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An initial look at the 2025 “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII

Brandon King

It’s hard to believe that nearly a decade has passed since the last retail run of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII, which occurred in 2016. Jordan Brand is rectifying that long hiatus, as this original color of the XII is planned to return during a immensely robust 2025 release roster.  Initial images have emerged of the 2025 iteration and is largely the visual representation of the classic colorway, with the mudguards appearing slightly more robust than in previous reincarnations, as well as a slightly different shape.  As it currently…

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The “I Promise” Nike LeBron XXII

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This colorway of the LeBron XXII is inspired by Akron’s “I Promise School. They sport a pink upper that transitions frm a lighter to a more intense shade as the gue travels down the upper and nears the midsole. Pink suede shows up to form the lateral Swoosh as well as the section that wraps the heel and extends onto the lateral side. A pink Lebron signature on the rear heel, with jeweled branding present atop the light pink tongue.  A iridescent blue Swoosh can be seen on the midsole,…

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”Year of the Mamba” Kobe V Protro coming January 9

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The other Kobe V Protro in the Year of the Mamba collection sports a red fused upper with gold at the toe. Like the eggplant, the lateral side Swoosh is entangled with a gold Mamba. Perched atop the tongue is a gold Kobe logo with a red Kobe signature on the heel counter.  Underneath resides a red midsole and a black and red rubber outsole.  The sneakers will be housed in special packaging, including a red dust bag and red box. They will release, along with the “Eggplant” iteration on…

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”Eggplant” Year of the Mamba Kobe V Protro coming January 9

Brandon King

The first sneaker in the Nike Year of the Mamba Collection is set to release tomorrow.  They sport an eggplant fused upper with black at the rear heel. The Swoosh on the lateral side of the Flywire-equipped side panels is wrapped by a golden mamba, while a gold Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a black midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  As will be the case with the entirety of the Year of the Mamba footwear collection, these will be available via the SNKRS application. We…

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Nike unveils “Year of the Mamba” Collection 

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title image via Mamba Kix Unlike Black History Month, Nike never passes on the opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year. It is the Year of the Mamba and it’s fitting that Nike would release commemorative footwear honoring the late, great Kobe Bryant.  The collection onsists of four sneakers, the “Eggplant” and “Year of the Mamba” Kobe V Protro, the “Masterpiece” Kobe IX Protro, and the “All-Star 2.0” Kobe VI Protro, as well as coordinating apparel  Bronson Yim, product line manager for Kobe footwear had this to say about the collection:  “This collection is an…

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Tennessee State defeats Little Rock 95-86

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State University men’s hoops team ended a three-game losing skid and notched their first Ohio Valley Conference win of the season with a 95-86 win over Little Rock Saturday afternoon.  From Tennessee State Athletics:   Ronald Jessamy and Brandon Weston both recorded double-doubles to help lead the Tennessee State men’s basketball team over Little Rock, 95-86 at the Gentry Saturday. The Tigers (5-10, 1-3) had four players score in double figures, led by Travis Harper II, who had 20 points and two steals. Jessamy tacked on a double-double…

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Tennessee State’s Draylen Ellis earns invite to NFL HBCU Combine

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Tennessee State quarterback Draylen Ellis has been invited to the 2025 NFL HBCU Combine.  After splitting time last season in a rotation with Daveon Bryant, in which both quarterbacks were deprived of a chance to get in a rhythm, Ellis seized the quarterback position before the season started and it became evident very quickly that the work Ellis said he put in during the offseason was paying dividends. Showing poise, a command of the offense, and a consistent level of play not previously displayed in his time at Tennessee State,…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops tips off MEAC play Saturday against Maryland Eastern Shore

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title image via Fannae Brown Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK STATE [12-4] vs. UMES [5-10]  at DELAWARE STATE [3-10] Date / Time Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 | 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. Location Norfolk, Va. | Echols Hall Dover, Del. | Memorial Hall Tickets Purchase Tickets Here Purchase Tickets Here TV / Streaming espn.com/watch espn.com/watch Game Notes Norfolk State Notes Norfolk State Notes Game Notes Maryland Eastern Shore Notes Delaware State Notes Live Stats nsuspartans.com dsuhornets.com All-Time Series NSU Leads 33-17 NSU Leads…

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Miami suspends Jimmy Butler, will now entertain trade offers

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Courtesy of Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports The Jimmy Butler situation isn’t getting much better in Miami. The Miami Heat announced Friday they have suspended the six-time All-Star for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team” over the course of the season, a day after he held a surreal news conference in which he loudly signaled he wants to be traded. While taking action against Butler’s conduct, they also added they will listen to trade offers for him. The Heat’s full statement: We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis rocks these LeBron XXIIs

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In their first matchup of the season against the Detroit Pistons, a 115-103 defeat, the Lakers’ best player took the court in this Player-Exclusive iteration of the LeBron XXII.  It sports a golden upper separated by textured black that forms the Swoosh on the lateral side and also extends around to the medial side.  Black also takes care of the LeBron signature that wraps the rear heel, while purple shows up for the small Swoosh on the medial toe and the branding on the tongue.  A purple jeweled Swoosh occupies the lateral…

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