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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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Cowboys’ Sam Williams arrested Sunday night

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Courtesy of Lorenzo Reyes, USA Today Second-year Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested Sunday night, one day after he played in the team’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, and charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon. A spokesperson from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department confirmed the arrest Wednesday to USA TODAY Sports in an email and said the controlled substance charge was for alleged possession of THC, not marijuana. Through a spokesman, the Cowboys declined to comment but said “the organization…

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“University Blue” Nike Air Max 1: Official Images

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Nike resumes the rolling out of colorways the Air Max 1, with this well-executed university blue iteration being the latest example. It sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with a photon dust suede. University blue suede is present at the Swooshes that adorn the sides, inner, tongue, and rear heel branding, as well as in a nearly complete rand. Underneath resides a white midsole that houses heel Air Max cushioning and a black and white outsole. The “University Blue” Nike Air Max 1 is scheduled to debut November 23…

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Take a look at more new images of the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11

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New pictures have emerged of the very anticipated “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11. A slightly altered spin on the 2006 release that was pair with the Air Jordan VI to form the best sneaker duo Jordan Brand, the Defining Moments Pack, it eshews the ballistic mesh of its progenitor for a tumbled leather upper, which is overlaid by a patent leather rand. A metallic gold Jumpman retains its perch on the lateral ankle, with “23” in the same hue also present in the rear heel.  Underneath resides a white midsole…

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TSU Volleyball gets 3-0 exhibition win over UT Southern

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Tennessee State Athletics 0 MMA 3 Winner TSU Team 1 2 3 F MMA 17 8 15 (0) TSU 25 25 25 (3) The Tennessee State volleyball team racked up 51 kills on the way to a three-set sweep (25-17, 25-8, 25-15) over the Firehawks of UT-Southern Tuesday in exhibition play home at Gentry Center. Alondrah Santana-Rodriguez finished with 11 kills on the day to lead the Tigers’ offense while finishing with a hitting percentage of .625. Alanys Oterocontributed as well by serving up 46 assists. TSU got 24 digs from Jadyn…

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“Malachite” Nike Gamma Force on the way

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The Nike Gamma Force is an all-new women’s silhouette whose aesthoetic is inspired by that of classic basketball kicks from the 1980s ans 90s. It sports a white leather upper with light smoke grey peeking on the forefoot, showing up at the collar and wrapping the lower heel. Malachite shows up on the Swooshes that adorns the lateral and medial sides and the inner. The same hue is also present on the embroidered “NIKE” branding on the heel , with additonal light smoke greay branding found on the tongue. Underneath…

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“Green Suede” New Balance 9060 on the way

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This iteration of the New Balance sports a combination green mesh and suede upper with grey underlays. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with “N” logos- a solid one on the lateral side and the one on the medial side features a motion effect. On the rear heel appears a “NB” logo , with additional branding on the tongue. Below resides a dual-density ABZORB and SBS foam midsole and a podded rubber outsole that is somewhat visually reminiscent of the Reebok DMX Run 10. The “Green Suede” New Balance…

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NBA launches inquiry into James Harden comments

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Courtesy of Gilbert MacGregor, The Sporting News The fallout from James Harden’s trade request made to the 76ers continues to send shockwaves through the basketball world. Days after Harden publicly denounced Daryl Morey by calling him a “liar,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported that the NBA has launched an inquiry into Harden’s comments. According to the report, the NBA’s inquiry has been launched in order to gain an understanding of the nature of Harden’s comments, including what prompted him to call the franchise’s president of basketball operations a “liar,” adding that he…

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Mike Bibby thinks the 2002 Sacramento Kings were better than the Lakers

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Courtesy of Lakers Nation The Los Angeles Lakers were the team to beat in the 2000s as the franchise was led by the superstar duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. O’Neal and Bryant were absolutely dominant during that period, leading the Lakers to a “three-peat” and cementing the organization’s status as the greatest in the NBA history. However, their road to the final title of that run was a difficult one as they ran into their rivals the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference Finals. Sacramento was considered by…

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