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“Picante Red” Nike Dunk Low coming July 13

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low sports a white leather upper adorned with picante red Swooshes on both the lateral and medial sides, Picante red also shows up on the “NIKE” branding on the tongue label as well as the embroidered “NIKE” on the rear heel, to add some additional splashes of color. Underneath resides a white midsole and a picante red rubber outsole. The “Picante Red” Nike Dunk Low is scheduled to debut July 13 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike…

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Tennessee State’s Sutton to host volleyball camps

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE- Your chance to be trained by an Ohio Valley Conference-winning head coach is here TSU head volleyball coach Donika Sutton is hosting nine summer sessions for girls aged six to 18. The camps start on July 7 and 8 with the blocking and defense sessions and finish on July 24-26 with the Elite Camp. “We are excited to get a chance to train some up-and-coming volleyball players,” said Sutton. This is a way for the players and me to teach skills properly. Volleyball is…

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“Impact Orange” Adidas Harden Vol. & coming 1 August

Brandon King

This upcoming color of the Harden Vol. 7 sports a monochromatic impact orange upper with the Harden branding on the rear tab providing the lone visual variety. Underneath this single hued upper resides a white-accented orange hybrid BOOST and Lightstrike midsole and and Three Stripes branded orange rubber outsole. This vibrant iteration of the Harden Vol. 7 is scheduled to debut August 1 at adidas.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 160 USD sticker price. Adidas Harden Vol. 7 Impact Orange/Cloud White-Impact Orange ID2237 $160 1 August 2023

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“One Block at a Time” Born x Raised x Nike Dunk SB Low postponed in lieu of tragic death of brand’s founder

Brandon King

Tragedy struck Wednesday morning as Born x Raised Clothing founder Chris “Spanto” Printup succumbed to injuries suffered in an auto accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An Instagram post from the Born x Raised account read: “ Spanto was in a car accident on June 25. He passed away at 7:56 am  (local time), June 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind his wife Anna and three children, Marilyn, Carter and David, a sister, three brothers, his mother, step mother, and step father, his beloved grandparents, his family at Born…

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Tennessee State becomes 1st HBCU to offer ice hockey as varsity sport

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Asst. AD / Communications & Creative Content, Tennessee State University Athletics Story Links NASHVILLE— Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The addition of ice hockey highlights the University’s dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and expanding athletic opportunities for students. “Bringing ice hockey to Tennessee State…

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LeBron says he will stay out of Lakers front office business

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LeBron James says he will not meddle with the Lakers front office in terms who they will attempt to sign in free agency. You may need to re-read that because you are either doubled over in laughter or your eyes have rolled to the back of your head in sheer incredulity. That’s right, according to a recent article on Lebronwire, LeBron Ramone James has stated publicly he will actually allow the front office to do their jobs unencumbered by his influence. Accordi Colloquially referred to by some fans as “LeGM”…

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Eurohoops: Ettore Messina think Nikola Mirotic is out of reach for Olimpia Milano

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Ettore Messina explained why Nikola Mirotic is off the radar for Olimpia Milano. team/ info@eurohoops.net Olimpia Milano coach Ettore Messina said that he doesn’t consider EuroLeague superstar Nikola Mirotic to be a feasible target for his team. “Understanding that Nikola Mirotic is one of the top five players in Europe right now – his distinctions and contract show that – we can’t compete with the clubs that have put themselves on the waiting list for him right now,” Messina said on Italian TV show Basket On-ER. “If Sasha Vezenkov leaves, Olympiacos will have the money…

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Panathinaikos adds center Mathias Lessort

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Mathias Lessort becomes the latest signing of Panathinaikos. Βy Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos Athens announced that 2023 All-EuroLeague center Mathias Lessort signed a two-year contract with the club. The French big man becomes the latest major acquisition of the Greens this offseason after guard Luca Vildoza and forward/center Kostas Antetokounmpo. Lessort, 27, spent the previous two years with Partizan Belgrade. He was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team last season after posting 12.0 points, a competition-leading 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists while Partizan made the playoffs and was eliminated in a five-game…

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Field announced for 2023-24 Basketball Champions League

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Basketball Champions League announced the clubs that will participate in the 2023-24 regular season and the qualification rounds. Βy Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Four new arrivals and four more returnees are included in the list of clubs that will participate in the 2023-24 Basketball Champions League. Per Basketball Champions League: There were 63 applications for the Basketball Champions League season 2023-24, with the Regular Season seeing 32 teams once again. The Basketball Champions League Board met on Tuesday, June 27 and confirmed the names of the teams already through to the Regular…

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Former Arkansas and NFL QB Ryan Mallett dies at 35

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Courtesy of Andrew Graham of on3.com: Former Arkansas and NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett reportedly drowned in Floridaand died on Tuesday. He was 35. Mallett, who was most recently coaching high school football at White Hall High School in White Hall, Arkansas. He had last played in the NFL in 2017 after a seven-year career.  Mallett played football at Arkansas from 2008-2010. He began his college career at Michigan, before transferring after one season. One of the top high school quarterback prospects in the nation in the 2007 signing class, Mallett chose the Wolverines out…

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