Saturday, March 21, 2009
Fresh Kicks...NCAA TOURNEY EDITION!!!
You already know....basketball is about more than just the game - the kicks matter, too.
Best kicks of the Dance so far:
(click pics to enlarge)
Ohio St. In Various King James Products...
Mike Anderson, Jr. Rocking Concord Air Jordan 6 Rings...
Kemba Walker In The Bred XI's....
Steve Peterson With The Taxi XII's...
Taj Gibson Wearing USC Kobe IV's...
Jamal Boykin Rocking Some P.E. AJ 2009's...
Derrick Brown Running In Penny 3's...
And Saving The Best For Last...
Antonio Anderson Sporting The Nike Air 1/2 Cent...
Via: niketalk, nicekicks, & solecollector
NCAA Tournament 2009 Day 2
- Kansas - Sherron Collins: 32 points, 8 assists.
- Pittsburgh - DeJaun Blair: 27 points, 16 boards.
- Dayton - Chris Wright: 27 points, 10 boards.
- Ohio St. - Evan Turner: 25 points, 9 boards, 8 assists.
NBA Basketball...
Scores From Around The League...3/20/09
Mavs 94, Pacers 92
Bobcats 102, Raptors 89
Heat 88, Nets 96
Kings 121, Knicks 94
Grizzlies 84, Hornets 96
Clippers 80, Pistons 108
Jazz 101, Thunder 94
T'Wolves 88, Rockets 107
Celtics 80, Spurs 77
Wizards 105, Nuggets 116
76ers 111, Warriors 119
Via: ESPN
Videos...
9th Wonder Talks About Everything Hip-Hop...
National Ambassador for Hip-Hop Relations and Popular Culture. WOW. Much respect...
Well That Was Quick: CuDi Not Retiring After All...
"Fuck all that extra shit, I don't know what I was on"
Naw for real...
Common Talks About The "Pops" Interludes, Favorite Rappers, etc...
Via: nahright
Friday, March 20, 2009
Kobe To Wear CPS Student Designed IV's
When Kobe Bryant laces up his sneakers Saturday night at United Center before his Los Angeles Lakers face the Bulls, they won't be just any pair of Nikes.
He'll be wearing a vision of Chicago students -- special Nikes with snakeskin at the tip and heel in honor of Bryant's nickname, "The Black Mamba."
The students from Claremont Academy Elementary School and Parkside Elementary Community Academy designed the special Nike Zoom Kobe IV shoes in a project involving Nike and a program called After-School All-Stars. They used Nike's interactive Web site, which lets you choose shoe material, design and other features.
"That was great because we're a technology-based school," said Claremont teacher Dianne McMillen. "I was so impressed with the students. These kids aren't leaders of our school, but they're kids with positive behaviors and OK grades. And you can tell they want to do something with themselves and don't just want to be burdened by their surroundings in the Englewood area.''The contest was held at Nike's regional headquarters on Rush Street.
"There was a lot of communication about which color to use and material and design," McMillen said. "And they were asking questions about internships there. It was important for them to know that Nike is involved with things other than retail."
Via: Chicago Sun-Times
"Let Me Get My Theme Music"!!!!!
GLC Feat. Kanye West & T-Pain - Flight School
Via: fakeshoredrive
NCAA Tournament 2009 Day 1
Thursday was pretty DRY by NCAA Tourney standards. No real upsets.
Top Performers:
- Robert Sallie - Memphis: 35 points, 10 Treys.
- Marcus Thornton - LSU: 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Blake Griffin - Oklahoma: 28 points, 13 boards.
Things We Learned On Day 1:
- Orlando Mercedez-Valdez is one of the best ballplayers in the tournament.
- Manny Harris is a pro.
Bitchassness Move Of The Day...
C'mon dude.
Highlight Of The Day...
Chi-Town Stand Up!!!
Via: ESPN
NBA Basketball...
Via: ESPN
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Coming To A B96 Near You...
It's straight and CuDi got off. CuDi just broke the bankm cause you already know this is getting CRAZY rotation.
Via: onsmash
Fresh Kicks...
ALIFE Spring 2009 Collection...
Release Date: Available Now
More From The Nike Playoff Pack...
"Playoff Pack" Nike Zoom Kobe IV...
Dirk Nowitzki "Playoff Pack" Nike Air Max Spot Up P.E...
Release Date: April 2009
AJ V's...
More pics of the Patent Leater V's that surfaced a couple weeks ago. Notice the subtle changes:
"Patent Leather" Air Jordan V - White Leather/Dark Army/Del Sol...
The Air Jordan 5 White Patent/Dark Army colorway that will hit retailers will actually have a few minor changes. The most noticeable difference is the stitching around the upper which has changed from white to dark army. The inner liner has a been switched up in favor of a more colorful graphics infused choice. Finally the front portion of the sole has changed from clear to orange.
Huff.
DMP II Pack Cont'd...
"Raging Bull 3M" Air Jordan V - Black/Varsity Red/White...
