Author: Brandon King

Nike and Warren Lotas settle suit over trademark

Brandon King

From thefashionlaw.com: Nike and Warren Lotas have made peace in order to bring an end to their short-but-striking legal battle. On the heels of Nike filing a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuitagainst Warren Lotas in October for selling lookalike sneaker styles, one of which it marketed as part of a partnership of sorts with longtime Nike collaborator Jeff Staple, counsel for the Beaverton, Oregon-headquartered sportswear giant and the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand told the court that they have “entered into a confidential settlement agreement that calls for final resolution of this dispute.”  Aside…

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UF’s Johnson out of medical coma, in stable condition

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News out of Gainesville, Florida. University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was is in a medically induced coma Monday his grandfather, Larry Dejarrett told USA TODAY Monday. UF released a statement saying that Johnson was out of the coma and “following simple commands” From ESPN: University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnsonremains in critical but stable condition and is “following simple commands,” according to a statement Monday from the school. Johnson was successfully transported to UF Health in Gainesville, Florida, after spending the past two days at Tallahassee Memorial and…

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“Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

Ten years after its original release the “Grinch” Kobe VI is making its return in Protro form ( and I, for one, cannot wait). It start pretty true to its original aesthetic , sporting an apple green and volt upper adorned with black Swooshes on the medial and lateral sides and crimson showing up on the tongue logo, and heel Kobe signature. Below this upper sits a green and volt midsole and a green translucent outsole. The “Grinch” Kobe VI Protro is set to re-release December 24 and it will…

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An Initial look at the “Ash Pearl” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2

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Next March will see the debut of yet another new colourway of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2, the “Ash Pearl”. Black, white and cream are found throughout its Primeknit upper along with a tan stripe. Below this upper is a translucent Boost-housed midsole. The “Ash Pearl” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is planned for a March 2021 release at adidas.com/yeezy andselectretail venues. They will carry a $220 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Ash Pearl\Ash Pearl-Ash Pearl $220 March 2021

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NCAA Football Weekly Recap

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Who Got it Done Michael Carter (UNC vs. MIA):  24 rush, 308 yds, 2 TD Javonte Williams (UNC vs. MIA):  23 rush, 236 yds, 3 TD Dillon Stoner (OKST vs. BAY):  8 rec, 247 yds, 3 TD Grayson McCall (CCAR vs. TROY):  24/29, 338 yds, 3 TD; 1 rush TD Torrance Marable (CCAR vs. TROY):  20 rush, 120 yds, 3 tot TD Kyle Trask (FLA vs. LSU):  29/47, 474 yds, 2 TD; 2 rush TD Kedon Slovis (USC vs. UCLA):  30/47, 344 yds, 5 TD Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA vs. USC): …

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Black and Red Air Jordan 11 Low IE coming next September

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The Black and Red Air Jordan 11 Low IE is in the works to make its return and allegedly do so in its original 1996 form. No images have been available but if this upcoming incarnation of the IE is supposed to be a true reproduction of its 1996 progenitor then we should see a sneaker that feature a black, full-grain leather upper with mesh vents and overlaid with black suede atop a white midsole and translucent, not smoky, outsole. The black and red Air Jordan 11 Low IE is,…

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“Court Purple” Air Jordan 13 coming next September

Brandon King

The fall of 2021 will see the retail debut of the “Court Purple”, a new colourway of the Air Jordan 13. At this early juncture there are no images available but what is known is this upcoming 13 will make use of a white, black and court purple colour palette. Speculation assigns a black tumbled leather upper overlaid with purple suede atop a black outsole. The “Court Purple” Air Jordan 13 is planned to release next September (2021) at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $200 USD…

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Check these initial images of the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6

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Thirty years after its original 1991 release the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6 is set to make its latest , and likely its most anticipated return to retail because of two words: Nike Air. This incarnation of the “Carmines” will feature the original “NIKE AIR” branding for the first time since its 1991 debut. It is also supposed to be a dead ringer, which all retros should be, for its 1991 progenitor, meaning in addition to the aforementioned branding, it will sport the original collar height and shape. The “Carmine” Air…

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Lebron on load management, title defence and Lakers future

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From Greg Beacham of the AP: LOS ANGELES (AP) — After LeBron James emerged from the longest season in NBA history with a fourth championship ring, he returned home and planned the first Christmas family vacation of his adult life. That’s when James learned that his 17th NBA offseason would be unprecedentedly short. When James was told the NBA intended to resume games on Dec. 22, just 72 days after the Lakers beat Miami to win the title, the superstar admits he reacted with a mild expletive. “Just being completely honest,…

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Rockets head coach Stephen Silas still not sure when James Harden will return to team

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From Michael C. Wright at nba.com: Rockets coach Stephen Silas pointed out Monday his team has spent 80% of their practices focusing on defense, but 100% of that training camp time has elapsed without star guard James Harden, leading to a murky situation in Houston. Silas cited the NBA’s COVID-19 protocolsfor Harden’s absence Sunday from the team’s first training camp workout, but on Monday the coach expressed ambiguity regarding the star guard’s status. “He’s not here, and he has a reason,” Silas said. “But that’s on him to tell whoever what…

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