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“Pink Sand” New Balance 550 coming 19 October

Brandon King

This latest addition to the New Balance 550 roster sports a white leather upper overlaid with pink sand suede at the toe and wrapping the heel. White mesh is present at the rear heel with additional sand pink showing up bordering the side “N” logos, bordering the tongue and trimming the top leather layer. White “NB” logos are present on the rear heel, with pink salt branding on the aforementioned tongue. Underneath resides a branded midsole and tri-coloured rubber outsole. The “Pink Salt” New Balance 550 is scheduled to release…

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2022-23 SWAC Women’s Basketball Media Day

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC Women’s Basketball Media Day BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Southwestern Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball head coaches and student-athletes preview the upcoming season during SWAC Women’s Basketball Media Day. Please click the link above to watch the show in its entirety.  About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.  Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition…

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“Blue Grove” New Balance 550 coming 19 October

Brandon King

This upcoming New Balance 550 sports a black leather upper with mesh of the same hue present at the rear heel. Blue groove shows up on the pebbled “N” logos on the lateral side and near the collar. The same hue is also present on the New Balance branding on the tongue, “550” on the lateral side and trim. Underneath resides a white “new balance” branded midsole and tri-coloured rubber outsole. The “Blue Goove” New Balance 550 is scheduled to release October 19 at new balance.com and select retail establishments;…

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Jackson State donkey-kicks Bethune-Cookman 48-8

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 48  JSU 8 BCU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F JSU 21 9 9 9 48 BCU 0 0 0 8 8 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jackson State University quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw a career-high tying five touchdown passes, and the defense tied an NCAA record with three safeties as the Tigers defeated Bethune-Cookman 48-8 Saturday at TIAA Bank Stadium. Sanders, a Heisman Trophy and Walter Payton Award candidate, threw five scoring passes in a game for the second time this season (Florida A&M) in completing 36 of 48…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teen beaten by mob and robbed of sneakers

Brandon King

A NY teen was the victim of violent assault that cost him his sneakers. A now-deleted Instagram video captured the violent assault, which occurred on Amsterdam Ave. between W. 187th St. and W. 188th St. in Washington Heights, depicted the group surrounding the 15-year-old victim, beat him to the ground with punches and kicks and then run off with his sneakers. After pummeling and stealing te victim’s shoes, the group of ruffians escaped down the black before escaping in a black sedan. The driver of the sedan can be heard…

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“Terry Swoosh” Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

Brandon King

This women’s Dunk Low combines tumbled leather and suede overlays across its upper. It’s must noticeable feature is the terry cloth Swooshes that live on the lateral and medial sides and i also present on the rear heel. Nike branding on the to tongue complete an upper that sits atop a rubber midsole. The “Terry Swoosh” Dunk Low is planned to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Dunk Low WMNS Shimmer/Mars Stone-Sanddrift DZ4706-200 $TBA 2022

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“Lost & Found” Air Jordan I High OG: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Lost and Found” Air Jordan I High OG is un questionably one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of 2022. An homage to the Mom& Pop sneaker shops, this Air Jordan 1 is a slight tweaking of the vaunted “Chicago” colourway, sporting an aged aesthetic with the white leather and at the collar. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with black Wings logo and “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue completing the upper. Underneath resides white midsole and red rubber outsole. The “Lost & Found” Air Jordan…

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Albany State Volleyball victorious over Edward Waters in 5 sets

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Courtesy of the Dr.Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams volleyball team and the Edward Waters Tigers battled for the top seed in the SIAC East Division on today at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on the ASU East Campus.  The Golden Rams improved to (12-6) overall and (12-2) in the SIAC while the Tigers fell to (14-8) overall and (8-2) in the conference.  With the win, the Golden Rams are in 1st place in the SIAC East Division. At the midway point in set…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: CT duo arrested in sneaker armed robbery

Brandon King

Sunday, police in Cromwell, Connecticut arrested two individuals after an armed robbery in River Centre Plaza’s parking lot. According to local law enforcement, the victim made arrangements to meet the suspects , a male and a female, in the aforementioned parking lot. The female suspect allegedly relieved the victim of the sneakers, as the male suspect pointed a gun from inside his car. The theiving duo then fled the scene. With assistance from Middletown officers, Cromwell PD indicated they found the getaway vehicle in Middletown. Soon after both suspects were…

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“Lunar New Year” Nike Dunk High

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This special-edition Nike Dunk High was birthed in commemoration of the Lunar New Year. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with light bone suede overlays at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heels and ankle. Sail suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with an image of a mountain and a clouds on the lower lateral heels. Chinese characters are present on the tongue labels ; evergreen appears on the inner and via hairy suede pull tabs. Underneath resides a white midsole and a blue tinged…

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