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HOF Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden passes at 91

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From Tyler Conway of B/R: Legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden died Sunday. He was 91. Bowden was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer last month. “I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden said in a statement announcing his illness. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.” Bowden had been in declining health since being diagnosed with COVID-19 last October. One of the most decorated coaches in college…

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Bright Orange Nike Court Legacy now available

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This iteration of the Nike Court Legacy sports an orange and canvas leather uppers with sail leather Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Vintage branding on the tongue and sail laces rounds out the look of upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a sail black-striped sail midsole and gum rammer outsole. This Nike Court Legacy is available at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a $65 sticker price. Nike Court Legacy Orange/Gum Light Brown-Sail DJ1999-800 $65

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This upcoming triple collaboration between Nike, Sacai along with Fragment Design sports a blue mesh upper overlaid with obsidian suede. White Double Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the double-element feature carrying over to the tongues and on the rear heel. Below this upper resides a white and blue double midsole with text on the white portion as well as a obsidian rubber waffle outsole. The Fragment x Sacai x Nike LDWaffle is planned to make its retail debut later this summer at nike.com and select retail…

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Wrestling Legend “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton passes at 62

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From Ben Flanagan at al.com Bobby Eaton, a professional wrestling star born in Alabama, has passed away. He was 62. Eaton’s sister Debbie Eaton Lewis announced the news on Facebook. A cause of death is not yet known. A Huntsville native, Eaton (left) also formed one half of The Midnight Express, first with fellow Alabama native Dennis Condrey and then with Stan Lane, managed by Jim Cornette. Eaton debuted in 1976 and would later work tag teams with other WWE notables like Koko B. Ware and “Lord” Steven Regal. He…

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Charlotte Hornets reportedly interested in Lauri Markkanen

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The Hornets have emerged as a potential suitor for Lauri Markkanen. By Eurohoops teams at eurohoops.net/  info@eurohoops.net Lauri Markkanen is a restricted free agent and the Chicago Bulls can match any offer sheet he may sign with an other team. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornetsis one club that is strongly interested in potentially presenting an offer sheet to the Finnish forward. Markkanen, as all other restricted free agents, may sign an offer sheet as early as this Friday (6/8). In 2020-21, Markkanen averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 25.8…

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Team USA defeats Australia 97-78 to advance to gold medal game

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From nba.com: > Box score | Photos Semifinal: USA 97, Australia 78 Team USA erased a 15-point first-half deficit to secure a commanding semifinal victory and a spot in the gold medal game. The United States will face the winner of Slovenia-France, while Australia will take on the losing team in that matchup for bronze. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant led Team USA with a game-high 23 points and Phoneix Suns guard Devin Booker added 20. Patty Mills, who recently signed with the Nets, led Australia with 15 points. Despite shooting a…

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Spencer Dinwiddie headed to Wizards as part of five-team deal

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From nba news services Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie reportedly will join the Washington Wizards on a three-year, $62-million deal as part of a multi-team trade between the Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The Nets reportedly will receive a 2024 second round pick and a 2025 Draft swap with Washington in exchange for Dinwiddie. The Spurs will receive forward Chandler Hutchison and a 2022 second round pick from Washington as part of the deal. The draft night tradesbetween the Wizards,…

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This Nike Dunk Low is coming soon

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This latest in the seemingly non-stop processing of Nike Dunks sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with metallic silver leather with a cracked aesthetic. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides; the same black also appears on the rear branding and on the tongue label. Below said upper resides a white midsole and a silver rubber outsole. The retail debut of this Nike Dunk Low is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk Low DO5882-001…

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Bulls working on deal for DeMar DeRozan

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The Chicago Bulls are apparently working on a sign-and-trade to acquire free agent DeMar DeRozan. The Bulls have already been active on the sign-and-trade market , engaging in such a transaction with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire point guard Lonzo Ball. The Spurs are allegedly interested in Lauri Markkanen who is a restricted free agent.

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Olympic Hoops: Australia gets by Argentina to get to semifinals

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Team USA will meet Australia with the winning side advancing to the gold medal game of the Olympic Games By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Australia went through to the Olympic Games semifinals by defeating Argentina, 97-59, on Tuesday. Patty Mills fired a game-high 18 points after averaging 21.7 points per game in the preliminary round. Matisse Thybulle added 12 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Jock Landale paired his 12 points with seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Joe Ingles dished out seven of his side’s 33 team assists. The Utah Jazz forward threw…

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