Category: Kanye West

USA Basketball Announces 12-Man Team for August 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Brandon King

USA Basketball is gearing up for another important step toward the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup, officially announcing its 12-man roster for the August 2026 World Cup Qualifying Window 4. The Americans will play two games during the window, traveling to Chile on August 27 before returning home to face Colombia on August 31. The roster features a mix of NBA, NBA G League and international experience, with eight of the 12 players having previous USA Basketball experience. 🇺🇸 The 12-Man USA Basketball Roster The August qualifying team includes: Four…

Read More

FS1 host slams “tone deaf” LeBron James

Brandon King

“I am at a point in my career I don’t lose sleep over that ‘how did me and Luka’… there’s eight other guys on the floor.” It seems when to LeBron, reveling in the adulation, it’s a solo act; however accepting blame and accountabilty, it is always an ensemble.  For many years this has been LeBron’s modus operandi, as he has always sought to avoid blame at nearly all costs; its as if he sees personal basketball as a scarlet letter and he refuses to be Hester Pryne.  This act…

Read More

Fourth quarter surge powers Lindenwood past Tennessee State, 81-70

Brandon King

After a close and competitive first half, Lindenwood was able to seize control of the game and set a pace that proved to be too great for the Tennessee State Lady Tigers to keep up with, as they were bested by the Lions 81-70.  Lindenwood scored the first 6b points of the game and would take a 6-2 lead before Tennessee State tied the game at 8 apiece when Krystal Haddock connected from downtown at the 5:43 mark. The Lady Tigers would take their first lead of the afternoon when…

Read More

The “Taxi” Air Jordan XII is finally returning in 2025

Brandon King

For several years, we here at sneakershoptalk have chided Jordan Brand for their refusal to bring back the “Taxi” Air Jordan. Wit multiple releases of Jordan 12s, such as the “Wings” , “Chinese New Year” and “Red Taxi”  that bore more than a passing resemblance to the classic colorway, it almost seemed that Jordan Brand was taking a perverse pleasure in teasing fans of the Taxis.  It seems that Jordan Brand may have finally taken heed of the wishes of their consumer and is bringing the “Taxi” back, adding them to…

Read More

MEAC announces 2024 Volleyball Preseason Honors

Staff

Title image via meacsports Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard University junior outside hitter Rya McKinnon was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Preseason Player of the Year for the second straight season. The Bison were selected as the preseason favorites to win the conference. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. McKinnon, a two-time MEAC Player of the Year awardee, led the MEAC with 3.59 kills per set, totaling 406 kills last season for 435 total points and a per…

Read More

“White Salt” Adidas Yeezy Slides likely on the way soon

Brandon King

When they debuted i 2018, the Yeezy Slides took off and became extremely popular, becoming the go-to comfort footwear for many. Adidas, wisely recognised this and even with the very public spat with Kanye West, decided to keep the Yeezy slides in rotation with multiple colours having already released and likely more in the chamber. One of the upcoming looks some in “White Salt.” It sports injection-moulded EVA seamless construction, with the only branding being an Adidas logo on the footbed. A grooved outsole completes the aesthetic. At this juncture…

Read More

An initial look at the “Hi-Res Coral” Adidas Yeezy Quantum

Brandon King

The fall season will see the debut of the “Hi-Res Coral”, an all-new colourway of the Yeezy Quantum. It sports hi res coral across its Primeknit upper with reflective panel on the rear heel. Underneath the upper resides a midsole that feature full-length Boost cushioning and a rubber outsole. The “Hi-Res Coral” Adidas Yeezy Quantum is planned to release sometime in October at adidas.com/Yeezy. They will carry a 260 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Quantum Hi-Res Coral/Hi-Res Coral-Hi-Res Coral HP6595 $260 October 2022

Read More

“Stone Teal” Adidas Yeezy 450

Brandon King

This -soon-to-come Adidas Yeezy 450 sports a stone teal Primeknit upper with a matching outsole that wraps up onto the aforementioned upper. The ‘Stone Teal” Adidas Yeezy is planned to release in October at adidas.com/Yeezy; they will carry a 210 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy 450 Stone Teal/Stone Teal-Stone Teal ID1632 $210 October 2022

Read More

An intial look at the “Stone Flax” Adidas Yeezy 450

Brandon King

The “Stone Flax” Adidas Yeezy 450 is a new colourway of the 450 that is in the brand’s falls release plans. It sports a stone flax primeknit upper, with the laces, sock liner and midsole/outsole combination adding to the monochromatic aesthetic. The ”Stone Flax” Adidas Yeezy 450 is scheduled to release sometime in October at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail establishments. They will carry a 210 sticker price. Adidas Yeezy 450 Stone Flax/Stone Flax-Stone Flax $210 October 2022

Read More

“Sand” adidas Yeezy Foam Runner coming 26 August

Brandon King

This upcoming Yeezy Foam Runner is composed of a lightweight EVA foam blended with harvested algae with elliptic holes through out the upper to and with ventilation. Initially debuted in March 2021, the “Sand” Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner is restocking August 26 via the Confirmed application. They will carry a $90 sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner Sand/Sand-Sand FY4567 $90 26 August 2022 (restock)

Read More