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The NFL Playoffs are down to one last game and the NBA All-Star break is fast approaching, both tell-tale signs of baseball season creeping right around the corner. 2024 MLB Opening Day is scheduled for March 28th and less than a month later, the MLB will celebrate Jackie Robinson day on April 15. To coincide […]

The San Francisco 49ers punched their ticket to Super Bowl LVIII with their 34-31 defeat over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship game. Linebacker Fred Warner has been the lifeblood of their team all year and he’s been one of the best defensive players in the league all season. Before setting records in NFC […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for another championship run with the addition of Doc Rivers as their new Head Coach. The Greek Freak will also be sporting some new footwear as Nike begins its release of the 2024 NBA All-Star edition sneakers. Check out our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases […]

The Year of the Dragon only comes around every 12 years in the Chinese Calendar and sneakerheads still remember the last Kevin Durant sneakers to don the traditional yearly theme. For 2024, Nike and Kevin Durant will take a whole new approach on the same sneaker that first introduced the Year of the Dragon to […]

The entire NBA world is gutted after seeing the Memphis Grizzlies lose their franchise star Ja Morant once again. A tear in his labrum will keep Morant out for the rest of the 2023-24 season, but we’re hoping he can make a full recovery and come back better next year. On the bright side, Nike […]

It took 32 years for the Detroit Lions to win their first playoff game since 1992 and the entire city of is in a complete buzz right now with their squad facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Round. Along with the Lions’ recent success, Nike will release one of its most classic […]

Long before his coaching days, Deion “PrimeTime” Sanders was a style icon of the 90’s and backed up his play on the field by being even cooler off of it. Signed with Nike during his football playing days, Sanders had a number of iconic campaigns and signature releases around his “PrimeTime” persona. Coming in Summer […]

During his electric playing days with the Orlando Magic, Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway became as much of an icon off the court as he was on it. His footwear followed suit as his signature line with Nike continues to be a hit almost 30 years after their initial release. Coming up this February, fans will have […]

Phoenix Suns’ guard Devin Booker is the latest in the long history of Nike athletes to have their own signature model with the brand. He’s been wearing and gifting them all season and his classic take on basketball sneaker silhouettes has made the Nike Book 1 a hit on the courts and on the streets. […]

One of the most iconic partnerships in the world of sports is no more after golf legend Tiger Woods announced via Instagram that he and Nike have parted ways following months of speculations that the relationship between the two giant entities was ending. “Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with […]

The NBA saw a huge boost in hype after Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant returned from his 25-game suspension from the league. Upon his return, he hit a game winner in his first outing and Memphis went on to win four-straight games. With his season now in full-swing, Nike will continue pumping out the colorways […]

Sunday was a tough day for the Philadelphia Eagles as they fell 31-35 to the Arizona Cardinals and effectively lost their chance at the top spot in the NFC, along with the bye and home-field advantage. Sneakerheads watching at home may have been excited for a different reason, as Jalen Hurts wore the often-debated “Sneaker […]

It was quite the interesting night for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as the 21-year vet celebrated his 39th birthday on game day. After feeling sick earlier in the day, it was unsure whether James would suit up or not. After giving it a go, his impact on the game proved to be […]

With the new year just around the corner, winter will be here and gone before we know it. Jordan Brand and Nike have recently announced their Air Jordan Retro Collection ahead of Spring 2024, a reimagined look at some of Michael Jordan’s most classic silhouettes. The colorways will feature some classic iterations as well as […]

Kenyan long-distance runner Kelvin Kiptum made history just a few months ago at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon when he ran the first sub-two hour and one minute marathon in human history, breaking Eliud Kipchoge’s previous world record of 2:01:09 at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Both athletes are sponsored by Nike and have […]

It’s been nearly four years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant left us far sooner than he should have. Bryant left a legacy behind that transcended basketball and is immortalized as one of the all-time greats to ever play the game. Now, Nike is honoring Kobe with ‘That’s Mamba’ billboards that have started to […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard Ja Morant is set to make his 2023 season debut against the Pelicans tomorrow after serving his 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s Code of Conduct. While Morant has yet to make his debut, his signature Nike Ja 1 sneakers have been flying off shelves. Nike and Ja Morant will […]

It’s not every day that companies like Nike will re-release Player Exclusive sneakers to the public but for the first time ever, they’ll bring back one of LeBron James’ most sought-after sneakers. Originally made for the king in 2006 and cancelled before their return in 2022, the Nike LeBron 4 ‘Fruity Pebbles’ will return in […]

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers met for a historic matchup as they dueled for the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament Cup. It was LeBron James and the Lakers that prevailed over the surging Indiana squad, but the Pacers were still winners in finding their superstar of the future. During the Tournament Final, Tyrese Haliburton […]

LeBron James is busy trying to make his Los Angeles Lakers the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament Champions, but he’s also busy releasing new colorways of his latest signature shoe, the Nike LeBron 21. In his 21st season in the league, we’re seeing him put up some of the best performances over the last few years. […]

