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An initial look at the “Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 SE

Brandon King

The ”AfroBeats” is one of a myriad of colorways of the Air Jordan 7 that will release in 2022 in commemoration of the model’s 30th anniversary. As indicated by the nickname, this Air Jordan 7 is inspired by Aftobeats. For the unaware, Afrobeats is a musical genre that is the fusion of West African musical styles with that of the Foundational Black American genres of funk, jazz and soul. This Air Jordan 7 tan upper with lateral ankle debossed Jumpman and pattern wrapping the heel. What appears to be a…

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Hot Wheels x Nike PG 6

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ce its inception, the NIke PG line has been known for its themed sneakers, with Playstation and NASA leitmotifs of previous iterations , both well-received and well-executed. The PG 6 will not stray from that precedent with this Hot Wheels rendition. It sports a mesh upper that transitions from red to blue. At the top of the tessellated tongue at Hot Wheels and PG logos are found respectively, with Hot Wheels-styled Nike branding seen on the on the medial heel and via the “13” on the lateral side, which is…

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July 7, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Kelsey Mitchell (IND) 27 1 5 22.4 Breanna Stewart (SEA) 23 4 2 19.4 Sophie Cunningham (PHO) 23 5 1 18.9 Emma Meesseman (CHI) 20 6 3 17.7 Lexie Brown (LAS) 16 2 4 17.4 Nightly Leaders 07/07/2022  PLAYERS TEAMS See all Player Stats POINTS 1. Kelsey Mitchell IND 27 2. Sophie Cunningham PHO 23 2. Breanna Stewart SEA 23 2. Diana Taurasi PHO 23 5. Sabrina Ionescu NYL 22 REBOUNDS 1. Ezi Magbegor SEA 11 1. NaLyssa Smith IND 11 3. Sabrina Ionescu NYL 10 4. Candace Parker CHI 9 5. Sami Whitcomb NYL 8…

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Brittney Griner pleads guilty

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from ABC News’ Deena Zaru and Tanya Stukalov MOSCOW — WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty on Thursday morning to drug charges in a Russian court, saying that the vape cartridges containing hashish oil were in her luggage unintentionally. “I would like to plead myself guilty,” Griner said when asked if she would like to give testimony. ABC News was present inside the courtroom during the hearing. “I did not have any intention on breaking Russian law,” she said, adding that she was in a rush and did not mean…

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SIAC announces 2021-22 All-Academic honourees

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From the SIAC: A record high, 1,474 student-athletes, was named to the 2021-22 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Commissioner’s All-Academic Team for maintaining at least a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average throughout the 2021-22 academic year. Student-athletes with a 3.2 or higher were considered for all-academic team honors. The number of student-athletes selected in each sport is determined by the number of positions usually involved in that sport. Fifty-one students from 13 institutions recorded a 4.0 grade point average. Benedict College and Kentucky State University led all institutions in this year’s…

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Alabama State footballer Awysum Harris passes away

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Courtesy of Alabama State Atheltics Montgomery, Ala.—Alabama State University Athletics is saddened to announce the passing of Sophomore Linebacker Awysum Harris, from Decatur, Alabama. “The Athletic Department mourns the loss of one of its talented student- athletes, and our deepest sympathy is extended to his family,” said Athletic Director, Dr. Jason Cable. Cable, Head Coach Eddie Robinson and President Quinton T. Ross, Jr. met with the Hornets football team Sunday evening. “Our team is really hurting right now. As a matter of fact, all of us are heartbroken by this loss,” said Robinson. “Tonight, we…

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Take a look at these latest images of the ”Fire Red” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

In our initial article on the ”Fire Red” Air Jordan 9, we did get on Jordan Brand’s case, and rightfully so, but this is actually a good-looking shoe. I still remain on my stance both this release and the ”Olive Concord” 9 are little more than pre-hype building, for the colorways we really want, cash grabs. In the case of the ”Fire Red” , well-executed, but shameless cash grabs nonetheless. As you will see below, a set of new images came to light, and it shows the grey overlay is…

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An initial look at the FAMU x Nike Dunk Low

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On the heels of the recently unveiled Clark Atlanta version, images of a FAMU version of the Nike Dunk Low have come to light. This Dunk Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with orange at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Green Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Other features included “1887” the founding year of FAMU, on the heels, ”COLAC” (College of Love and Charity) on the lateral forefoot, “WE DIFFERENT” on the heel with a Rattler logo reportedly present on the tongue. Underneath resides…

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Big players got big bags in free agency

Brandon King

Day 2 of NBA Free Agency has come and we have seen some player movement, most notably the trades of Dejounte Murray and Rudy Gobert to the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively . However the saga in Brooklyn notwithstanding, several star players remained with their teams, either through opting to ink a new deal or just outright signing extensions. Here are some of players, who may have reached an even higher tax bracket over the past 48 hours: Nikola Jokić, 5-year, $270 million Nikola Jokić is coming off a…

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“Fire Red” Air Jordan 3 postponed until September

Brandon King

The “Fire Red” Air Jordan 3 one of the most anticipated releases of 2022. It now appears that anticipation will have to wait a bit longer to be sated. Initially scheduled to being their first retain run in their original form since 1988 on August 6, according to reporting from zsneakerheadz, The “Fire Red” 3 will now release September 10. Air Jordan III OG White/Fire Red-Neutral Grey-Black DN3707-160 10 September 2022 $210

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