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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has purchased Spanish fifth-division side UE Cornellà, marking his first ownership stake in a European club. The Catalonia-based team, known for developing players like Jordi Alba and David Raya, will now operate under Messi’s long-term vision focused on growth and youth development. He also co-owns Uruguayan club Deportivo LSM alongside Luis Suárez.

Google is reportedly teaming up with Gucci to develop AI-powered smart glasses, with a launch targeted for 2027 under parent company Kering. The move signals a push to make wearable tech more fashion-forward as Google prepares to debut its “Project Aura” XR glasses this year. By aligning with luxury, Google aims to better compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.

The NFL is in advanced talks with YouTube on a potential five-game package, according to Front Office Sports. The games became available after ESPN acquired NFL Network’s rights. While details remain unclear, the games could mirror past international matchups. Google, YouTube’s parent company, already holds Sunday Ticket rights, reinforcing its growing footprint in live sports.

Apple’s new MacBook Neo has sold out through April following a surge in demand, pushing delivery timelines into May. Priced from $599, the entry-level laptop is driving strong growth, helping boost Mac sales by 12.7% year over year. Featuring an A18 Pro chip and new color options, the device marks Apple’s push into more affordable computing, quickly attracting first-time buyers and budget-conscious consumers.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is expanding into media with the launch of his production company, Zero Doubt Creative, in partnership with Wheelhouse Entertainment. The multi-year deal will develop original entertainment, branded content, and projects across streaming and social platforms. The first project, Time Out, is a documentary series following Haliburton’s recovery from a ruptured Achilles.

Uber Eats is adding a new “Returns” feature that lets users send back eligible retail purchases through the app without visiting a store. Customers can schedule a courier pickup and receive an instant refund once the item is collected, minus a fee based on distance and time. The rollout includes retailers such as Best Buy, Petco, DICK’S Sporting Goods, and Pacsun.

Nike is partnering with A Magazine Curated By on A Manual for Living Curated for Nike, a design-focused publication debuting during Milan’s Salone del Mobile. The project explores Nike’s innovation ethos through essays, experiments, and prototypes, including conceptual chairs inspired by its Air cushioning technology.

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a new experimental tool that turns text prompts into visuals like slides, prototypes, and one-pagers. Built on Claude Opus 4.7, the product is aimed at non-designers such as founders and product teams who need quick mockups without starting in traditional design software. Users can refine outputs and export to formats like PDF or PowerPoint, or send to tools like Canva for further editing and collaboration.

The San Diego Padres are nearing a record-setting $3.9 billion sale to a group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, a deal that would mark the highest valuation ever for an MLB franchise. The deal surpasses the $2.42 billion paid by Steve Cohen for the New York Mets in 2020, setting a new benchmark for league valuations. The transaction is still pending MLB approval.

Hulu continues its dive into video podcasts, licensing four new shows as it competes with platforms like Netflix and YouTube in the fast-growing format. The additions include Handsome, hosted by Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin, along with TV-spinoff podcasts tied to New Girl, Prison Break, and This Is Us. Episodes will debut exclusively on Hulu before wider distribution as part of a Headgum licensing deal.

Notre Dame and Villanova will open the 2026–27 basketball season with both men’s and women’s games in Rome on Nov. 1, marking a rare international doubleheader. The trip includes academic and cultural programming tied to their Catholic identity, including a planned visit to the Vatican and a possible audience with Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus.

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