Nike KD15 – 9th Wonder – Multicolor/Multicolor DO9825-901
The 15 features a full length Zoom strobel for an easier break in period and…
Support the arch Academy Track & Field Training Facility
Vertical Superstars who Donated! Vertical because of the high jump of course! A sincere thank you to those who have donated. I’m adding a link to their websites and businesses, so take a moment to check out the work of these dope supporters. For major contributors I’m offering the following rewards, linking to a business…
arch Academy Track and Field Event Schedule 2025
Membership ID: 9TB5B9N5 Christopher Darryl Burns Memphis TN, 38125AT – Track and Field District: SE Club Code: W3DB45 (arch Academy) Youth Non-Athlete Application Date: 5/20/2024 Expiration Date: 8/31/2025 Go to www.AAUSPORTS.ORG to Reprint/Correct AAU members agree to be bound by the AAU Code, including National Policies and sport rules. For information check www.aausports.org. Spring 2025 Schedule…
Air Jordan 1 SE ‘Reimagined’ HV5177-010 Black/Black-White-Wolf Grey
#sneakerunboxing Donate to support the new arch training facility. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?campaign_id=3HYG2HMDUD6SU The latest Air Jordan 1 SE has been given the “Reimagined” tag. It’s understandable since the shoe features an additional set of laces and 3M hits on the heel and collar as well as the Swoosh. All of these details are similar to the Black…
Nike Flyknit Haven FD2148-005 Black/Metallic Silver-Black
Donate to support the new arch training facility. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?campaign_id=3HYG2HMDUD6SU The Flyknit Haven is one of Nike’s best attempts at creating a cozy sneaker to compete with Crocs and other brands tackling the comfort arena. The shoe features a toggle to tighten, a flat folding heel and a bubbly foam outsole. Buy Now: stockx.pvxt.net/RG10gv
The National Athletics League – a Concept for a Professional Team Sport
Netflix and YouTube as Media Partners The 5-hour Tyson vs Paul stream proved that people have the patience for longer events. Head-to-head track meets wouldn’t be as long and a team concept could deliver competitive results keeping viewers interested and tuned in over the course of a season. Netflix could consider the league as a…
ESPN Just Produced One of the Most Thoughtful Articles on Sneaker Sustainability from a Mainstream Outlet
NBA stars are known to break out special-edition shoes when playing on Christmas Day. While many undoubtedly will be rocking red and green colorways, several are also pondering how their signature lines can be more environmentally green. Produced by ESPN Creative Studio: Robert Booth, Chris DeLisle, Jarret Gabel, Alecia Hamm, Elliott Muñoz and Anthony Spinelli….
adidas Enters Formula 1® with Multi-Year Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Partnership
Source: adidas Enters Formula 1® with Multi-Year Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Partnership adidas enters motorsport with a partnership that unites two icons in one of the fastest growing sports As Official Team Partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, adidas will design and create a complete range, combining performance and style for the entire team,…
New Balance Foundation Continues to Invest in their Community | SquashBusters Center in Lawrence, MA
Source: Grand Opening of the New Balance Foundation SquashBusters Center and Completion of Armand Michael Hyatt Apartments in Lawrence, MA New Balance’s success outside of sports and fashion is often overlooked due to the historical aspects of racial identity in the Boston area and New Balance’s own issues with culture over the years. Although there…
Memphis Hoopfest Recap (Part 1) Bartlett vs Whitehaven
People say a lot of things about Memphis. Most of it negative, but one major positive is how the city comes together for high school basketball. That was evident by the huge crowds over the Memphis Hoopfest weekend at Briarcrest Christian School. Whether it was Bryce James that many of the young and older fans…
The Memphis HoopFest Will Feature an Elite Roster of Future Basketball Stars
The Memphis Hoopfest has become one of the marquee basketball events not just in the area but in the country. This year promises to put the country on notice with the talent landing in the Bluff City. Over the years, the event has featured some of the nation’s best basketball prospects and teams. Former alumni…
Kawhi Leonard “The Return” Can’t Oversell and Doesn’t
The most notable aspect of this new “ad” is New Balance did not host “The Return” on their NB YouTube channel. The video surfaced on a newly created “Klaw” YouTube page where it’s the only video on the recently launched channel. With athletes launching media companies, does this signify the start of athlete driven media…
Chuck’s Power 5
In the words of the late great Muhammad Ali‘, Houston shook up the world this past weekend with their huge win over Whitehaven High School. What does that do for them ranking wise among the best teams in Memphis? This week, we will begin to see some district games take place with a few key…
