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Eastside Golf x Air Jordan 1 High Golf dropping November 12

Brandon King

Following in the outsoles of the outsoles of the Air Jordan 1 Low, Air Jordan 12 and the Air Jordan 12 Low Golf , Eastside Golf will be putting their spin on the Air Jordan 1 High ‘ The Eastside Golf Air Jordan 1 High sports a while leather foundational layer overlaid that of burnt sunrise at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel. Midnight navy shows up un the Swooshes on the sides, inner and laces. Jordan Brand logo are seen on one tongue and…

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Nike suspends relationship with Kyrie Irving

Brandon King

Friday night Nike announced they have suspended their relationship with Kyrie Irving, including postponing his upcoming sneaker, the Kyrie 8. “At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism,” Nike said in a prepared statement. “We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone.” These words ring hollow, as Nike is a company whose products are created under the most deplorable positions by some of the poorest people on the planet with their full knowledge of…

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I never thought I’d see the day…

Brandon King

For a variety of reasons, there are truly bizarre times in which we currently inhabit. In many ways up is now down and right now left. The Kyrie Irving has exposed a lot of black personalities in sports as the buck broken company me. They truly are. Surprisingly, unbelievably a voice who has run counter to this narrative is Jason Whitlock-yes you read that correctly. To be clear I have multiple disagreements with Whitlock but his recent monologue in which he raised the question of why Amazon and Jeff Bezos…

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Mad at Kyrie Irving but not Amazon??

Brandon King

Kyrie Irving has been the talk of the NBA world since his infamous social media post that has been called antiemetic ( but no one has specifically said why). As if they needed any reason to castigate Kyrie, various talking heads from the sporting world and outside the sports space have been letting Irving have it. The NBA wasted no time , issuing a statement condemning the post and commissioner Adam Silver set to meet with Kyrie next week. The swiftness of the NBA is a stark contrast of how…

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Bethune-Cookman to honor longtime PA announcer Reverend Isadore Williams Saturday

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Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Rev. Isadore Williams, whose booming voice has been long-standing tradition at Bethune-Cookman football, will be honored Saturday when the Wildcats host Alabama State for homecoming at Daytona Stadium. Rev. Williams is stepping down from his role as a public address announcer, a position he’s held since being on a student on campus in 1975. His trademark opening — “Who Will Ascend to the Top of the Mountain” – has been a part of over 230 games during his memorable run. A native of…

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This special-edition Air Force 1 Low in collaboration with Drake’s NOCTA line was initially planned to debut last year, alongside his “Certified Lover Boy” album. It sports an all-white tumbled leather construction at the upper. NOCTA branding appears on the rear heel and insoles. Underneath resides the typical Air Force 1 Low midsole, but instead of “AIR” appearing , it reads “love you fovever” in script. The stars of the white rubber outsole have been replaced with hearts. The “Certified Lover Boy” NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 Low is…

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“Seafoam” Air Jordan 4 debuts February 9

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The “Seafoam” Air Jordan 4 is a women’s -specific colourway of the 4 that is in Jordan Brand’s 2023 release plans. At this juncture there are available images but what is known it will make use of a white, seafoam, dark ash and neutral gray colour palette. Predictive speculation assigns a visual similar to that of the “Fire Red” , but with seafoam tagging in for the fire red. Originally set to begin its maiden retail voyage, on February 24, that date has now been [pushed forward two weeks to…

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Gradient Air Force 1 Low coming soon

Brandon King

This soon-to-release women’s-specific Nike Air Force 1 Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with gradient panels at the forefoot, eye rows and wrapping the heels. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with black Swooshes, with “NIKE AIR” branding appearing on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and matching rubber outsole. The release of this Air Force 1 Low is imminently anticipated at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS Summit White/Black-Bright Maroon FD0801-100 $TBA 2022

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Tennessee State volleyball to take on Southern Indiana in weekend series

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State University Tiger Volleyball Team will hit the road this weekend to take on the University of Southern Indiana Eagles (Friday 6 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. both on ESPN Plus). For the second consecutive week, with two victories, the Tigers (12-15, 6-8 OVC) could get to .500 in the conference play. If the Tigers get hot and win the next four games, they will have a chance to finish as high as third place after being picked last in…

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Raphael Aka-Ety first MVSU Women’s Soccer player in seven years to make an All-SWAC team

Brandon King

Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Mississippi Valley State University women’s soccer program saw one of its graduating seniors go out with an accolade as Rahael Aka-Ety was voted onto the All-SWAC Second Team by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors as announced Wednesday evening. Aka-Ety, a defender/forward from Bolgatanga, Ghana, is the first Valley State soccer player to be named an All-SWAC Selection since current Graduate Assistant Laadi Issaka and former midfielder Karenth Zabala-Terrazas were recognized at the end of the 2018 season. She is the…

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