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Kevin Durant had time today

Brandon King

Due to his propensity to go back and forth on social media ( be it on his personal account or the occasional burner ) with those who he feel have disparaged him, basketball superstar Kevin Durant has been labeled “sensitive.” With his Phoenix Suns having long since been hurtled into the off-season far sooner than intended, Durant had time to engage in a social back and forth.  It began when an X user by the name of mr.outtheway addressed KD in a tweet that said “oh man @KDTrey5 fuck you…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Steel” Air Jordan X

Brandon King

The “Steel” Air Jordan X is set to make its return as part of a star studded sneaker lineup this year. Initial images have emerged of this returning classic and they look pretty good.  They sport a white leather upper underlaid with black, tumbled leather at the eye rows and the collar. A black Jumpman occupies each respective heel with “AIR JORDAN 23” stamped atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a black and steel grey rubber outsole that lists Michael Jordan’s prodigious accomplishments up to that point. …

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Tennessee State softball season ends in OVC Tourney

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State softball team had a tough showing on Wednesday, falling to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 10-2 despite the efforts of Onnika Spencer, who went 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI. Reina Castillo (15-10) got the ball to start for Tennessee State (23-22) and took the loss. Tianna Salcido was a bright spot for the Tigers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing two innings, giving up two runs, zero earned, on one hit, with one walk and one strikeout. In the batter’s box, the…

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Tennessee State basketball adds six players to roster

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image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy otTennessee State Athletics Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has announced the addition of six new players to the 2025–26 roster. “I’m really excited about this recruiting class,” said Collins. “They’ll join a strong group of 10 returners who experienced a lot of success last year.” Of the six newcomers, four are transfers — including one from Sacramento State and three from non-NCAA programs. The two freshmen include a local product from Madison, Tennessee, and another from Indianapolis, Indiana. PLAYER BREAKDOWNS: …

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Tennessee State’s Serenity Harry named OVC Student-Athlete of the Week

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courtesy of the Ohio Valley Conference Now in its 77th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. Over those previous 76 years the League has inspired student-athletes to realize their academic aspirations, maximize their athletics potential, and cultivate their leadership skills to prepare them for life beyond their collegiate experience. As part of a partnership with Jostens, each week through the academic year, we will honor an OVC student-athlete who has excelled in the classroom, in…

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“81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro coming Spring 2026

Brandon King

Last seen in 2019, the “81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro is in the works for a 2026 return. As can be gathered from its moniker, this was the colorway on the feet of the Black Mamba when he dropped 81 points on the Toronto Raptors, January 22, 2006.  They sport a white leather upper with black stitching. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with a Kobe logo perched atop each respective tongue. Purple shoes up at the inner, while “UPTEMPO” appears in gold at the rear heel. …

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Vanessa Bryant shows the new color of the Kobe IX Elite

Brandon King

Thursday afternoon on her Instagram account, Vanessa unveiled an as yet not previously seen colorway of the Kobe IX Elite.  Appearing as more of an EXT take on the silhouette, as it is outfitted with a luxurious maroon suede with a supple-looking leather of th same hue wrapping the heel as well as the ankle. Adorning the sides are reflective Swooshes, while a metallic gold Kobe logo is perched atop the leather tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a maroon midsole with an external heel cup that features a Kobe signature…

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The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting back in 2014 in commemoration of the then Chinese Year of the Horse, this Kobe VIII is set to return in 2026 in Protro form.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but what we should be presented is a recreation of its 2014 progenitor. As was the case in 2014, they should sport a multi-red knit upper. A large golden Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with a smaller version of the branding occupying the medial ankle. Gold also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop…

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A detailed look at the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 

Brandon King

Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, Jordan Brand is rolling the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 back out for a second retail run.  This colorway of the 14, inspired by Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello, sports a Ferrari red one-piece suede upper sans the overlays seen on nearly every other colorway of the 14.  Black shows up on the tongue, which is topped by “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on its rear. Additional Jumpman and “23” also appears on the rear heel in the same vibrant yellow. On the…

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More images of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is set to make its highly anticipated retail return later this year.  New images have emerged that provide more looks at the upcoming iteration of this Air Jordan 1. Inspired by Michael Jordan breaking a backboard during an exhibition game during an Italian tour, they sport an orange toe overlaid with black leather. The same black leather also appears at the eye row and extends to the collar, where it is overlaid with starfish leather. Black Swooshes adorn the white lateral and…

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