Release Date: May 2009
Via: nicekicks & sneakernews
New Music...Young C, Snoop, Killa, & Chef Rae
Young Chris - Industry Girl
Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg Millionaire
The beat is just so wicked.
"She so easy a caveman could do her dog"......LMAO!!!!!!!!!! Killa!!!
Raekwon - I Get It In Freestyle
U already know....
Via: nahright
NBA Basketball...
Scores From Around The League...3/18/09
Heat 108, Celtics 112 (OT)
Blazers 95, Pacers 85
Kings 88, Bobcats 104
Nets 115, Knicks 89
T'Wolves 93, Hornets 94
Magic 106, Bucks 80
Bulls 103, Thunder 96
Nuggets 111, Grizzlies 109
Pistons 101, Rockets 106 (2OT)
76ers 116, Suns 126
Wizards 108, Clippers 123
Via: ESPN
Videos...
Tha Hot Spitta Talks About The Game, His Album, etc...
This Ain't No Mixtape coming March 31 April 21.
WOW. I don't even have time to list all the quotables. I swear I've NEVER heard anything wack come out of Jada's mouth.
Young Money Speaks On Internet Critics...
"And you probably don't even know you got AIDS"
LMAO @ everything Millz said.
Jim Jones - Blow The Bank...
Consequence & KiD CuDi - Buggin' Out 2009...
Directed by guess who....Rik Cordero. Dude is so cold.
Tabi Bonney - Rich Kids...
"Oh really do you get it, your 3 hours behind, your time is on Pacific"
Via: nahright
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Misc. Video(s) Of The Week...
Keepin' it tourney...
The 2000 National Championship...
The 2003 National Championship...
Kanye Gets Role On Family Guy Spin-off...
As if performing on American Idol last Wednesday wasn't enough, Kanye West capped off a week of work at FOX in L.A. Thursday by sitting in on a table read of new animated sitcom The Cleveland Show.
"It was surprising to us that [he] was so into it that he came to the table [read], and wonderfully surprising how cool he was, how funny he was and how unassuming he was," says executive producer Mike Henry, who voices Cleveland Brown and other characters on the show. "He's just a great presence."
West then spent three hours in the studio Friday laying down his voice as not-so-mega-star rapper Kenny West.
"We knew Kanye was a big Family Guy fan because he invited [creator] Seth [MacFarlane] to his house a year or two ago," adds Henry. "And there was a mention on his blog when the spin-off was announced that he was excited about it. We knew he was a big fan and a lot of us are fans of his."
Sanaa Lathan and Taraji P. Henson are set to appear on the show, too.
Full story here.
Via: People
NBA Basketball...
"So In A Couple Years Baby I'ma Bring Some Nets"
New Jersey Nets CEO Brett Yormark said the team is committed to moving to Brookyln in time for the 2011-12 season, according to Bloomberg News.
"We'll be there for the '11-'12 season. We've pre-sold 20 percent of our suites." Yormark said in a report published on Friday. "We've got eight of our 14 founding partnerships already completely signed. Next week, we'll announce our ninth."
The Brooklyn arena is not built and owner Bruce Ratner is awaiting an eminent-domain lawsuit before starting on the Barclays Center. Groundbreaking could come in late spring or early summer, according to the report.
Rockets' Marcus Landry Shot In Leg...
Scores From Around The League...3/17/09
Kings 97, Hawks 117
Magic 93, Cavs 97
Celtics 121, Bull 127
Pistons 101, Mavs 103
T'Wolves 86, Spurs 93
Wizards 88, Jazz 103
Clippers 120, Warriors 127
76ers 94, Lakers 93
Via: ESPN & Sportingnews
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Check These Out...
So Who Is Young Money???
Bun B Talks UGK 4 Life & Shoes...
I'm glad he addressed HYPEBEASTS. UGK 4 Life in stores March 31!!!
The Roots x Public Enemy x Jimmy Fallon...
From Monday March 16.
Via: nahright & nicekicks
NBA Basketball...
5 games in The L Monday. Other than Houston beating N.O., 95-84, and improving to 13-4 without Tracy McGrady, nothing really happened. CP3 had 29, 11 dimes, 6 steals and 6 boards in the losing effort.
Raptors 86, Bobcats 112
Rockets 95, Hornets 84
Spurs 76, Thunder 78
Blazers 103, Grizzlies 92
Nets 96, Nuggets 121
Kobe and Ron Artest Go At It On 3/11/09...
LMAO.
Via: ESPN & worlstarhiphop
Monday, March 16, 2009
Fresh Kicks...
NATE THE GREAT!!!
2009 All Star Game Slam Dunk Contest winner Nate Robinson is towering 80 feet high above 34th Street and 7th Avenue in the heart of Manhattan in anticipation of St Patrick’s Day and the release of the Nike Foamposite Lite Kryptonate Edition tomorrow. A large crowd is already gathered outside House of Hoops Harlem and Niketown New York and with Nate Robinson and even Spike Lee making an appearance at House of Hoops Harlem.
