Author: Brandon King

Nike CEO announces management changes

Brandon King

From Matthew Nish of the Portland Business Journal New Nike CEO John Donahoe on Tuesday announced a series of senior management changes at the sportswear giant, including a new chief operating officer and a new chief financial officer. The company also named Heidi O’Neill president of consumer and marketplace, one of the company’s top jobs. Chief Operating Officer Eric Sprunk and Elliott Hill, who previously served as president of consumer and marketplace, will retire later this year. Chief Financial Officer Andy Campion, 48, will succeed Sprunk as COO, effective April…

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Albany State women’s hoops defeats Clark-Atlanta 64-55

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From asugoldenrams.com: 64 ASUW 55CAUWBB Team 1 2 3 4 F ASUW 10 17 19  18  64 CAUWBB 21  9  14  11  5 ATLANTA, Ga. – After leading most of the first half and late into the fourth quarter, Clark Atlanta wasn’t able to hold off Albany State, falling 64-55 Monday at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. On Senior Night, the Lady Panthers (7-17, 5-10 SIAC) were up 53-51 after a layup with 4:16 remaining. But the Lady Panthers couldn’t hit another basket the rest of the game.  Two Mitchell free throws with 14…

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The 2020 NBA All-Star was a success but the game is still in trouble

Brandon King

The 69th NBA All-Star game was played yesterday. As there is normally excitement  around this time of the season, anticipation for many was somewhat muted due to the loss of former commissioner David Stern and the unexpected tragic death of Kobe Bryant ( it must be said that the NBA did an exemplary job honouring Kobe). This was particularly true surrounding the game , after last year’s exhibition that featured an effort level that would make Homer Simpson blush. In the ensuing aftermath of Kobe’s fatal helicopter crash,  and to try to…

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“Lakers” Nike Kobe V Protro could be on the way in March

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On the feet of Mr. Anthony Davis in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game was a never-before seen colorway of the Kobe V Protro. This Protro sports a purple synthetic upper with gold trimming its black detailing. On the black heel counter a black snakeskin pattern is featured with Kobe logos on the tongue completing the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and a translucent outsole rounds out the aesthetic. The “Lakers” Kobe V Protro is rumoured to release March 26 at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Kobe…

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Ryan Newman suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries in Daytona crash

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From ESPN News Services: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Newman was involved in a scary crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. NASCAR delivered the news nearly two hours after Newman was extricated from his car and said he is in serious condition at Halifax Medical Center. The wait for the update was excruciating for fellow NASCAR drivers and fans across auto racing who spent the time wondering how seriously Newman was hurt. Safety crews rushed to Newman’s No. 6…

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Ryan Newman taken to hospital after last lap crash

Brandon King

From ESPN News Services: Ryan Newman was taken directly to a local hospital after a fiery crash on the final lap of Monday’s Daytona 500. Newman had surged into the lead on the final lap when runner-up Ryan Blaney‘s bumper caught the back of his Ford and sent Newman hard right into the wall. His car flipped, rolled, was hit on the driver’s side by another car, and finally skidded across the finish line engulfed in flames. It took several minutes for his car to be rolled back onto its wheels. Newman,…

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Better images of the New Balance The Kawhi

Brandon King

The Kawhi is the first official New Balance signature shoe of Kawhi Leonard. It sports a white upper with multicolored midfoot panels on the medial and lateral sides. Kawhi’s “K” logo is found on the tongue and his signature on the upper heel with a 3D-printed logo on the lower heel and a seismograph reading on the medial and lateral sides of the ankle collar. This upper sits atop a white midsole and multicolored outsole. The New Balance Kawhi will see a limited release in the spring of 2020 and…

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“Mr. Swackhammer” LeBron 17 dropping soon

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This latest addition to the LeBron 17 “Space Jam” collection is in inspired by Mr. Swackhammer. For those who are too young, or didn’t see the original Space Jam, Mr. Swackhammer is the owner of the intergalactic amusement park Moron Mountain who tried to kidnap the Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan to help his struggling park. It sports a bright volt upper with multicolor woven in that wraps the heel that is somewhat reminiscent of the outer appearance of the failing amusement park. On the insole is the Space Jam…

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Check out these images of the “UNC” Air Jordan 3

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The “UNC” Air Jordan 3 is a new colorway of the classic silhouette that is slated to make its retail debut in March. Taking a lot of its visual cues from the tar heels PE, it sports a white leather upper with the iconic elephant print overlays on the toe and wrapping the heel. Navy and valor blue are found on the lace holes, with an embroidered Jumpman, instead of the UNC logo, on the tongue and navy branding on the rear heel. This upper sits atop a white and…

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