Low
They sport a royal blue foundational layer overlaid with a marbled support cage on the lateral and medial sides. A red Three Stripes logo is seen on the rear heel, while “KANSAS” appears on the rear pull tab in the same font seen on the Jayhawks’ jerseys. The insoles read “ROCK” and “CHALK”, a reference to the “rock, chalk, Jayhawk, KU” cherry chanted by fans at KU games. A semi-marbled white midsole can be seen as well as a marbled white and blue rubber outsole that rounds out the aesthetic. …
Read MoreSkip Bayless says Draymond Green is the dirtiest NBA Player ever, says Green is “a shadow of his former self”
In the pantheon of dirty NBA players, Skip Bayless has crowned Draymond Green the dirtiest of them all. The lightning-rod Golden State Warriorsforward drew the ire of the former Undisputed co-host, who dedicated an entire video speaking about the GSW power forward, labeling him a “grumpy old has-been” (from 2:35). “Gray-bearded Draymond Green is a shadow of his championship self and I’ll say it again: Draymond is the dirtiest player in NBA history. Read full article here
Read MoreDraymond Green, head coach?
Draymond Green is a 4-time NBA All-Star, 4-time NBA Champion, podcaster, and basketball analyst but could head coach be added to his impressive resume? According to Green, the Warriors’ head coach is waiting for him when he decides to hang it up. Appearing on TNT’s Inside the NBA’s All-Star Weekend coverage, the 2016-17 Defensive Player of the Year said “I’ve already been offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when I’m done. You think I’m gonna suck?.” Green, asked if he would make a good head coach, responded with…
Read MoreNationally known sports talk host said Kevin Durant “tanked” his career
There was a time when Kevin Durant was considered a threat to LeBron’s throne as the best player in basketball. However, Durant has taken somewhat of a tumble down the mountain, which ironically coincides with his ascension to become an NBA champion. Speaking with Danny Parkins on The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin Cowherd discussed how Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer of 2016 has had a deleterious effect on KD’s career trajectory and perception as a player. Read the full article here
Read MoreNorfolk State softball announces postponement of weekend doubleheaders
Due to the inclement weather that is bearing down on the eastern portion of the country, Norfolk State softball has postponed a pair of upcoming home double headers. The Spartans’ doubleheader against Mount St. Mary’s has been pushed back to Sunday, February 23 at 2pm EST. Their twin tilt against St. Bonaventure will now be played on Monday, February 24 at 12 p.m. EST. The first pitch of each of the second games will take place approximately half an hour after the conclusion of the first contest.
Read MoreNBA All-Star weighs in on Andrew Wiggins jersey number
The No. 22 has been synonymous with Andrew Wiggins since the Toronto, Canada native gained national prominence in 2013 as the top-ranked high school player in the nation while playing for Huntington Prep in West Virginia. Though he has worn No. 22 throughout his NBA journey, as he has begun the latest chapter of his NBA career in Miami, wearing his longtime number seemed to ruffle some feathers amongst Heat faithful. Wiggins, who was involved in the four-team trade that sent the disgruntled Butler to the Golden State Warriors, the…
Read MoreHampton hoops games postponed due to inclement weather
image via Hampton Athletics The CAA announced Tuesday afternoon that a pair of Hampton basketball games will be postponed due to pending inclement weather. The men’s basketball game between Hampton (14-13, 6-8) and Stony Brook (6-21, 2-12), which was initially scheduled to take place Thursday, February 20 at 7 pm will now take place Monday, February 24 at noon. Hampton’s women (6-18, 2-11) were slated to take on Charleston (17-6, 8-4), Friday, February 21 at 7 pm EST was pushed back until Tuesday, February 25 at noon. EST.
Read MoreTennessee State women’s hoops takes on UT Martin and Tennessee Tech in key OVC atchups
After getting off to an 0-8 start in conference play, the Tennessee State Lady Gigers currently sit at 8-18 overall and 4-12 within the OVC, one game in front of Morehead State, who is 3-13 for the eighth spot, which is the last eligible position for the OVC Tournament. With only 4 games remaining in the season TSU plays two critical games this week which the Lady Tigers must capture to ensure remain in front of Morehead State in the standings – Tuesday against UT Martin and Saturday matching up…
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