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The ”Halloween” Nike Dunk Low is now available

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This kids-exclusive iteration of the Nike Dunk Low sports a full leather construction, sporting gradient overlays atop perforated leather at the toe, midfoot panels that sport a cracked pattern , and smooth leather at the collar and heel. Reflective Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Behind the tongues read “I AM FEARLESS”, with Halloween-themed branding seen on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a blue midsole and rubber outsole. The “Halloween” or “I AM FEARLESS” Nike Dunk Low is available at nike.com and select retail establishments ; they…

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Coby White and Patrick Williams both top 20 in Bulls preseason loss

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Courtesy of Sam Smith at bulls.com Coby White for Most Improved Player. Start the campaign. The Bulls lost 116-102 to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday with their Big Three starters resting, along with Alex Caruso. But that didn’t stop White, the insouciant Bulls guard who looks like the starter for the season, to bouncily impress against the best of the defending champions with 20 points in 22 minutes, making three of seven three pointers and repeatedly criss crossing for difficult drives and pull-ups or laser guided threes that barely wriggled…

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Tennessee State head coach Eddie George not happy with early fan departures at games

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Tennessee State head coach Eddie George has led the Tigers to a 4-2 record after their 24-17 Homecoming win over Norfolk State on Saturday. Though the Tigers got a win, that was ugly, and in doubt at times due to repeated TSU miscues, the uneven play of his team was not the only thing on the head coach’s mind. In his post games comments he talked about TSU fans, leaving the games early, not attending at all and seemingly more enamoured with the ancillary win down dressing surrounding the games…

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Check out these latest images of the A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5

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The ongoing collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and A Ma Maniére continues with a pair of Air Jordan 5s. This upcoming black colour is one of the two planned collaborative sneakers. It sports a black upper with A Ma Maniére branding on both sides of the tongue. Yellowed netting shows up on the lateral and medial sides, while “NIKE AIR” is embroidered on the rear wheel. Underneath resides a black midsole with burgundy crush “teeth” that also houses A Ma Maniére branded visible heel Nike Air units as well as…

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Jordan Brand adds four rookies to its roster

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Title image via JordansDaily Jordan Brand announced the addition of four NBA rookies into its fold- Marcus Sasser, Cam Whitmore, Jett Howard, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Marcus Sasser After a decorated collegiate career at the University of Houston, the 6-2 guard was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. He scored 17 points in the Pistons’ most recent preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cam Whitmore Whitemore was named the Big East Freshman of the Year, after his frosh year at…

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Talley & Twine Watches to become a sponsor of Albany State Athletics and homecoming football game

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Talley & Twine Watch Company, a leading name in the world of everyday luxury timepieces, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Albany State University (ASU) Athletic Program and an official sponsor of the Homecoming Football Game. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment of Talley & Twine to support its alma mater, Albany State University. Notably, the owners of Talley & Twine, Randy Williams and Eric Heyward, are both esteemed alumni of Albany State University. Their strong connection…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Maryland sneaker spot hit in robbery

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A Largo, Maryland sneaker store was one of approximately 100 businesses hit in a pair of smash-and-grabs in late September. Hot Heat Sneakers was one of several businesses in Largo Plaza that was victimized by two or three crooks in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 27. Video surveillance shows the one thief taking a tumble as he was exiting through the window with their ill-gotten merchandise. “I had no words. Honestly, I just stood … couldn’t even come in the store for a half hour … Just in…

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“Dunkman” Lebron XXI could be on the way in November

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The “Dunkman” theme will make its way to the LeBron XXI. It sports a black upper with silver stitching implemented in varying methods on both of the side Swooshes. A LeBron signature can be seen on the tongue with “XXI” appearing on both the lace dubrae and on the rear heel. Underneath resides a black midsole with green at the heel that also is home to Zoom Air units at the heel and forefoot as well as a translucent electric green rubber outsole. The “Dunkman” LeBron XXI is reportedly set…

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So-called “Reverse Oreo” Air Jordan 6 coming in 2024

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The “Oreo” Air Jordan 6 released way back in 2010 and has since then transformed into one of the colorways that has long been clamored for a return. An upcoming colorway of the 6 that is reportedly slated to debut in 2024 has already had the “Reversed Oreo” moniker thrust upon it. Although images have yet to come to light, initial predictive speculations assign an aesthetic that falls far short of being called a “Reverse Oreo”; it would sport a largely white upper with the white-speckled black areas seen on…

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“King of NIL” Rayquan Smith wants to help HBCU Athletes

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Courtesy of Charnese Small, Sports Editor,The Virginia Statesman Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), in its most basic form, refers to the procedures by which college athletes are permitted to obtain monetary rewards. Use of an athlete’s name, likeness, and image for marketing and promotional purposes is referred to as NIL. This might involve postings on social media, endorsing products, signing autographs, and more. “The King of NIL” as they call him, Mr. Rayquan Smith, graduate student from Norfolk State University now attends Virginia State University as a Mass Communications graduate student.…

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