Street League Skateboarding officially steps away from the judges' booth to deliver an intimate conversation between two of the sport's biggest names: Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell.In the high-stakes arena of professional street skating, few names command as much cultural gravity as Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell. Hailing from Brazil, Leal — affectionately known as "Fadinha" — shattered the internet at age seven with a viral heelflip in a fairy tutu. Today, she backs up the early hype with a string of historic accolades: Olympic medals in Tokyo and Paris, multiple X Games golds, and the first-ever perfect "9" score for a woman in SLS history. Her influence has seamlessly bled into high fashion, cemented by her 2025 appointment as a Louis Vuitton brand ambassador.Matching that undeniable energ...
As communities around the world slow down for Ramadan, Columbia Hike Society is speeding up with its latest activation, “Light Your Path.” In collaboration with RAK tourism, the brand’s recent community event brought together avid hikers and partner athletes for a unique trail run across the UAE’s highest mountain Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. Held on the first weekend of Ramadan, it marked the first time an event of this kind has been hosted in the region, turning sundown celebrations into a peaceful moment of reconnecting with nature.Helping to illuminate the way, Columbia Hike Society installed solar-powered lights across several paths to make hiking more accessible in the low-light season. In addition to this, attendees were equipped with the sportswear brand’s signature Tellurix Titan...
SummaryCristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25 percent stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almería through his CR7 Sports Investments vehicleThe Saudi-owned Andalusian side sits third in Spain’s Segunda División, chasing promotion back to La Liga after relegation in 2023-24The move marks Ronaldo’s first real step into club ownership, deepening his business ties with Saudi investors while expanding his post-playing football empireCristiano Ronaldo’s latest play comes from the boardroom, not the box. At 41, while still putting up numbers for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, he has bought a 25 percent stake in UD Almería, a club with serious La Liga ambitions and a growing Saudi footprint. The deal goes through CR7 Sports Investments, a new arm under his CR7 SA umbrella built to handle sport-focuse...
SummaryFloyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are set for a rematch on September 19, streaming live globally on NetflixThe event marks the first-ever professional boxing match to be held at the Sphere in Las VegasBoth fighters express unfinished business, with Pacquiao aiming to hand Mayweather his first professional lossThe "Fight of the Century" is getting a sequel. Netflix has officially announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will step back into the ring for a highly anticipated rematch on September 19. This landmark event not only reignites one of the sport's most storied rivalries but also breaks new ground as the first boxing match to take place at the immersive Sphere in Las Vegas. The announcement comes over a decade after their initial 2015 clash, which shattered ...
SummaryLeBron James further cemented his legacy by scoring his 43,000th career regular-season pointThe 41-year-old achieved the feat with a layup in the third quarter of his 1600th career gameDespite his continued dominance, James will be ineligible for an All-NBA selection due to the league's 65-game thresholdLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has rewritten the history books once again. The superstar officially became the first player in the history of the NBA to reach 43,000 career regular-season points, achieving the milestone with a layup midway through the third quarter of a Sunday contest against the rival Boston Celtics.James reached the 43,000-point mark in his 1600th regular-season appearance, further extending his definitive scoring lead over fellow basketball legends. He si...
SummaryRyan Garcia captured his first world championship by defeating Mario Barrios via unanimous decisionThe new titleholder sent Barrios to the canvas within the first 30 seconds of the Las Vegas boutOfficial judges scored the welterweight clash 120-107, 119-108, and 118-109 in favor of GarciaRyan Garcia has officially claimed his first world championship, putting on a dominant performance against Mario Barrios at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Broadcasting live via DAZN PPV, the high-stakes weekend matchup concluded with Garcia capturing the WBC welterweight title through a decisive unanimous decision.Entering the Saturday night clash, many questioned which version of Garcia would step into the ring following a turbulent two-year stretch. The challenger answered immediately, deliverin...
