Tag: Olympic

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s positive marijuana test will likely keep her out of Olympics

Staff

From Olympic Talk: Star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for marijuana after winning the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials 100m, was banned one month and is disqualified from racing the event at the Tokyo Games. “I want to take responsibility for my actions,” Richardson said on TODAY on Friday. “I know what I did. I know what I’m supposed to do and am allowed not to do, and I still made that decision. I’m not making an excuse. I’m not looking for any empathy in my case.” Richardson accepted…

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The Shoes of the Dream Team are up for sale

Brandon King

The decision to first allow NBA players to compete in the Olympic games gave birth to what I feel unequivocally was the greatest basketball team ever, the “Dream Team”. That team, bursting at the seams with hall of famers and was  also instrumental in the globalization of basketball , steamrolled through the games en route to the gold medal. The team, literally, is the stuff of legend and now fans and collectors alike now have a chance to score some major Dream Team memorabilia, namely kicks worn by every member…

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“Olympic” Air Foamposite One pictures finally surface

Brandon King

Although the 2016 Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony doesn’t commence for nearly 4 months(116 days to be exact), Nike is not waiting until then to get in the Olympic spirit. This upcoming Foamposite One features a patriotic red, white and blue color scheme.  A white foamposite upper is complemented by obsidian around the laces and red interior. A gold 1¢ logo and clear outsole complete this beautiful sneaker. These are slated for a July 22 release and will retail for $230. *images via Sneaker Bar Detroit 

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