Nike's 'Unseen Hours' collection celebrates Dylan Harper's basketball journey. Jose Partida 5 hours ago The rookie's path to the NBA is being highlighted by a sneaker pack releasing exclusively at Foot Locker. On March 19, Foot Locker will release the Nike 'Unseen Hours' footwear & apparel pack, the first installment of a four-season exclusive series at Foot Locker, spotlighting the grind, grit, and determination that define the game beyond the spotlight. Rooted in the Tri-State area, March's 'Unseen Hours' collection represents the players who put in the unseen work behind the scenes, early morning training, pushing through long hours in the gym to reach the next level. Each silhouette in the pack represents a Tri-State callout, with state inspiration woven directly into the storytelling, embodying New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The campaign features NBA player Dylan Harper and centers on his journey, highlighting the discipline and dedication required to make it to the league. The hooper favorite Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 1 marks Dylan Harper's first PE and features his signature logo, further cementing the connection between the player and the collection. The colorway is inspired by New York. The recently introduced Nike G.T. Future also makes an appearance in the collection. The psychic purple upper continues the sneakers' pattern of vibrancy. The G.T. Future in the pack is inspired by New Jersey and features a Tri-State logo on the tongue. The collection is rounded out by a limited edition version of the Ja 3 inspired by Connecticut. The gradient pattern found on the sneaker brings SoleSavy Inc. the Ja 3 at its best. This pair will be the only pair in the Unseen Hours collection that will also launch in grade school sizing. The Nike 'Unseen Hours' footwear & apparel pack launches March 19 exclusively at Foot Locker and will be available online via launch reservation at footlocker.com and in select stores nationwide. Future 'Unseen Hours' collections will continue to release quarterly with additional colorways and styles throughout the year. Sole Savy is unreal! With a busy schedule it's hard to keep up on shoes, and the group keeps me up to date on releases, tips on how to manually cop, and a marketplace with killer deals from fellow like minded collectors. It's changed the sneaker game for me! Unlock the world of sneakers. Grow your collection and avoid resell Join a community that you can trust Level up with expert advice & training Get exclusive discounts and perks

National 4-H Council establishes Emeritus Council to advance youth development leadership[. Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - National 4-H Council has formed a trusted advisory group to provide strategic counsel and advance 4-H in serving more Beyond Ready youth. With years of expertise in agriculture, higher education, and executive leadership in private industries, the Emeritus Council will advise senior leaders and the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees on strategic priorities, partnership opportunities, and advocacy to support the 4-H mission. The Emeritus Council will serve as ambassadors for 4-H, the nation's largest youth development organization, and strengthen relationships across the Cooperative Extension network and the broader agricultural and education ecosystem. Dr. E. Gordon Gee, known for his 4 decades of leadership across higher education and public service, will chair the prestigious group. "4-H and education have been a meaningful part of my life for decades," Dr. Gee said. "The Emeritus Council is passionate about the Land-grant mission, which is more relevant than ever, having been created to advance research, education, and outreach. We believe in that mission and the importance of supporting the leaders and communities who carry it forward. We will stay connected, ask hard questions, and provide perspective to help 4-H equip young people for what's next." Dr. Gee, recently retired as president of West Virginia University. He was also president of The Ohio State University (twice), Vanderbilt University, Brown University, and the University of Colorado. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the top 10 university presidents in the United States. Other members include: Jim Borel brings more than four decades of global leadership in the agriculture and food sector, currently chairing Neogen Corporation's board and previously serving as executive vice president at DuPont. Jim was recently inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame, past Chair of the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees, and an Iowa 4-H alumnus. Secretary Daniel Glickman is a former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, executive director of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program, and was a member of Congress from Kansas for almost 20 years. He's currently an adjunct professor of nutrition at Tufts University. Krysta Harden is President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the organization's first female chief executive. She is a former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and past Chair of the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees. She is a member of the 4-H Hall of Fame and a Georgia 4-H alumna. Ken Hicks is a veteran executive in retail and brand leadership with more than 35 years of experience. He is currently President and CEO of PetSmart and previously served as CEO of Academy Sports + Outdoors and Foot Locker, Inc. He was also President of J.C. Penney, Inc. and Payless ShoeSource, Inc. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ken served in the U.S. Army and is a distinguished graduate of the Harvard Business School. Landel Hobbs has more than 30 years of experience in media, telecommunications, and technology, including financial, restructuring, strategic, and operational leadership. He is the former COO and CFO of Time Warner Cable. He served as a past Chair of the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees. Wade Miquelon is the founder and partner of Playmore Holdings and a veteran leader in corporate strategy and operations. He is the former CEO of JOANN, CFO of Walgreen Co., Tyson's Foods and Procter & Gamble's Western European business. He served as Treasurer for the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees. Secretary Ann Veneman was the first female U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and served in various leadership positions at USDA. She was also Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture and former Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund. She was on the Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women list, inducted into the Government Hall of Fame and is a 4-H alumna. "These exceptional leaders bring perspective that comes from years of experience across Land-grant universities, USDA, and private industries," said Jill Bramble, president and CEO of National 4-H Council. "They care about the future and understand how 4-H creates a pipeline of millions of confident leaders who are Beyond Ready to lead now and the next generation." ABOUT 4-H 4-H, the nation's largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow. 4-H programs reach nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. Through the Beyond Ready national initiative, 4-H aims to increase that number to ten million youth annually by 2030. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3,000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs. Attachments

New Balance and Foot Locker exclusively launch new ABZORB 2000 colourways with Endrick. New Balance and Foot Locker exclusively launch new colourways of the ABZORB 2000 with Endrick, the global football star and face of the campaign. 3 hours ago Automated translation Read the original it or de es fr nl New Balance kicks off the season with new colourways of the ABZORB 2000, available exclusively at Foot Locker. A global campaign has been created to promote the launch, featuring international football star and New Balance athlete, Endrick. The campaign highlights the sneaker's cultural significance, urban style, and a progressive design that combines technology and aesthetics. Together, New Balance and Foot Locker continue to redefine youth culture and sneaker trends globally. Set on a Madrid street corner and starring Endrick, the campaign captures the buzz of a meeting place and portrays moments of local community gathering. This setting evokes the meeting of different generations and streets brimming with vitality. It is the ideal context for which the ABZORB 2000 was designed. Endrick is a rising star in global football. At just 19 years old, he is the youngest player in history to have debuted and scored for Palmeiras, as well as the most influential representative of Brazilian football in the last 60 years. A leading figure of the new generation of athletes, Endrick is a powerhouse of authentic energy, originality, and warmth, perfectly aligning with the bold spirit of New Balance and the spaces that inspire it. First introduced in 1993, ABZORB cushioning revolutionised running shoe technology, and has since become an iconic feature of various lifestyle models beloved by enthusiasts. The ABZORB 2000 transforms this functional feature into a silhouette enhanced with innovative details, while maintaining its inspiration from 2000s running shoes. The ABZORB 2000 is available exclusively in Neptune Grey/Blue Oyster and Timberwolf/Double Bubble colourways, online and in all Foot Locker stores, starting Monday, February 16, at a retail price of 200 euros. Collaboration Foot Locker New Balance