Author: Brandon King

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: $100k worth of kicks taken in storage unit theft

Brandon King

A few years ago, Todd Miller quit his job to start an online business that sells and restores sneakers. “I live in a studio apartment. Ran out of space, and it forced me to store the shoes elsewhere,” said Miller. Miller rented a 5’x7’ storage unit at an Extra Space storage facility and it was quickly filled wall-to-wall with sneaker boxes.   A call from the facility may put his business in peril. Someone broke the slide lock on Miller’s unit and cleaned the space of its contents, which was…

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NBA releases 2021-22 game and national television schedule

Brandon King

From nba news services: 2021-22 Regular Season Schedule Ticket info & buying options Team-by-team broadcast schedules NBA TV to televise 107 regular season games NEW YORK – The NBA today released the complete game schedule and broadcast schedules for TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and ESPN Radio for its landmark 75th Anniversary Season. The complete regular-season schedule and team-by-team schedules are attached and available at NBA.com/schedule. The 2021-22 regular season, which comprises 82 games per team, will tip off on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, and conclude on Sunday, April 10, 2022.…

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Even more images of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11

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The “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 is seen by many as the crown jewel of the releases of the upcoming holiday season. It has been 11 years since their last retail run and they are highly anticipated. Below are additional images of the 2021 version. They will release December 11 in full-family sizing.

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WNBA Recap:Another 30-point game for Britney Griner

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Brittney GrinerPHO vs. WAS 30 12 5 DeWanna BonnerCON vs. MIN 31 11 1   10-11 ft Jewell LoydSEA @ NYL 35 4 3 2 stl Rebecca AllenNYL vs. SEA 17 6 1 5-6 3-pt L. ClarendonMIN @ CON 15 3 8   2 stl Sylvia FowlesMIN @ CON 18 11 2 C. WilliamsATL @ LAS 23 11 4 – Aug 18-19’s WNBA Scores Seattle Storm (16-7)  79 New York Liberty (11-12)  83 PTS J.Loyd-SEA – 35   TRB 2 tied – 7 –   Minnesota Lynx (13-9)  71 Connecticut…

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Grambling Women’s soccer suffers season opening loss to Lamar

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From Grambling State Sports information: BEAUMONT, Texas | The Grambling State University women’s soccer team opened the 2021 campaign on Thursday night with a 3-1loss to Lamar at the LU Soccer Complex.  HOW IT HAPPENED  – Lamar scored the opener in the ninth minute as Paloma Martinez assisted on a goal by Isela Ramirez, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 lead.  – LU added to the advantage in the 20th minute when Makenzie Harvey found the back of the net off assists by Ramirez and Meg Sheppard.  – The Cardinals extended the margin to…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Two men stabbed, sneakers stolen in armed robbery

Brandon King

Two Australian men were stabbed and sneakers stolen in an armed robbery. According to police in New South Wales, three men armed with knives broke into a home located in Blackwall,a suburb in Australia’s Central Coast region and demanded cash and goods from the occupants. One of the victims, a 22-year-old man, was stabbed several times before the second resident, a 31-year-old male attempted to intervene and was subsequently stabbed himself. The intruders made off with cash and goods including two pairs of Nike Tailwind 4- one in white/black/crimson/yellow and…

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“First Light “Air Jordan XXXVI

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Inspired by uv rays, this Air Jordan XXXVI sports a TPU ribbon reinforced . Jacquard Leno-Weave upper. The black tongue sports a hyper violet Jumpman on the Air Jordan vi-inspired pouch. Pull tabes are present on both the aforementioned tongue and rear heel, the latter of which sits above this sneaker’s version of the rear spoiler from the VI. Attached to the upper is a full-length Zoom A at the forefoot. ir Strobel unit, double stacked above another Zoom – Air unit. The aesthetic is completed by bright mango outsole.…

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Black and bright crimson Nike Blazer Mid ‘77 Jumbo coming soon

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This iteration of the Nike blazer Mid sports a combination leather and suede. Large, bold bright crimson Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. The black tongue feature white labels and black branding to go along with its exposed padding. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a rippled Olive aura rubber outsole. The release of the “Black Crimson” Nike Blazer Mid ‘77 is expected to be imminent at mike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike Blazer Mid ‘77 Black/Bright Crimson-Sail-Olive…

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International Hoops: European FIBA World Cup qualifiers locked in

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Eight national teams survive the European pre-qualifiers of the 2023 FIBA World Cup By Eurohoops Team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Belarus, Iceland, Latvia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Portugal, Slovakia, and Sweden have advanced through the European pre-qualifiers of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. They will join 24 more countries in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. A total of 12 national teams will progress to the final stage scheduled to take place in Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. The Qualifiers draw will take place on August 31. Per FIBA.BASKETBALL: “The 32-team field…

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Grambling’ s Jada Taylor named SWAC Volleyball Preseason Libero/Defensive Player of the Year

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from Grambling State University Athletics: Taylor tabbed SWAC Preseason Libero/Defensive Player of the Year  GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University sophomore defensive specialist Jada Taylor was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Volleyball Preseason Libero/Defensive Player of the Year, the conference announced on Wednesday.   Taylor was also selected to the All-SWAC Preseason First Team, while teammate Gillian Jones earned second-team honors.  Taylor, the SWAC’s Libero of the Year last season, racked up 201 digs, averaging 5.15 digs per set, which ranked second in conference play. The Chicago, Ill. native also recorded…

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