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Kevin Durant Reportedly Gives Nets an Ultimatum
According to a report from The Athletic insider Shams Charania, Kevin Durant met with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai in London over the weekend, reiterating his desire to be traded before the 2022-23 season begins. Adding to the lengthy pre-season saga which saw Kyrie Irving exercising his $36.9 million USD option to remain with the Nets earlier last month, Durant is now reportedly voicing his dissatisfaction with head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks, giving Tsai the ultimatum of either firing the duo or trading him. Addressing the rumors, Tsai issued a statement on Twitter saying, “Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets.” While Durant is said to be “resolute” about his requests, trading him has be...
Israel Adesanya to Defend Middleweight Title Against Alex Pereira at UFC 281
UFC middleweight champion Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya is set to defend his Middleweight title against Alex Pereira at UFC 281 on November 12. The headlining grudge match will take place at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden as the long-time rivals meet again. Both Pereira and Adesanya started their careers as kickboxers, and the two have met twice before in the kickboxing ring. Pereira came out on top both times, winning via unanimous decision the first time, and third-round knockout the second. Adesanya (23-1) recently scored a decision victory over Cannonier at UFC 276 and the up-and-coming Pereira (6-1) extended his winning streak to four on the same card with a stunning first-round knockout against Sean Strickland. “I’ve always picked the guy no one wants to fight,...
Albino & Preto Readies a ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Wing’ Collection
Building on its journey to “carry on tradition,” Albino & Preto has now partnered with the iconic Japanese anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, for its latest collaborative collection. Celebrating the seminal franchise in the mecha genre, the special range features Heero Yuy’s XXXG-01W Wing Gundam and OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon, also piloted by Yuy and later given to Zechs Merquise. Albino & Preto Mobile Suit Gundam Wing collection is led by Wing Gundam and Gundam Epyon uniform gi offerings that introduce the iconography of the series and graphic displays of the mobile suits. The kimono dops are constructed with ultra-durable 450 gsm cotton pearl weave with back and left shoulder sleeve patches, along with embroidery on the chest and the A&P Mark logos on the right sleeve. While A&...
Yungblud’s ‘The Emperor’ to Serve as Hype Track For ESPN’s 2022-23 College Football Season
Yungblud dropped the blood-pumping new single “The Emperor” on Friday (Aug. 5), which will serve double-duty as the official anthem for ESPN’s coverage of the 2022-2023 college football season, which kicks off on Aug. 27. “It’s a massive honor to have my song ‘The Emperor’ chosen as the anthem for ESPN’s college football season,” said Yungblud in a statement. “I wrote this song when I was 17; it was just an outburst of unfiltered energy that I knew would have its moment one day. I played it live for years, but never found the right time to release it until now. College football is such a massive part of American culture, and all I ever want to do is bring energy to people, so I can’t wait for the song to bring that energy to the fans and the players at the games all season.” Explore Explor...
Beats by Dre Tap Marcus Rashford and Dave for Illustrative Short Film ‘Never Beaten’
In celebration of the new Premier League season, Beats by Dre has connected with artist Gaia Alari and U.K. rapper Dave to produce three pieces of artwork and a 60-second animated short film that stars Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford. Titled Never Beaten, the illustrative video captures Rashford’s footballing journey, articulating the winger’s perseverance during the highest and lowest points of his career so far. Dave’s narration is heard throughout the video, lending words of motivation to Rashford ahead of the new campaign. Dave’s last two albums Psychodrama and We’re All Alone In This Together both went number one in the U.K. album charts. For this video, Dave speaks over the piano sample taken from his hit single “Verdansk.” Touching on Rashford’s...
Anthony Joshua Reflects on Boxing and Growing Up in Watford
Anthony Joshua is a two-time world heavyweight champion – holding the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles for the last 3 years. As well as his exploits in the ring, the Watford-born boxer has worked with BOSS as an ambassador since 2019. For his latest project with the brand, AJ took part in BOSS’ “Behind the BOSS” podcast series, discussing topics including his courage and conviction in his own path. HYPEBEAST had a chat with Anthony Joshua to talk about his career, training for his upcoming fight in Saudi Arabia this August and what it means to grow up in Watford. From growing up in Watford to fighting internationally, how has your journey been from when you first started to where you are now? My experience through fighting has been a real journey. I came to boxing late, I was introduced to it ...
