Author: Brandon King

“Taupe Haze” Air Jordan 4: Official Images

Brandon King

The ” Taupe Haze”” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is planned to make its retail debut later this month. It sports a taupe haze upper that wears away, revealing a new pattern underneath. Black shows up at the lace tabs and on the rear underlay; an infrared 23 Jumpman is found on the tongue while taupe haze takes care of the same branding on the rear This upper sits atop a white midsole and a black midsole with sections of infrared 23 and white, with…

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Jacksonville Jaguars hire Urban Meyer as head coach

Brandon King

From Joseph Zucker of B/R: Urban Meyer is returning to the coaching ranks, but it won’t be at the college level.  On Thursday, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced they hired Meyer. It will be the 56-year-old’s first time as an NFL head coach: Meyer most recently coached at Ohio State, compiling an 83-9 record in seven years at the school. The Buckeyes were national champions in 2014 and claimed the Big Ten title on three occasions under his watch. Meyer announced ahead of the 2019 Rose Bowl he was stepping down, with Ryan…

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“Topography” Adidas Ultra Boost on the way

Brandon King

This upcoming Adidas Ultra Boost DNA sports a solar red Primeknit upper with a lace cage of the same hue that sport black-outlined Three Stripes branding. Solar red tongue branding and a black medial and lateral heel clips round out the upper, with the aesthetic being completed by a gradient Boost midsole with a pattern reminiscent of topographical maps and black Continental rubber outsole. The “”Topography”” Adidas Ultra Boost is already available in China, but a domestic debut is soon anticipated at adidas.com. The sticker price will be set at…

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January 13, 2021 NBA Recap

Brandon King

James Harden to Brooklyn In a 4-team trade: The Brooklyn Nets acquire James Harden and Cleveland’s 2024 2nd round pick. The Houston Rockets acquire Victor Oladipo, Rodions Kurucs, Dante Exum, Brooklyn’s unprotected 1st round picks in 2022, 2024 and 2026; 1st round pick swap rights with Brooklyn in 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027; and Cleveland’s 2022 1st round pick via Milwaukee. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince. The Indiana Pacers acquire Caris LeVert and Houston’s 2023 2nd round pick. Who Got it Done pt rb ast Damian LillardPOR @…

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James Harden traded to Nets in mega-deal

Brandon King

Massive but unsurprising news surrounding James Harden. He’s been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a gigantic, four-team deal. From Woj: The Rockets have their third star, or rather the second until Kyrie Irving comes back, whenever that is. Though one could wonder if the Nets know more than they are telling about Irving’s status with this move.

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James Harden has announced to the world it’s a wrap in Houston

Brandon King

You can mark January 12,2021 as the day that the relationship between James Harden and the Houston Rockets officially came to an end. After a second consecutive drubbing at the hands of a very jovial Los Angeles Lakers , 117-100, Harden used the postgame presser to subtly and not-so-subtly declare that he was done in Houston. Harden’s comments seemingly did not go over well with still new teammate John wall who had this to say after the game: Wall is absolutely correct. If Harden after just ten games is ready…

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“Ash Pearl” Adidas Ultra Boost: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Ash Pearl” is a women’s-specific colourway of the Adidas Ultra Boost 2021. It sports the high performance recycled material Primeblue on it upper along with a semi-translucent lace cage. This upper sits atop a volt accented-pearl ash Boost midsole. The “Pearl Ash” is scheduled to release February 4 at adidas.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $180 USD sticker price. Adidas Ultra Boost 2021 Ash Pearl/Ash Pearl-Hazy Rose FY0391 $180 February 4, 2021

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An initial look at the Supreme x Nike Air Max Goadome

Brandon King

The Nike Air Max Goadome was just minding its business, being an awesome shoe until the good people at the orange-clad company in Beaverton decided to deliver this silhouette into the hands of the preferred brand of hypebeasts, Supreme. In our initial report on this coming collaboration, we reported there would be two colourways- a black based one and another that was fire red. Initial images of both have come to light. Both colourways sport a snakeskin style upper, one being black and the other fire red. Debossed Supreme branding…

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NC Central lays 29-point beatdown on North Carolina Wesleyan 87-58

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletic Communications DURHAM, N.C. — Junior forward Kiyana Brown scored a career-high 22 points and freshman guard Paris McBride flirted with a triple-double to lead the North Carolina Central women’s basketball team to an 87-58 non-conference victory over North Carolina Wesleyan on Monday afternoon inside McDougald-McLendon Arena. Brown led all scorers, swishing 22 points in her first start of the season. She had a hot hand throughout the contest, shooting with 11-of-16 precision (68.9%) from the field. Brown, whose previous best was 12 points at Long…

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January 11, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball Recap

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Here is tonight’s scores, well actually, score , as the other contests were postponed, from January 11 SWAC Men’s basketball action. Monday, January 11Alabama A&M at UAPB- PostponedSouthern at Jackson State- Postponed Prairie View A&M 73, Texas Southern 67- Box Score I Recap About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross…

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