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In anticipation of Cooper Flagg being selected first overall in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced that June 25, 2025, is officially Cooper Flagg Day, citing his “exemplifying the true meaning of Maine’s state motto, Dirigo (‘I lead’), through his exceptional leadership and competitive drive.” New Balance, which owns multiple manufacturing facilities in Maine and has a sponsorship pact with Flagg, is planning to celebrate the occasion with a watch party at his old high school, Nokomis, where he led the basketball program to its first state championship win in 2021.

Kim Kardashian is bringing Bratz to the big screen, teaming up with Picturestart and MGA Entertainment to produce the live-action flick about the fashion dolls. The businesswoman is also being eyed to star as the villain, which is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Kardashian’s next on-camera appearance is in the upcoming Ryan Murphy Hulu series All’s Fair, also serving as a producer on the program.

The indomitable UConn women’s basketball team is the subject of a new Apple TV+ docuseries, a three-part project that is currently in production with Skydance Sports. The documentary will offer “fans an exclusive view into 40 seasons of UConn women’s basketball,” according to longtime head coach Geno Auriemma, highlighting the program’s NCAA record 12 national championships, including a “behind-the-scenes look” at last year’s title run led by Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers.

Cam’ron is adding author to his resume, securing a $750,000 book deal with Simon & Schuster to release his memoir. The New York-born rapper will chronicle the highs and lows of his decades-long career, sharing with fans key moments in his personal life and his ascent from respected rapper to media personality and fashion icon. Cam’ron is eyeing a February 2026 release for the currently untitled work.

Flamingo is carving out a distinct lane in women’s sports — one that reflects the realities of women’s lives in motion, and the everyday rituals that fuel their confidence and strength. Best known for its award-winning razors, the brand isn’t just sponsoring athletes, it’s moving with them. Earlier this year, Flamingo made headlines with a multiyear partnership with 2024 WNBA Champion New York Liberty, bringing its razor game courtside. The collaboration spans content, activations, and even the Liberty’s beloved mascot, Ellie, who told Page Six her Flamingo razor is a must-have in her bag. More recently, Flamingo doubled down with a second partnership, this time being named the Official Shaving and Hair Removal Partner of Gotham FC, the preeminent professional women’s soccer team in the New York region. Add in Olympic surfer Brisa Hennessy, and it’s clear the brand is quietly assembling one of the most intentional sports strategies in the game.

From the hardwood to the pitch, Flamingo sees women’s sports not just as a moment of opportunity, but as a natural extension of its growing commitment to support women in sport through consistent action and by meeting the next generation where they already are.

*Presented by Flamingo

Lizzo is officially in a new era, announcing a new mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling, will be dropping on Friday. The Grammy Award winner also shared the full track list, which includes features from Doja Cat on “Still Can’t Fuh” and SZA on “IRL.” The mixtape precedes Lizzo’s anticipated fifth studio album, Love in Real Life, which she confirmed was complete back in March, although no release date has been shared.

ESPN has renewed its media rights deal with the Premier Lacrosse League for five seasons, the network announced Wednesday. Set to begin next year, it includes all PLL and Women’s Lacrosse League games, as well as future drafts for both leagues. ESPN also announced it has made a minority equity investment in the league, as they recognize “significant growth potential in the PLL’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation.”

TOGETHXR announced Wednesday the expansion of its partnership with apparel and home retailer TJ Maxx. As part of the new deal, the company is introducing a new series called Tunnel Fits to “elevate player visibility and authentic style through the lens of TOGETHXR’s home court content” as the new official tunnel partner of the Indiana Fever, Los Angeles Sparks, and Washington Mystics. The series will feature 20 players across the rosters, including Sydney Colson, Dearica Hamby, and Emily Engstler.

The NWSL’s newest team, Boston Legacy FC, has hired Filipa Patão as its first-ever head coach. Pending approval of her visa, the Portuguese manager is expected to enter the role next month. During her five-year tenure as coach of Benfica in the Campeonato Nacional Feminino, Patão amassed a 156-28-15 record and led the club to five straight league titles. Boston is set to begin play in 2026.

Ex-Blue’s Clues host Steve Burns is launching a podcast with Lemonade Media that aims to continue the conversations previously held on the iconic Nickelodeon program, now for its adult audience. “It used to be about shapes and colors and letters and numbers and vegetables and stuff, but now it could really be about death and sex and taxes and everything that makes it so weird and wonderful to be alive,” said Burns. Called Alive, the show premieres this fall. 

Members of the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx, finalists in this year’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship on July 1, will take home a unique coin designed by Coinbase and Victor Solomon. The style draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of digital currency to celebrate the ongoing wins of today’s female athletes. Winners take home a prize pool of $500,000, with Coinbase adding $120,000 in cryptocurrency.

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Vinciane Ngomsi

Vinciane Ngomsi is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and most recently Yahoo. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Truman State University, and when she's not watching old clips of Serena Williams' best matches, she is likely perfecting her signature chocolate chip cookie recipe or preparing a traditional Cameroonian meal.