Category: Nike

Miles Falls 37-21 to West Alabama

Brandon King

This is courtesy of Miles Athletics: LIVINGSTON, Ala. — A week after accumulating just 115 yards of total offense, Miles spent the first half against West Alabama moving the ball up and down the field with relative ease. But a small halftime deficit mushroomed after two quick scores to open the third quarter as the No. 11 Tigers (2-0) pulled away from the Golden Bears (0-2) with a 37-21 win at Tiger Stadium Thursday night. Daniel Smith threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns, both to Leonard Tyree, who had…

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Making Kicks Count: Upstart sneaker brand looks to make impact in local community

Brandon King

Davi is new sneaker brand founded by former Nike director Gabriel Williams that seeks to make a difference in its community. I really feel like business should play a key role in supporting the communities that support it. At davi, we always say it, like me and the team, we’re just more than a sneaker company. We really want to build a brand that encourages and empowers people. Williams said in starting this company, he wanted to sell a sneaker that would help the local arts, music, and sports programs.…

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Spurs Dejonte Murray is giving away a pair of autographed kicks

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If you are a fan of San Antonio Spurs, Dejonte Murray ,autographed memorabilia or all of the above, then you want to head over to Murray’s Twitter page. The Spurs’ guard announced on there that he is giving away an autographed pair of “Off White” Nike Air FlyKnit Hyperdunk . Giving These Brand New Autographed Nike Air Hyperdunk Flyknit “Off-White” Away To One Lucky Fan Who RETWEETS This! #TeamNike pic.twitter.com/6Zs7wMDgxG — Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) September 6, 2018 Good luck!

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James Ennis still feels Rockets will defeat Warriors

Brandon King

James Ennis certainly appears to not lack for confidence. One of the recent additions to the Houston Rockets has no doubt that his team can defeat the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Here is what Ennis said to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic: I have a chip on my shoulder. I have a lot to prove. So this year,coming in, I’m just really focused on just being the player I can be and being someone Coach can put in at anytime and help. [We have] a lot of power. A…

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Minnesota Timberwolves to work out Afflalo, Brewer and Young

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According to Darren Wolfson of KTSP.com, Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves are scheduled to bring in NBA vets Aaron Afflalo, Corey Brewer and Nick Young among others to see if they would be a fit with the T’Wolves. In his 53 appearances with the Orlando Magic last season, Aaron Afflalo posted 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per contest. Corey Brewer split time between the Los Angeles and the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. In his 72 games , including 18 starts, Brewer averaged 5.3 points, 2.1…

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NBA divulges why it changed on court sneaker policy

Brandon King

Last week it was reported the NBA was significantly altering the rules on sneakers. Beginning with the 2018-19 season the league will allow players to wear any color shoes at any point through the season. In providing a rationale as to why the NBA changed course on this matter, NBA Senior VP of Identity, Outfitting & Equipment Christopher Arena had this to SoleCollector: We’ve evolved our guidelines to allow players to display colors on their sneakers that reflect their team colors or any other colors that allow them to express…

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Philadelphia 76ers are interviewing for vacant GM position

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The Philadelphia began interviewing candidates for their General Manager position left vacant by the resignation of Bryan Colangelo following some infamous Twitter activity. Yesterday the team interviewed Utah Jazz assistant GM Justin Zanik. Zanik had previously been an agent with ASM Sports prior to joining the Jazz as the assistant General Manager. He joined the Milwaukee Bucks in June 2016 for the same role on the promise he would be the GM-in-waiting. The Bucks ended passing him up to hire Jon Hurst. Sources: After contentious ownership disagreement over search, Bucks…

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Defending NASCAR championship team forced to shut down after this season

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Apparently winning does, in fact, not cure all ills. Furniture Row Racing, the team that Martin Truex Jr. won last year’s Cup championship and still drives for, failed to land a sponsorship deal for next season and will shut down after this season. The team’s current sponsor, 5-Hour Energy, decided not to renew sponsorship for next season. Team owner Barney Visser had this to say in a statement: This is not good for anybody. The numbers just don’t add up. I would have to borrow money to continue as a…

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Conflicting reports around Colin Kaepernick Nike Signature shoe and apparel line

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Following the initial emerging of word of Colin Kaepernick’s deal with Nike, Darren Rovell of ESPN reported there were no plans to produce a signature for him nor an apparel line. Not so fast, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports. He refutes the earlier Rovell tweet saying a sneaker and apparel line is coming. I have tremendous professional respect for Darren but we’re going to step on each other here. I’ve been told by multiple sources there is absolutely a contract commitment by @nike for a signature shoe and…

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This Nike Air Max 1 is releasing this month

Brandon King

This latest colorway of the iconic Air Max 1 is coming in time for the fall. This Air Max 1 features a tan leather and mesh upper. Black is seen on the lateral and medial branding, mudguard and heel and tongue branding. Mint green finds a home on the tongue, inner and the outsole. A white midsole completes the look of this shoe. This Air Max 1 is expected to release very soon at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear locations. Nike Air Max 1 319986-206 $110 September 2018

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