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Pharrell is the latest guest to grace the Olympic Opening Ceremony, surprising viewers by stepping in the torch-bearing procession.Skateboard P hopped on for the final stretch of the torch's trek as the last torch-bearer. He walked the torch to the top of the Basilica of Saint-Denis, signaling the start of the 2024 Olympics. After completing the major cultural moment and officially kicking off the Paris Games, Pharrell put the extinguished sleek-looking torch – designed by Mathieu Lehanneur – back in its casing.Not only was he bearing the torch, but he also elected to debut a new footwear silhouette with the Three Stripes. The new adidas sneaker – the adidas x Pharrell Williams Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 – signifies the first collaboration on the silhouette as well as, per a press release, th...

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris set to begin this Friday, the renowned event will dominate the sports world for the coming weeks. But even aside from the forthcoming games, the news has increased about the Olympics in total, whether it be Paris 2024 or Los Angeles 2028. In addition to Olympic news, Salt Lake City, Utah has secured the bid to host the 2034 Winter and Paralympic Games.The Utah city last hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002. However, the Games had a stain due to a pairs figure skating competition scandal and corruption in the bidding process. But Salt Lake City has been given another chance to host the games following public support and a starting budget of $4 billion USD as many of the previous Olympic structures still stand. About the Games, the chief executive fo...

Just ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, Nike has opened its new "Art of Victory" exhibition at Centre Pompidou in Paris. By heading to the esteemed French landmark, Nike celebrates sport, culture and its decades-long Air Max journey.What's specifically special about the new exhibition is that the Centre Pompidou inspired the design of the Air Max 1 almost 40 years ago. The new exhibition honors not just the Air Max legacy, but the history of sport and the passion that comes with striking to win in all sports. To celebrate, the exhibition reimagines Centre Pompidou's facade into a canvas that showcases a variety of sports – spanning track, basketball, soccer and more."I think the message of this partnership, for me, is to go ahead and be bold when you have a good idea," says Nike shoe designe...

Snoop Dogg is officially joining the 2024 Olympics. While he won't be jumping any hurdles or attempting the Biles II, the rapper has been named the final torchbearer and is set to carry the Olympic torch on the final stretch before the official opening ceremony.As confirmed by Mathieu Hanotin, the mayor of Saint-Denis, on X, Snoop will carry the torch through the town of Saint-Denis – which is home to Stade de France as well as the new Olympic Aquatics Centre. This leg marks the final stretch of the torch-bearing trek, which concludes at the Eiffel Tower, where Snoop will set the torch into the Olympic cauldron in the Tuileries Gardens.Saint-Denis, ultime étape avant la Tour Eiffel !Un casting international @SnoopDoggpour le dernier parcours de la flamme olympique. Avec un concert de @Slim...

Kobe Bryant’s personal locker from the Staples Center is up for auction at Sotheby’s. The locker was used by Bryant throughout the majority of his tenure at the Los Angeles Lakers, beginning in 2003 and spanning until his final game in April 2016.Following Bryant’s retirement, the locker was inherited by Brandon Ingram. In 2018, the entire locker room was set to be dismantled as part of renovations at the Staples Center. A maintenance worker recognized Bryant’s locker and saved it from being discarded.The locker was later acquired by a collection in a private deal. That same collector, however, already owned Bryant’s nameplate, allowing it to be affixed once again to the locker.“Kobe Bryant's locker at the Staples Center is more than just a piece of memorabilia; it's a sacred relic of his ...

Jake Paul took on former UFC star Mike Perry this weekend and came out a champion. Defeating Perry in the sixth round with a TKO, the YouTuber turned boxer dropped Perry three times during the fight. Right out of the gate, Paul dominated Perry, who was just fight for the second time as a professional boxer. Going down in the first and second round, Perry did hold on and continued to fight valiantly. Unfortunately, his defence against Paul was not enough as he later lost due to the sixth-round stoppage. Paul was meant to face-off against legendary heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. However, due to a recent health scare, the fight has been pushed back. Perry struggled consistently against Paul's back hand and was unable to regain his footing. Perry resorted to using dirty tactics to wrestle Pa...