Home » Sports

Sports

WazupnaijaNaija Entertainment  blogs & ForumsSports

Get to Know McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri Ahead of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Ahead of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, all eyes are on the McLaren Racing Team as they gear up for one of the most glamorous and most anticipated races of the season. Leading the charge are drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, a duo whose fun-loving partnership—dubbed "Landoscar" by fans—blends humor with fierce determination to win. Lando, known for his charismatic personality and lightning-quick reflexes, has become a fan favorite both on and off the track. Oscar, the promising youngster with a razor-sharp focus and a penchant for adapting quickly under pressure, has already made his mark in his 2023 rookie season.Together, they’re as dynamic in their racing as they are in their off-track antics, often sharing laughs while keeping their competitive edge sharp. Diving more ...

Cactus Jack To Present Virgil Abloh’s 2024 Invitational

Virgil Abloh's 2024 Invitational is shaping up to be the most grandiose edition of the annual affair. For this year's daylong skate event – which marks the third since its launch in 2022 – Travis Scott's Cactus Jack has joined on as the "presenting partner" of the invitational, alongside first-time supporting sponsor Supreme."Cactus Jack’s cultural influence will be on full display, blending art, fashion, music, and sport," a press release notes. The brand will "shape the experience" immersively, offering up both custom-designed skate obstacles as well as exclusive on-site co-branded merch developed in collaboration with Architecture.The 2024 Virgil Abloh Invitational, helmed by both Architecture and Virgil Abloh Securities, goes down in Miami, Florida on December 7, taking over the city's...

LaMelo Ball Says He “Didn’t Mean To Offend Anybody” Following $100K Fine For Using Anti-Gay Term

You can bet LaMelo Ball won't be saying "no homo" during his postgame press conferences ever again.

Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson by Unanimous Decision

Jake Paul has defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision with scores 80-72, 79-73, 79-73.The two finally went head-to-head at the A&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas tonight, with the bout marking Iron Mike's first professional boxing match since his loss against Kevin McBride in 2005. Tonight's fight also set a record for the largest age difference in professional boxing history at 31 years. Unlike traditional sanctioned fights, however, this match consisted of eight two-minute rounds and required Tyson and Paul to sport 14-ounce gloves.Tyson has a slight advantage over his younger opponent in his first round, landing two out of his five punches. Paul was able to get a few in, connecting an overhand right, and started off the third round aggressively with a triple left hook to dominate Tys...

Mike Tyson Gives Jake Paul A Little Love Tap Before Big Fight

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to face one another on Friday, November 15 at the AT&T Stadium and things got testy at the weigh-in.

Rudy Gobert Celebrates Our Health Potentially Going Down The Drain With RFK Jr. HHS Appointment

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert has once again stepped into it. This time, he threw his support behind one of Donald Trump's heada** picks for his presidential cabinet and is getting roasted for it.

LeBron James Hints at Retirement Timeline From the NBA

LeBron James continues to leave it all on the court, game after game. After his 11th game of his 22nd year in the NBA, King James is hinting at his retirement timeline. Having accomplished one of his greatest goals, making history with his son Bronny James in becoming the league's first father-son duo to share the court, the Los Angeles Lakers star is envisioning the future. Turning 40 next month, the basketball player is still putting up an average of 4.3 points, 9.4 assists and 8.1 rebounds on 52% shooting from the floor, leading the Lakers to a 7-4 season at the moment. Post-game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 13, James gave a thoughtful answer regarding his potential retirement timeline. He said to press, "It's not me, it's the mind. Wherever my mind is is how the rest of my...

Shalane Flanagan on Conquering the NYC Marathon

Shalane Flanagan knows a thing or two about the New York City Marathon. She won the race in 2017 — becoming the first American woman to win in 40 years — took home second place in 2010 and had a victory lap in 2018, when she secured third place in her final competitive race. Though she's retired from competitive running, now coaching track and field at the University of Oregon, she remains plugged directly into marathon culture, serving as both an ambassador for the event and one of the faces of MasterCard's "Priceless Start" program, which enables a few lucky runners to begin the New York City Marathon well before the crowds and even before the professional runners. Ahead of the 2024 New York City Marathon, Flanagan took a few minutes away from her packed training schedule to discuss shif...

The Best Shakeouts, Pop-Ups and Parties Around the 2024 New York Marathon

While some prefer to stay off their feet in the days leading up to the marathon, others in town for the race are eager to take in everything. On Sunday, November 3, another 50,000 runners will take on the New York City Marathon and, once again, there’s a stacked calendar of pop-ups, shakeouts and after-parties, along with panels, live podcast tapings and even post-race portraits.​​To help you keep track of everything that’s going on, Hypebeast has compiled a list of the most compelling events going down this week ahead of the marathon’s running, with RSVP/more info links where applicable.Expo & Opening CeremonyMarathon ExpoDate: 10/31-11/2Location: 429 11th Ave, 10001What’s Going On: Runners can head to the Javits Convention Center to pick up their bibs, as well as peruse gear and acce...

NFL and Cosm To Offer Games in ‘Shared Reality’

The NFL has partnered with the immersive entertainment company Cosm to offer games in “Shared Reality.” Cosm currently operates dome-like venues in Los Angeles and Dallas that offer immersive virtual experiences.With its new partnership with the NFL, fans will up their experience of games from simply watching them on a TV screen at home. The venue describes Shared Reality as “an experience that bridges the virtual and physical worlds by merging state-of-the-art visuals with the energy of the crowd and an elevated food and beverage service.” It’s essentially mixed reality, albeit designed for a crowd.To create that experience, venues are outfitted with large 12K+ LED screens that measure 87 feet (27 meters) in diameter, while seating is tiered, similar to a stadium.“There’s nothing quite li...

Miami Heat Unveil Statue to Honor Legendary Dwyane Wade at Kaseya Center

The Miami Heat paid tribute to NBA superstar Dwyane Wade by revealing his commemorative statue during a ceremony at the Kaseya Center.The statue, crafted by renowned artists Oscar León and Omri Amrany - also known for creating Michael Jordan's statue in Chicago and Kobe Bryant's in Los Angeles - pays homage to Wade's legendary "This is my house" pose from March 2009, an iconic moment that came after his game-winning shot in double overtime against the Chicago Bulls. To ensure the statue truly captured his essence on the court, Wade was deeply involved in its design, making recurring visits and providing input throughout the creative process.Alongside the statue, a wall at the Kaseya Center lists Wade's career accomplishments, giving fans a dedicated space to celebrate his enduring impact o...

ICYMI: Lebron James and Bronny Make History as NBA’s First Father-Son Duo To Share the Court

It was a big night for the James family as LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father-son duo to share a court in the NBA. Making history, the duo contributed to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open the season. Before stepping out onto the court, LeBron gave his 20-year-old son and Lakers' rookie a pep talk. Amidst cheers, LeBron can be heard saying in the mic, "Y'all ready? You see the intensity, right? Just play carefree, though." Before checking in, he added, "Don't worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard." While LeBron finished the night with 16 points, Bronny got a taste of the big leagues with an early offensive rebound. He missed a tip-in and his first NBA jumper came up just short and he was checked out with 1:19 left in the...