Djokovic Gets the ‘Last Dance’ Treatment in New Doc Arriving This August
Novak Djokovic, the 39-year-old great is the latest tennis star to receive the documentary treatment. Premiering August 20th on Prime Video ahead of the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter is directed by Jason Hehir, who also helmed The Last Dance, which followed Michael Jordan in his final season with the Bulls. “Novak gave us unfettered access to his tireless physical and mental preparation as he competes at the highest level of the sport, battling men sometimes half his age,” Hehir said in a release. The project follows Netflix’s well-regarded Rafael Nadal docuseries Rafa, which debuted last month.
Roch Cholowsky, White Sox Reportedly Agree to Record Deal
Roch Cholowsky, a shortstop out of UCLA, became the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft on Saturday and is reportedly set to receive a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus — roughly $1.1 million more than the previous mark. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns and Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Condon, the second and third overall picks in the 2024 draft, each signed for a then-record $9.25 million. Cholowsky also became the White Sox‘s first No. 1 overall pick since 1977, when the club selected Hall of Famer Harold Baines.
Hailey Bieber Teams With Gap on a Nostalgic Denim Collection
Model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber is bringing her “signature oversized denim” look to Gap, the retailer announced Tuesday. Inspired by the “effortless” jeans of the 90s, the limited-edition collection, launching July 16, includes two silhouettes that will come in three washes, priced at $89 a pair. “This project came together very organically because Gap has always been a part of my wardrobe,” Bieber said in a statement.
Shohei Ohtani Rookie Card Sells for $3.365M, Breaks His Own Record
The Dodgers star’s stock continues to rise. According to Fanatics Collect, Shohei Ohtani’s 2018 Bowman Chrome Superfractor batting variation rookie card has sold for a record $3.365 million, representing the third-highest amount ever paid for a modern baseball card. This new transaction breaks his own record from December 2025, which was $3 million. Ohtani sits behind Aaron Judge for the highest individual card sale ever — his 2013 Bowman Chrome autographed Superfractor sold for $5.2 million in March of this year.
Wemby Gets the Nike Atelier Treatment
Victor Wembanyama is the latest athlete to receive a bespoke Nike Atelier collection, following tennis star Jannik Sinner and French footballer Désiré Doué. While the clothing won’t see a public release, the footwear will. An elevated take on the Nike Total 90 boot inspired by the original Total 90 Laser III will be available for pre-order on July 20.
Letter Signed by Top Economists, Nobel Laureates Warns of AI’s Impending ‘Radical’ Impact on the Market
On Monday, an open letter signed by more than 200 economists — including Nobel Prize winners and executives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI — urged institutions that “we must act now” to begin addressing how AI will transform the economy over the next decade. “[AI] could drive an unprecedented transformation of our economy, larger than the Industrial Revolution, but unfolding over a vastly shorter time frame,” reads the letter, which was organized by Stanford University’s digital economy lab. “It could bring risks, including large-scale job displacement, as well as opportunities such as major gains in living standards.” This call-to-action follows last month’s warning from Anthropic that AI’s rapid advance should be slowed.
Ella Langley’s Smash ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Continues Its Hold on the No. 1 Spot for 13th Week
“Choosin’ Texas,” the hit single off Ella Langley’s April album Dandelion leads the Billboard Hot 100 again for the 13th week. That lengthy run puts it in rarefied air for women artists, ranking in staying power behind only Mariah Carey’s two tracks “All I Want for Christmas is You” and “We Belong Together” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Not only that, but Langley also commands two additional spots on the Hot 100’s top five. “Be Her” remains steady at its No. 3 high, and “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” with Morgan Wallen is newly on the top five this week.
Tom Cruise Is Unrecognizable in New Trailer for ‘Digger’
Sporting a pot belly and thinning white hair, Tom Cruise stars as the titular Digger Rockwell, “the most powerful man in the world,” in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s first English-language movie since The Revenant. Described as an absurdist dark comedy, the film follows Cruise’s character whose company is responsible for an impending ecological disaster. Cruise is joined by John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde and Emma D’Arcy in the impressive ensemble cast.
Folarin Balogun Signs With Klutch Sports Following Standout World Cup Performance
USMNT star Folarin Balogun has signed with Klutch Sports, making him the first soccer player to sign directly with the Rich Paul-founded talent company. (In 2024, Klutch acquired the European agency ROOF, which represents U.S. midfielders Malik Tillman and Gio Reyna among other notable players and coaches.) Balogun put on an impressive World Cup performance, scoring three goals throughout the tournament before becoming the center of one of its biggest controversies when his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 was suspended, allowing him to play in the United States’ loss to Belgium.
Scripps Sports and ION Land Rights to 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup
Scripps Sports and ION have secured exclusive U.S. media rights to the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup, bringing all 64 matches of the tournament to fans in English and Spanish. The deal, facilitated by Horizon Sports & Experiences, marks a major expansion opportunity for women’s volleyball in the U.S. as 32 national teams compete across North America ahead of the LA28 Olympic Games. The agreement adds to Scripps’ growing women’s sports portfolio, which already includes rights to the WNBA, NWSL, PWHL, and Premier Women’s Rodeo.
Diamond Giant De Beers Halts Production at Flagship Mine as Demand Sags
De Beers, the jewelry company behind the iconic tagline “A Diamond is Forever,” is suspending operations for two years at its biggest South African mine, citing the need to cut costs while demand for cheaper lab-grown diamonds continues to cut into profits. The Venetia mine accounts for more than 40% of the country’s diamond production and employs over 4,000 people.
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