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An initial look at the “Aqua” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

If one of thf the first sneakers that came to mind upon seeing the “Aqua” Air Jordan 5 was the Chris Paul PE from his days in New Orleans, then you were onto something as, that PE most definitely was the template for this upcoming Air Jordan 5. It sports a black nubuck upper with clear netting on the lateral and medial sides. Aquatone shows up on the Jumpman on the reflective tongue and rear heel, inner as well as the lace locks. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black…

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“Cool Grey” Jordan Dub Zero: Official Images

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Debuting way back in 2005, the Dub Zero was Jordan Brand’s first “frankenshoe”, as it combine attributes from the Air Jordan 4,6,11, 12, 13, and depending on the colorway, 15, via the rear heel. This colour way sports a white patent leather rand overlaid with laser-etched side panels. Jumpman and “TWO3” branding is found on the tongue with a white and cool grey rear spoiler and “Jordan” present on the rear heel The “”Cool Grey ” Jordan Dub Zero is slated to debut next spring at nike.com and select retail…

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Jalen Suggs leaves game with leg injury

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Magic guard Jalen Suggs has suffered what appears to be a leg injury in their preseason game against the Mavericks . In the first quarter Suggs went to set a screen on Dorian Finney Smith when he collided with Finney-Smith’s leg and appeared to hyperextend his left leg. Suggs had to be helped back to the locker room. This is the latest health mishap to befall Suggs , who was taken fifth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. He missed 20 games in his rookie campaign with a thumb injury…

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An initial look at the ”Mars For Her” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

At first glance one might think, ” did they slip the Raging Bulls back in on us?” It is easy to understand why , as with their red suede upper , reflective tongues, black drop-shadowed red “23” on the lateral heel and black heel tab underlays it certainly bears more than a passing resemblance to the very well received and still highly-coveted ”Raging Bull” Air Jordan 5. Like the ”Raging Bull” , the ”Mars For Her” also sports a black midsole ,but differs from that shoe in that its ”teeth”…

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CIAA renewed multi-year partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

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Courtesy of the CIAA: The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, announced the renewal of its multi-year partnership agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) to remain the conference’s Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer. The extended partnership between the CIAA and Academy is centered on championing HBCUs and providing support to CIAA students, faculty, student-athletes, and bands. Academy will also continue to carry licensed fan gear of select member schools online and in local stores. “We’re excited for Academy’s continued partnership to create…

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Albany State volleyball gets sweep against Fort Valley

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics: The Albany State Golden Rams defeated arch-rival Fort Valley State Wildcats (3-0) this evening at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex on the ASU East Campus.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (11-6) overall and (11-2) in the SIAC.  The Wildcats fell to (3-15) overall and (1-5) in the conference. The Golden Rams swept the season series against the Wildcats.  In their season opener, the Golden Rams defeated the Wildcats (3-0) in Fort Valley, Georgia on Thursday, September…

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“Exploration Unit” Air Jordan 312″ Official Images

Brandon King

Along with the recent reported on Air Jordan Mid, this upcoming Jordan Legacy 312 is part of a themed “Exploration Unit” collection. Devoid of any special logos/branding of the collection, it sports the colour palette of the aforementioned collection. This 312 features a combination leather, nubuck and mesh with lateral and medial overlays. Light blue shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides as well as the forefoot strap. Burgundy is present on the lace loops, top eyelets, rear heel branding and bordering the tongue with…

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Grambling bowling to open season with Rattler Invitational

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Grambling State Athletic Communications : It’s been a busy offseason for the Grambling State University women’s bowling program with the addition of head coach Allamont Bates and now the Lady Tigers are on the verge of opening the 2022-2023 season. Grambling State opens the season this weekend at the Rattler Invitational in Pensacola, Fla. Grambling State will compete in eight tournaments this season, beginning with the season opener this weekend (Oct. 7-9) at the Rattler Invitational in Pensacola, Fla. The Lady Tigers have two more tournaments prior to the end…

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This Air Force 1 Low is on the way

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This upcoming Air Force 1 Low sports a grey leather upper underlaid with mesh side panel.The lateral and medial sides are adorned with black Swooshes; on the lateral heel smaller orange and black swooshes have their home. Orange shows up on the “NIKE AIR “ branding seen on tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a while midsole and a grey rubber outsole. The debut of this Air Force 1 Low is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low FD0666-002 $TBA 2022

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An initial look at the “Hi-Res Coral” Adidas Yeezy Quantum

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The fall season will see the debut of the “Hi-Res Coral”, an all-new colourway of the Yeezy Quantum. It sports hi res coral across its Primeknit upper with reflective panel on the rear heel. Underneath the upper resides a midsole that feature full-length Boost cushioning and a rubber outsole. The “Hi-Res Coral” Adidas Yeezy Quantum is planned to release sometime in October at adidas.com/Yeezy. They will carry a 260 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Quantum Hi-Res Coral/Hi-Res Coral-Hi-Res Coral HP6595 $260 October 2022

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