Author: Brandon King

Utah Jazz to be sold to tech entrepreneur Ryan Smith

Brandon King

from the AP: SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The majority interest of the Utah Jazz is being sold to technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, a move that when formally approved by the NBA will end the Miller family’s 35-year run as owners of the franchise. The Jazz said Wednesday that “definitive agreements” have been struck with Smith on the sale of the team, Vivint Arena, the team’s G League affiliate and management of a Triple-A baseball club. Part of those agreements call for the team to remain in Utah. Smith is a co-founder…

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“Expressions” Nike Kyrie 7: Official Images

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Inspired by Kyrie Irving’s love of art and the freedom its expression gives to creators the “Expressions” Kyrie 7 is another of the “Pre-Heat” colourways. The ” Expressions” Kyrie 7 is to release November 11 and will be part of the mystery box releases of the other “Pre-Heat” colourways. It will carry a $140 USD sticker price. Nike Kyrie 7 DC0589-003 $140 November 11,2020

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CIAA Student Athlete Spotlight: Winston-Salem State University’s El-Joshua Allen

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from the CIAA: he CIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors continues this week by featuring El-Joshua Allen of Winston-Salem State University. Allen is a senior football student-athlete from Fremont, CA. He majors in political science and maintains a 3.17 grade point average. Athletic Accomplishments: Football – Finished 2019 season with 90 yards receiving on eight catches, including three catches for 34 yards against Saint Augustine’s Something unique most people wouldn’t know about you:  “I’m half Filipino and half African-American.” Your goals or plans after finishing school: “I…

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“Special FX” Nike Kyrie 7: Official Images

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One of the “Pre-Heat” colours that will be a “mystery box ” release, this Kyrie 7 is inspired by Irving’s love of filmmaking and how it can bring life to imagination. The “Special Fx” Nike Kyrie 7 is scheduled to release November 11 and will do so in mystery box fashion, meaning it will be unknown to the buyer which of the four colours they have unlocked until a pair is secured and subsequently unboxed. It will carry a $140 USD sticker price. Nike Kyrie 7 DC0589-400 $140 November 11,2020 

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“Icons of Sport” Nike Kyrie 7: Official Images

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The “Icons of Sport” is another mystery box release of the Kyrie 7..  It pays respect to Kyrie’s inspirational hardwood heroes, mentors and muses, which includes his father Drederick, who was his favorite player when he was a child. As is the case with the other “Pre Heat” colourways, the “Icons of Sport” will release in mystery box fashion on November 11. They will carry a $140 USD sticker price. Nike Kyrie 7 DC0589-600 $140 November 11,2020

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Which of “Pre-Heat” Nike Kyrie 7 you get will be a mystery

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Kyrie Irving’s upcoming signature shoe, the Kyrie 7 will launch in four “P.re-Heat” colourways inspired by art, film, music and sports. The “expressions” colour is inspired by kyrie’s love of art and the freedom that artistic expression gives creators to be themselves. The “Special FX ” is a homage to Irving’s love of filming and the power it possesses to give life to imagination. The“Soundwave” unfortunately, is not inspired by one of the coolest Transformers ever ,but rather Kyrie’s love of music and how his game is influenced by its…

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CIAA Student Spotlight: Bowie State Volleyball Player Bianca Tucker

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from the CIAA: Up next, the CIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, features Bianca Tucker of Bowie State University. Tucker is a senior volleyball student-athlete from Edgewood, MD. She is a Business Administration major with a 3.12 grade point average. Athletic Accomplishments: Volleyball – Earned BSU Team Coaches Award (2017) Volleyball – Helped the Bulldogs earn a berth in the 2019 CIAA Championship Tournament Something unique most people wouldn’t know about you:  “I don’t have any special talents like singing, dancing or acting. However, after asking some…

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Packer shoes unveils latest Reebok collaboration

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The latest Packer Shoes and Reebok collaboration has given rise to two colorways of the Trinity Premier – one of a lighter aesthetic and the other a darker one. Both colours feature combination uppers constructed of meshes, and synthetics. Packer has also seamed up with Paa to create hoodies and sweatpants that can go with either colourway. Both versions of the Packer Shoes x Reebok Trinity Premier release October 30. The lighter or “cream” is a Packer exclusive colourway, while the. Both colours will carry a $120 USD sticker price.…

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“Fire Red” Air Jordan 4 OG: Official Images

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The “fire Red” Air Jordan I will be making a highly -anticipated return to retail this November. As has been noted several times, the upcoming version will see the first time the shoe will feature “Nike Air” branding since its original 1989 release. The “Fire Red” Air Jordan 4 og is, as of the time of this writing, is scheduled to release November 28 at select retail establishments. It will carry a $220 sticker price. Air Jordan 4 OG  White/Fire Red-Black-Tech Grey DC7770-160 $220 November 28,2020 Official images of the…

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An initial look at the PSNY New Balance 327

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New Balance and PSNY have joined forces to bring to life this 327. It sports a foundational layer of navy mesh over which is laid suedes of navy and grey respectively. On the lateral side is a large, green “N” logo, while on the medial side is “NB” branding, underneath is PSNY’s “We Need Leaders” slogan, with PSNY logo embossed on the lateral heel. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and light green rubber outsole. The PSNY x New Balance 327 is expected to release sometime during the…

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