David Alaba Isn’t Here for Himself, He’s Here for the Community
Community is important for David Alaba. The Real Madrid defender and three-time Champions League winner has been in his hometown of Vienna, Austria, for a short stint to celebrate the grand opening of his first football cage. The space is designed to give players from across the city a place to enjoy the sport in a venue similar to where his talents were found and nurtured. Working in collaboration with adidas Football, Alaba opened his new cage earlier this week, showcasing a painted mural that tells the story of his career in quick succession. From left to right, the painting shows how the 30-year-old’s career started in Vienna before his transfer to Bayern Munich, and then to his current club Real Madrid. Imagery includes Alaba winning the Champions League – the most prized compet...
Naomi Osaka Enlists Sister Mari Osaka for Design of New Yonex EZONE 98 Tennis Racket
Yonex has just debuted Naomi Osaka‘s newest signature EZONE 98 tennis racket. This time around, the racket enlists Naomi Osaka’s sister Mari Osaka for a family-spirited design. “My sister and I have always talked about designing a racquet and to see it come to life is really special – the design is so detailed and unique,” said Naomi. The graphic references the duo’s childhood as their mother often referred to them as dragons, representing power, good luck, and strength. Mari’s graphic sees dragons with spider lilies in gold and purple — the representation of a woman’s strength and beauty. “The dragons represent an unwavering, fighting spirit,” said Mari. “I hope the racquet gives Naomi strength and confidence every time she steps on the court even when I’m not with her.” Set for an August...
Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Joins Denver Broncos Ownership Group
Gearing up for the final steps for the purchase of the Denver Broncos, Walmart heir Rob Walton has announced that the ownership group, Walton-Penner group has added yet another high-profile investor to seal the deal. The acquisition, which is set for August 9, will now see the seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton will now have an ownership stake in the team. Hamilton joins United State Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who joined as an investor in the group last month. In a statement from Walton, he welcomes Hamilton into the Broncos family stating, “We’re delighted to welcome seven-time Formula One World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to our ownership group. He is a champion competitor who knows what it takes to lead a winning team.” Earlier today, Hamilton expressed his excitemen...
Ric Flair Wins His “Last Match” at 73
After five decades of professional wrestling, the stylin’, profilin’, limousine riding, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair has officially retired from the sport by winning Ric Flair’s Last Match. Taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, the 73-year-old Flair joined his son-in-law Andrade El Idolo to take on Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett. The 16-time world champion was faced with a great deal of abuse including getting hit in the head with a heel, blading for the full blood effect, and going for a ride to suplex city. Near the end of the match, he even faked a heart attack to buy some time. All in the presence of legends like Mick Foley, Bret Hart, Undertaker, Flair finished the match with a signature figure-four leglock. While many fans have commented that it was uncomfortable to watch the 73-year-old take...
NBA Legend Bill Russell Dead at 88-Years-Old
Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, the first Black head coach in a major North American sporting organization, and a civil rights activist who once marched with Martin Luther King Jr., passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 88. Showing glimmers of greatness early in his journey, Russell won two state championships in high school and two NCAA championships with the University of San Francisco. He would later go on to become the captain of a gold-medal-winning US Olympic team and secure 11 NBA Championships in just 13 years to become the most prolific winner in American sports history. At 6-foot-10, Russell averaged more than 20 rebounds every season and holds the all-time record with 55. Recognized in the Hall of Fame as an all-time great for his achievem...
Max Verstappen Recovers from P10 to Win Hungarian Grand Prix
On Sunday, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took home his eighth win in just 13 races this year after starting from P10 on the grid at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite a 360-degree spin mid-race which cost him a place, Verstappen kept his composure, delivering one of his top performances to date as he matched the team’s best-ever recovery win. The Dutchman continues to widen the gap in driver standings, now sitting at 258 points, 80 points ahead of Charles Leclerc at 178 who was a strong contender for the Formula 1 Championship at the beginning of the season. “I was of course hoping I could get close to the podium, but very tricky conditions out there. But we had a really good strategy, we were really reactive and always pitting at the right at time, I think we had some good out-laps and at...
