Four FAMU footballers named BOXTOROW Preseason All-Americans

title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M football has four named BOXTOROW Preseason All-American as Kendall Bohler, Deco Wilson, Ashton Grable, and Cameron Gillis earn recognition. Kendall Bohler | Defensive BackBohler is the top defensive returner from the nation’s best defense in 2023 after finishing the season with 39 tackles, 14 pass breakups, and an interception in the Celebration Bowl. Bohler also made the All-SWAC First Team, BOXTOROW All-American, Aeneas Williams Award Finalist, Bruce Feldman Freak List member, and was on the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List. Bohler Preseason Honors• BOXTOROW Preseason All-American• Stats Perform…

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A closer look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway of the well-received Kobe IX Elite that is slated to release this summer. Conceived as a tribute to the late, great Kobe Bryant, these sport an angelic all-white Flyknit upper with all branding and markings also appearing in white. Behind the tongue reads “Halo” and also features a Kobe signature, both in black and the only color on an otherwise monochromatic upper.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole equipped with a carbon fiber support rail at the forefoot…

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Grambling’s Myles Crawley was named to the Walter Payton Award watch list

Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Grambling Athletics Grambling State quarterback Myles Crawley has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Stats Perform Walter Payton Award. Crawley, who was picked as the preseason SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, had a remarkable 2023 season at GSU. The Redshirt-Senior from Lithonia, Ga. threw from 2,303 yards and 16 touchdowns while completing 60.1% of his passes (197-of-328). He was the first Grambling State quarterback to throw for at least 2,000 yards in a season since Devante Kincaid in 2017 and the first GSU QB to…

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PE Corner: Aja Wilson broke out LeBron XXII PE

Las Vegas Aces star and current Olympian Aja Wilson unveiled a Player Exclusive edition of the LeBron XXI. The USA themed sneaker sports a white upper with a navy bordered red portion that forms the shape Swoosh on the lateral side. Navy also shows up on the LeBron signature on the lateral side. A jeweled LeBron logo is seen on the tongue along with a small red Swoosh at the medial forefoot.  The aforementioned red portion is also integrated into the midsole, which features a Swoosh on the lateral side.…

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LeBron unveils new colorway of the LeBron XXII

The U.S. Men’s National Basketball opened up Olympic pool play against Serbia on Sunday. In the game, which the U.S. won, 110-84, LeBron James broke out a new colorway of his yet-to-be-released LeBron XXII. They sport a navy upper with a red-bordered white overlay that forms the shape of a Swoosh on the lateral side. Red shows up at the inner, tongue backing, LeBron’s signature on the heel  A white midsole and navy rubber outsole complete the aesthetic.  As it currently stands it is not yet known if these will see a retail release.  Images via talksole

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Ja Morant’s special edition Hall of Fame Ja 2

Ja Morant was recently inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame Nike helped him do so in style, hooking him up with a special-editon iteration of his yet-to-be-released Ja 2. They appear to make use of a grey and light blue color palette with what looks like a claw scratch pattern spread throughtout the upper. The sneakers are housed in a wooden box that display a miniature version of Morant’s banner that now hangs in the rafters at CFSB Center and also lists Ja’s numerous achievements as a Racer,…

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”Fear” Air Jordan 4 coming November 9

Jordan Brand seems unwilling to answer the clamours of their consumers and finally run the “Taxi” Air Jordan XII, but can find the time and resources to bring back the “Fear” Air Jordan 4 that no one asked for.  It sports a black, anthracite and silver upper with white showing up at the inner, lace tabs, tongue label and Jumpman branding on the rear heel. Black netting is seen on the sides and tonue, with the same hue takng care of the branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a white-speckled…

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PE Corner: Jewell Loyd wears red “USA” Nike Kobe IV Protro

Seattle Storm guard and United States Women’s National Basketball team member Jewell Loyd rocked a USA-themed colorway of the Kobe IV Protro in international action.  They sport a red upper with FlyWire-equipped side panels. Navy-bordered white Swooshes adorn the aforementioned panels, with white also showing up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue. Red also takes care of the inner, while a stamped “24” on the rear heel wraps up the upper.  Below resides a white midsole and a red, blue and milky translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently…

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Paris Olympics Day 2 KD and LeBron powers US past Serbia, Carlik Jones leads South Sudan to historic win

Courtesy of nba.com The 2024 Olympic Games are officially underway in Paris, France. Group C — featuring the United States, Serbia, Puerto Rico and South Sudan — tipped off Day 2 action on July 28. Look back at the best moments from the second day of Group Play. South Sudan 90, Puerto Rico 79 • Box Score• Watch Replay (Peacock)

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Russell Westbrook inks 2-year, $6.8 million deal with Nuggets

courtesy of nba.com The Denver Nuggets added some depth to their backcourt in a reported deal that had long been expected. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million deal. Westbrook was dealt to the Utah Jazz on July 18 but was waived two days later. His move to Denver had been reported since the initial deal that allowed the LA Clippers to work a sign-and-trade deal with the Jazz to acquire guard Kris Dunn.

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