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Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58, Xitter Salutes The Legend
Dikembe Mutombo, the shot-blocking NBA legend and member of its Hall of Fame, has passed away. He was only 58. Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at 58 years old due to brain cancer. pic.twitter.com/taDWSFeCQE — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 30, 2024 NBA analyst Shams Charania reported that Mutombo passed away from […] The post Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58, Xitter Salutes The Legend appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Daniel Ricciardo Exits Visa Cash App RB F1 Team Mid-Season
Effective immediately, F1 has announced that eight-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo will be leaving Visa Cash App RB and will be replaced by New Zealander Liam Lawson. The announcement comes mid-season as Lawson is expected to race the final six races of the season. The Australian driver only last returned to the F1 race seat last year in Hungary with AlphaTauri and later stayed on when the team became RB. He was left without a seat in 2023 when he departed McLaren.In an emotional post on Instagram, Ricciardo wrote and ode to the sport and a note to his fans, "I've loved this sport my whole life. It's wild and wonderful and been a journey. To the teams and individuals that have played their part, thank you. To the fans who love the sport sometimes more than me...thank you. It'll always ha...
The Endrick Era Is Fast Approaching
For the average teenager, it’s an accomplishment to just play sports for their school or rec team. For Endrick, the Brazilian wonderkid had already signed for São Paulo’s Palmeiras by age 16, lighting up the Campeonato Brasileiro, playing 100 matches in the past two seasons — 11 of which for the national team. Like any phenom destined for greatness, he’s penned a contract for Real Madrid — but unlike the rest, he’s the youngest player to ever do so.It’s understandable that anyone joining a team of Galácticos, like the current Los Blancos side — joining Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and the newly minted Kylian Mbappé — would end up just sitting on the bench. Endrick, however, has already made his impact felt, scoring a laser outside the box against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League,...
SNIPES’ New PSG Partnership Is More Than Just a Logo on a Football Jersey
This season, sneaker and streetwear retailer SNIPES is getting in on the football action, announcing a new partnership with Paris Saint-Germain. As it marks its debut in football, the latest deal will see the brand join the major team for three years where it will act as the official culture and community partner. With its logo placed on the back of the Mens First Team’s jerseys, the partnership will be unveiled on the world’s stage during the closely watched Ligue One games this week. However, SNIPES has vouched that it intends to go beyond a pitch presence to encourage a wider positive change throughout its tenure. Intertwining a history of platforming creatives with PSG’s reach across the country, it plans to give back to fans through charity fundraisers and club-related events. Speakin...
Derrick Rose Is Retiring From the NBA After 16 Seasons
Derrick Rose has announced his retirement from the NBA after playing 16 seasons in the league across 6 different teams. The point guard was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday for the 2024-25 season.Rose, who is almost 36, has battled injuries on and off across the past three seasons. The point guard began his professional career in 2008 when he was selected first in the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. In 2011, Rose received the MVP award when he was just 22.Following the Bulls, Rose played for New York, Detroit, Minnesota and Cleveland before joining Memphis for the final season of his career.Rose shared a philosophical statement addressed to the sport of basketball on his Instagram.“You believe in me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain,” he...
Vince Carter’s No. 15 Jersey To Be Retired by Toronto Raptors
Vince Carter is cementing himself in NBA history. Following the announcement earlier this spring that he will be joining the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Carter will also have his jersey retired in two arenas this season. Set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, Carter will also have his jersey hanging from the rafters by the Toronto Raptors. The ceremony will take place on November 2 when the Raptors face the Atlanta Hawks, making Carter the first player in the history of the Raptors' franchise to have his number retired. Carter will also be receiving the same honor by the Brooklyn Nets, who also announced last week that his No. 15 jersey will hang on rafters on January 25 when the Nets face-off against the Miami Heat. Over the course of his 22-year long NBA career, ...
Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer Unveil Latest Neon Legacy Give Back Project
Mercedes-Benz and tennis legend Roger Federer have unveiled their latest Neon Legacy project in Berlin, continuing their mission to "Give Back" through social initiatives. The Neon Legacy project, launched in 2021, focuses on promoting youth sports and its newest development is the renovation of a sports area for the Schlupfwinkel youth club in Berlin.The revamped facility, inaugurated by Federer and Bettina Fetzer, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz, includes a newly constructed tennis wall. The wall was decorated with vibrant floral designs by Berlin-based artist Rommy Gonzalez, adding a creative flair to the initiative. Federer emphasized the importance of the project, reflecting on how training with a tennis wall shaped his own career. "I’m excited to share...
Woj Out: Adrian Wojnarowski Leaves ESPN To Be College GM
ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring. The veteran NBA reporter who's worked at the network since 2017 made the announcement on social media on Wednesday. The post Woj Out: Adrian Wojnarowski Leaves ESPN To Be College GM appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Raygun Still Whining About Fall Out Of Her Olympic Performance, But Taking Care Of Mental Health
Australian Olympic “breaker” Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, has, apparently, been having a rough go of it ever since she embarrassed herself in front of the world by flopping around on the Olympic stage, doing what looked like an impersonation of either a kangaroo, bunny or velociraptor while hopping around like a toddler trying to get her […] The post Raygun Still Whining About Fall Out Of Her Olympic Performance, But Taking Care Of Mental Health appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Taylor Fritz Is Cool, Calm and Collected
Taylor Fritz is in New York for the month, but, even in the throes of the 2024 US Open, the rising star is an embodiment of his SoCal upbringing: tan, floppy-haired, laid-back and level-headed, yet quietly, fiercely competitive. Born in San Diego to tennis titans – father Guy Fritz is a sought-after private coach and mother Kathy May played professionally – the younger Fritz was on the tennis court from the time he could walk. Literally: he had a tennis court in the backyard of his childhood home.Fritz is currently slotted at No. 12 on the ATP Tour, making him the highest-ranked American man in the sport. As the tennis world continues to debate what many call the “next generation of tennis” – an evolving theory on the players poised to eventually fill the shoes of the Big Three (Roger Fede...
The Launch of ‘Black Arsenal’ Celebrates Arsenal’s Black British Roots
Arsenal Football Club has just hosted a memorable evening as the Arsenal family and wider community celebrated the launch of a new book titled Black Arsenal. The landmark book, by Dr Clive Nwonka, offers a comprehensive exploration of Arsenal’s connection with Black British identity and culture, thanks to decades of iconic Black players and the storied and diverse histories of its supporters on the terraces.Providing a blend of celebration and reflection, the event marked the book's launch and in turn, brought together a slew of distinguished guests and Gooners, from Arsenal legends and cultural trailblazers to influential figures from football, music, culture, and beyond.Attendees on the night included Baroness Lola Young, anti-racism campaigner Troy Townsend, The Mayor of Islington Cllr ...
Steph Curry Signs One-Year $62.6 Million USD Extension With Golden State Warriors
Steph Curry is extending his tenure with the Golden State Warriors. The four-time NBA champion has signed a one-year extension deal reportedly worth $62.6 million USD, taking the sharp shooter all the way through to 2026-27 with the Warriors. According to ESPN, Curry is now guaranteed $178 million USD over the next three years of his Warriors deal. Currently, he has two years remaining in his current four-year, $215.4 million USD contract that he signed in August 2021. Due to the NBA's over-38 rule, he was able to sign a one-year extension. The rule prevents teams from offering contracts of over four years to players who will turn 38 years old during the deal. Curry is 36 at the moment and has been vocal in the past about wanting to only play for the Warriors -- which is currently the only...
