Author: Brandon King

“Pollen” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming next fall

Brandon King

The fall of 2021 will see the debut of yet another new colourway of the Air Jordan 1, nicknamed “Pollen”. At this early juncture there are no images available but what is known is that it will make use of a pollen, black and white colour palette. Early speculation is that of a black based upper with pollen overlays atop a white midsole and black outsole. The “Pollen” Air Jordan 1 High OG is expected to released in the fall of 2021; they will carry a $170 USD sticker price.…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Internet idiots rob man at gun point then post on IG wearing the shoes

Brandon King

It is these types of stories that are the precise reason that this Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers was created. In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, local police are investigating a robbery that centered around two males armed with a firearm that stole two pairs of sneakers. According to police, the victim indicated he had arranged a meeting at with two men to sell two pairs of Air Jordans for $400 apiece. At the meeting, as the two buyers was trying on the sneakers, one of the them brandished a handgun and…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: post-election looters take Yeezys

Brandon King

This most recent presidential election has been the most contentious that I can recall seeing. Whether the candidate you supported won or was defeated, jubilation or disappointment should expressed in a reasonable manner, and it most certainly should not include engaging in illegal activity. Unfortunately people in Richmond, California did not adhere to that , as according to local police , there have been multiple looting incidents around the Bay Area since Election Night. The most recent of these events occurred at a Richmond sneaker store. According to authorities, 100…

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“Burgundy” WMNS Air Jordan 8 coming next month

Brandon King

The upcoming holiday season will see the debut of the “Burgandy” , a women’s exclusive colourway of the Air Jordan 8. It features a white upper light coloured suede overlays. On the tongue is the is the chenille patch the 8 is known for. Burgundy shows up on the multi-colour plastic overlays and on the strap pull through. The aforementioned upper sits atop a grey and burgundy midsole and white rubber outsole. The “Burgundy” Air Jordan 8 is scheduled to release December 4 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they…

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Black and White Pharrell x Adidas NMD: Official Images

Brandon King

The latest iteration of the Adidas’ NMD Hu is planned to release later this year. It sports a black knitted upper with embroidered Asian characters on the toe and midfoot. A black cage and white speckled laces round out the upper. Below the aforementioned upper is a black Boost midsole and rubber outsole of the same hue. The black and white Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu is scheduled to make its retail debut November 21 at adidas.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $220 USD sticker price. Pharrell…

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SIAC makes announces plans for resumption of 2021 sports

Brandon King

from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), announced that it will seek to cautiously and prudently move forward with the 2021 winter and spring sports schedule.  The SIAC men’s and women’s basketball schedule will begin on January 9 and will feature a 12-14 game conference schedule that will culminate with the SIAC Basketball Championship Tournament featuring all SIAC men and women teams – including recently admitted SIAC member (provisional), Allen University. The spring 2021 season will feature men’s and women’s tennis, golf, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, and…

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CIAA Student Athlete Spotlight: Janina Mayers of Saint Augustine’s University

Brandon King

From the CIAA: The CIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors continues this week by featuring Janina Mayers of Saint Augustine’s University. Mayers is a junior women’s volleyball student-athlete from Christ Church, Barbados. She is an exercise science major and maintains a 4.0 grade point average. Athletic Accomplishments: Volleyball – Finished 2nd in the CIAA with 4.37 digs per set in 2019 Volleyball – Led the Lady Falcons in total digs (223) and digs per set in 2019 Volleyball – Recorded 20 or more digs in four matches, including…

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Norfolk State announces non-conference Men’s Basketball schedule

Brandon King

Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletic Communications NORFOLK, Va. – Some big names from the Hampton Roads area will be coming to Joseph Echols Hall this season as the Norfolk State men’s basketball team announced its non-conference schedule on Friday.  The Spartans will renew rivalries with Hampton and ODU, the latter part of a home-and-home series that will start at NSU. The Spartans will play four home non-conference games this year. They will also host William & Mary for the first time ever, and UNCW will make a trip to Norfolk State…

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This original colourway of the Air MAx CB 94 is on the way back

Brandon King

A second original colourway of the Air Max CB 94 is set to make another return to retail- the white and purple. It will sport a white upper accented with black and purple. Black shows up at the tongue, lateral and heel branding and rear pull tab, with purple appearing at the inner. Below this upper is a black midsole with heel Air Max bag and a black and purple outsole. This release of the Air Max CB 94 is imminent at at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Air…

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Sneak preview at the 2021 “Carmine” Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

Next year, 2021, is the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 6 and to commemorate this Jordan Brand is bringing back the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6 in its original glory, which means with “NIKE AIR” branding as well as the original collar height. The previous versions, the 2008’s Countdown Pack and in 2014 featured Jumpman branding. The “Carmine 6” Air Jordan 6 is set to release February 13 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $200 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 6 White/Black-Carmine CT8529-106 $200 February 13,…

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