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Following a Chicago Homecoming game, Donda Doves, the inaugural class of Donda Academy‘s basketball team backed by Kanye West is returning to Los Angeles, California. The Donda Doves graced the cover of SLAM Magazine in January, and is home to some of the top high school basketball prospects in the country including Robert Dillingham, Zion Cruz, Jahki Howard, JJ Taylor, Jalen Hooks, and more. Dillingham is currently ranked the second-best shooting guard in the country according to 247 Sports, and his teammates consist of four and five-star D1 prospects who are considered the top 10 players in their class. The Homecoming game will see the Donda Doves, clad in YEEZY 500s, adidas YWWZY QNTMs, and Balenciaga-produced jerseys, face off against Veritas Prep. The last time the two met, the game w...

Michael Jordan‘s legacy transcends generations and his iconism was cemented even further during the 75th anniversary NBA celebration at the 2022 All-Star Weekend. Two years ago, Netflix also debuted its two-part documentary series The Last Dance, which saw Jordan at the top of debates on who is truly the greatest of all time. As one of the best basketball players in the world, it comes as no surprise that sports memorabilia with his name attached to them can easily sell for record-shattering numbers. Now, fans can have another chance of owning a piece of NBA history. Heritage Auctions is selling the only known full ticket from Jordan’s debut basketball game from October 1984. The game saw 21-year-old Michael Jordan make his NBA debut at the Chicago Stadium. On October 26, 1984, the Chicago...

During his appearance on the IMPAULSIVE podcast, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he and Logan Paul are launching the “Slap Fighting Championship.” Centered around the emerging sport of slap fighting, the Slap Fighting Championship will be launched with an inaugural event at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival. Taking place in Columbus, Ohio, the event will be available on Fanmio, Logan Paul’s YouTube channel and Facebook. Speaking to USA Today, “I love the absurdity of it,” said Paul. “I love the idea that two guys could just stand across from each other and just slap each other and see who falls down first. It’s hilarious to me. It’s like, how is that a real event? What the (expletive) is that sport?” “I know we’re going to have a great time watching the slap competition as lon...

Dillian Whyte has officially signed on to fight WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Last December, Fury was ordered to defend his title against the fellow British Boxer on April 23, 2022. Fury originally retained his world title with a late stoppage of Deontay Wilder in an 11th round KO. Whyte’s last victory came from his fourth-round knockout against Alexander Povetkin in March 2021. Fury took to social media to announce the match claiming, “Dillian Whyte signed his contract for $8 million [USD], what a surprise. The man’s signed for the biggest payday he’s going to get in his life.” In another video, he told his followers that he will now officially be taking a break from social media to focus on training for the fight, “I’m about to go off social media completely for the next eight and...

Klay Thompson has made a splashing return to the Golden State Warriors. In his debut game after his 2019 ACL injury earlier this year, he scored 17 points, sending fans out of their seats and excited to see the sharpshooter back in action. In a recent interview with The Athletic, Thompson discusses the rediscovery of his game and how he has been able to get “ahead of schedule.” In 2019, Thompson tore his ACL in the NBA Finals, but in 2020 he was still unable to return due to his torn Achilles. Now, he is officially back to playing with his Warriors, hoping to lead them to their fourth NBA title in the past decade. Thompson explains that the reason behind his Achilles injury could have been because he was trying to get back on the court before he was fully recovered from his ACL injury. Eag...

Logan Paul and The Miz shook the WWE community earlier this week when The Miz announced the social media superstar to be his tag team partner. In the past few years, Logan Paul and his brother Jake Paul have proved that they deserve a spot in the world of combat sports. Having both competed against some of the greatest fighters in the world, it comes as no surprise that Logan has announced his involvement with the WWE. On Monday Night Raw, The Miz introduced the crowd to Logan Paul, his tag team partner for WrestleMania 38. The pair will take on father-son duo Rey and Dominik Mysterio. While the Mysterios tried to put a stop to the announcement, Logan and The Miz gave the crowd a teaser of what to expect in a Paul/The Miz beatdown on the Mysterios duo. At one point, Logan put Dominik Myste...

After six years of back and forth conversations with the U.S.Soccer Federation (USSF), the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) have settled their class-action equal pay lawsuit for a total of $24 million USD. This marks a major step forward towards wage equality in sports. Players are to receive a lump sum of $22 million USD, meant to be divided amongst the players. The remaining $2 million USD will be distributed to benefit the USWNT players in their post-career goals and charitable efforts relating to womens’ and girls’ soccer. Going forward, the USSF has committed to championing and providing an equal wage for both women’s and men’s national teams “in all friendlies and tournaments, including the World Cup.” U.S. international midfielder Megan Rapinoe told ESPN, “There’s no real...

Photographer Kevin Lynch and Masterpiece Digital auction house have teamed up to unveil “The Kobe Bryant Experience” NFT series. The collection is comprised of four NFT packages, with the first NFT on sale being Lynch’s Black Mamba photograph. The buyer will receive the interactive 3D card of the iconic image, encrypted behind-the-scenes high-resolution photos and an interview with Lynch about his one-on-one work with the late basketball star. “I am very excited to bring my art onto the blockchain because I see a cultural shift in how art can be more appreciated. The traditional art world is starting to pay attention. The idea of being able to share and trade art using cryptocurrency unlocks an entirely new revenue stream for artists and collectors alike,” Lynch said in a statement. “...

NFL team Denver Broncos is officially up for sale and a group of crypocurrency enthusiasts are planning on putting their hat in the ring. A decentralized autonomous organization, more commonly known as a DAO is raising the $4 billion USD in capital needed to acquire the Broncos. One of the major players spearheading the efforts is Sean O’Brien, who previously spent a decade in Cisco’s legal department. He said, “We know it sounds a bit crazy, but it’s also a bit badass. The purpose essentially is to establish an infrastructure so that fans from all walks of life can be owners of the Denver Broncos.” O’Brien confirms that the DAO does not officially go live until the first week of March. Dubbed the BuyTheBroncos DAO, they are willing to pay top dollar for the franchise. According to ESPN, t...

LeBron James has proven time and time again that he is considered one of the most notable NBA greats. His title as one of the greatest players in the league was cemented at this year’s 2022 All-Star Weekend when he was recognized and honored as part of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. ESPN ranked the Los Angeles Lakers superstar second, just behind Michael Jordan. As King James continues to build his own legacy in the sport, he sat down with Kenny Smith just before the All-Stars to discuss his 2016 NBA championship and coming back from a 3-1 down to win the title for Cleveland. James says that his ability to lead his team from a 3-1 deficit showed him that he deserved the title of “greatest basketball player.” James said, “That moment I was like I am the greatest basketball player people h...

WhatsApp has announced a partnership with Milwaukee Bucks forward and 2021 NBA All-Star MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The partnership ushers in a new chapter of local connectivity for the mobile messaging app. With more than 2 billion users in over 180 countries, WhatsApp has radicalized modern-day communication and community-building. As WhatsApp’s first global partner, Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks to his deep-rooted familial connections and the myriad relationships that inform his present-day accolades and celebrity; humility, in the eyes of Antetokounmpo, is an award presented through community. Giannis Antetokounmpo, born to Nigerian immigrants in Athens, Greece, entered the 2013 NBA Draft and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as a forward, later earning the moniker “Greek Freak.” Antet...