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“White Ice” Nike Air Force 1 uMid coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming , women’s-specific Nike Air Force 1 Mid sports an all-white leather upper with that of reptile-print texture at the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the ankle strap that adds a luxurious aesthetic. Underneath resides a white AF-1 midsole and a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole. The “White Ice” Nike Air Force 1 Mid is anticipated to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 135 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1…

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“White/Navy” Air Jordan 11 Low reportedly on the way next summer

Brandon King

Though we are still nearly four months out from the calenaadar turning over to 2024, the sneaker community at both a corporate and consumer level are already turning toward the upcoming year, with news of releases next year coming at breakneck pace. One of those planned releases for the summer of 2024 is this upcoming Air Jordan 11 Low. At this early juncture there are no avaialble images, but early predictive specualtion assigns an aesthetic of a white basllistic mesh upper with a navy patent leather rand. A white midsole…

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”Clark Atlanta” Nike Pegasus 40 is out now

Brandon King

The Panthers of Clark Atlanta are one of several HBCUs that were featured in Nike’s Pegasus 40 collegiate collection. It sports a white mesh upper with a large, team scarlet outlined Swoosh that extends to the midsole. Meanwhile the branding on the medial side, while of the same hue, is smaller and is completely covered by team scarlet. Black shows up via an overlay that extends up the eye rows, with the same color present on the black mesh tongue. On the label at the top of the aforementioned tongue…

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Spelmanites, this Pegasus 40 is for you

Brandon King

This Spelman-specific iteration of the Nike Pegasus 40 sports a white mesh upper with an old royal overlay that runs the eye rows, with the same hue also present on the mesh tongue. A large, flat pewter outline Swoosh that extends to the midsole on the lateral side, with smaller branding of the same color on the medial side. At the top of the aforementioned tongue, “SPELMAN” replaces , the typical nike branding that typically occupies the space, while a Spelman logo finds its home on the lateral ankle. Underneath,…

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The “Norfolk State” Nike Pegasus 40 is now available

Brandon King

This Pegasus 40 sports a white mesh upper sports a large lateral Swoosh , outlined in Sea Green , that extends down to the midsole. The branding on the medial side is smaller and completely coloured with Sea Green.Pewter shows up on the eye row overlays , as well as the mesh tongue. At the top of the aforementioned tongue , NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY replaces the standard nike branding, while a Spartan logo appear on the lateral ankle. Underneath resides a white React midsole that is home to Zoom Air…

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“Tuskegee” Nike Pegasus 40 available

Brandon King

This Golden Tiger edition of the Pegasus 40 features a white mesh upper with wine overlaid at the eye rows and the same color appearing on the mesh tongue. The yellow ochre Swoosh on the lateral side extends to the midsole, while the one on the medial side features a more conventional look. Yellow ochre also appears at the topmost eyelet, and the “Pegasus 40” text on the lateral side. On the tongue label “Tuskegee Institute” appears in place of the normal branding , with an “TU” logo present on…

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Ricky Rubio steps away from basketball to address mental health

Brandon King

Cleveland Cavalier and Spanish national team point guard Ricky Rubio is taking some time away from the game of basketball to address his mental health. The veteran guard , who started playing professional basketball at the age of 15 ,released the following statement via FEB : “I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank all the support I have received from the FEB to understand my decision. Today #Family makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I ask to…

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“North Carolina A&T “ Nike Pegasus 40 now available

Brandon King

The Aggies get their own Pegasus with this latest offering. It sports a white mesh upper with a varsity maize overlay at the eye rows. Blue Swooshes are seen on the lateral and medial sides, with blue also present at the inner. The typical nike branding on the tongue is replaced with “NC A&T SU” , while an A&T logo appears on the lateral heel. The white React midsole underneath the aforementioned upper is home to heel and forefoot Zoom Air cushioning , with a maize and royal rubber outsole…

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“Morehouse” Nike Pegasus 40 available

Brandon King

This Pegasus 40 sports a white mesh upper with black Swooshes of varying styles on the lateral and medial sides. Maroon appears on the eye rows, as well as the mesh tongue, which is top by a label that reads “MOREHOUSE COLLEGE”. On the lateral heel the logo of the Maroon TIgers can be seen ,while at the top of the rear heel, a reflective strip has its home. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white React midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and a maroon and black rubber outsole.…

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Southern Athletics announces “Back to the Bluff Weekend”

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Courtesy of Rodney Kirschner Deputy Athletics Director | Director of Strategic Communications | Sports Information Director, Southern University Athletics The department of athletics is excited to host its 2023 Back to the Bluff weekend August 18-21, 2023 as the Jaguars gear up for the start of the 2023-24 season.  RV’s are welcome and parking will be available on the west side of the F.G. Clark Activity Center and Ballentine Plaza.  Kickoff for the weekend starts Friday, August 18 with the Southern University Athletics Inaugural Gala starting at 6:00 pm at…

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