A Detailed Look At The KryptoNate Foamposite Lite Releasing at House of Hoops Harlem...
Release Date: TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009!!!!!!!
Only @ House of Hoops Harlem. Good luck with that.
SB Dunks...
"Gucci" Nike SB Dunk High Premium...
Fresh.
Release Date: Holiday 2009
Melo B. Easy P.E.'s
Carmelo Anthony Air Jordan 2009 P.E....
Release Date: TBD
Via: sneakernews
Dunk(s) Of The Week...
In light of the NCAA tournament, look out for all of these guys this week:
Jeff Teague...
From earlier this season.
Stanley Robinson...
From the '07-'08 season.
Devin Ebanks...
From last week's Big East Semifinal.
Sports News
The 2009 NIT Schedule:
First Round
Tuesday, March 17Davidson (26-7) at South Carolina (21-9), 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
Rhode Island (22-10) at Niagara (26-8), 7 p.m.
George Mason (22-10) at Penn State (22-11), 8 p.m. (ESPNU)
UAB (22-11) at Notre Dame (18-14), 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
UNLV (21-10) at Kentucky (20-12), 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Weber State (21-9) at San Diego State (23-9), 10 p.m.
Nebraska (18-12) at New Mexico (21-11), 10 p.m. (ESPNU)
Washington State (17-15) at St. Mary's, Calif. (25-6), 11 p.m. (ESPN2)
Wednesday, March 18
Duquesne (21-12) at Virginia Tech (18-14), 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
Miami (18-12) at Providence (19-13), 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
Illinois State (24-9) at Kansas State (21-11), 8 p.m.
Bowling Green (19-13) at Creighton (26-7), 8 p.m.
Tennessee-Martin (22-9) at Auburn (22-11), 8 p.m.
Jacksonville (18-13) at Florida (23-10), 8 p.m.
Northwestern (17-13) at Tulsa (24-10), 9 p.m. (ESPNU)
Georgetown (16-14) at Baylor (20-14), 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
Second Round
March 19-23Weber State-San Diego State winner vs. Illinois State-Kansas State winner, TBA
Davidson-South Carolina winner vs. Washington State-St. Mary's, Calif. winner, TBA
Tennessee-Martin-Auburn winner vs. Northwestern-Tulsa winner, TBA
Georgetown-Baylor winner vs. Duquesne-Virginia Tech winner, TBA
Bowling Green-Creighton winner vs. UNLV-Kentucky winner, TBA
Nebraska-New Mexico winner vs. UAB-Notre Dame winner, TBA
Jacksonville-Florida winner vs. Miami-Providence winner, TBA
Rhode Island-Niagara winner vs. George Mason-Penn State winner, TBA
Quarterfinals
March 24-25At host sites
Semifinals
March 30 (at Madison Square Garden)Semifinal, 7 p.m. Semifinal, 9:30 p.m.
Championship
April 2 (at Madison Square Garden)Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.
Tony Dungy Asked To Be Liaison For Players...
Newly elected NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith has asked former Colts head coach Tony Dungy to serve as a liaison between the Association's players and the NFL office for player issues both on and off the field, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.The 45-year-old Smith was elected Sunday on the first ballot by the 32 representatives -- one for each NFL team -- and was introduced to a standing ovation.Dungy retired from coaching after the 2008 season.Dungy talked constantly to his players about being targets, once describing to a visitor the specifics of how he counsels them to avoid the wrong people, the wrong places and the perils of driving in the early morning after a few beers. He also has firsthand knowledge of troubled young people -- three years ago, his son, James, committed suicide at age 18. That winter, he began to think about retirement, which finally came at 53, an age when many get their first job as a head coach."I think I've got a responsibility to be home a little bit more, be available to my family a little bit more and do some things to help make our country better," Dungy said when he announced this offseason that he was stepping down."I don't know what that is right now, but we'll see."
This would be a great look for the league, especially with all of the dumbass things some of these guys do. Everybody respects him, so his impact could be huge.
Pudge To The Astros...
Catcher Ivan Rodriguez has agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Houston Astros, a source told ESPN's Steve Phillips on Monday.Rodriguez can make an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses.At the World Baseball Classic, Rodriguez, a 14-time major league All-Star, is hitting .600 (9-for-15) in four games for Puerto Rico.Rodriguez hit .276 with seven homers and 35 RBIs in 115 games with the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees last year. He is the only player in baseball history with at least 13 Gold Gloves and a career .300 average or better.He has three more Gold Gloves, earning one as recently as 2007, than Hall of Famer Johnny Bench and almost double the total of Bob Boone, who is third on the list. Among position players, only Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson has more Gold Glove awards.Rodriguez has caught 2,173 games, trailing only Carlton Fisk (2,226) and Boone (2,225) in terms of longevity behind the plate.
This is a nice move for both sides. Even though Pudge is getting old, and his offensive numbers were down last year, his defense is still impeccable.
Via: ESPN
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