The NBA has a long history of traveling with its teams, giving fans around the world the opportunity to watch the most renowned basketball league live from their home country.This year was no different. And with 135 international players currently in the league -- 71 of them from Europe -- it was only right that 2026 started on a high in the continent.Last week, the NBA took over Berlin, Germany and London, UK, with a series of events leading up to the Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic games through its NBA House spaces. From Nike-curated workshops and panel talks to 3x3 tournaments and the debut of Ja Morant’s player-exclusive signature sneaker, basketball fans got a holistic NBA experience beyond the main event.Arriving at the Uber Arena in Berlin last Thursday, the Orlando Magic — with ...
SummaryStephen Curry's Game 6 jersey from the 2022 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for $2.45 million, setting a new record price for any Curry game-worn jerseyThe photomatched jersey is the only one Curry wore in the championship-clinching win over the Boston Celtics, where he dropped 34 points to secure his fourth title and first Finals MVPThe sale underscores how high-end NBA memorabilia has shifted into an investment-grade asset class, with authenticated pieces from modern icons now commanding multi-million-dollar valuationsCurry’s 2022 NBA Finals Game 6 jersey has quietly become the grail piece of the Warriors dynasty era, moving in a private sale for $2.45 million USD and shattering his previous jersey records. The blue Icon Edition top was photomatched and confirmed as the lone...
Few designers have left a fingerprint on football culture quite like Drake Ramberg.Long before jerseys became front-row fashion statements and resale grails, Ramberg was rethinking what team kits could stand for – not just sportswear, but storytelling. An Oregon native, the ex-Nike designer's near three-decades-long tenure at the Swoosh began in the early '90s just as the brand started its aggressive expansion into global soccer. His early work for teams including Arsenal and the Italian national team helped define a visual language that still echoes through the game today: bold graphics, cultural relevance, and a willingness to disrupt tradition without disrespecting it.Ramberg’s most recent project brought him back to Italy – specifically, to Venice, and three-way collaboration between h...
SummaryDraymond Green is publicly softening his stance on coaching, admitting that leading a team from the sidelines is now a real post-retirement optionThe 35-year-old Warriors forward frames coaching as a way to pass on his defensive IQ and keep his hard-earned knowledge alive for the next generationWhile still producing across the box score in his 14th season, Green is weighing whether his next chapter lives on the court, on camera, or in a huddleDraymond Green’s pivot toward the idea of coaching hits right where Golden State’s dynasty narrative sits today. A four-time champion and former Defensive Player of the Year, he has always been the emotional thermostat and on-court strategist for the Warriors, the guy calling coverages, quarterbacking the defense, and dragging the tempo into hi...
SummaryLeBron James is debuting a bespoke jersey patch to mark his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, creating a new visual layer to his Los Angeles Lakers uniformThe commemorative patch, designed around his chalk toss ritual and career color palette, will be removed after each game and transformed into ultra-rare Topps trading cardsThe NBA chose Sacramento for the patch’s first appearance, closing a loop between James’ 2003 debut with Cleveland and his current status as the league’s longevity standardLeBron James’ 23rd NBA season is getting its own badge, literally, with the league and Topps turning his year of unprecedented longevity into a nightly storyline stitched onto his chest. The special patch sits above the Nike Swoosh on his Lakers jersey, carrying a silhouette of his signature preg...
SummaryThe Atlanta Hawks have traded franchise leader Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey KispertThe deal reunites Young with executive Travis Schlenk in Washington to serve as a cornerstone for their rebuild, while the Wizards clear $46 million USD in future cap spaceAtlanta pivots toward a new era led by Jalen Johnson and gains the financial flexibility to pursue a high-salary superstar, such as Anthony Davis, using McCollum’s expiring contractIn a monumental shift for the Eastern Conference, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Atlanta Hawks have traded franchise star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. The deal, which finalized late Wednesday, sends the four-time All-Star to D.C. in exchange for veteran guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kisp...
