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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...
Kelce Brothers Reportedly Ink Three-Year Podcast Deal Worth Over $100 Million USD
NFL's self-dubbed "funniest family duo" is kicking off the new season with a lucrative deal with Amazon's Wondery. Brothers Jason and Travis Kelce's popular New Heights weekly podcast have reportedly signed and exclusive-ad sales and distribution rights three-year deal with Wondery worth over $100 million USD. The deal begins August 28, this week's episode, timing it just at the beginning of the new NFL season. As per sources close to the deal, ESPN reports that the deal "ncludes the back catalog of podcast content along with exclusive rights to monetize and distribute audio and video episodes." This would include the rights to create international audio adaptations of New Heights giving Wondery the exclusive monetary rights to distribute the episodes. In a statement the Kelce brothers sai...
Cristiano Ronaldo Starts YouTube Channel, Becomes Fastest Ever to One Million Subscribers
Cristiano Ronaldo recently launched his own YouTube channel, "UR Cristiano.". The Portugese football player has already uploaded 19 videos to his channel, bringing fans and audiences into his life via online content. Posting to Instagram to announce the YouTube channel earlier this week, Ronaldo wrote, "The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey." An immediate hit amongst his fans, his channel quickly became the fastest channel to hit one million subscribers. As of writing, which is just a couple days after his launch, Cristiano already has 29.4 million subscribers on YouTube and growing. YouTube acknowledged the great feat by sending over a gold "play button" plaque, given to those who surpass one million subscribers on YouTube. Wit...
Venezia FC Debuts 24/25 Home Kits From Drake’s NOCTA
Drake and NOCTA have entered the world of football with the recent debut of the Venezia FC 24/25 Home Kits. Kicking of their season earlier this weekend, the team was dressed in kits designed by Nike NOCTA, signalling the team's new beginnings and departure from their previous Kappa partnership.The Canadian rapper was confirmed to be an investor of the Series A club after the club joined global sports-focused firm APEX Capital. Back in July, APEX acquired a minority stake in the club and just last week, announced on Instagram that Drake has joined the club's investor group and will be the official sponsor for the team's kits. The post on Instagram read, "Global icon Drake has joined @veneziafc investor group alongside APEX to fund the club ahead of its Serie A season. His Nike sub-brand NO...
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance Is Advocating For Global Equality With “The Starting Line” Campaign
Founded in 2000, Gavi’s mission is to provide equal access to life-saving vaccines globally.More than 20 million children still don’t have access to vaccines just because of where they’re born – and it is this inequity that it vouches to tackle. Having already helped immunize more than a billion children around the world against 20 infectious diseases, it has now set out a new plan to protect 500 million children between 2026 and 2030.With “The Starting Line” campaign, Gavi aims to raise awareness about global vaccine inequity today. It highlights that children around the world face unequal starts in life, in part due to unequal access to vaccines.The campaign enlists five world-class athletes who reflect on their journey to the starting line, what it takes to be a champion, and the import...
Flavor Flav Creates Custom Clock Chain for Olympian Jordan Chiles
Earlier this week, Flav offered to create a bronze clock for gymnast Jordan Chiles who represented Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games The post Flavor Flav Creates Custom Clock Chain for Olympian Jordan Chiles appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
