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The “Taxi” Air Jordan XII is finally returning in 2025

Brandon King

For several years, we here at sneakershoptalk have chided Jordan Brand for their refusal to bring back the “Taxi” Air Jordan. Wit multiple releases of Jordan 12s, such as the “Wings” , “Chinese New Year” and “Red Taxi”  that bore more than a passing resemblance to the classic colorway, it almost seemed that Jordan Brand was taking a perverse pleasure in teasing fans of the Taxis.  It seems that Jordan Brand may have finally taken heed of the wishes of their consumer and is bringing the “Taxi” back, adding them to…

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”Bugs Bunny” Air Jordan VIII coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The “Bugs Bunny” Air Jordan VIII was the latest heavy hitter that is slated to what is already a star-studded 2025 sneaker lineup.  Last seen in 2013 , will mark the fifth retail run for the original colorway, having originally debuted in 1993 and making  subsequent appearances in 2003, and as a part of the Countdown Packs of 2008.  At this early juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration but what we should be presented with is a white, leather upper with perforations on…

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Grambling Athletics announces partnership with 91.5 FM KGRM

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tite image via Grambling State Athletics Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications New for this season, Grambling State University football games will be broadcast live on KGRM 91.5 FM, GSU’s official on-campus radio station, and simulcast on KPCH 99.3 The Peach.  “I’m very excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Grambling State Athletics and KPCH,” said Charlston Talbert, KGRM Operations Manager. “Grambling State Athletics is important to our listeners worldwide and the local community as well.” Handling play-by-play duties on gameday is Onaje Morris, a 2022 graduate of Grambling State and on…

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XULA women’s soccer falls to Georgia Gwinnett , 2-0

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title image via Derrick Hingle Courtesy of XULA Athletics Georgia Gwinnett scored goals in each half Tuesday afternoon to earn a 2-0 women’s soccer victory against Xavier University of Louisiana at Lafreniere Park.        It was the Gold Nuggets’ home opener. XULA will return to Lafreniere Saturday for a noon matchup with NCAA Division II Spring Hill. Admission is free to all XULA home soccer games.        Ola Orelesi’s header in the 15th minute — Riko Yasuzawa’s right-corner kick set it up — scored the first goal. Natalie Maguire notched the second…

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“Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One returning this Holiday season

Brandon King

Originally debuting in 2010, and making a return in 2017, the “Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One is slated to embark on its third retail voyage this holiday season.  Like in earlier iterations, it sports a metallic copper Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up via nubuck at the eye rows, and mesh at the tongue, collar, and rear heel. Copper shows up at the stripes on the pull tabs and tongue, as well as the One Cent logos on the tongue and rear heel, as well as the…

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“Light Smoke Grey/Anthracite” Nike Dunk Low coming fall 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low is part of Nike’s fall release roster. They sport a tumbled anthracite leather foundational layer overlaid with light smoke grey suede at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel, and flanking the ankle.  Reflective Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with additional reflective detailing seen on the laces. Nike branding is seen on the tongue label and is embroidered on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a grey midsole as well as an anthracite rubber outsole.  The “Light Smoke Grey/Anthracite” Nike Dunk…

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“Black/Dusty Cactus” Nike Air 180 coming September 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air 180 sports a black textile foundational layer overlaid with suede of the same hue. Alabaster leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Dusty cactus shows up on the 180 branding on the tonguef as well as the embroidered “NIKE AIR” presentc at the rear heel.  Dusty cactus also shows up on the heel stability cup and insole, with alabaster taking care of the inner.  Underneath resides a dusty cactus-accented black midsole and a translucent and solid rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Black/Dusty…

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“Persian Violet/Light Wild Mango” Nike Air Max Plus coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the fan-favorite Air Max Plus sports a mesh upper that transitions from the warmth of light wild mango to the cool hue of Persian violet. Pure platinum shows up at the cage that spans nearly the entirety of the upper as well as overlays present at the rear heel, sides, and bumper at the toe.  Violet-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while TN Air branding can be seen on the rear heel, tongue, and insole.  Underneath resides a midsole that features visible Nike Air…

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TC Taylor names starter for Jackson State’s Week 1 matchup

Brandon King

Earlier Monday on the SWAC Media Call, Jackson State head coach TC Taylor said Jacobian Morgan would be the Tigers’ starting quarterback for their Week 1 opener against Louisiana-Monroe.  Last season the Syracuse transfer appeared in six games for the Tigers, completing 83 of 123 passes for 842 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an interception. His best statistical effort was 26-36 for 373 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 40-14 beatdown of Arkansas Pine Bluff on October 28.  The Thursday night meeting will be the second between the two schools. In…

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Cooper Flagg signs NIL deal with New Balance

Brandon King

The apple of the eye of many NBA teams, Cooper Flagg has landed a NIL deal with New Balance.  Flagg said this to ESPN of the deal:  “The connection with New Balance as a family company and a company with Maine roots means a lot to me,” Flagg told ESPN. “That makes this different and special. My mom used to go to the tent sale for back-to-school shopping there when we were kids. That really aligns the brand with my roots. It’s a perfect fit.” Flagg was the Gatorade National…

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