Watch the Allen Iverson Documentary Trailer!
IVERSON is from 214 Productions and first time director, Zatella Beatty. Beatty produces alongside Ted Faye and Mandalay Sports Media and Moore Entertainment are executive producers. The documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival this Sunday night at 9:30PM and sold out in under 2-hours.
IVERSON is the ultimate legacy of NBA legend Allen Iverson, one of the world’s most iconic and controversial sports figures. Told in his own words, IVERSON is a testament to the power of authenticity and determination; an incredible journey where spectacular success is no protection against demons from the past.
Allen Iverson always turned the voices of haters into white noise, and now Reebok is flipping that into a white shoe that’s sure to make noise of its own.
The Reebok Question Mid “White Noise” will hit stores on Friday, May 23rd for $140.
Apr 24th
The Summer of Baja is Coming! Are You Ready?
Mountain Dew announced today that, for the first time, Mtn Dew Baja Blast – which was introduced 10 years ago as a “Taco Bell® Original” – will also be available for a limited time in bottles and cans. The tropical lime flavored beverage will hit shelves starting on May 5. While Mtn Dew Baja Blast is always available at Taco Bell, consumers will have to move fast to buy it at retail, as the fan-favorite will head back to Taco Bell exclusively at the end of the summer…or when supplies run out.
Mtn Dew Baja Blast will be available in single serve 20 oz. bottles and 24 oz. cans, as well as 12-packs of 12 oz. cans.
On May 5, fans will also be able to download and play the “Baja or Bust” mobile gaming app. Based upon the widely-played Motocross Elite app, “Baja or Bust” will be available for iOS and Android platforms and will: enable players to enter for a chance to win exciting prizes, including adventure and beach vacations; and be able to enter codes, available under every cap of Mtn Dew Baja Blast, to unlock in-game upgrades and advantages.
Visit www.MountainDew.com/BajaBlast or Facebook.com/MountainDew for more information, and join the conversation at @mtn_dew #SummerOfBaja and @TacoBell #SummerOfBaja.
Apr 24th
Share The Love & Your Media
It’s not often that you see two people wanting to share a smartphone or tablet, but when that time comes you are now able to do so with the Divy from Wicked Audio. It might have a funny name, but it is a very useful gadget.
The Divy has dual-jacks that allows you to plug in two sets of standard headphones into a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Just like those sleep number beds where you can split how firm or soft the bed can be this splitter has its own independent volume control for each input.
While most people each have their own smartphone, they may not have Wi-Fi access or a media file that another person has. Now with the Divy you can share that video or audio. It is great for when you are traveling, waiting in the long lines of the DMV, or whenever the moment arises.
One of my buddies never saw the Avengers. I had it on my iPad and our flight got delayed. I could have let him watch it by himself, but I wanted to watch it too. He didn’t have anything cool on his tablet so I plugged in the Divy and we were both able to watch and hear the movie without bothering anyone else around us.
The Divy from Wicked Audio sells for $9.99 and is an excellent gadget to have at your beck and call.
Apr 23rd
The Reebok Classic Blacktop Collection Drops Friday, May 9th
This spring, Reebok Classic will bring back one of the most popular basketball collections ever introduced – the Reebok Classic Blacktop collection. Shoes so bad they gotta be fenced in.
Originally built for the outdoor game, the Reebok Blacktop collection has become synonymous with the glory days of 90s street ball. The two most popular models – the Blacktop Boulevard and Battleground – were not only tough enough for the court, but had sky-high style to match.
On Friday, May 9th, limited pairs of the Reebok Classic Battleground ($125 ADULT/ $90 GS/ $50 TD) and Reebok Classic Boulevard ($100 ADULT/$75 GS) will return to the streets at key retailers Jimmy Jazz, Expressions, Shiekh, City Gear, Villa, DTLR, Reebok.com.
A must-have shoe both then and now, the Blacktop collection will go fast so be sure to get ‘em before they’re gone!
Apr 23rd
Toyota Displays Their FT-1 Concept Car At The Toyota Arcade
Last week I was at the Standard High Line & Biergarten in NYC to check out the Toyota FT-1. The car was the centerpiece to an awesome night that Toyota hosted. They had an old school arcade theme to it. From Frogger to Rolling Thunder there were many games that took us back in time. All the games were not from the 80’s though. Toyota had two custom made driving machine cars set up so we could virtually drive the FT-1 around the track in Sony’s Gran Turismo 6, which the FT-1 was created for. Hence that is why Toyota went with an arcade theme.
Still let’s get back to the main reason why I was there. It was to check out the FT-1. From top to bottom this car is sexy. It has curves in all the right places and it has a hydraulic spoiler and a pop-up display in front of the steering wheel. The seats even have fans in the headrest so that your head doesn’t get hot. Crazy right?