SummaryTyson Fury officially announced his professional boxing comeback for 2026 via InstagramThe announcement marks Fury's first major move since his last bout, a high-stakes rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in late 2024Despite his time away from the ring, the "Gypsy King" signaled he is rejuvenated and ready to reclaim his position at the top of the heavyweight division during what he calls the "year of the mac"The heavyweight landscape just regained its most charismatic and unpredictable titan. After a period of quiet reflection and time away from the spotlight, Tyson Fury has officially taken to social media to announce his return to professional boxing. In a characteristically blunt and defiant Instagram post, the former unified champion signaled that his hiatus is over, declaring that ...
SummaryAudi and Revolut will officially unveil their inaugural 2026 Formula 1 challenger during a high-profile global debut in Berlin on January 20The launch marks Audi’s transition to a full works team, featuring a "digital-first" livery that integrates Revolut branding across the new R26 chassisVeteran Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto will lead the team as they debut Audi’s first-ever in-house power unit designed for the new 2026 regulationsThe countdown to a new era of Formula 1 has officially begun. On January 20, 2026, Audi will take center stage at the historic Funkhaus Berlin to pull the silk off its first-ever factory racing machine: the Audi Revolut F1 Team car. This launch marks a seismic shift in the paddock as the German titan officially transitions from a strategic...
SummaryAnthony Joshua secured a sixth-round KO victory over Jake Paul at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, streaming live globally on NetflixJoshua dominated the scorecards with crucial knockdowns in the third and fifth rounds before the definitive stoppage in the sixthFollowing the win, Joshua called for a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury, signaling his intent to return to the pinnacle of the heavyweight division in 2026The "Problem Child" finally faced his reckoning in front of a sold-out Miami crowd and millions of streaming viewers as Anthony Joshua delivered a clinical heavyweight masterclass, stopping Jake Paul in the sixth round. Headlining Netflix’s latest foray into live combat sports, the bout proved that while Paul possesses undeniable grit, the sheer power of an Olympic gold...
SummaryJohn Cena ended his 23‑year WWE career on December 13, 2025, losing by submission to Gunther in his final matchCena received a full locker‑room tribute and left his gear in the ring before shifting focus to HollywoodJohn Cena, a WWE icon who served as the face of the company for more than a decade and achieved a record 17 World Championships, concluded his illustrious 23-year in-ring career on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Cena, who had announced his retirement at Money in the Bank in 2024 and completed a year-long farewell tour throughout 2025, headlined the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. His opponent, determined by "The Last Time Is Now Tournament," was the two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther. In a memorable 23-minute match, Ce...
SummarySnoop Dogg has been named Team USA's first-ever Honorary Coach, a volunteer role focused on celebrating and supporting athletes beyond the field of playHis first major project is raising awareness and resources for the Team USA Fund, which supports athlete training, mental health, and career transitionSnoop will support Team USA through the 2026 Olympic Winter Games (Milano Cortina) and will also return as a correspondent for NBC SportsSnoop Dogg is officially joining Team USA as the first ever Honorary Coach.The artist shared the news via a LinkedIn post, explaining that his role is “all about celebrating and supporting athletes beyond what fans see on the field of play. I’m here to bring my voice, my heart, and maybe a little wisdom from the sidelines… to help motivate Team USA, s...
SummaryLando Norris clinched his maiden F1 World Championship title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, defeating season-long rival Max VerstappenThe victory marks the end of an intense, high-stakes season, with Norris driving a flawless final race to secure the necessary pointsNorris becomes the first driver to win the World Championship for McLaren since Lewis Hamilton accomplished the feat in 2008The Formula 1 world has a new champion. In a sensational, high-stakes finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris clinched his maiden World Championship title, dethroning Red Bull’s dominant Max Verstappen after a season-long, nail-biting battle. The dramatic conclusion marks the end of a relentless rivalry and heralds the arrival of a new era in motorsport.The season finale was a perfe...