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”Miro” Air Jordan 7 returning this summer

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Seventeen years after its original 2008 release, the “Miro” Air Jordan 7 is returning this year. The “Miro” Air Jordan 7 is inspired by Spanish painter and sculptor’s Joan Miro’s famous sculpture, Dona i Ocell (Woman and Bird). They sport a white and black upper splashed with areas of color, tying it to the Barcelona-installed sculpture. A gold Jumpman appears at the lateral ankle, while perched atop the black tongue is “AIR JORDAN” in gold and red stitching. The shield at the rear heel displays a number 9, which was…

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Tennessee State unveils 2026 football schedule

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Image via Tennessee State football Tennessee State University football announced its 2026 season schedule on Tuesday, highlighted by a four major HBCU games, a challenging slate of OVC–Big South Conference games, marquee home matchups and key road tests as the Tigers look to build momentum under second-year head coach Reggie Barlow. TSU vs Jackson State — Week 0 — Aug 29 The matchup marks the first-ever meeting between TSU and Jackson State at the John A. Merritt Classic, adding a new chapter to a series that dates back more than seven…

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“Coconut Milk” Nike KD 18 coming February 2026

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This upcoming iteration of the KD 18 sports a coconut mesh foundational layer overlaid with sand drift suede. An additional and synthetic overlay flanks the foot, offers lateral support, and forms the loops of the lacing system.  Green shoes up via the KD logo perched atop the tongue, bordering the Swooshes that sandwich the ankle, as well as the “EA$Y” that appears backing the tongue.  Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole augmented with a large volume forefoot Zoom Air unit, as well as a green rubber outsole.  The Coconut Milk” Nike…

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“City of Champions” Nike Kobe I Protro coming February 2026

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This upcoming Kobe I Protro honors thestoriedhistory of the Los Angeles Lakers as well as paying homage to Kobe’s connection to SoCal.  They sport a work blue upper overlaid with cracked summit white leather at the toe. The same aesthetic is seen at the Swooshes that adorn the sides as well as the “UPTEMPO” branded rear heel.  A blue Kobe logo is seen on the front of the tongue, while “67-99”, the years that the Lakers called the Great Western Forum home, appears at the rear. The insoles feature a…

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Bluetile x Nike SB Dunk Low coming this summer

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This Dunk SB Low was berthed out of a collaborative effort between Bluetile Skateboards and Nike SB.  It sports a black upper, comprised of textured panels, underlaid in blue at the toe and side panels. Orange embroidery on the rear heel hearkens to the cobblestone streets of Charleston, SC, where Bluetile calls home.  Nike SB branding on the tongue, while the South Carolina State flag , makes an appearance on the back of the tongue. The rear heels read “Blue” and “Tile” respectively in place of the standard “NIKE” branding. …

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Aaron Gordon challenges Zach LaVine to run it back

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It is hard to believe that it has been a decade since Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine turned the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest into one for the ages as each continued wow the crowd with one jaw dropping dunk after another. the contest is still talked about to this very day, not only because of the incredible display of the two standout participants but because of the result, which is mired in controversy.  Many people who saw the contest, believe it should have ended in a tie or that Gordon should…

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Albany State Lady Golden Rams fall to Tuskegee in overtime, 70-65

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Image via Albany State Athletics Despite Albany State Lady Golden Rams leading for over half the game (57.2%) and forcing 33 turnovers, it proved not enough, as ASU fell in overtime to Tuskegee, 70-65.  The first quarter was a close affair that saw four ties and 5 lead changes. After Erin Perry’s jumper tied the game at 12, a 6-0 burst put Albany State up 18-12 with 1:18 left in the quarter and the Lady Rams would take an 18-13 lead into the second quarter.  Tuskegee outscored Albany State 10-4…

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“Year of the Horse” Nike Kobe VIII Protro returning January 31

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The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII debuted in 2014 as part of Nike’s Chinese Zodiac Collection and they are primed to make their return in 2026.  Featuring updated Protro tech, they sport an eye-catching light crimson knit upper adorned with a large gold Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller such branding present on the medial ankle.  Gold also stands in on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Backing the tongue is a horse graphic, further tying…

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Fisk student-athlete killed in shooting on I-65

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Image via Fisk Athletics In what is the epitome of a senseless act the life of Fisk University basketball player Andre Bell was tragically cut short in a shooting Sunday evening.  Bell, 20, and two friends attended a gymnastics event on Sunday evening. After the event, they departed, entering the interstate in a white Nissan Sentra. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Bell’s friends became aware of a dark object next to them in the left lane. The two friends were snapped out of the engrossment of their phones…

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“Grape” Nike Air Max ‘95 available now

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The “Grape” is one of the original colorways of the classic Air Max 95 and has made another triumphant return in 2026.  They sport a gradient upper comprised of mesh, suede, and leather. Court Purple appears on the lateral ankle Swoosh, the lace loops, the tongue, and the “Nike Air” branding on the rear heel.  Reflective detailing and “airmax” branding on the tongue completes this upper that sits atop a white midsole that houses the big bubbles at the heel and forefoot as well as a black rubber outsole.  The…

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