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“Triple White” Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Surfaces

Brandon King

This sneaker tribute to the late, great, Kobe Bryant comes to us in the form of the classic Air Force 1 Low. It sports an all-white snake-scaled upper with Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” embroidered on each respective rear heel overlay. The lace dubraes respectively read “MAMBA” and “FOREVER”, while a stamped Kobe logo is seen on the lateral, lower heel.  Underneath resides the standard Air Force 1 midsole and rubber outsole.  The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low is expected to debut this fall at nike.com and…

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“Bulls Away” Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 Releasing Spring 2026

Brandon King

The Air Max Uptempo 95 has seen time on the feet of players like Kevin Garnett, Derek Fisher, and most notably, Scottie Pippen, and this upcoming iteration of the classic basketball silhouette has a definite Chicago Bulls flavor. It sports a varsity red upper overlaid with black nubuck. Black bordered white Swooshes are seen on the lateral sides, while smaller branding and ‘AIR” is on smaller overlays. Pull tabs are seen on the tongue and heel while on the rear heel an uptempo logo can be seen.  Underneath resides a…

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OG “Fire Red” Nike Diamond Turf 2 Slated for Spring 2026 Comeback

Brandon King

Originally debuting back in 1994 and last seen in 2012, the “Fire Red” Nike Air Diamond Turf 2 is in the works to make an anticipated return in the spring of 2026. They sport a vibrant fire red upper with white , black and metallic gold showing up in complimentary roles. A white Swoosh appears on the midfoot strap, while “NIKE DIAMOND TURF” is perched atop the tongue. On the rear heel, Devon’s logo and Nike branding can be seen. Underneath resides a black and white midsole and a black,…

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Official Look at Caitlin Clark’s “Indiana Fever” Kobe V Protro

Brandon King

Earlier this year, images emerged of an Indiana Fever themed colourway of the Kobe V Protro made for WNBA star Caitlin Clark. It was also revealed that this sneaker, that began its life as a PE for Clark would soon be available to the masses via a planned retail release.  Official images of this upcoming Kobe V Protro and they sport a flywire equipped midnight navy upper adorned with bright crimson and university gold bordered Swooshes on both the lateral amd medial sides. A Kobe logo is perched atop the…

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Stephen A. Alleges NBA Players Avoid Memphis Due to Off-Court Safety Fears”

Brandon King

Much to the chagrin of Memphis Grizzlies fans, their team has historically not been a destination for top-tier free agents. While the Grizzlies are not alone in that space and they ike Memphis must draft well and make wise trades in order to improve their lot. According to Stephen A. Smith, players are skiddish about playing for the Grizzlies due to the personal safety concerns, citing that it was a major factor in Memphis not being a preferred destination for Jimmy Butler.  Speaking on First Take to the Morris twins,…

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The “Gamma Blue” 11s Return Just in Time for the Holidays

Brandon King

A dozen years after its original 2013 debut, the “Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 12 is set to make its long-awaited return this holiday season.  At this juncture, there are no available images, however, per zsneakerheadz, that will change later this month. Speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a high-cut patent leather rand. A gamma blue Jumpman should appear on the lateral ankle, while a varsity maize “23” appears on the rear heel. A “JUMPMAN JORDAN” sash traverses the tongue, completing an upper that resides…

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“Steel” Air Jordan X Returns: First Look at the Classic Retro

Brandon King

The first images of the “ Steel” Air Jordan X have finally emerged and they are returning in their OG glory.  They sport a white leather upper with steel grey making an appearance on the lace loops and elastic straps that traverse the tongue. Black shows up on said tongue as well as the collar. Most notable is the return of the toe cap, a feature that Michael Jordan had so much disdain for that it has not been seen since the 1995 original release.  Like the original, the 2025…

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“Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 officially returns March 2026

Brandon King

We recently reported on the “Black University” Air Jordan 14 finally making its long-awaited return in 2026.  Although we have not been blessed with images of the 2026 iteration, the presentation should be of an Air Jordan 14 with a black nubuck upper with university blue showing up on the Jumpman at the bottom of the lacing system. University blue also shows up on “JORDAN” and XIV on the front and back of the tongue, respectively, rear heel and the side branding.  A silver “23” and Jumpman appear on the…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Thieves force their way onto school bus

Brandon King

According to the Utica, NY police department, its Juvenile Aid Unit is looking into a robbery that took place on a school bus in May.  Authorities say that on May 15 a disturbance was reported on a school bus. The police report stated that a group of nine juveniles, aged 14 to 16, was trying to force their way onto a school bus that was sitting at the intersection of Eagle and St. Vincent Streets.  Despite the best efforts of the driver to repel their entry, the group was able…

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SWAC Spring Meeting Concludes: All Teams Opt In on NCAA settlement

Brandon King

The Southwestern Athletic Conference concluded its Annual Spring Meetings last Friday and Saturday.  Most notable of the key topics discussed by SWAC membership administrators was the recent House v. NCAA settlement. The landmark agreement allows for institutions to make direct payments stemming primarily from NIL activities; it also sets aside $2.8 billion to retroactively compensate athletes who competed from 2016-2024. Under the ruling, all non orginal Power 5 ( SEC, ACC, Big XII, Big 10, and PAC-12) conferences have the choice to opt in or out in this new revenue…

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