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Atmos x Nike Air Max “Animal Pack 2” to return in 2018

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After bring back the “Safari” in 2016, and the “Clear Jade” last year, Nike will bring back another classic atmos collaboration. For Air Max Day 2018, the popular atmos x Nike Air Max Animal Pack 2.0 from 2006 ,which features the Air Max 1 and the Air Max 95 ,will make its return, albeit with some differences from the original. The various animal prints will still be present but the original cream pony hair upper will be replaced with black detailing. Expect the atmos x Nike Air Max Animal Pack…

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Official images of Dark Grey Air Jordan 12

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The official images of the upcoming “Dark Grey” Air Jordan were recently made available. Part of the brand’s 2017’s fall collection, this shoe makes use of a dark grey suede across the upper; the distinctive overlays, complete with their ever-present lizard print, are outfitted in the same dark grey hue. The Air Jordan 12 “Dark Grey” comes to retail November 18, 2017. The retail is set for $190 USD. *images via Nike

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Nike Air Footscape N7

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Like the Jordan Super.Fly we just covered, this Air Footscape is also part of this year’s N7 collection that celebrates Native American Heritage Month. This commemorative Footscape features a a suede and weave upper. There is red graphic integrated throughout the weave as a nod to the bald eagle. The gold used on both the Nike logo and the N7 logo on the heel is , in Native American culture, associated with success high quality, achievement and positivity. This upper is supported by a white midsole, which itself sits atop…

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Jordan Super.Fly 2017 N7

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This Super.Fly 2017 is part of this year’s N7 collection that celebrates Native American Heritage Month. The black nubuck upper is crowned by a red wing pattern. The bald eagle is significant both in my family and in Indian Country. For me, it represents wisdom, family importance and strength. Each of these things has helped me become mentally strong on and off the court. – Nike N7 athlete Jude Schimmel The turquoise utilized for the Jumpman logo and on the traction zones on the outsole represents harmony, friendship and fellowship…

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Warriors-Wizards Scuffle Aftermath: Draymond, Bradley Beal, Kelly Oubre fined, Morris and Felix suspended

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Sunday the NBA meted out punishment for the players involved in the scuffle Friday during the Warriors and Wizards game. Draymond Green and Bradley Beal fight to the ground in the 2nd quarter pic.twitter.com/AEucXIeS8I — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 28, 2017 The incident began when Wizards’ guard Bradley Beal grabbed Warriors ‘ forward Draymond Green around the neck. The two locked up and tumbled out of bounds and into camera row. Beal was kicked out of the game for initiating the scuffle and was fined $50,000. Green was fined…

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Where you can [attempt to] get the Nike and Virgil Abloh’s “The Ten”

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The Nike, Inc x Virgil Abloh: Ten Icons Reconstructed is one of the most anticipated collections of the year. Knowing the high demand for these shoes you may wonder “from where can I cop these shoes?” The following list from the good folks at Nike can point you in the right direction as you make your plans for securing pairs of the collection. *image via nike

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Tennessee State goes down at Tennessee Tech 30-26

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Despite the heroics of Patrick Smith, who caught a career-high three TD passes, Tennessee State came up short against previously winless Tennessee Tech 30-26 in Cookeville. Tennessee Tech opened up the scoring in the first quarter when a 5 play, 47 yard drive resulted in a Nick Madonia 40-yard field goal giving the Golden Eagles a 3-0 lead. On their next possession the Golden Eagles scored on a 27-yard pass from running back Andrew Goldsmith to Dontez Byrd. The PAT made it 10-0 in favor of TTU. Tennessee State answered…

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Ohio State gets special cleats for Penn State game

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When Ohio State take on Penn State at The Horseshoe this Saturday, they will do so in this new colorway of the cleated Lebron Soldier 11. The synthetic upper is saturated in red,which represents excellence, passion and pride. BUCKEYES” is spelled out across the third elastic strap and black swooshes on the medial and lateral sides of the top strap. There is a black Lebron James logo on the rear heel of both shoes; the Ohio State “O” on the front heel pull tabs rounds out the look of the…

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Nike announces major retail shakeup, scaling down from 30,000 retailers to 40

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Nike CEO Mar Parker announced a major shift in the company’s retail business that will see the number of retailers Nike will work with pared down from 30,000 to just a mere 40. The company did not release the full lineup of the 40 remaining retailers, it is known that Foot Locker and Nordstrom are amongst them. These two along with the other 38 partners will have to be willing to cultivate an unparalleled Nike space within the store and also provide specialized Nike trained employees. During a presentation at…

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Nike to bring back Roc-A-Fella Air Force 1

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In it’s continued celebration of the 35th anniversary of the iconic Air Force 1, Nike has decided to re-release one of the rarest edition of the shoe, 2007’s Roc-A-Fella Air Force 1 Low. Created for Roc-A-Fella label members, the sneaker featured a premium all-white leather upper with Roc-A-Fella logos on the lateral heel and on the tongue. The 2017 version should stay true to the original aesthetic. This version of the Roc-A-Fella Air Force One Low will be part of Nike’s AF100 collection this winter and will release at select…

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