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Check out the “Cacao Wow” Nike Dunk Low

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s exclusive Nike Dunk Low sports cacao wow overlays across its coconut milk leather upper. Cacao wow Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue also present on the tongue branding and laces. Embroidered “NIKE” branding appears on the rear heel, completing an upper that resides atop a sail midsole and cacao wow rubber outsole. The “Cacao Wow” Nike Dunk Low is anticipated to release over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 110 USD…

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Norfolk State takes doubleheader against Coppin State

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Courtesy of Alysse Scripter, Associate Sports Information Director Norfolk State Athletics Box Score 1 | Box Score 2NORFOLK, Va. —The Norfolk State University softball team won both games in its twinbill against the Eagles of Coppin State at NSU Softball Field in Norfolk, Va. NSU won game one 9-1 in six innings and game two 3-2.  Game one began with two solid innings of pitching and defense from both teams as neither team found the scoreboard until the third inning when the Spartans put two runs on the board in the bottom…

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“Light Orewood Brown” Nike Dunk Low : Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the classic Nike Dunk Low is part of the brand’s Fall 2023 release roster. It sports a canvas foundational layer overlaid with tumbled leather at the toe eye row, wrapping the heel as well as the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Nike branding can be seen on the tongue and embroidered on the rear heel. Underneath resides a orewood brown rubber midsole and outsole. The “Light Orewood Brown” Nike Dunk Low is planned to release this fall at at nike.com and select retail…

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Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers named HBCU National Coach of the Year by BOXTOROW

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications NORFOLK, Va. | Norfolk State University head women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers was selected the HBCU National Coach of the Year by BOXTOROW, the organization announced on Wednesday. In addition to Vickers’ honor, Camille Downswas selected to the HBCU BOXTOROW All-America First Team, while teammate Deja Francis was named to the second team. Vickers, who just completed his eighth season at Norfolk State, guided the Spartans to their second consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular season championship and the program’s first women’s conference tournament championship in more than 20 years.…

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That time Paul George thought he was going to play with LeBron

Brandon King

Back in 2017, the relationship between Paul George and the Indiana Pacers was in its death throes and the only way to put it out of its misery would be to find the All-Star forward a new home. Many teams were suitors for George’s services, but to the surprise of many, including George himself, PG would end up going to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Victor Oladipo and forward Domantas Sabonis. What will come as a surprise to many is that PG nearly ended up in Cleveland…

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LeBron XXI coming later this year

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Though it seems that the Lebron XX just debuted, the 21st iteration in Lebron James’ signature is already being prepared for release, planned to hit the market during an already insanely packed holiday 2023 season. At this very early juncture ther are no available images, but what is known is the XXI will feature a lower collared desgin, just as was the case with its predecessor, the Lebron XX. There will be all-new midsole tooling, and heel ribbing. At its debut four colour options will be available : The Lebron…

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Patrick Beverley has criticism of Lakers fans

Brandon King

Patrick Beverley spent 45 games as part of the basketball cacauphony that was the Los Angeles Lakers. After being traded to and being bought out by the Orlando Magic, Beverley signed with the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have went 8-5 in the 13 games since Beverely’s arrival in the Windy City and the veteran guard offered his opionion on differences in between the fanbases of his former and current teams, sayng this on his podcast (via NBA Central): “I play a bad game with Chicago, I ain’t gotta look on…

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“Flat Pewter and Obsidian” Nike Air Max 90: Official Images

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Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Air Max 90 reamins one of the most popular silhouettes in Nike’s history. This latest iteration of the classic sneaker sports a combination mesh, leather and suede across a flat pewter, obsidian and black colour palette. Underneath the aformetioned upper resides a white and obsidian midsole that houses Air Max cushioning and a black and obsidian rubber outsole. Just in time for the later part of Air Max Month, the “Flat Pewter and Obsidian” Nike Air Max 90 is currenttly availble at nike.com and select…

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“Powder Blue” Air Jordan IX returning in 2024

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The “Powder Blue” Air Jordan 9 turns 30 next year and in commemoration of that milestone, Jordan Brand plans to re-release this original colorway that is inspired by MJ’s beloved alma mater, the University of North Carolina. At this very early juncture, there are no available images but Jordan Brand doesn’t want to waste the time of the sneaker buying public, what we should see is a sneakers that makes use of a white black and dark powder blue color palette and should do its best to be a fairly…

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Track organization bans transgender athletes from elite female competitions

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Courtesy of ESPN News Services World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty, the sport’s governing body said Thursday. Organization president Sebastian Coe said at a news conference that the decision by the World Athletics Council to exclude transgender women was based “on the overarching need to protect the female category.” Coe added that World Athletics would form a task force to study transgender inclusion that would be chaired by a transgender athlete. Also on Thursday, World Athletics voted…

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