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It is not a surprise that 17-time All-Star and four-time NBA Champion LeBron James is constantly pitted as one of the best to have ever played the game. While he is evidently a top player, critics and fans have often offered polarizing opinions about his greatness. Having been in the NBA for nearly two decades, LeBron James has garnered himself a series of accolades that most players are still working on. His intelligence on the court has been unparallel to most. His ability to maximize his career by taking care of his physical and mental health is sure to make him one of NBA’s longest-reigning players in the league. His court vision has not gone unnoticed by many. In a recent interview, Los Angeles Clippers’ GM Jerry West praised James’ determination and his work ethic in the game, “When ...

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Adding to its long list of collaborations, Albino & Preto has just unveiled its latest capsule with the 1966 cult science fiction show Star Trek. Inspired by the intelligent beings from numerous planets who “live in a condition of peace and mutual benefit,” the capsule draws parallels from the life benefits of learning the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the endless pursuit of exploring the universe and learning. Comprised of jiu-jitsu kimonos, T-shirts, long sleeves, rash guards and training shorts, each piece is marked with iconic Star Trek motifs and graphics as well as A&P’s logo and the “Live Long & Prosper” Vulcan salute. Other iconographies include a large back patch on the 450 gsm pearl weave kimono, a Starfleet insignia on the stack tee, and co-branded Enterprise graphi...

At a post-match interview at the U.S. Open last week, Naomi Osaka said a tearful goodbye to the sport. The decision seemed to be perpetuated by her the defending champion’s stunning loss to Leyla Fernandez. The loss was a surprising ending to her first Grand Slam back from withdrawing from the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year due to mental health concerns. After her US Open defeat, Osaka spoke to the press about the sport she has dominated time and time again for many years. Osaka admits that her journey has become joyless, experiencing relief following her victories and sadness after losses. Towards the end of the interview, she speaks possibly her last public words in a tennis press event for the foreseeable future. “This is very hard to articulate. Basically, I feel like I’m ...

Though Michael Jordan has retired from the NBA 18 years ago, the athlete still remains one of the world’s most prolific influencers in the world. Having made his mark with the Jordan Brand, his talents and business acumen have transcended generations. It comes as no surprise that fans from all over the world admire MJ and would jump at any chance to meet or even catch of glimpse of the superstar. In a recent podcast, Jordan’s former agent David Falk talked about the time when the six-time NBA Champion declined a hard-to-top offer to attend a one-day golf event for just two hours: “[Jordan] turned down a deal to do a one-day golf appearance when he was in Asia a few years ago for a pre-season game with Charlotte. And some woman in the Philippines offered me $7 million dollars [USD] for one ...

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has regained the lead in the drivers’ championship following a victory at his home Grand Prix at Zandvoort in front of his Orange Army. Starting the race from pole position — which he earned without actually using DRS — the Dutch driver led pretty much the entire race except for his early pitstops when Valtteri Bottas briefly took the lead. Despite being forced to use a set of hard tires after a second early pitstop to fight off a gaining Lewis Hamilton racing on grippier medium tires, Verstappen managed to hold his main rival of the season off until the chequered flag, winning the first Dutch Grand Prix since 1985. The victory gave him enough points to overtake Hamilton once again in the drivers’ championship, now leading the Brit by three points. “As...

A FIFA World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended today after Brazilian police stormed the pitch minutes after kickoff. According to health officials on duty, four Argentinian players who play in the English Premier League failed to adhere to federal quarantine rules, which states that anyone who comes from the UK in the past two weeks must quarantine for 14 days. The four players include Aston Villa‘s Emiliano Buendia and Emiliano Martinez, to Tottenham Hotspur‘s Giovani Lo Celso and Christian Romero. According to a report published by ESPN, Brazilian health regulators were tipped off that the information given by the four players was indeed false. The players were allowed to go back with their team to the hotel, but no disciplinary action has been determined by FIFA o...

A FIFA World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended today after Brazilian police stormed the pitch minutes after kickoff. According to health officials on duty, four Argentinian players who play in the English Premier League failed to adhere to federal quarantine rules, which states that anyone who comes from the UK in the past two weeks must quarantine for 14 days. The four players include Aston Villa‘s Emiliano Buendia and Emiliano Martinez, to Tottenham Hotspur‘s Giovani Lo Celso and Christian Romero. According to a report published by ESPN, Brazilian health regulators were tipped off that the information given by the four players was indeed false. The players were allowed to go back with their team to the hotel, but no disciplinary action has been determined by FIFA o...

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The Golden State Warriors have sorely missed the presence of their sharpshooter, Klay Thompson, in the past two NBA seasons. The franchise has struggled to return to its championship days without Thompson on the court. It has evidently been a huge loss to the Warriors who have been unable to stay at the top of the league. After two years, Warriors fans can now rejoice at Thompson’s return. He is expected to play for the 2021-2022 season, reuniting the Splash Brothers, once again. Though there is a concern of whether or not Thompsons will be at his best when he returns and whether or not he will adjust well after missing back-to-back seasons due to injuries, Thompson took to his Instagram Story to reassure fans of his return. He said, “Yeah, I’m balling out this season. By the grace of God ...