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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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PE Corner: Kobe VI Protro Gets a Personal Twist from Caitlin Clark—Inspired by Her Dog

Brandon King

This player-exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro is in commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s beloved canine, Bella.  They sport a light khaki snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with yellow Swooshes. On the insoles appears an image of Bella, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the pink tongue.  Underneath resides a sail midsole and a light khaki rubber outsole.  At this juncture there is no indication of planned retail release. Should that change it will be reported here. 

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Official Look: “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 Revealed

Brandon King

The “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 is locked and loaded to make its third trip around the retail sun.  Initially debuting in 2005 and last seen in 2016, the 2025 iteration follows in the outsoles of its progenitors in that it sports a white, tumbled leather and ribbed upper. French blue lizard print mudguards occupy their standard locations on the lateral and medial sides, with the same color also taking care of the branding on the tongue.  The top most eyelets are metallic silver plated , while a tab on…

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Sneak Peek: Nike Ja 3—First Look at Ja Morant’s Latest Sneaker

Brandon King

Initial images of the next evolution in the signature line of Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant.  They sport an intense pink upper that incorporates what appears to be a claw scratch motif using scores of tiny depictions of Morant’s logo.  White Swooshes adorn the medial sides, while downturned and reversed black bordered silver Swoosh has its home on the lateral side near the ankle. An embroidered Ja logo is perched atop the tongue, while “TWELVE” appears on the lateral rear heel.  Underneath resides pink Zoom X equipped midsole and…

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Take a look at these images of the “Grape” Air Jordan V 

Brandon King

In less than a week, the “Grape” Air Jordan V will make its triumphant retail return.  What will be one of the final sets of pre-release images that have come to light? This classic colorway sports a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An emerald Jumpman is perched atop the grape tongue, while “NIKE AIR” branding is found on the rear heel.  Underneath resides a grape, black and emerald midsole, and a white and translucent rubber outsole.  The “Grape” Air Jordan V is set to…

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Angela Suggs Probable Cause Affidavit: What We Know So Far

Brandon King

According to a probable cause affidavit released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement FDLE) Florida A&M Athletic Director was charged with grand theft (over $20,000, less than $100,000),a first degree felony; scheme to defraud (over $300.00), a third degree fenony and false claim on a travel voucher, a second degree misdemeanor.  The affidavit outlines 23 separate occasions in which Suggs, while CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation, used her FSF Visa credit card totaling $23,205.96. The charges occurred at World Resorts Las Vegas ( 2-times totalling $$649.98) , Seminole…

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