Tis the season for giving and receiving gifts, and the Bryant Family is coming through in a big way for all of the diehard Kobe fans and sneaker heads out there who are looking to put the finishing touches on their Christmas lists. The gift comes in the form of an update from Vanessa Bryant […]

Nike will be bringing back yet another Kobe Bryant classic sneaker and fans will be seeing these return for the first time since 2013. Coinciding with their other Protro releases slated for 2024, Nike will return the Nike Kobe 8 in it’s iconic ‘Venice Beach’ color scheme. These were rumored months back to be releasing, […]

Confronting the reality that 45% of teenage girls are withdrawing from sports, often due to body confidence issues, Nike and Dove have launched “Body Confident Sport.” The initiative, bolstered by the involvement of tennis legend Venus Williams, seeks to reverse this trend by empowering coaches with tools to foster positive self-esteem among girls aged 11 […]

Nike is gearing up to remember Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a big way throughout 2024 with the releases of several past shoe models, along with new colorways for some of his classics. Come February, we’ll see Nike release a new Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Radiant Emerald’ that will add a new chapter to the […]

It’s almost been 10 years since Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant won the 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player award and shouted out “the real MVP” in the process. The same sentiment still reigns true to Durant as he enters his sixteenth year in the league and he’ll be honoring his mother, Wanda, with her own […]

Nike is continuing to pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by keeping his legacy alive through the constant re-releases of some of his most memorable sneaker models. Just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nike will bring back Kobe Bryant’s famed Nike Kobe 4 ‘Gold Medal’ to honor the 2008’s “Redeem […]

We’re finally seeing Nike and other basketball brands bring back some classic sneakers from players who are still in the game today. Lifetime athletes like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant will all have older versions of their sneakers re-releasing through the end of 2023 and into 2024. Recent rumors indicate that Nike will […]

Los Angeles Lakers‘ star LeBron James already has a plethora of new colorways releasing in his latest Nike LeBron 21, but that hasn’t stopped Beaverton, Oregon’s finest from continually pumping out some of his most classic retro models. Later this year, we’ll see the Nike LeBron 4 ‘Anthracite’ make a return. Now, Nike will be […]

Phoenix Suns‘ star forward Kevin Durant has always been a vocal supporter of the fight against cancer and never hesitates to use his massive platform to help spread awareness about the cause. In 2000, Kevin Durant lost his Aunt Pearl to lung cancer. Fulfilling his promise to her, Durant pays tribute each year with a […]

NBA superstar Ja Morant is making headlines for gifting his unreleased Nike Ja 1s to multiple schools, including Mississippi Valley State University. Morant’s younger sister, Teniya, is a freshman on the Devilettes women’s basketball team. Morant is also providing shoes for three other schools: Radford University, Murray State University, and the University of Memphis. The […]

It was a picturesque day in beautiful Chicago, Illinois for the 45th running of the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. More than 47,000 participants from all over the globe ran the streets of the Windy City as they celebrated their one-millionth finisher in the races history. Oh, and 23-year old Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya […]

Ohio State Buckeyes‘ star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had himself another day catching the football and continued to raise his stock as one of the best collegiate players in the country. It’s no secret that LeBron James is a massive Ohio State fan and the star receiver decided to pay homage to the honorary alumni […]

Nike recently unveiled its fourth class of Yardrunnders, per a press release published by Essence. The Yardrunner campaign pays tribute to HBCUs and the latest class, called Yardrunners 4.0, highlights standout students and alumni.  The HBCU students and alumni featured in the class are below. Robert Covington, Tennessee State University & Professional NBA player (Clippers) […]

Nike and its basketball family have been lifetime supporters and voices in celebrating Black History Month with their yearly collection of African American-inspired designs throughout the brand’s clothing and footwear. Stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant release a new BHM Nike sneaker each year for the NBA’s month-long celebration. No shoe looked better donning […]

Sneaker deals and signature shoes are a huge deal for an NBA player’s career. They often signify the separation from being an average rotation player to a star in the eyes of the masses. It’s simple supply and demand, really. But, all of those dreams could fall through because of controversial opinions and unfortunate mishaps. […]

The sneaker industry has completely changed in the past half-century. In the 1980s, people were raving about the Converse Weapons that most NBA stars would wear. Michael Jordan then started his brand with Nike which made professional athletes crave their own stamps and twists on shoes. Everyone followed suit after with different companies signing various […]

NBA Media Days are officially upon us and it’s the first whiff fans are getting of their favorite players ahead of the upcoming season. It’s a great time for members of the media to ask those burning questions they’ve been sitting on all offseason and it’s also a fun opportunity for NBA stars to show […]

This year, for homecoming, Tuskegee alums are stepping back to campus in style after the release of the new Nike Terminator High sneakers. Popular sneaker blog Sneaker News published the first photos of the Tuskegee-inspired Nike shoes. The release of the image of the shoes comes before Tuskegee’s well-anticipated homecoming, which will occur the week […]

With Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant staying busy in the offseason, it comes as no surprise that Nike is continuing to roll out the colorways of their basketball models for the upcoming NBA season. With the growing popularity of the Nike KD 16, which debuted for Durant’s 16th year in the league, Nike will release […]