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The Weeknd Is Rumored To Join Ryan Reynolds in Buying the Ottawa Senators NHL Team
A recent episode on Sportsnet’s 32 Thoughts: The Podcast has sparked a rumor that Canadian crooner The Weeknd might just be joining actor Ryan Reynolds in his quest to acquire the Ottawa Senators NHL team. Canadian sports commentators Ron MacLean joked about the deal and hosted Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek to discuss the genuine possibility. Not too long ago, Reynolds expressed serious interest in buying the team, even paying them a visit at one of their games. Friedman commented on the chance of two Canadian superstars going in on the deal stating, “I don’t think we’ve heard the end of this when it comes to star power. I don’t think Reynolds is the only one.” He also added, “But, you know, the one thing about him, he’s from Scarborough. He has some representation that has tie-ins to O...
The Glazer Family Is Now Open to Selling Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, have said in a recent statement that they are considering selling the club as they “explore strategic alternatives.” The Americans bought the club in 2005 for £780m (approx. $1.34bn) and this new move towards possibly selling the club has followed years of protests from fans against the ownership. A statement from the club said the board will “consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club a sale, or other transactions involving the company.” The statement continued by saying that it will “include an assessment of several initiatives to strengthen the club, including stadium and infrastructure redevelopment and expansion of the club’s commercial operations on a global scale” to enhance “the long-term success of the...
Ronaldo Joins Nike FC in Exclusive “Footballverse” Panel Talk
Nike FC’s three-week immersive pop-up kicks off in Dubai with an inspiring panel talk led by global football icon Ronaldo. Last Friday, the sporting star sat down with UAE-based football coach Dan Jacob and sports consultant Budreya Faisal to talk about his life in football. The talk tied into Nike’s campaign to bring past and present stars together and expand the game to future generations. From Ronaldo’s early experiences in Brazil to the role he now plays as owner of Spanish team Real Valladolid and the Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro, the discussion shone a light on his impressive tenure in the sport, one that continues to influence other players and fans around the world. With Faisal’s work making football more inclusive in the region and Jacob’s position at Champion Soccer Academy, the pan...
FIFA Announces Winner of the “Spotlight: Your Dreams Contest”
The 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted in Qatar is well underway with fans around the globe wearing their countries colors with pride watching to see them compete for the title. In addition to invoking excitement, anticipation and triumph, the global tournament also brings a sense of unity and pride amongst communities around the world. Inspired by these sentiments shown throughout the tournament, FIFA launched the “Spotlight: Your Dreams Campaign.” Through this initiative FIFA collaborated with eight emerging artists from Germany, Argentina, The United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Qatar to create art pieces that focus on the untold stories and heroes within communities across the globe while featuring the iconic World Cup Jules Rimet Trophy. Alongside these global creatives, well known s...
Ronaldo To Leave Manchester United
After months of friction between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United, the club has put out a statement saying that the superstar forward will be “leaving Manchester United, effective immediately” per mutual agreement. Ronaldo’s departure comes shortly after a tempestuous interview with Piers Morgan in which he indicated he felt betrayed by the club, addressed his issues with manager Eric ten Hag and spoke on his uncertainty that he’d return to the team. The 37-year-old-forward was in the midst of his second season (and second overall stint) with Man U after coming over from Juventus, where he’d spent three seasons after a nine-year run with Real Madrid. Though Ronaldo scored 18 goals in 30 Premier League games last year, his output often seemed to come at the expense of his team’s succ...
Haas F1 Team Announces Partnership with Palm Angels
Haas F1 Team, the only American team competing in Formula 1, has announced a new partnership with Italian fashion label Palm Angels. Led by founder and Creative Director Francesco Ragazzi, Palm Angels will become the official “EntArtainment Curator” for the F1 team, offering creative input for its VF-23 racecar, driver overalls, garage, hospitality branding, and owned channels. “I’m excited to welcome Palm Angels to Haas F1 Team and I know it’s a partnership that will bring a totally different dynamic into the Formula 1 paddock,” said Team Principal of Haas F1 Team, Guenther Steiner. “As a brand, Palm Angels has enjoyed tremendous growth in a short space of time and it’s not been afraid to do things its own way – not unlike Haas F1 Team.” Under the motto “Right on Track,” Palm Angels is al...
