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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers : Thieves use car as battering ram in sneaker store robbery

Brandon King

A car was used as a battering ram in a brazen late December robbery of a Fresno, California sneaker store. Surveillance video captured at least five thieves scurrying about after they used a vehicle to smash through the front of Drip2Drip.  “A lot of individuals got off,” owner Roman Gonzales said. “They came in with the intent to steal a lot of inventory.” Despite their numbers, It appears the damage the crooks did to the store far exceeded the value of the I’ll Gotten goods. Mr. Gonzalez estimated the damage…

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“Black Satin” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming this spring

Brandon King

If you want to engage in black force energy with an added bit of panache, then these women’s s-specific Air Force 1 Lows may be for you. They sport a black satin upper overlaid with leather of the same hue at the eyebrows. The sides are adorned with black, satin Swooshes, with the branding on the tongue and rear heel providing the only visual variety, save the pink laces.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides the traditional black rubber outsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Black Satin” Nike Air Force 1…

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“Navy” Nike SB x Nike Air Jordan 4 coming March 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming collaborative iteration of the Air Jordan 4 follows in the outsoles of the very well-received “Pine Green” colorway. Bringing the classic silhouette to the board from the court, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with light grey suede at the toe. White netting occupies the sides and tongue, while navy can be seen on the end of the lace tabs as well as the rear heel. On the tongue a red Jumpman and “Flight” branding, with a NIKE SB branding making an appearance on the aforementioned rear…

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Diana Taurasi hangs up the sneakers after 20 seasons

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Courtesy of Michael Voepel, ESPN Diana Taurasi, the leading scorer in WNBA history and voted “greatest of all-time” by the league’s fans, announced her retirement Tuesday after 20 seasons. Taurasi, 42, steps away as one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history. She made an impact from her first moments at UConn Huskies in 2000, and she was still in the spotlight through the end of her WNBA career, helping lead the Phoenix Mercuryto the playoffs this month. In August, Taurasi became the first basketball player to win six…

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Norfolk State Women’s boat races Morgan State 90-46, remains undefeated at home

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image via Matt Patterson Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SI, Norfolk State Athletics The Norfolk State women’s basketball team capped off its second-consecutive undefeated home campaign at Echols Hall in dominating fashion, defeating Morgan State 90-46 on Monday evening. Norfolk State finished the year 11-0 at Echols Hall, while winning its 26th consecutive home game. The streak marks the longest active home winning streak in NCAA Division I women’s basketball. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson led NSU with 22 points, adding four rebounds, four assists and three steals to her totals. She also shot…

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CAA Men’s Basketball Weekly Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith of the CAA CAA MEN’S BASKETBALL WEEKLY RELEASE – FEB. 24 PIRATE5 5URGE Hampton has jumped out to a five-game winning streak with wins over Northeastern (84-75), Drexel (63-58), Hofstra (67-49), UNCW (83-70) and Stony Brook (81-49). Noah Farrakhan is averaging 15.8 points per game on 49.1 percent shooting from the floor. George Beale Jr. (12.2 ppg) and Wayne Bristol Jr. (10.4 ppg) are also scoring in double figures. The Pirates are outscoring the opposition by a margin of 15.3 points per game while limiting their…

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Norfolk State Men’s Track & Field four-peat as Indoor Champs

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image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State University claimed their programs fourth consecutive MEAC Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship Title on Monday evening at the Virginia Beach Sports Center.   The Norfolk State Spartans collected 202 team points to secure the 2025 MEAC title. Howard University finished second with 106 team points, while Coppin State placed third with 82 points.  Spartans head coach Kenneth Giles was named the Outstanding Coach of the Meet.  In field events, Troy McWilliams set the tone for NSU with a…

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Eagles will visit White House

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image via Delaware Online Courtesy of Frank Schwab, yahoo sports Jalen Hurts hadn’t even taken off his eye black, and still had his Super Bowl championship hat and T-shirt on after the Philadelphia Eagles had won the NFL championship, when he was asked by a reporter if the Eagles planned to visit the White House. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was asked before the game even happened about the White House visit. Hurts and Lurie didn’t answer the question head on, but it’s one that will be asked of all championship…

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Black” Air Jordan 4 Net coming this month

Brandon King

This take on the Air Jordan 4 seems more of a reimagining than several Jordans who carried that moniker. It takes a a feature that has been an integral aspect of the IV’s design, the netting, and transforms its into the prominent visual aspect of the classic silhouette. The supple black leather upper gives way to the aforementioned netting, which now covers the top portion of the upper, including the tongue.  Stamped Jumpman and “Flight” are seen on the leather tongue with additional Jumpman branding on the rear heel, while…

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PE Corner: An Initial Look at the “Florida Gators” Air Jordan 4 

Brandon King

We recently highlighted the “Howard Bison” Air Jordan 4 and images of another Team Exclusive Air Jordan 4, this one for the Florida Gators.  Recently given to the hoops team. They sport a vibrant blue suede upper with golden Jumpman branding perched atop the tongue and present at the rear heel. A branded dubraes is at the bottom of the lacing system, while a Gator-branded golden hangtag rounds out the upper.  Underneath resides a deep blue midsole and a light blue rubber outsole.  Unless you are a part of the…

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