The Big 3 League, YouTube and the Rise of Women’s Hoops give the Unrivaled Basketball League a Compelling Foundation
A 3v3 league built in collaboration with the biggest stars in women’s basketball, co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Launching in January 2025. Unrivaled | Official Site of the Unrivaled Basketball League Ice Cube’s Big3 League sold 4 franchises this year. This is an important step in expanding and integrating the league into…
5 Takeaways from the Houston Mustangs Outrunning the Whitehaven Tigers
In basketball, it’s not about what happened in past games, it’s the now. For example, let’s take a look back at last year’s game between Houston and Whitehaven in the regional at Whitehaven. The season was on the line. It got out of hand and was quickly over for the Mustangs of Houston. By halftime…
Trump’s Tariffs Could Prevent the Adoption of Cirql from OrthoLite
Source: Cirql | OrthoLite President-elect Trump’s tariffs could prevent the adoption of a midsole material that would revolutionize the sneaker industry. Cirql by Ortholite Vietnam is: A Vietnam-based innovation company focused on developing scalable, less impactful, finished midsole components and material solutions for footwear brands, has just unveiled Cirql Zero™ – a new industrially compostable,…
Chuck’s Power 5 | A New Number 1
During the high school basketball season, there will be times when there won’t be much movement in the rankings. There will be times when all the teams win their respective games for weeks at a time. Right now, this isn’t one of those times and when that happens, some teams rise and shine others may…
Not LeBron, Not Kobe, Just Curry and Jordan That’s It | De’Aaron Fox and the Curry Fox 1
Curry Brand Introduces Speed that Scares with the Fox 1 (underarmour.com) Sub-brands exist throughout the sneaker industry. However, the only athlete to become a brand capable of existing outside of the parent company is Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand. Over the years I’ve made countless discussions on why Kobe, under Nike, should have been the…
adidas Adizero Desert Runner Introduced Beautifully with Art
Source: adidas Debuts Regionally Exclusive Adizero Desert Runner Collection with a Unique Art Piece in the Heart of UAE’s Iconic Desert adidas continues to show its intent is global, which helps to offset pressures in all regions. A localized strategy allows for activations focused on a particular location giving the Three Stripes an opportunity to…
Chuck’s Way Too Early Power 5 | Memphis’ Top Teams
The 2024-2025 season is officially underway with several games this week and more to come. A few are intriguing but most have predictable outcomes. It’s time to find out, in the words of Three 6 Mafia, “Who Run It?” This is a Power 5, but I will likely extend it to 10. Check back soon…
COMUNITYmade x Pingree Strider | a Made in the US Luxury Utility Sneaker
Our new Mid-Top URB (urban utility boot) the Strider blends LA style with Detroit grit for a small batch boot that smells like a new car because it nearly was. Made collaboratively by COMUNITYmade and Pingree Detroit in our factories in Los Angeles and Detroit, utilizing locally sourced, sustainable materials, including surplus (upcycled) car seat…
As Bad as the Streaming for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson was, Netflix is the Solution for Track & Field
The subtitle should obviously be, if they fix the bugs in their livestream. We had to exit the livestream of the Tyson vs Paul event around 8 times. We switched to our phones for some parts of the event. The phone didn’t have any of the lag or buffering issues. Which creates the question of…
Nike G.T. Cut 3 DV2913-403 Royal Pulse/Sail-Lt Wild Mango
Buy Now: https://stockx.pvxt.net/QOdxKo From Nike: Designed to help you create space for stepback jumpers and backdoor cuts, its sticky multicourt traction helps you stop on a dime and shift gears at will. And when you’re making all those game-changing plays, the newly added, ultra-responsive ZoomX foam helps keep you fresh for four quarters.
Sneaker Law v2 | No Folie but Definitely the Deux You Need
Discover Sneaker Law, the ultimate guide to the sneaker business and law. Learn how to protect your designs, navigate patents and trademarks, and explore the world of sneaker manufacturing and marketing. Ideal for designers, entrepreneurs, and sneaker enthusiasts. Source: Sneaker Law v2 – The Greatest Sneaker Book of All-Time Four years ago, as the sneaker…
4 Burning Questions Before High School Season Begins (Contenders Or Not?) 2A-3A
We are less than a week away from the start of the high school basketball season. Can you feel it? Are you ready to eat the stale popcorn and the old chips they serve you with the cheese that taste like yellow lotion? Sorry, I had to get those in but in all seriousness,…