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Coach Eddie George awarded Neighborhood Heroes Award

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Media members gathered around Hale Stadium with their cameras and audio recorders on Wednesday morning, but not to talk Tiger football. Head Tennessee State football coach Eddie Georgewas awarded the 2023 Neighborhood Heroes Award by Bristol Motor Speedway after practice as the Bristol Speedway Pace Car sat in the distance.  George, who enters his third season as TSU’s head coach was presented with a $1,000 check and a plaque from Jerry Caldwell, the general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway that will go towards his Legacy Fund and…

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An initial look at the “Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan

Brandon King

Jordan Brand saw fit to turn J Balvin loose for the fourth time on an Air Jordan silhouette , with the Air Jordan 3 once again serving as his canvas. Named for Rio, his young son, this collaborative Air Jordan 3 sports a black leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrappping the heel. Translucent heel tabs feature Balvin’s logo, along with yellow Jumpman on the red backed tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that transitions into a blocky gradient pattern at the heel and a red…

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“University Blue” Nike Dunk Low Premium coming September 6

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low adds a premium touch to the classic silhouette. The textured layers at the toe, side panels and collar are overlaid with university blue leather at the toe, eye rows and flanking the ankles. A shimmery pattern can be seen on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the rear heel overlay, which is home to embroidered “NIKE” branding. University blue also shows up on the tongue, inner and laces, completing the monochromatic upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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“Praline” Air Jordan 1 High OG: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s specific look of the Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by luxury handbags. It sports a premium leather build with a white foundational layer overlaid with praline at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Praline Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides ,with the same hue appearing on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. White also shows up at the collar as well as the Wings logo on the lateral ankle. A mesh tongue and satin-esque laces complete an…

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An initial look at the “Olive” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The “Olive” Air Jordan 5 is finally getting its long waited second retail run, after 18 years in cold storage. Back when they debuted in ‘06 they were part of the brand’s Lifestyle Series (LS), which was accompanied with coordinating apparel ( several pieces of which I till own and wear). The 2024 iteration does a bang up job of recreating the aesthetic of its 2006 progenitor, as it features an olive suede upper with solar orange showing up on the inner, Jumpman branding on the reflective tongue , as…

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Brandon King

This Air Force 1 uses brogue detailing to bring an air of ssophistication to the classic silhouette. It sports a white leather upper with the aforementioned detailing present on the side panel as well as on the edge of the eye rows. Leather tongue label is home for metallic gold “NIKE AIR” branding , with a metallic gold Swoosh-clad lace dubrae. On the rear a branded half plaid overlay is seen, which adds to the classy aesthetic. Underneath resides a light coffee rubber midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Brogue”…

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An initial look at the “Dark Grey” Air Jordan 1 Low

Brandon King

This women’s exclusive iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low will hit stores in 2024. It sports a sail foundational layer overlaid with dark grey at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Off noir Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same hue also present on the Wings logo present at the rear heel. Additional branding is also present on the tongue with dark also showing up at the collar, inner and laces. Underneath resides a white midsole and a dark grey Nike-branded rubber outsole. The…

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An initial look at the look at the ”Lucky Green” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The “Lucky Green” is a new and women’s -specific colourway of the Air Jordan 5 that slated to debut in the spring of 2024. Initial images have emerged of this upcoming iteration of the Air Jordan 5 and what we see is a sneaker that makes use of a white leather upper with lucky green showing up on the “23” embroidered on the lateral heel, the Jumpman on the tongue and at the inner. Black is present in a tertiary role on the aforementioned tongue, and top eyelets. Underneath resides…

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“Rugged Orange” Nike Calm Slide coming this holiday season

Brandon King

This iteration of the Calm Slide is constructed from a soft foam, with the overfoot strap being home to a debossed Swoosh. A larger foot is found in the in the textured footbed. A multi-directional rubber outsole provides traction and completes these aesthetic. The “Rugged Orange” will be another addition a jam-packed holiday season; they will carry a 150 USD sticker price. Nike Calm Slide WMNS Rugged Orange/Rugged Orange DX4816-800 $50 Holiday 2023

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Kobe Bryant Statue to be unveiled February 2024

Brandon King

With all the silly talk LeBron James needing a Lakers statue, the last real Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will get immortalized in bronze. According to a press release from the team and a video posted by Vanessa Bryant at 8:24 this morning, a statue of the Mamba will unveiled on February 8, 2024 ( 2/8/24). “ As you know,, Kobe played his entire 20-year career as a Los Angeles Laker. Since arriving in this city and joining the Lakers organization, he felt at home here, playing in the City of…

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