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Taylor Jenkins to be named Milwaukee Bucks head coach

Brandon King

Taylor Jenkins is finalising a deal to become the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.  Jenkins replaces Doc Rivers, who recently announced his retirement after a 27-year coacjing career.  Rivers spent the last 3 seasons with the Bucks, recording a 97-103 record, winning the NBA Cup in 2024.  Jenkins was the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies for six seasons, ( 2019-2025) , compiling a 250-214 , leading the Grizzlies to the postseason on three occasions.  It is a return to familiar territory for Jenkins who was a Bucks…

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Sports media selective outrage on display with Vrabel-Russini coverage

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was recently photographed in a compromising situation with then athletic reporter Dianna Russini.  The image is made a crystal clear that the relationship between the tune was far more than that a professional nature and was additionally complicated by the fact that Vrabel and Rossini are married-but not to each other.  After the story initially broke, Rossini resigned from The Athletic, posting her letter of resignation to her X account. An interesting aspect of this incident is the amount of media coverage ,…

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“Welcome to Miami” Nike Sabrina 3 coming May 1 

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This colorful, grade school exclusive of the Nike Sabrina 3 is slated to debut later this spring.  Featuring a football Frey, royal pulse, hot lava and topaz gold color palette, they sport a light blue upper on which a star pattern lives.  Gold shows up on the Swoosh that occupies the lateral side, the branding on the medial sides  and Flywire.  The mid panels transitions from grey to hot lava as it approaches the connection with the midsole, adding additional visual pop to the upper. A Sabrina logo is perched atop…

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“Charcoal” Air Jordan VII Set to Return for All-Star Weekend 2027

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The long-awaited return of the “Charcoal” Air Jordan VII is finally on the horizon, as the classic colorway is slated to make its retail comeback during All-Star Weekend 2027. Originally released in 1992 and worn by Michael Jordan during the NBA Finals, the “Charcoal” VII holds a special place in sneaker history, tied to the Chicago Bulls’ second consecutive championship run. While official images have yet to surface, early reports indicate that the 2027 version will remain faithful to its original design. The sneaker is expected to feature a black…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Atlanta mall locked down after shooting

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Gunfire erupted at an Atlanta-area shopping center, forcing a lockdown and sparking renewed safety concerns among local businesses. The incident occurred near DTLR during the release of the “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 Wolf Grey. Witnesses reported shots ringing out, prompting a rapid response from local law enforcement, including uniformed officers and SWAT teams. According to police, two individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, which allegedly stemmed from an attempted robbery. One person was injured, suffering a gunshot wound to the hand. Authorities confirmed the injury was not…

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Bulls Hit Reset Button as Billy Donovan Steps Away

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After six seasons at the helm, Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, bringing an end to his tenure in Chicago. Despite the Bulls finishing the 2025–26 campaign with a disappointing 31–51 record, ownership made it clear they hoped Donovan would return for a seventh season. However, both sides ultimately agreed that a clean slate was best for the franchise moving forward. “We wanted Billy to continue as our head coach — that was never in question,” said Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf. “But through honest…

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PE Corner: The “UCLA” Air Jordan 14

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UCLA Bruins and Jordan Brand are once again flexing their exclusive heat—this time with a striking “UCLA” edition of the Air Jordan 14. Designed strictly for Bruins athletes, this player-exclusive iteration immediately grabs attention with its vibrant blue suede one-piece upper. The traditional Jumpman shield on the lateral side is replaced with UCLA branding, giving the silhouette a unique, school-specific identity. Gold accents add a premium touch, appearing at the top and bottom of the tongue, which features “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on the back. A royal blue…

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“Slate”Air Max 95 Big Bubble coming May 7 

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It appears that the Air Max 95 continues to be a point of emphasis for Nike as the brand has rolled out several colourways of the classic silhouette, including the beloved “Neon.” The “Slate” is of the upcoming looks for the 95 planned to release this spring.  They sport a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with multiple blue tones as well as white leather at the toe. An emerald green Swoosh is present at the lateral ankle , while “airmax” and “NIKE AIR” branding are perched atop the tongue and…

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Mike Davis to be named Head Coach at Mississippi Valley State, Tasked With Rebuilding Delta Devils

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Mike Davis is officially back in the head coaching ranks. Mississippi Valley State University seems poised to tab the veteran coach as the new leader of its men’s basketball program, , but nothing has been officially announced, per Jason Munoz of the Commercial Appeal. The hiring of Davis would signal a major reset for a team looking to climb out of the basement of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Davis will be stepping into one of the most challenging situations in Division I basketball. The Delta Devils are coming off a…

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Nike’s Basketball Shoe Struggles Go Beyond Player Popularity

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Recent comments from Brian Windhorst have reignited a debate about the state of basketball sneakers. The longtime NBA insider suggested that one reason Nike is struggling to move basketball shoes is because NBA players “aren’t as popular as they used to be.” It’s a headline-grabbing take—but it only scratches the surface of a much larger shift happening in sneaker culture. A Convenient Narrative On its face, the argument makes some sense. The golden era of signature sneakers was driven by transcendent stars like Michael Jordan, whose partnership with Nike didn’t…

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