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Check out the “Burgundy” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

After sitting the vault for 17 years, the “Burgundy” Air Jordan 5 will finally make its second retail run. Like its 2006 progenitor, the 2023 version will feature a burgundy suede upper with a burgundy Jumpman branded reflective tongue.Clear netting on the sides and tongue , along with light graphite present on the inner and Jumpman on the rear heel. Underneath resides a burgundy midsole accented with black-speckled light graphite “teeth” and a translucent and burgundy rubber outsole. The “Burgundy” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled to return September 9 at…

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Lakers boatrace Warriors 127-97 in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead

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The Los Angeles Lakers put boots to the asses of the Golden State Warriors with a 127-97 beatdown in Game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. As was true in Game 2, the second quarter was a game-defining period of the contest. Golden State had taken a 40-29 lead on Moses Moody’s three-pointer with 7:53 left in the half, and he Warriors seemed poised to turn this game into a blowout. The Lakers got it in gear, for over a 7:22 span LA went on a 30-8 run, turning…

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Adidas Top Ten 2010 returning

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The Adidas Top Ten 2010 was seen on the feet of the late, great Kobe Bryant during his rookie season back in 1996. There are three colorways slated as part of the silhouette’s return – a “Lakers” color, a white and black, as well as a black and white. All three sport combination leather and mesh uppers with Three Stripes branding incorporated into the branding on the sides. Adidas logos can also be seen on the tongue and lateral forefoot, while Feet You Wear branding has its home on the…

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South Carolina State Tennis: A Hidden Gem of Excellence

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Title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of Rob Knox Hardeep Judge has never taken anything for granted during his 21 years leading the South Carolina State men’s and women’s tennis programs.  “Every year has its challenges and opportunities,” Judge said. “Every year will be different. To repeat (as conference champion) is not easy. We always have a bullseye. Our advantage is that we know what it takes to win and the type of work we have put in year in and year out.” While the spring campaign may have…

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Boston lays major donkey-kicking on Philadelphia 121-87

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The MVP returning to the Sixers lineup proves to be no problem for the Boston Celtics as they stomped a mudhole in Philly and walked it dry 121-87 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. James Harden, the hero of Game 1 for the Sixers was held to just 2-14 from the floor. The returning and newly crowned MVP Joel Embiid scored 15 points, 3 rebounds and 5 blocks in his 26:37 of action, on 4/9 from the floor. Jayson Tatum played like diet poo, scoring a mere…

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FAMU’s women’s hoops leading scorer has a new home

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In her two seasons at FAMU, Dylan Horton has scored 727 points but her next collegiate basket will not be for the Rattlers. Horton, who led the team in scoring over the past two years, entered the transfer portal back in late March as a graduate transfer with a year of eligibilty remaining. Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles native announced she is returning to her home state, as she has commited to the University of San Diego. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dylan Horton (@dyl.horton) The…

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Take a look at these latest images of the Air Jordan XXXVIII

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The Air Jordan XXXVIII is the latest iteration in the venerable Air Jordan line. Initially seen on the feet of UCLA’s Kiki Rice and then Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley, images have emerged that allow for a much better overall view of the sneaker. Nicknamed the “Fundamental” this introductory colorway of the XXXVIII sports a white leather upper paired with black that wraps the midfoot and heel, extending up to the collar. Jumpman branding can be seen on the tongue and rear heel, with red seen backing the top of…

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The ‘Red Cement” Air Jordan 4 is a new colorway of the 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s summer release roster. As can be ascertained by its moniker, its aesthetic is similar to that of classic “White Cement” colorway, but with fire red tagged in for the cement grey on the “wings” rear heel and midsole. Fire red also shows up on the Jumpman branding on the tongue with black appearing at the inner as well as on the lace tabs. A white and black speckled fire red midsole…

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Breaking News: 3rd stabbing near UC Davis campus in a week, tensions high on campus as overnight-in-shelter order lifted

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Courtesy of CNN’s Cheri Mossburg, Dakin Andone, Tina Burnside, Officials in Davis, California, have lifted an overnight shelter-in-place order after they were unable to find a suspect in a knife attack late Monday – the third such incident following two fatal stabbings in less than a week near the campus of the University of California, Davis.  The startling order not to venture out followed Monday’s stabbing, which left a woman in critical condition. That attack was preceded by the killings Saturday evening of UC Davis senior Karim Abou Najm and…

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“Miami” Reebok Shaq Attaq coming May 12

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This upcoming Reebok Shaq Attaq pays homage to the Diesel’s time playing for the Miami Heat. It’s color palette is a nod to the Heat’s Floridian alternate gamer, a jersey Miami wore during their 2006 championship season. The white leather foundational layer is overlaid with black and a pink-stitched grey. Orange shows up on the eyelets and backing the tongue with pink present on the end of the pump and the SHAQ logo on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white and black midsole and a multi-colored…

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