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Check out these latest images of the holiday Air Jordan 11

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In years past , the anticipation of the release of the Christmas time Air Jordan 11 leaves sneaker enthusiasts frothing at the mouth for months. It is safe to say that this year’s offering lacks that same level of fervour. The 2020 Holiday 11 sports a black mesh and leather upper overlaid by a black patent leather rand. On the heel is found a metallic Jumpman with an embroidered “23” on the heel. In a manner reminiscent to a select pair of “DMP” Jordan 11, “JORDAN” is spelled out down…

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Nike announces layoffs amidst $790 million quarterly losses

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From business insider: Nike is laying off some of its staff, the company confirmed to Business Insider. CEO John Donahoe announced the layoffs — expected to occur in phases, starting in July — in a companywide email on Thursday. The email, which Complex saw, did not specify how many employees and which departments would be affected but mentioned that workers at Nike’s retail stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities were not expected to be among those laid off. Donahoe said the layoffs were not related to the pandemic or costs but…

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An initial look at the “Lemon Wash” Nike Dunk Low

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This upcoming Nike Dunk Low makes use of a multi-color, midnight turquoise, cardinal red, and lemon wash color palette across an ecologically friendly build that makes use of material from the brand’s Space Hippie project including a Grind rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Lemon Wash” Nike Dunk Low is expected to release this fall at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Dunk Low SP Multi-Color/MIdnight Turquoise-Cardinal Red-Lemon Wash CZ9747-900 Fall 2020

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The NBL’s tenth club will be in Tasmania

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from NBL.com.au : The people of Tasmania now have a team all of Tasmania can get behind after the league finalised its agreement with the Tasmanian Government to issue a licence to participate in the 2021/2022 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season. The agreement includes a new home for the team with the Tasmanian Government providing $68.5 million for the upgrade of the Derwent Entertainment Centre, including $20 million for a community four court multisport facility. Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein said the milestone agreement paved the way for Tasmania to have a…

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Georgia mayor makes coded, racist comments

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One of the ancillary benefits of the nationwide protests of anti-black racism that is that is flushed out covert handkerchief heads and suspected white supremacists. This story deals with the later. Bloomingdale, Georgia is a town that many people including residents of the state, are not familiar with but mayor of Bloomingdale is garnering attention for the town and for all the wrong reasons. Mayor Ben Rozier posted on the Gossip Bloomingdale GA Facebook page saying , “Privilege is wearing $200 sneakers when you’ve never had a job,” He then…

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Presenting the New Balance Vision Racer

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The Vision Racer is New Balance latest silhouette. It sports a combination leather, suede and mesh light blue upper accented with silver. On the stripe “VISION” is repeated with “Vision Racer” appearing on the tongue. This upper sits atop a robust midsole and and translucent outsole with “VISION”spelled out across it. The New Balance Vision Racer is expected to release later this summer.

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FAMU’s Kyle Coleman will pitch in CSBI

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Kyle Coleman was one of Florida A&M University’s student-athletes affected by COVID-19 as the senior right-handed pitcher saw his season end on March 12. Coleman, who was one of seven graduating seniors this season, will now have the opportunity to pitch again in the Collegiate Summer Baseball Invitational (CSBI).  “I am excited about being able to play baseball again, especially against some of the best in the nation,” Coleman said. “Not only am I excited about being able to play baseball again, but I…

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An initial look at the Stray Rats x New Balance 827

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Stray Rats and New Balance have teamed up to birth this 827. It sports a combination upper of brown mesh overlaid by suede of the same hue. The purple New Balance branding on the lateral side is bordered in red while green piping at key points throughout the upper with “Stray Rats” branding wrapping the heels. This upper sits atop an olive, Abzorb-containing midsole. The Stray Rats x New Balance 827 is expected to release in May. Stray Rats x New Balance 827 May 2020

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Statement from NBL owner Larry Kestelman and commissioner Jeremy Loeliger

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From nbl.com.au: A message from NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman and NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger: These are unprecedented and challenging times and, like all of you, our simple wish is that we all get through it as safely and quickly as possible. Sport is an important part of people’s lives, but at this critical time, we are very aware of putting things in perspective and that the health and safety of each and every one of our families, friends and the wider community should be everybody’s number one…

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New Balance Foundation Pledges $2 Million toward Coronavirus relief efforts

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The New Balance Foundation has pledged two million dollars in an effort to help mitigate the negative effects that COVID-19 has had on various locales. Below is a release from the Foundation: BOSTON, MA – March 24, 2020 – Boston-based New Balance Foundation today announced it has committed $2 million in non-profit grants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support local, regional and global communities. “We firmly believe it is our civic duty to support our communities in need around the world,” said Anne Davis, managing trustee New Balance Foundation.  “As…

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