SummaryREAL Skateboards has teamed up with Japanese artist VERDY for a special three-deck collection celebrating Skate Shop Day 2026The limited lineup highlights a playful take on the classic REAL Oval logo alongside two Ishod Wair pro modelsEach board is detailed with mother-of-pearl white ink and unique top graphics to commemorate the occasionREAL Skateboards and VERDY are officially joining forces to release an ultra-limited three-deck collection in celebration of Skate Shop Day 2026. Tapping into the vibrant energy of the Japanese artist's signature aesthetic, the legendary skate brand has crafted a highly specialized commemorative lineup. The collaboration bridges foundational skate heritage with contemporary graphic art, delivering a collectible capsule purposefully designed to champ...
SummaryFloyd Mayweather Jr has officially announced his decision to unretire and return to the professional boxing ranksThe legendary fighter will resume his sanctioned career following a highly anticipated exhibition match against Mike Tyson in spring 2026Mayweather has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with CSI Sports and Fight Sports to manage the next phase of his global eventsFloyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are officially set to meet in the ring before the undefeated champion makes a full return to professional boxing. Approaching Mayweather Jr.'s 49th birthday, the former five-weight world champion provided a written statement to ESPN confirming his decision to step out of retirement. The monumental announcement signals a formal shift from his recent string of exhibition ...
SummaryDallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg's debut jersey recently sold in a private Sotheby's transaction for a staggering $1 millionThe record-breaking white and blue uniform was worn during the first half of the young star's first official NBA game against the San Antonio SpursThe monumental sale easily surpassed the previous rookie debut jersey record held by Victor WembanyamaThe Dallas Mavericks Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Jersey is officially making history off the court, recently selling for an unprecedented $1 million USD. Handled privately through Sotheby's, the game-worn piece has set a new benchmark for sports memorabilia, underscoring the immense hype and collector demand surrounding the 19-year-old rising star's promising NBA career.According to reports from ESPN's Dan Hajducky...
Last weekend, LA hosted the 2026 NBA All-Star Game with a schedule of events from the Ruffles Celebrity Game to the G-League Next Up Game.Doing things differently for this year's NBA All-Star Game, Team USA was split into two teams: Devin Booker’s winning Stars and the LeBron James-led Stripes, who both took on Team World, comprised of the league’s best players from around the world, including Slovenian Luka Dončić, Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama representing France.We partnered with the league to bring the weekend’s action to the UK. Taking over the heritage 8 1/2 site in the heart of London, we hosted an exclusive viewing party for Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, turning up the energy with a selection of activations across the venue. From musicians and footballers to de...
SummaryThe Seattle Seahawks are officially up for sale less than two weeks after winning Super Bowl 60 in Santa ClaraPaul G. Allen’s estate has begun a formal sale process, honoring his directive to sell his sports holdings and direct the proceeds to philanthropyInvestment bank Allen & Company and law firm Latham & Watkins will run a multi‑year sale expected to fetch a record NFL franchise price while the team stays locked into Lumen Field and SeattleFresh off a second Lombardi and a parade that shut down downtown, the Seattle Seahawks are suddenly the hottest asset on the sports market. The Paul G. Allen Estate has kicked off a formal sale process for the reigning Super Bowl champions, an unprecedented move in the modern NFL and the climactic chapter in the late Microsoft co‑found...
What started in a California garage in 1975 has grown into over 50 years of shaping vision, performance, and sport. Since day one, Oakley's philosophy has remained simple: design for the future, deliver to the present. Guided by athlete-led insights from those who live in the elements, Oakley turns engineering into art. With hundreds of patented lens technologies—from High Definition Optics® (HDO®) to XYZ Optics® to Prizm™ Lens Technology—Oakley enables athletes to read terrain in any condition, backed by protection systems built for speed and impact. Oakley’s DNA in the snow runs deep, rooted in the knowledge that when athletes can see better, they can perform better. In celebration of The Winter Games and the brand's latest AURA collection, we look back—and ahead—at decades of reb...