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Liverpool and Nike have just released The Reds’ new home kit for the 2023/24 season, with the clean new strip inspired by legendary former manager, Bill Shankly, whose last season in charge of the club was 50 years ago.Featuring white collars and cuffs of the 1973/74 kit, that saw Shankly’s Liverpool win the FA Cup, the modern take on a classic LFC kit is already being received as one of the best home jerseys Nike have produced for the club since they began working with the club back in 2020. The classic red and white shirt features the number ‘97’ between eternal flames on the back of the neck in memory of those that lost their lives in the Hillsborough Disaster.For the kit launch, Liverpool players like Mohammed Salah, Luís Diaz and Darwin Núñez were styled in sunglasses, trousers and je...

After coming together in February for the first time, Albino & Preto and BYBORRE® launched their ongoing collaborative relationship with an inaugural release. Following the Part 1 offering, the two names have now put together a second installment delivery.This time around, Albino & Preto and BYBORRE® readied a capsule collection utilizing BYBORRE®'s 3D knit fabric in "Café." Leading the release focussed on jiu-jitsu is a uniform with a 400 GSM pearl weave kimono top and 10-ounce canvas novo pants. The kimono top and pants feature the textile 3D knit applied on the kimono top's skirt and knee guards for a striking contrast look. Accompanying the jiu-jitsu kimono is a multi-purpose oversized tote bag also constructed of the same 3D knit fabric.Take a look at the range above and shop ...

Snoop Dogg has confirmed that he is joining a group led by Los Angeles-based entrepreneur Neko Sparks to take over NHL team Ottawa Sparks.“This ain’t no joke or no gimmick. Or an image or likeness play,” Snoop Dogg told The Athletic in a recent interview. “This is a real ownership play. And Snoop will put his foot in the town.”While Snoop is known as a fervent NHL fan, some questioned whether he would be a better fit for a franchise in the U.S. When questioned, Snoop revealed that the Canadian capital holds a special place in his heart.“Every time I’ve come through the city, they’ve rolled out the red carpet for me,” he said. “Everywhere I go in Canada, it’s always been love, but there’s something about Ottawa. And the opportunity for the team to be bought? It’s impeccable timing right now...

With the first round of the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs having just wrapped up, the consequences of disappointing runs from several teams has already prompted some front office action. For the Memphis Grizzlies, coming in as the second seed and losing to a Los Angeles Lakers squad that struggled for a majority of the year was disheartening. While LeBron James and his recently-upgraded supporting cast are not to be underestimated, problems off of the court -- particularly surrounding Dillon Brooks' antics -- had many calling for action.Now, just days later, league sources have informed Shams Charania at The Athletic that the Memphis Grizzlies have taken action. Heading into the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, Brooks has been told by the franchise that "he will not be brought back under an...

Joel Embiid has officially been named the 2022-2023 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player.The Philadelphia 76ers center bested the likes of two-time MVP Nikola Jokić, Jayson Tatum, Luka Dončić, Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo — all of whom were ranked ahead of him in the MVP race in late December 2022 — to take home the Michael Jordan NBA MVP trophy. He led the list with a total of 915 points, more than 200 points ahead of Jokić, Antetokounmpo and Tatum who trailed behind.The 29-year-old athlete averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, and played three 50-point games this season including his career-high 59 points against the Utah Jazz in November 2022. He is the first 76er since Allen Iverson in 2001 and the second winner from Africa after Hakeem Olajuwon to win MVP.“It...

Paris Saint-Germain has officially suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks without pay due to an unauthorized Saudi Arabia trip. ESPN reported that due to his unauthorized trip, he missed training this past Monday. During his suspension, Messi will not train or play with the first team. Originally reported by French newspaper L'Equipe, PSG manager Christophe Galtier had initially told his players that they could have Monday and Tuesday off if they beat Lorient on Sunday. However, a defeat would mean that players would need to train on Monday.Messi had reportedly asked management if he could travel to the Arab Gulf to honor his sponsorship deal as a Saudi ambassador and he was given the green light to go in an event of a win or draw, just not a defeat. So, when Lorient defeated PSG 3-1 and Mes...