Kyrie Irving Rejoins Brooklyn Nets After 8-Game Suspension
After being suspended indefinitely for his social media posts pertaining to a book that contained antisemitic ideas and his perceived lack of action thereafter, some NBA GMs speculated that his career may be over. However, after serving an eight-game suspension and fulfilling six conditions set by the Brooklyn Nets organization, Kyrie Irving now returns to the team, helping the Nets secure a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies (127-115) on Sunday nights with 14 points and five rebounds in 26 minutes of play. “I don’t stand for anything close to hate speec h or antisemitism or anything that is going against the human race,” said Irving earlier on Sunday. “I feel like we all should have an opportunity to speak for ourselves when things are assumed about us and I feel it was necessary for me t...
Zhou Guanyu Embraces the Pressures of Formula 1 as He Looks to the Future
It can be said that Formula 1 is not for the faint of heart. With only 20 drivers making up the grid each year, the pressure is immensely high. 2022 marked the longest F1 season in history since the sport began in 1950, with 22 races taking place all over the world. Of course, with Formula 2 and junior drivers trailing not far behind, there’s also the added pressure of performing well in order to keep your seat. For neophyte Zhou Guanyu, however, pressure is all part of the process. Like for most drivers, Formula 1 is more than a sport, and the 2022 newcomer joined the ranks and quickly began making a name for himself, scoring points in his debut race and making history as the first Chinese racer in the history of the motorsport. The past season saw many highs and lows for the Chinese race...
Yuta Watanabe Currently Leads the NBA in Three-Point Percentage
The Brooklyn Nets might have a secret weapon on their hands with shooting forward, Yuta Watanabe. The Japanese superstar is starting off the 2022-23 NBA strong, currently leading the league in three-point percentages. Although the 28-year-old was picked up by the Nets this year for a non-guaranteed minimum agreement, Watanabe has proven himself to be one other most efficient two-way player for the Nets and in the league. As of writing, Watanabe has a 57.1% three-point percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 76.6% this season. He is first-overall in three point percentage and second in effective field goal percentage after the Houston Rockets‘ Bruno Fernando. With a 57.1% three-point shooting percentage, Watanabe is well above most players in the league, including the three-poi...
Dwight Howard Went Full Superman in Taoyuan Leopards Taiwan League Debut
Dwight Howard started his first basketball game in Taiwan with a bang. Giving fans a performance that reminded them why he is nicknamed “Superman,” Howard led the T1 League’s Taoyuan Leopards to a 120-115 victory over New Taipei CTBC DEA — earning Player of the Game. The 36-year-old, 18-season NBA veteran stunned the crowd by mixing in plays from all kinds of positions and even attempted 10 three-pointers of which he made two. The crowd didn’t care, however, as they continued to cheer Howard on to keep shooting. Howard ended the night with 38 points, 25 rebounds, nine assists, and four blocks. Regardless if Howard makes it back to the NBA for a 19th season, it is safe to say that fans are loving this revitalized version of Howard and the fun he’s having over in Taiwan. Dwight Howard is bec...
Porsche Design Releases Its First Premium Ski Helmet With a Photochromic 5K Visor
Porsche (Yes, That Porsche) Design Has Released a $240 USD Cleaver Choppin’ it up in style. Oct 5, 2022 7,839 Hypes Porsche Design’s Soundbar 2.0. Pro Is a Home Speaker Made From a 911 GT3’s Exhaust Play your favorite flat-six engine note (or song) with virtual surround sound. Nov 3, 2022 14,775 Hypes OAMC Recruits Gimme 5 for Special-Edition Peacemaker Jacket Releasing alongside a co-branded stainless steel torch. May 20, 2022 4,858 Hypes Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week From future classics like the Balenciaga Triple S to Lady Gaga x Supreme posters, Christian Dior shirts and Rick Owens staples. May 20, 2022 3,236 Hypes
BTS’ Jung Kook Announces New World Cup Song ‘Dreamers’ & Performance at Opening Ceremony in Qatar
BTS‘ Jung Kook will release a new single as part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack. Revealed alongside official artwork featuring the K-pop star, “Dreamers” will be released this weekend to coincide with the Opening Ceremony at the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. BTS’ Korean label BIGHIT MUSIC also shared that Jung Kook will perform the new song at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The music video to “Dreamers” will be released on Nov. 22 on FIFA’s official YouTube channel. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The upcoming track joins other official songs for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 soundtrack, including “Tukoh Taka” by Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares, as well as “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)” by Davido, Trinid...
