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Crypto.com is making moves, snagging yet another sports sponsorship partner. This time, the crypto exchange has landed NBA‘s Philadelphia 76ers franchise as its official jersey sponsor. The exchange will replace StubHub’s patch on the players’ jersey and is set to release 76ers NFT collectibles on its marketplace to commemorate the new partnership. The news comes less than a week after Crypto.com adds its first esports, Fnatic to its roster. Besides seeing the Crypto.com branding on all four variations of the 76ers jerseys, it will also be featured at the teams’ Wells Fargo Center arena. The Philadelphia 76ers first-ever official NFT collectibles will be released on its platform, propelling the franchise forward into the digital market. This is no the first sports team that Crypto.com has ...

Titleist sub-brand Scotty Cameron has introduced the launch of its latest Phantom X 9.5 Triple Black mallet putter. Designed in a limited batch, this release reveals Scotty’s concepts associated with shape and purpose while offering golf enthusiasts the ability to utilize a tour-inspired model in play. The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 9.5 Triple Black putters are fabricated with a matte black finish and an integrated 6061 aluminum flange sole. Every putter attributes a solid milled 303 stainless steel build combined with 6061 aluminum and incorporates customizable stainless steel sole weights and in 33”, 34”, and 35” lengths. Additionally, Scotty’s signature three-dot motif is implemented into the milled sight dots on the topline mark in a semi-transparent red. All other etchings are finishe...

Korean food company Bibigo will officially succeed e-commerce platform Wish as the Los Angeles Lakers‘ latest sponsor. The Bibigo branding will be seen on each players’ jersey. It has been reported that the deal with Bibigo is set for five years and is worth $100 million USD with the Korean food company paying at least $6 million USD per year. With LeBron James leading the team and a championship contender, the Lakers franchise has become one of the NBA’s biggest markets when landing sponsorships and advertising. The team carries immense weight when it comes to the organization’s international reach and social media positioning. The Los Angeles Times has obtained a quote from Bibigo’s parent company, CJ CheilJedang, “The Lakers are the No. 1 team in sports. The Lakers are more than just a ...

Romeo Beckham made his professional football debut this weekend for American third-tier club Fort Lauderdale CF. The 19 year old — who is the son of former England national team captain David Beckham — recently featured in the lookbook for Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection, but has since fully turned his attention to his budding football career. Lining up on the right side of the midfield, a position his father became synonymous with throughout his illustrious career, Beckham played his part in a 2-2 draw with South Georgia Tormenta. Alongside Beckham, Fort Lauderdale CF also boasts Harvey Neville on its roster, the son of current Inter Miami CF head coach and former England International Phil Neville. Established in 2020, Fort Lauderdale CF currently competes in USL League One a...

Manny Pacquiao has officially announced that he is running for president in the 2022 Philippine elections. The Associated Press has reported that the 42 year old boxer has accepted the nomination from his PDP-Laban Party at this weekend’s national convention. In his acceptance speech he said, “I am a fighter, and I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring. We need the government to serve our people with integrity, compassion and transparency.” He continues, “In my whole life, I have not backed out of a fight. Because in the name of principle, the nation’s pride, I stand reaffirmed and strong. I am accepting your nomination as candidate for president of the Republic of the Philippines.” Pacquiao later took to Twitter to urge support from his community and endorse the athlete as ...

Tom Brady has offered a surprising new insight regarding playing in the NFL until he is 50 years old. In the past, Brady, who is widely considered as the GOAT, has been quite vocal about only playing in the NFL until he is 45 years old. Now, it appears that the quarterback is pushing back his timeline. In a recent episode of Tommy & Gronk, Brady was posed with the question of whether or not it would be possible for him to play until he was 50. Brady responded, “Wow. Seems to be a really hot question lately. Can Tom Brady play until 50? Like, 50 years old? 50.” Gronk chimes in with some quick math, “You’re 44, so that’s six more years.” Brady gives the questions a little more thought before answering, “I don’t find it so difficult. Plus, in Florida, it’s kind of a retiree state, so I fe...

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In the 19th season of his football career, Cristiano Ronaldo has consistently and continually proved that he is a legend in the sport. With his most recent move from Juventus to Manchester United, Ronaldo has officially made 177 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. He has now set a new record for the most appearances in the history of the league. The forward’s return to Manchester United brings him yet another milestone as he matches the mark of Spanish footballer, Iker Casillas, who retired in 2019. His Champions League statistics alone solidifies the illustrious career Ronaldo has had since starting out in 2003. With 177 appearances now under his belt, he has made 135 goals, won five titles, played 19 seasons, had 111 wins, 35 draws, 31 losses and eight hat-tricks. He is also the Ch...

Seven-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving has been no stranger to hinting at retirement in the past. Back in 2018, he famously told the media that he hopes to play professional basketball until his “early to mid-30s.” Now, the 29-year-old appears to be revisiting the topic but does not appear to want to walk away from the sport anytime soon, unless he is traded. In 2019, the star guard signed to the Brooklyn Nets. However, due to injuries, he has missed a chunk of the seasons in the past two years. With the Nets coming back this season with a solid line-up, with many even calling them title-favorites. Nick Wright reports that should the Nets decide to trade Irving, the NBA star would rather retire than play for a new team. Irving appears to want to finish off his career with Brooklyn and to see...

In 2018, LeBron James officially opened the doors to the I Promise School — an elementary institution that’s based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. We’ve seen James post various pictures of the establishment and even create Nike kicks dedicated to the children, but now we’ll be able to take a deeper look inside life of the educational destination through the upcoming I Promise feature documentary. The film first premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Festival and will provide viewers with an up-close look at the school’s first academic year. Everything from the day-to-day trials and victories of the school to interviews of the actual students telling their stories to learning about the challenges that kids from the inner city of Akron face on everyday basis will be showcased. Marc Levin – the direct...

Last month, adidas and Amsterdam-based Ajax revealed the club’s third kit and accompanying capsule inspired by Bob Marley. The design paid tribute to the late reggae artist’s “Three Little Birds” song, which has become an anthem for the Dutch club and its fans. However, when debuting the kit against PEC Zwolle recently, Ajax and adidas were forced to slightly alter the design. The match version features an all black back, without the three little red, yellow and green birds that originally appeared slightly below the collar. Ajax explained this difference saying, “[UEFA] sees it as a different expression than the club logo, logo clothing sponsor or sleeve sponsor. Other expressions are not allowed.” The exact wording of the UEFA Equipment Regulations say that the “collar zone” must “only c...