Jayson Tatum Tapped as Face of Coach’s New Men’s Fragrance Campaign
Coach unveiled its latest men’s fragrance campaign on Thursday, and it stars NBA champion Jayson Tatum. In an Instagram post shared by both the brand and the Boston Celtics star, the rollout highlights the first of four signature scents, Coach for Men. Additional scents will include Coach Platinum, Coach Green, and Coach Blue.
Katy Perry to Receive Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs
Katy Perry is receiving the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at next month’s MTV Video Music Awards. Not only will she be present to receive the award named after Michael Jackson, but Perry will also perform during the ceremony for the first time in seven years. With 115 billion streams and global sales of over 70 million adjusted albums, Perry is the biggest-selling female musician in Capitol Records’ history. Past Video Vanguard winners include Shakira, Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Janet Jackson, and many more.
Mauricio Pochettino Takes over for Gregg Berhalter as USMNT Head Coach
The US Men’s National Team has found its new coach. Tasked with preparing the squad to compete in the 2026 World Cup, multiple reports indicate Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to succeed Gregg Berhalter as USMNT head coach. The Argentinian manager is best known for his five seasons spent at Tottenham Hotspur, his best finish being a Champions League final appearance in 2019. He then spent one year in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain before returning to the Premier League to manage Chelsea for one season.
Wrigley Field to Host College Hockey Games After 2025 Winter Classic
The Big Ten and the Chicago Cubs confirmed plans to host four outdoor hockey games at Wrigley Field on Jan. 3 and 4, 2025, mere days after the NHL holds its Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at the same venue on Dec. 31. It is unclear on who the teams are at the moment, but the aptly titled The Frozen Confines will feature three Big Ten men’s hockey games and a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) women’s matchup.
Naomi Osaka, Etsy Collab on Jewelry Line
Naomi Osaka and Etsy are joining forces to drop a tennis-inspired jewelry line. Co-designed by the four-time Grand Slam champ and Etsy seller Gem & Blue, the collab arrives as a matching set of handmade earrings and a necklace made of mini tennis ball beads, freshwater pearls, and 14k gold fill for $96. Osaka is also unveiling a capsule of curated home and style designs that also have a tennis-core theme and include ceramics, lamps, personalizable tennis balls, and art.
Saudi PIF, CONCACAF Aim to Grow Soccer Globally with New Deal
The Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, and CONCACAF have inked a multi-year deal wherein both parties will make a continued effort to increase soccer’s presence in North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. PIF will do its part by raising the number of official youth competitions that function as qualification tournaments for FIFA Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups. Saudi Arabia is tasked with hosting duties for the 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup, the only nation to submit a bid for the competition.
American Express & Van Leeuwen Debut Tennis Ice Cream Ahead of US Open
American Express and Van Leeuwen are launching a limited-edition ice cream flavor —Match Point Mint Chip x Amex — to celebrate tennis season and the upcoming US Open in New York City. Featuring a green mint chip base with a blue frosting ice cream swirl, grab a scoop beginning Aug. 26 at one of Van Leeuwen’s 23 scoop shops around NYC. Samples will also be available at American Express’s fan experience at the US Open.
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