News On The Street

2006-09-15T06:33:00.000-07:00

Glow In The Dark Dunk High Premium
All I want for Halloween are some Nike's that glow. I think these are bananas. Let me know what you think about these shoes. Hit me up on the comments. Is anybody reading this blog or is it a complete waste of my time?

2006-09-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

1 VS 2 I have to say this is going to be a great game. You ask Troy who are you picking to win? I say Ohio St. Reason being is that I think the experience will play a big factor when it comes to the QB's play today. This will be either a coming out party or a uphill challenge for Freshman Colt McCoy. Only the football God's can decide the ultimate outcome. I really feel this game is going to go down smooth like Ginn and Juice. Enjoy the game my fellow tailgaters. Keep it classy and save me a scotch on the rocks!

2006-09-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

Is Nike doing anything to stop FAKES?

Yes, but they're not doing enough. A report said that Nike has gone after the factories in China that produce fake Nike and Brand Jordan shoes. They have successfully shut down the operations of 300 factories. That may sound like a lot, but keep in mind that there are thousands of other factories in China producing fake Nike and Brand Jordan shoes.

Police bust counterfeit sneaker ring

From correspondents in Phoenix, ArizonaSeptember 06, 2006
TUCSON, AZ -- Police have seized thousands of pairs of fake Nike sneakers and charged six men in connection with one of the largest busts of counterfeit goods in recent US history, authorities said today.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents told a news conference in Tucson, Arizona, the ring imported 135,000 pairs of knock-off Nike Air Jordan shoes from China with a retail value of $16 million, between May and July of this year.
The conspirators packed the shoes into 15 shipping containers and attempted to bring them into the US while creating a false paper trail indicating they had in fact been re-exported to Mexico, investigators said.
"This case represents one of the most significant investigations into counterfeit goods in recent US history," ICE special agent Roberto Medina said. It "is a victory for both consumers and legitimate businesses." he added.
The defendants, two US citizens and four of unspecified nationality, were arraigned in Arizona last month on charges including bribery of a public official and conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods.
Three defendants are being held in federal jail, while two have been released on bail and a sixth remains on the run.
Nike Inc., the world's top athletic shoemaker, is among hundreds of manufacturers of high-end consumer goods whose brands are knocked off by counterfeiters in an illicit global trade valued at $650 billion a year.
The investigation, which also involved US Customs and Border Protection agents, tracked shipping containers to ports in Long Beach, California, and to land crossings at Nogales, Arizona and Laredo, Texas.
As part of an ongoing investigation, CBP officers said they are inspecting a further 62 oceangoing containers at ports of entry in California and Texas.

2006-09-07T13:13:00.000-07:00

Even Jesus celebrates a Touchdown!

This is an Omen for all the non-football fans out their. You say Sunday should be a sacred day to worship and rest. I say thank God for early service and bring on the games so that I may rest. I don't know about you but after Sunday dinner I take a nap between the 2nd and 3rd quarter of each game. Today is NFL kickoff and I can't wait til this Sunday.

Can I get an Amen From my Football Fans!

2006-08-20T20:56:00.000-07:00

What happened to the HeavyWeight Class?

Boxing was great when it involved two warriors throwing haymakers toe to toe in the ring. Their faces were made of stone, fist of lead, and balls of steel. Those were the days when men fought for pride and family and not just dead presidents. A little cut couldn't stop those animals. No Sir it took the bell or the mat. To hell with keeping it classy. Lets keep it clean. Now touch gloves and come out swinging.

2006-08-17T09:15:00.000-07:00

Lefty or Righty?

Which is best a lefty or a righty? I wouldn't know since I am ambidextrous, however not by choice. My mother is a lefty and my father is a righty. When I started to color as a child I began with my left hand. My father would walk by as I was scribbling my little heart out and switch the crayon to my right. Thus creating the most deadly switch scribbler of my day. Anyways back to the story at hand...Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods Duel in the Sun. I have only played golf twice in my life and I am excited as hell to see these guys together shagging some balls. This is a great duel between two of the greatest players in golf. May the man with the longest driver win.

Keep It Classy

2006-08-16T08:28:00.000-07:00

For All My Sneaker Heads

AJ XXII

Coming Out Soon!

Scheduled to release early 2007

2006-08-13T13:22:00.000-07:00

First and foremost I would like to say thank you to all the guys of Sports Talk Rocks for inviting me to bring some street cred to this blog. With that said my name is Troy Gantt and I hail from the Holy City of Charleston, SC. The objective of News On The Street is to bring everyone up to speed on my thoughts and reasoning. My focus will be to cover sports and even throw in some street fashion. If you the subscriber have any remarks or questions that you would love answered hit me up. Nuff said I am out. Keep It Classy.

2006-08-10T07:36:00.000-07:00