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An intial look at the “Stone Flax” Adidas Yeezy 450

Brandon King

The “Stone Flax” Adidas Yeezy 450 is a new colourway of the 450 that is in the brand’s falls release plans. It sports a stone flax primeknit upper, with the laces, sock liner and midsole/outsole combination adding to the monochromatic aesthetic. The ”Stone Flax” Adidas Yeezy 450 is scheduled to release sometime in October at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail establishments. They will carry a 210 sticker price. Adidas Yeezy 450 Stone Flax/Stone Flax-Stone Flax $210 October 2022

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“Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 4 coming October 29

Brandon King

The “Midnight Navy” is one of Jordan Brand’s tatie of taking an original colourway, swapping one hue and packaging it as a new colour ( which I guess it is, but it just screams lazy effort ). In the instance of the aforementioned colourway, midnight navy takes the place of black, visually separating it from the “White Cement” colourway. Normally this practice grinds my gears, but I must reluctantly admit that I have some affinity for this sneaker. As already mentioned this upcoming a sports a white tumbled leather upper…

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An intial look at the ”Football Grey” Nike Air Zoom Flight 95

Brandon King

This year Nike remembered they produced the Air Zoom Flight ’95 and it was and remains a popular silhouette. It is a sneaker that many sneaker enthusiasts have clamored to see retroed. Having already reported on an upcoming ”True Red” colorway and another look is also on the way. This soon-to-come colorway a white leather upper overlaid with black patent leather. Black shows up on the Swoosh on the toe, inner, rear pull tab and tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole with football grey oblong and oval semi orbs, as…

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An initial look at the ”Cobalt Bliss” Nike Air More Uptempo

Brandon King

I have been an unabashed critic of the over saturation and bastardization of the Nike Air More Uptempo with colorways both unwanted nor needed. If Nike just released the original two colorways ( black/white and Olympic) in a method that allowed for the people who actually wanted them to easily access them, they would be printing money( even moreso than they are currently). With that being said, there is another colorway of the More Uptempo on the horizon, and while once again, these were not a requested sneaker , they…

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Grambling foot hall position breakdown, part 7: Linebackers

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: The Grambling State University football program is doing a nine-part series, as we look to breakdown each position. Today, we take a look at the linebackers. Position Coach:Cedric Thornton Position coach Cedric Thornton is no stranger to building good defenses. The associate head coach and defensive coordinator was known for building championship winning defenses while at Alcorn State. He has a great mix of newcomers and returners as the Tigers prepare for the season opener at Arkansas State. Thornton spoke about the relationship with the linebackers…

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FIBA World Cup: Markkanen’s 28 leads Finland past Israel

Brandon King

Finland got their second round shouted off on the right foot with a hard-fought 79-73 victory over Israel. Lauri Markkanen was big again, scoring 28 points, but the five he scored in the game’s final two minutes were critical to Finland securing the victory. A pair of free throws and a three-point play extended the Finnish lead from 73-71 to 77-73 with sixty-six seconds remaining in the contest. In losing effects, Roman Sorkin scored 14 and grabbed 8 rebounds, Nimrod Levi put in 13, and Yam Madar chipped in 11.…

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“Wheat Gum” Nike Air More Uptempo coming 7 September

Brandon King

This upcoming NIke Air More Uptempo is the latest example of just because you can do something does not mean you should. This yet-to-release More Uptempo sports a monochromatic tumbled leather foundational layer , with the standout feature of this sneaker , the ”AIR” overlay, appears in the form of quilted leather, with a jeweled Swoosh on the rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole, full-length Air Max unit and a gum rubber outsole. The ”Wheat Gum” Nike Air More Uptempo WMNS is scheduled to release September 7 at nike.com…

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FIBA World Cup: Latvia smokes Turkey 111-85

Brandon King

Behind not shooting and a big game from Kristaps Porzingis, Latvia obliterated Turkey, 111-85. Kristaps Porzingis led all scorers with 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Latvia connected on 20 of their 35 three-point attempts (57%) and led by as much as 31 points in the victory. Davis Bertans scored 17 points, knocking down 5 of his 7 three-point attempts. Rihards Lomazs chipped in 15 points, with Rolands Smits contributed 11. In a losing effort, Cedi Osman and Shane Larkin put in 15 points apiece.The loss drops Turkey to…

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FIBA World Cup News: France blows out Czech Republic, 95-60

Brandon King

France tipped off their second stage of 2023 World Cup Qualifiers in resounding fashion by laying a 95-60 smack down on the Czech Republic. Despite being without Tomas Satoransky, Jaromir Bohacik and Vit Krejci, the Czech Republic carried a 42-38 lead into the half, but the French defense choked out the Czech offense in the second half, only allowing 18 points. The Czech Republic were outscored 60-20 in the painted area and shot a frigid 35.5% from the field. The second half was delayed due to an issue with one…

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“Sand” adidas Yeezy Foam Runner coming 26 August

Brandon King

This upcoming Yeezy Foam Runner is composed of a lightweight EVA foam blended with harvested algae with elliptic holes through out the upper to and with ventilation. Initially debuted in March 2021, the “Sand” Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner is restocking August 26 via the Confirmed application. They will carry a $90 sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner Sand/Sand-Sand FY4567 $90 26 August 2022 (restock)

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