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SummaryMichael Jordan makes a comeback to the NBA as its special contributor for the NBCThis marks his first TV role covering the leagueNBC also returns to covering the NBA for the first time since 2002Michael Jordan is making a return to the NBA but for different reasons. NBC announced earlier this week that the Hall of Famer would become the special contributor to its NBA coverage, starting this fall.Jordan announced his new role in a video at NBC's Upfront and the network later posted to X the message, "A legendary addition to our team! We're thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock," alongside a montage of Jordan's days in the NBC. Jordan's new role as a special contributor is a part of NBC's 11-year agreement that begins in the 2025-26 ...

Miami during F1 weekend is a full-spectrum cultural flex. The paddock doubles as a runway, the air hums with engine growls and curated playlists, and everyone’s dressed like they might end up in someone’s recap carousel. Thanks to an invite from Liquid I.V., we experienced the chaos from a cooler vantage point—literally. Perched above the track at the Race House, we found shade, refreshing mocktails, and a crowd that knew the assignment: stay sharp, look sharp, and keep it moving at 200 mph while staying hydrated. As an F1 fan, this was my first time experiencing the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in person—and it didn’t disappoint, especially with McLaren taking wins in the sprint and final contest. The weekend brought everything you’d expect from a race in South Florida: brutal he...

Under a new initiative called Breaking4, Nike athlete Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes.The Kenyan middle-distance runner currently holds the women's world record for the mile, with a time of 4:07.64, which she set in 2023. Now, she's aiming to become the first woman to break the four-minute threshold, first surpassed by Roger Bannister in 1954. To do it, she'll need to shave almost two seconds off of each of her four laps — and she's got two months for final preparation ahead of the official timed run, which is set to take place on June 26 at the Stade Charléty in Paris.“I’m a three-time Olympic champion. I’ve achieved World Championship titles. I thought, What else? Why not dream outside the box?” said Kipyegon. "And I told myself, ...

John Cena faced off against Cody Rhodes on Sunday Night for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Defeating Rhodes, Cena makes history with the 17th world title at WrestleMania 41. A thrilling main event, the two fought at the "Showcase of the Immortals." To seal the deal, 30 minute into the fight, Cena, with the help of Travis Scott, pinned Rhodes, for the win. Cena breaks the record for most world titles. Prior to this, he tied with Ric Flair for most world titles at 16. Cena first went after Rhodes at the end of the Elimination Chamber back in March when he teamed up with longtime rival Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Cena also said that since his move is "so unprecedented," he knows fans will not believe he is really leaving, "They think I’m going to come back because everyone always comes crawl...

Santo Studio is mostly known for its wide variety of lifestyle and performance apparel offerings — ranging from Ryan Sheckler-endorsed sneakers to technical workout gear and made-in-Italy leather jackets — but the design studio's latest effort is a physical space: the Santo Performance Studio. Located in Santo Studio's home base of Newport Beach, California, the Santo Performance Studio is a 15,000 square foot space that offers high-level instruction in boxing and ju-jitsu, provided by coaches including ju-jitsu expert Bernardo Tavolaro and boxing whiz Yogy as well as a physical therapy program with on-site doctors for active recovery.The Santo Performance Studio is used for training by MMA champions like Marlon "Chito" Vera, Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson, and Luke Rockhold, as well as...

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard have been named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.Melo, who is a 10-time NBA All-Star, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, played on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's basketball "Redeem Team" with fellow inductee, Howard. Alongside Melo and Howard, WNBA greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles. Additionally, Chicago Bulls coach two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford are also expected to be inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame class. Melo said in a statement, reflecting on this honor "This is it. It don't get no better than this."The enshrinement weekend is scheduled for September 5 to 6 at the Mohegun Sun in Uncas...

Caitlin Clark is setting records on and off the court. Coming into her sophomore year in the WNBA, the Indiana Fever superstar has made history with the most expensive sale for a women's sports card. This past weekend, Goldin sold a one-of-one Caitlin Clark 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Gold Vinyl autographed card for $366,000 USD. The record surpassed Serena Williams' card which sold for $266,400 USD in 2022. This marks one of the rarest cards in women's sports, with a grade 10 rating as well as a grade 10 autograph rating Authenticated from grader Professional Sports Authenticator. Proving to be immensely popular, the one-of-one edition graded PSA 10 with a perfect 10 autograph grade shattered Williams' previous record. In the same auction, a 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Exquisite Rooki...

Rugby fans from all over the world descended upon Hong Kong's newest 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium this past weekend. The new venue is the centerpiece of the Kai Tak Sports Park and was designed with the annual Rugby Sevens event in mind. Hong Kong's biggest annual sporting event, the stadium is the city's answer to building its international image. The new stadium is a nostalgic one for Hong Kongers as it transforms the old Kai Tak Airport location, which notoriously saw flights fly into the harbour and make a 47-degree turn below 500 feet to reach the runway and flight routes that saw planes whiz through the city's skyscrapers and Kowloon City. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of aviation history at Kai Tak, the stadium opens just in time for the first major sporting event at Kai Tak. T...

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...