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CBS ranks Zach Lavine 43 best player in NBA

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Courtesy of adamtaylornba of BullsWire Zach LaVine has found his name in trade rumors in recent weeks. The veteran guard is arguably the Chicago Bulls‘ most tradeable asset and could be the franchise’s first move if they decide to enter a rebuild or pursue a new star player. LaVine, 28, has been a core part of Chicago’s rotation for six years, but now, the two-time All-Star could find himself suiting up for a new team before the end of the upcoming season. Chicago’s reasoning makes sense. LaVine is a legitimate three-level scorer…

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CBS ranks DeMar DeRozan as Association’s 44th best player

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Title image via USA Today Courtesy of adamtaylornba at Bulls Wire DeMar DeRozan is entering his final contract year with the Chicago Bulls. However, with a full season ahead of him, Bulls’ fans will likely be excited to see what DeRozan produces on the court as one of their star scorers attempts to help the team make the playoffs. However, despite his exceptional scoring ability, DeRozan is not considered a top-20 player in the NBA. The 34-year-old six-time All-Star is in the final stages of his career and has struggled to adapt…

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“Industrial Blue” Air Jordan Low SE coming later this year

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low features a full leather build, sporting a white foundational layer with black overlays at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Industrial blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with Sashiko-reminscent stitching seen at the collar. On the top of the sired red bordered white tongues resides Jumpman branding with a stitched Wings logo on the rear heel. underneath resides a red-stitched white midsole and an industrial blue rubber outsole. This interesting iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low is planned to…

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“Pink Gingham” Women’s Nike Dunk Low coming this holiday season

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s specific Dunk Low, along with a similarly themed Air Force 1 and Blazer Mid is part of a “Gingham” collection. It sports a pink leather foundational layer overlaid with pink and white tessellated overlays at the toe, eye rows , wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. White tumbled leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same material also appearing at the top of the rear heel. Nike branding appears on the tongue, insole and embroidered on the aforementioned rear heel overlay. Underneath…

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Brandon King

Along with a black and gold pair of the same theme, this Air Trainer 1 pays homage to the College Football Playoffs. It sports a white leather foundational layer with nubuck sections present on the toe, midfoot and eye rows. Velcro wraps the heel and can be the home for detachable patches. A chiselled, textured Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with additional gold branding present on the aforementioned Velcro heel. Metallic gold is present on an underlay on the rear heel. Gold once again shows up on the inner, with…

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”University Red” Nike Dunk Low SB coming next summer

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low is part of Nike SB’s orange label series. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with university red suede at the toe, running the eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. University red also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides , as well as the rear heel. Nike SB branding on the fat tongue completes an uper that sits atop a white midsole and a gum light brown rubber outsole. The “University Red” Nike SB…

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“Coconut Milk” Air Jordan 1 MM High coming October 4

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s exclusive iteration of the Air Jordan 1 is the latest planned addition to a very active Jordan Brand holiday season. It sports a combination leather and canvas-esque upper with pure platinum Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides.The Wings logo takes it usual location on the lateral ankle Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a coconut milk rubber outsole. The “Coconut Milk” Air Jordan 1 MM is anticipated to debut October 4 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 155…

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“Aqua” Air Jordan 6 coming October 7

Brandon King

The “Aqua” Air Jordan 6 is the colourwa y made famous by the Air Jordan 8 and applies it to the Jordan 6. It sports a black nubuck upper with bright concord present on the Jumpmen on the tongue and lace locks, respectively, as well as the stripe on the rear spoiler. Additional Jumpman branding is also seen on the rear heel. Underneath resides a bright concord and aquatone midsole , that is home to Nike Air cushioning , and a translucent rubber outsole. The “Aqua” Air Jordan 6 is…

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Chicago State looks to add football and could an HBCU conference be in their future?

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Courtesy of Chicago State Athletics The Board of Trustees of Chicago State University (CSU) has approved a proposal to immediately move forward with a public fundraising campaign to expand the University’s athletics programming. Fundraising will support the expansion of Division I sports and potentially add FCS Division I Football (Football Championship Subdivision). The Board also approved the launch of a women’s triathlon program, set to begin in fall 2024. The addition of the triathlon and sports expansion fundraising were based on recommendations from a sports exploratory committee formed earlier this year.  “I appreciate the…

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TSU’s James Lowery named OVC-Big South Special Teams Player of the Week

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Tennessee State kicker earned OVC-Big South Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance Saturday against Gardner-Webb. Lowery, a redshirt junior, on two crucial field goals in Tennessee State’s 27-25 win over Gardner Webb in the John Merritt Classic. He connected on a then career long 49-yard field goal with 6:32 left in the contest that pushed the TSU lead to 24-19.  Less than six minutes later and the Tigers down by a point at 25-24, he would be called upon once again, and he would come through, converting a…

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