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Foster and Partners have big plans for Manchester United's historic Old Trafford Stadium. In recently released images, the British-based design firm proposes transforming the stadium into a global cultural hub. The new stadium is set to house approximately 100,000 (compared to its current 74,000). This would also be 10,000 bigger than the U.K.'s biggest stadium, Wembley, which is home to England's national soccer teams. Though a start date has not been publicly announced yet, the new stadium is estimated to create 92,000 new jobs and £7.3 billion GPB (approximately $9.4 billion USD). The British government has voiced its approval for the project, though the overall construction timeline will depend on its level of involvement. Currently, Foster and Partners estimates the stadium will take ...

José is no stranger to Medellín. It’s more than just his hometown—it’s his foundation, his creative pulse, and a constant source of inspiration. Now, he’s channeling that energy into football, teaming up with EA SPORTS FC to launch a new pitch in Medellín’s Manrique neighborhood as part of the FC FUTURES initiative.Expanding their grassroots initiative beyond borders, EA SPORTS FC and LALIGA launched this football pitch in collaboration with Balvin’s foundation Vibra en Alta, alongside Love.Fútbol and Fútbol con Corazón. The launch event featured a special training session led by LALIGA legend Fernando Morientes, as well as an appearance from Balvin himself, bringing music, culture, and sport together in a way that felt deeply personal.The FC FUTURES program has already transformed multip...

On Friday, the FIA and Formula 1 Management confirmed that the Cadillac Formula 1 team, backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, will become the 11th squad on the 2026 grid.“As we said in November, the commitment by General Motors to bring a Cadillac team to Formula 1 was an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport," said Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1. "I want to thank GM and TWG Motorsports for their constructive engagement over many months and look forward to welcoming the team on the grid from 2026 for what will be another exciting year for Formula 1.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by FORMULA 1® (@f1)Cadillac has hired more than 200 people to work across aerodynamics, chassis and component development, as well as ...

Sotheby's is auctioning off two pieces of sports history. The auction house is selling Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant's first-ever game-worn jerseys from their debut rookie games in the league. Both NBA legends' jerseys are expected to sell for a combined total of at least $20 million USD. Sotheby's expects each individual jersey to sell within the ball park of $10 million USD. Brahm Wachter, head of modern collectibles at Sotheby’s said to CNN, "Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s first NBA career jerseys are not just memorabilia; they are enduring symbols of the ambition, skill, and willpower that defined their legendary careers. They are as rare as they come."Michael Jordan's jersey is signed by the legend himself and is considered to be a "unicorn" sports memorabilia rarely found on the m...

LeBron James adds yet another milestone to his 22 years in the NBA. In Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the 40-year-old Lakers superstar became the first player to ever hit 50,000 points in the regular season and postseason. He reached the 50K mark in the first shot of the game, connecting for a three-pointer from a feed off of a left wing pass from Luka Dončić with 8:34 remaining in the first quarter. After James made the shot, the Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter called out the historical moment, telling the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, we all have just witnessed history." James went on to finish the game with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in a 136-115 win. Currently, the Lakers are second place in the Western Conference after the Oklahoma City Thund...

Diana Taurasi has officially announced that she will be retiring from the WNBA after 20 legendary years. Having spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury, Taurasi leaves the sport as one of the most decorated players in professional basketball history. Throughout the course of her career, she won three WNBA championships and secured the spot as the league's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 points. In the present league, not one single player has been remotely close to her offensive record. She was the No. 1 pick for the Mercury team and named 2004 Rookie of the Year. She went on to be an 11-time WNBA All-Star, two-time WNBA Finals MVP, 10-time All-WNBA First Team, a six-time Olympic Gold Medalist and five-time WNBA scoring champion. Prior to entering the league, Taurasi was also ...

All eyes were on New Orleans this past weekend as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs faced off for Super Bowl LIX. NFL’s biggest game of the year also featured high-energy activations and events that got visitors pumped for the face-off. Among the parties, performances and pop-ups, Gatorade invited athletes and sports fans to experience its G-Lab activation space, where we caught up with WNBA star Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson for a quick chat.The G-Lab gave guests an inside look into Gatorade’s scientific origin story, incorporating tech, research from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) and dynamic challenges that help athletes improve their performance. While Clark tried to shoot her shot at hooping with dept...