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Although it's not for another three years, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics could feature the involvement of none other than Kendrick Lamar.Casey Wasserman, the rapper's booking agent and the Olympics' organizing committee chairman, told The Associated Press that Dot — a Compton native — could participate in the 2028 event one way or another. “Fortunately in my day job I represent Kendrick Lamar,” he said. “He is truly an LA icon so I think it would be a pretty fair bet that Kendrick will be involved in the Olympics in Los Angeles in some way.”He further shared that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is aiming to help rebuild the city of Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires. “The rebirth, the rebuild, maybe reimagining LA 2.0 — and the Olympics as a catalyst for all those th...

PUMA is now the Official Ball Supplier for the Premier League.In the monumental partnership, the German sportswear giant will provide the match balls at all League matches from the start of the 2025/26 season. Notably, the Premier League is broadcast to 900 million homes in 189 countries, making it an unparalleled platform for brand awareness and global growth.“The agreement with the Premier League, the most watched football league in the world, is an important step in PUMA’s brand elevation strategy,” said PUMA CEO Arne Freundt. “We look forward to bringing our performance technology to the forefront of the game and connecting with the many fans worldwide. With PUMA’s ball at the center of attention during every match in this incredible league, we will create unforgettable moments for pla...

Eminem is advocating for a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team in his home of Detroit, joining a bid group to expand the league to his city.Sources tell Sportico that Eminem is just one of many who would like to see Detroit participate in the WNBA, with the bid group comprised of some of the city's "most prominent sports owners, executives and athletes." While specifics of the possible expansion were not revealed, other factions are supposedly looking into shelling out about nine figures in cash.Led by the Detroit Pistons and the team's owner, Tom Gores, the group of bidders also include owners of the city's NHL team the Red Wings, the MLB's Tigers team, the NFL's Lions team, former NBA players Grant Hill and Chris Webber, Lions quarterback Jared Goff, General Motors CEO Ma...

Foster and Partners have big plans for Manchester United's historic Old Trafford Stadium. In recently released images, the British-based design firm proposes transforming the stadium into a global cultural hub. The new stadium is set to house approximately 100,000 (compared to its current 74,000). This would also be 10,000 bigger than the U.K.'s biggest stadium, Wembley, which is home to England's national soccer teams. Though a start date has not been publicly announced yet, the new stadium is estimated to create 92,000 new jobs and £7.3 billion GPB (approximately $9.4 billion USD). The British government has voiced its approval for the project, though the overall construction timeline will depend on its level of involvement. Currently, Foster and Partners estimates the stadium will take ...

José is no stranger to Medellín. It’s more than just his hometown—it’s his foundation, his creative pulse, and a constant source of inspiration. Now, he’s channeling that energy into football, teaming up with EA SPORTS FC to launch a new pitch in Medellín’s Manrique neighborhood as part of the FC FUTURES initiative.Expanding their grassroots initiative beyond borders, EA SPORTS FC and LALIGA launched this football pitch in collaboration with Balvin’s foundation Vibra en Alta, alongside Love.Fútbol and Fútbol con Corazón. The launch event featured a special training session led by LALIGA legend Fernando Morientes, as well as an appearance from Balvin himself, bringing music, culture, and sport together in a way that felt deeply personal.The FC FUTURES program has already transformed multip...

On Friday, the FIA and Formula 1 Management confirmed that the Cadillac Formula 1 team, backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, will become the 11th squad on the 2026 grid.“As we said in November, the commitment by General Motors to bring a Cadillac team to Formula 1 was an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport," said Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1. "I want to thank GM and TWG Motorsports for their constructive engagement over many months and look forward to welcoming the team on the grid from 2026 for what will be another exciting year for Formula 1.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by FORMULA 1® (@f1)Cadillac has hired more than 200 people to work across aerodynamics, chassis and component development, as well as ...

Sotheby's is auctioning off two pieces of sports history. The auction house is selling Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant's first-ever game-worn jerseys from their debut rookie games in the league. Both NBA legends' jerseys are expected to sell for a combined total of at least $20 million USD. Sotheby's expects each individual jersey to sell within the ball park of $10 million USD. Brahm Wachter, head of modern collectibles at Sotheby’s said to CNN, "Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s first NBA career jerseys are not just memorabilia; they are enduring symbols of the ambition, skill, and willpower that defined their legendary careers. They are as rare as they come."Michael Jordan's jersey is signed by the legend himself and is considered to be a "unicorn" sports memorabilia rarely found on the m...

LeBron James adds yet another milestone to his 22 years in the NBA. In Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the 40-year-old Lakers superstar became the first player to ever hit 50,000 points in the regular season and postseason. He reached the 50K mark in the first shot of the game, connecting for a three-pointer from a feed off of a left wing pass from Luka Dončić with 8:34 remaining in the first quarter. After James made the shot, the Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter called out the historical moment, telling the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, we all have just witnessed history." James went on to finish the game with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in a 136-115 win. Currently, the Lakers are second place in the Western Conference after the Oklahoma City Thund...