A$AP Rocky, Puma Unveils New Footwear in Latest Collection
A$AP Rocky and Puma unveiled their latest collaboration this week, and this drop includes the duo’s first-ever footwear silhouettes: the Mostro 3D and two iterations of the Inhale. Perhaps the most interesting piece from the capsule, the Mostro 3D features spikey details and a unique style that comes from the resin-based 3D printing process used to manufacture the sneakers. Additional looks include a tank top, knee pads, a polo, shorts, and accessories. Rocky, who serves as the Creative Director for Puma’s partnership with Formula 1, celebrated the motorsport-inspired drop in New York on Thursday.
Anthony Davis Links With ‘Impractical Jokers’ For TBS Prank Show Special
Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis and the crew behind Impractical Jokers are joining forces on a new prank show special set to air on TBS. According to Deadline, the docu-style unscripted comedy has a working title of Foul Play. The show will see AD challenge some of the greatest pro athletes with one chance to pull off a legendary prank or foul out in their attempt. Slated for a 2025 release, the project was filmed this past week and, if it sees success, could turn into a series.
Billie Jean King Makes More History, First Woman Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Tennis legend Billie Jean King made history when she became the first individual female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal after President Joe Biden made it official on Thursday. Introduced by members of Congress on both sides, the release says the bill is to “to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.” Prior to King, only 11 individual athletes (as well as the 1980 US Olympic team) had received a Congressional Gold Medal, but all had been men.
Drake’s OVO Celebrates Toronto with Hometown Heroes Collection
Drake’s lifestyle brand OVO is celebrating Toronto fans with the release of its Hometown Heroes collection. Dropping Friday, the 10-piece capsule highlights three of the city’s most famous athletes: former Toronto Maples Leafs captain Mats Sundin and former Toronto Raptors Muggsy Bogues and Morris Peterson. Products in the line include unisex hoodies, tees, basketball, and hockey jerseys that feature both the OVO branding and imagery from the Maple Leafs and Raptors.
WNBA Shatters Viewership, Attendance Records in 2024
The WNBA set an unprecedented viewership record this season. In a Friday release, the league revealed it registered an all-time record of more than 54 million unique viewers across ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, ION, and NBA TV. Furthermore, a record 22 regular-season game broadcasts averaged at least a million viewers. The 2024 season also saw an impressive 136.29 million hours viewed across all national networks. Finally, the WNBA had its highest total attendance in 22 years (2,353,735), up 48% from last year, and its 154 sellouts marked a 242% increase compared to the 2023 season (45).
CNN Testing Out Paywall, Subscription Model
Following the lead of other major publications, CNN is planning on instituting a paywall and experimenting with subscriptions in 2025, the New York Times reported. The metered paywall will allow users to read a select number of articles without charge on the site, which attracts millions of visitors every month. After that, a paid subscription will be required to access more content. The network will begin with a low-cost option, and the subscription model will not include extensive new programming.
LVMH Expands Industry Reach with Moncler Investment
LVMH is expanding its reach in the industry by purchasing a 10% stake in the investment vehicle Double R, a partial owner of Moncler. Per Reuters, the financing gives the French luxury powerhouse a seat on the Italian company’s board. Owned by Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini, Double R boasts a 15.8% stake in the upscale outdoor brand. Double R’s stake in the brand is projected to grow to over 18%, and Ruffini will continue to lead both Double R and Moncler. LVMH will do its part by appointing two of its board members to Double R and one to Moncler.
Swiss Government Affirms Support for 2038 Winter Olympics Bid
We’re more than a decade away from the 2038 Winter Olympics, but one nation is already putting plans in place to host the games. According to Bloomberg, Switzerland is set to submit a groundbreaking bid for the 2038 Games that would eschew the usual promises of new construction and maximize the country’s existing sports infrastructure. Swiss President Viola Amherd promised the games would be “modest and yet beautiful and inspiring.” The International Olympic Committee has formally invited the nation to a “privileged dialogue” that would allow it to submit the bid unchallenged in 2027. Despite being home to the IOC, Switzerland hasn’t hosted the games since 1948.
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