The FT-1 concept is a pure performance, track-focused sports car model created by CALTY Design Research, Toyota’s North American Design branch. The FT-1 concept is a symbol that captures elements of the emotion and energy we can expect to see in future Toyota vehicles designs. Its design is heavily influenced by Toyota’s long sports car tradition that includes vehicles such as 2000GT, Celica, Supra and most recently, FT-86 (Scion F-RS).
At the Toyota Arcade Biz Markie came to the event to not only DJ the event, but he was looking to test drive the FT-1 and even get one of his own. I can’t say I blame him. The food and drink had a German theme to it, which were all very delectable. The Arcade even had a booth where a company was making 3D copies of the FT-1. There were a few large scale models, but they made a lot of them in Matchbox car size. I did take a few of the smaller ones since it will be the closest I will ever get to own an FT-1.
The larger 3D copies of the car went to the people who finished on the top of the leaderboards in the Gran Turismo 6 game. It was safe to say that I had no chance in winning that at all. Still whether I finished in first place or last, Toyota put on one great party where the old school met the future as the FT-1 was proudly on display.
Apr 23rd
Nike Honors Bo Jackson With The “Broken Bats” SC Trainers
With all the different retro kicks to hit the market the “Broken Bats” SC Trainers are sure to be a hot commodity. Bo Jackson was known for his superhero like strength and agility on the football field and the diamond. Nike is paying tribute to one of his iconic moments on the baseball field.
Jackson loved swinging for the fences to try and knock the ball out of the park. Unfortunately he did strike out on occasion. When he did he would take his frustrations out on his baseball bat. He would either break the bat over his head or drive the bat into his thigh and he would need a new bat the next time he was up at the plate.
The shoes already sold overseas, but they are going to be hitting the U.S. this Friday. Thanks to Urban Industry over in the UK, I already got a pair of these limited edition shoes. From my pictures you can see the great detail that Nike put into these SC Trainers.
The shoes not only have his “16″ on the back, but they also have an 8 bit arcade image of Jackson snapping a bat on his knee, swirling wood grain patterned accents on the upper, and the icy blue outsoles read “Broken Bats” when put together. They even have an 8 bit writing of “Bo Knows” inside the shoe. 
Nike released this statement on Bo Jackson and the “Broken Bats.”
“Bo knows this. Bo knows that. And perhaps better than anyone else, Bo knows broken bats. The legendary two-sport phenom had a knack for hurdling over defenders on the gridiron and robbing sluggers of hits with dazzling displays of athleticism. His power in the batter’s box was also evident from his first professional at-bat in 1986. However, when his swing didn’t connect, he made his frustration clear by famously breaking his bat across his leg.
The latest Air Trainer SC pays homage to Bo’s baseball prowess with a Kansas City-inspired colorway. The design also draws from other facets of Bo’s legacy with a digitized Bo Jackson logo appearing on both tongues. But the key detailing comes from under the design. An ice blue outsole houses a “BROKEN BATS” graphic print as a nod to the athlete’s brute strength. Never before has the classic cross-training silhouette told such a rich, nostalgia-soaked story. And you can bet Bo knows that.”
The Nike Air Trainer SC “Broken Bats” are set to release this Friday, April 25th for $130.
Here are some old school clips of Bo making sure that Louisville Slugger stays in business.
Apr 22nd
Top Ten NBA Plays of the Year
The NBA Playoffs are now in full swing. The regular season is done, but there have been some memorable plays. The NBA and Crown Royal have put together the best of the best plays from this year. From sensational dunks to great defensive stops here they are! Which one is your favorite?
Sit back and watch the plays that make us love this game! While watching the playoffs hopefully my Chicago Bulls will be able to #ReignOn!
Apr 21st
Reebok Splashes Some New Color On A Classic
For years, Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson was known for his dominant presence on the court. His silky smooth jumper made him a headache for opposing teams and his hard-nosed style of played inspired a shoe just as aggressive: The Rail. Glenn Robinson and The Rail, Razor Sharp Since 1996.
Limited pairs of The Rail blue/pink/grey will hit stores on Friday, April 25th in adult and extended grade school sizing.
Pairs of the adult San Antonio inspired colorway will be available at key retailers Finish Line, Champs, Jimmy Jazz, DTLR, Villa, Reebok.com for $100 and grade school pairs will be available at key retailers Finish Line, Champs, Eastbay, Shoe City for $85.
Apr 17th
Bud Light Gives NBA Fans The Biggest Assist Ever
Bud Light is getting fans pumped up for the NBA playoffs with the same mentality by releasing the latest installment in the brand’s “Up For Whatever” video series, where they surprised two fans with the ultimate NBA weekend. They played video games against Alonzo Mourning, received a special delivery from “The Mailman,” played a predictably brief game of H.O.R.S.E. against Clyde Drexler and went suit shopping with Darryl Dawkins. And that’s only part of what happened.
