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NBA releases group play schedule for In-Season Tournament

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Courtesy of the National Basketball Association The NBA today released its complete game schedule and national television matchups for Group Play of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, which will tip off on Friday, Nov. 3 during the 2023-24 regular season. The complete game schedule and national broadcast schedule for the 2023-24 regular season will be announced on Thursday, Aug. 17. Group Play games, the first of two stages in the In-Season Tournament, will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays in November.  On these “Tournament Nights,” the only NBA games scheduled will be Group Play games.…

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“Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 1 Low Golf on the way

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This Air Jordan 1 is ready for the links. It sports a cool grey foundational layer overlaid with gamma blue at the toe eye rows and wrapping the heel. Gamma blue trimmed black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with a black Wings logo on the rear heel. Gamma blue is also present on the branding on the cool grey tongue as well as the inner. Underneath resides a white midsole and a golf-specific gamma blue outsole. The “Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 1 Low Golf is expected to debut…

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Kentucky Basketball tapped as “Mamba Program”

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Multiple sources have relayed to KSR the University of Kentucky has been picked as a Mamba Program ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 basketball season. Kobe’s widow-Vanessa Bryant- hand selected the Wildcats to be the flagship Mamba school, culminating a process that was over a year in the making. A multi-year rollout is expected to bring multiple programs into the fold. This coming season Kentucky will be outfitted in Team-exclusive Kobe kicks and Mamba branded units could be a possibility in the future. Mrs. Bryant and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports…

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Norfolk State basketball picks up pair of wins in Puerto Rico

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title image via Naje Murray Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics TRUJILLO ALTO, Puerto Rico – The Norfolk State men’s basketball team earned a 96-88 victory over LBP Red All-Stars on Monday night at the Ruben Zayas Montanez Coliseum, finishing 2-1 in a trio of exhibition games against pro competition in Puerto Rico.   Tyrese Jenkins pushed the Spartans to a nearly wire-to-wire win on Monday, knocking down four 3-pointers in a 20-point effort. Jamarii Thomas proved his versatility as a scorer and a passer, recording 17 points and eight…

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Jalen Hurts signs with Jordan Brand

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Jordan Brand has made a major addition to its roster with the addition of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to multiple outlets. “I’m excited and thankful to join the Jordan Brand,” said Hurts in an exclusive statement to Andscape. “I share a lot of important qualities with the Jumpman: dedication to goals, commitment to excellence and values, and an unwavering sense of self-belief that not only drives me but inspires me to make an impact for the next generation.” Hurts is coming off a season in which he completed…

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Check out these images of the “Neapolitan” Air Jordan

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While the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11 garnering so much of the attention , this women’s specific Air Jordan 11 has somewhat flown under the radar. It sports a sail leather upper overlaid with a velvet brown patent leather rand. Velvet brown Jumpman branding can be see on the lateral ankle, with “23” seen in the same hue on the rear heel. On the tongue “JUMPMAN JORDAN” appears on a sash that traverses the tongue. Below resides a white midsole and an atmosphere rubber outsole with velvet brown traction sections.…

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“Social Currency” Social Status x Mac Attack: Official Images

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This upcoming colorway is the latest Nike and Social Status collaborative iteration of the Nike Mac Attack. It sports a reflective mesh foundational layer overlaid with ivory suede at the forefoot, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Pine green leather shows up at the heel, collar as well as the Swooshes ( all of which are removable to reveal campfire orange underneath) that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Nike and Social Status branding can be seen on each respective tongue and insole, with “NIKE” seen on the rear heel.…

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“Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak 5 honors the Antetokounmpo Brothers

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The “Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak was introduced to the world by its signature athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo, during a NIke tour in China. This colour honors the three brothers of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar- Alex, Thanasis and Kostas. It sports a sail upper spread across mesh and suede materials. Blue can be seen on the “NIKE AIR” branded rear heel overlay, laces. Green takes care of the Giannis logo on the tongue, signature on the rear of the tongue, medial Swoosh, as well as the large one that…

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“Battle At The Burr II” swim meet has been scheduled

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Courtesy of Courtesy of Katrina Wiggins, Howard University Athletics The swim meet that started a media frenzy between the Georgetown Hoyas and Howard Bison is on the calendar. The revolutionary “Battle At The Burr II” is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 7, 2023 inside Burr Gymnasium on the campus of the fabled Howard University in Washington, D.C. Last year’s inaugural event catapulted the Howard Swimming & Diving Team and their HU Hall of Fame coach, Nicholas Askew, into the national spotlight. The team cemented its place in history as the first…

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“OG”Jordan Jumpman Team 1 coming back

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The Jordan Team 1 holds a special place for me as it was my first ever Jordan Brand shoe, purchased from my local Athlete’s Foot back in 1997. Myself and other and other fans of the Team 1 will have another chance at them, as Jordan Brand will be re-releasing this silhouette that hearkens back to the infancy of Jordan Brand. It stays true, visually, to its forbears in that it sports a black leather upper with a white overlay on the medial forefoot. The label at the top of…

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