Author: Brandon King

“Fire and Ice” Nike Kyrie 8: Official Images

Brandon King

Although these are officially being monikered ‘Fire and Ice”, these are the colorway of the Kyrie 8 that Kyrie Irving himself called “trash” in the comment section of an Instagram post that leaked the sneaker. Official images of the sneaker that started the derision of the Kyrie 8. It sports a black combination mesh, leather and suede upper with iridescent accents around the midfoot and heel. Embroidered white Swooshes are found on the medial and lateral sides. On the tongue of the right shoe is a Kyrie signature and an…

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“Keep Sue Fresh” Nike Kyrie 8 on the way soon

Brandon King

Whether you, I or even Kyore Irving like, the march of colouways of the Kyrie 8, in their current form, will inexorably run its course. This special version of the the Kyrie 8 is showing love to one of the true greats of women’s hoops, Sue Bird. It sports a khaki with mint and pastel greens . On one tongue a Kyrie signature is found, while on the other the phrase “Keep Our Fresh” is found. Mint green bordered Swooshes are found on the lateral and medial sides. Underneath resides…

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October 7, 2021 MEAC Football Recap

Brandon King

From the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: North Carolina Central 38, Norfolk State 36 (2 OT)South Carolina State 15, Howard 12 North Carolina Central 38, Norfolk State 36 (2 OT) DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina Central overcame a 21-point deficit to capture a thrilling, double-overtime, homecoming victory over Norfolk State, 38-36, in front of 10,027 fans at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday. Norfolk State (6-3, 2-1 MEAC) entered the contest riding a six-game win streak with an unbeaten conference record, and stormed out to a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter. However, the…

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Tennessee State falls at UT Martin, 41-20

Brandon King

20TSU 41 UTM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 0 3 3 14 20 UTM 0 21 0 20 41 From tsutigers.com: MARTIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee State University football team suffered its first loss in over a month as the Tigers dropped its final OVC road contest, 41-20, to 11th-ranked UT Martin on Saturday afternoon at Graham Stadium.  In a matchup that had FCS Playoff implications on the line, it was the Skyhawks who indeed used their home field advantage to a tee. UT Martin finished with 422 yards…

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“Varsity Purple” Nike Blazer SB Low GT coming soon

Brandon King

Nike skater Grant Taylor and Nike SB are adding to the Blazer SB Low roster with this upcoming colourway. It sports a varsity purple suede upper with Grant Taylor logo on the white mesh tongue. White leather shows up via the large Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides and purple-branded rear heel overlay. Below this upper resides a white midsole and gum rubber outsole. The ” Varsity Purple” Nike SB Blazer Low GT is anticipated to release soon at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 80…

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Albany State put boots to Fort Valley 57-0 in 31st Fountain City Classic

Brandon King

57 ASU 0 FVSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 24 14 10 9 57 FVSU 0 0 0 0 0 I can admit it when I’m wrong. In our preview of the 2021 Fountain City Classic, we predicted a decisive victory for the Albany State Golden Rams but our prognostications were inaccurate in that they did not go far enough. In a game whose competitive portion did not last as long as it took you read this sentence, Albany State (9-1, 6-0) demolished Fort Valley State (5-5, 2-3) 57-0.…

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“Midnight Navy” Nike Air Max 90 Surplus on the way

Brandon King

This midnight navy look will be one of several colourways of the Nike Air Max 90 that will hit retail this upcoming season. it sports a navy and obsidian upper constructed in a combination of leather and cordura fabric accented with hyper jade. Below the upper resides an obsidian midsole that houses a visible air Max unit in the heel and a navy rubber outsole. The release of the “Midnight Navy” Nike Air Max 90 Surplus is andicipaled to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry…

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Blue Suede Nike Blazer SB coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Blazer SB sports a blue suede upper , with white showing up via the oversized lateral and medial side Swooshes, heel underlay and tongue label. Blue “Nike SB” branding is found on the previously mentioned tongue label, with an embroidered “NIKE” has its home on the aforementioned heel underlay. A white midsole and gum rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The release of this Nike Blazer SB is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 85 USD sticker price. Nike SB…

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November 5, 2021 NBA StatCap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast LaMelo BallCHO @ SAC 24 3 13 Julius RandleNYK @ MIL 32 12 4   2 blk Derrick RoseNYK @ MIL 23 8 4   2 stl  Norman PowellPOR vs. IND 25 2 2   2 stl  Richaun HolmesSAC vs. CHO 23 20 2 Grayson AllenMIL vs. NYK 22 5 2   6-9 3-pt Dejounte MurraySAS @ ORL 20 11 7   3 stl  Jarrett AllenCLE @ TOR 16 15 0   2 stl  CJ McCollumPOR vs. IND 27 5 6   5-9 3-pt Kevin DurantBRK @ DET 29 10…

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An initial look at the Union x Air Jordan 2

Brandon King

For many years the Air Jordan 2 has been overlooked, ignored and made fun of. Ask a sneaker enthusiast his or her favorite Air Jordan silhouette and the II will rarely be named. With the irelease of the Off-White x Air Jordan 2 a sudden interest in the model has arisen via shallow and fleeting hype, as it now seems to be the sneaker version of the Jet “Beauty of the Week.” Union , having most recently collaborated with Jordan Brand on several Jordan colors of the Jordan 4 that…

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