Apr 17th
A Thousand Miles in a 2014 Scion FR-S
MANjr writer Jeremy Johnson takes the Scion FR-S through the best and worst of driving in and around Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES- It’s been nearly ten years since Toyota submitted a car for the sports category. Somewhere in the 90’s they put away their leather jacket and retired the supercharged Supra and MR-2 Spyder. Toyota settled in nicely into responsible adulthood, releasing sensible car after sensible car inspired by economy and reliability. Rinse. Repeat. One reasonably priced car after another rolled off of the automakers assembly lines, filling driveways and carports and city streets with practical and dependable options for every walk of life.
That’s nice. Commendable even. Cars impact people’s lives like few other consumer products can. We count on them to be there at the ready for work and play. We trust our lives to their safety standards and our finances to their dependability. Toyota understands that and hits the sweet spot over and over again.
Though… when done properly, cars can be all that and so much more. Shoot, they can even be fun! Thankfully, in Toyota President Akio Toyoda passionate drivers may have the staunch ally they need. Toyoda-San demanded sport and excitement from his engineers and developers and we are just now beginning to see the fruits of their efforts. The Scion FR-S embodies this mission.
The Look
Sexy. The car is extremely low to the ground. Its athletic stance and aggressive curves stand out from blocks away. I took and accepted stare downs from pedestrians and drivers alike. The FR-S is not marketed aggressively and only has two model years under it’s belt so it remains a novelty to many. Upon entry to your new Scion FR-S you become initiated into an unofficial ownership club. FR-S owners nod at each other. They like each other’s Instagram photos. A woman blew me a kiss. Questions you should prepare yourself for include, “Is that the new Scion?” “What is that thing?” and especially, “Is it fast?”
The Drive
To answer question number 3, YES! Not Lamborghini goes 60 in 1st gear fast, not even Subaru WRX STi human catapult fast. But yes the FR-S is fast and it is glorious. You will be hard pressed to have more fun between 0 and 80 miles per hour. The car is so successfully tuned and so tightly suspended that each one of it’s 6 manual gears hits like a sling shot pulled to its firing length. It manages to feel fast from the moment you let your foot off of it’s snappy clutch. This car is not just sport mode “go kart handling” like that foresaken mini Cooper S. The 200hp Boxer engine emblazoned with the Toyota and Subaru name helps keeps the weight of the car flat to the ground and the optional exhaust roars with thanks each time you bury the throttle.
The “R” in the FR-S of course stands for rear wheel drive. This means at any moment in your drive you can switch off your safety hat and drive like a stunt man. Go ahead and let that rear end slide out or chirp your tires. Oh yea… it looks good on you. It’s not dangerous if you do it in the right place at the right time. Don’t be a dummy! Look twice!
Speaking of looking twice, if you manage to get your hands on one of these awesome cars your first stop should be the auto parts store for two of those 5 dollar blind spot mirrors. Save your neck the pain. In fact just bring them with you to the dealership and stick them on before you drive off the lot.
The drive is an A+. Next time you see a FR-S drive by take a look at the driver. 9/10 times they’re smiling. I know I was.
Interior
Spartan. Nothing here you don’t need except for maybe the standard touch screen 7 speaker sounds system. Built in AUX and USB jack, obligatory clunky 3rd party app suite
and an interesting cup holder design that I think I like. Irrelevant. The car’s interior is built around the driver, the seats are bolstered high enough to be called sidewalls. You will not be thrown around in this car’s warm embrace. An extremely stiff yet comfortable suspension and the near absence of moving parts contributes to a very tight and rattle free ride. The back seat can barely fit two duffel bags. The trunk can fit a set of golf clubs. Good enough for me. Track guy? Put down the seats and slip racing tires in the trunk.
Price
Dare I say cheap? Brand new drive off the lot for just under $25k. Lease it for $300 a month. It drives like a car twice the price.
Overview
It’s a home run. Sure it could use a little more torque. Yes, a turbo engine would be incredible. Blind spot mirrors sure… But that’s really all I’ve got. I drove this car in canyons and on freeways, up the coast and in bumper to bumper. It’s fun pulling out of my driveway, it’s fun changing lanes downtown. It’s really, really fun searching for an apex on a winding road. I grew attached very quickly and separation anxiety set in hard on my last day. I didn’t want to give it back. In Los Angeles you spend far too much time in the car. May as well enjoy every minute of it.
FR-S Stats
22 / 30 m.p.g.
2.0L 4 cylinder Boxer Engine
200 Horsepower
2,758 lbs
0-60 in 7.6 very quick seconds
MSRP $24,700
Apr 16th
