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ScHoolboy Q Shares How The Game of Golf Changed His Life
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Orlando Ramirez / Getty Hip-Hop hit the links over the weekend as ScHoolboy Q became the latest celebrity to take part in a famous pro-am golf event and in the process, spoke about how the game had an impact on his life. The TDE rapper became a notable participant at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am which was held at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Monterey, California. The PGA Tour event was held from Thursday (February 3rd) to Sunday (February 6th). During a break in the tournament on Saturday (February 5th) which also featured Jordan Speith and eventual winner of the tourney, Tom Hoge, as players, the “Contradictions” MC spoke with on-course reporter Amanda Balionis on just how much the game of golf has changed his life overall while walking the...
QB Kyler Murray Deletes All Ties to the Arizona Cardinals on Instagram
Athletes tend to scrub their social media profiles occasionally, but when a massive revamp is done, people take notice. So was the case with Arizona Cardinals star quarterback, Kyler Murray, who today deleted all images associated to his current team and even unfollowed them on Instagram. Murray may have made the power move to signal to the Cardinals that he wants a decision made regarding his fifth-year option — and seeing the quarterback playing field and what subpar signal-callers are getting paid — he wants that extension to be big. Add in the number of teams who are in need of one and perhaps Murray is taking matters into his own hands. As it stands now, this may just be smoke. Despite an abysmal performance in the Wild Card round against the Los Angeles Rams, the Cardinals still pres...
Engage’s “We Are All Fighters” Campaign Stars Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski
Ahead of his title defense rematch against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271, Australia-based fightwear brand Engage has launched a new campaign starring UFC Middleweight Champion Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya and UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski. Accompanying the champions are teammates Brad Riddell, Kai Kara-France, Genah Fabian and Carlos Ulberg, who come together to highlight “We Are All Fighters.” The inspirational video explores what it means to be a fighter in the modern world, highlighting the daily sacrifices required to achieve personal goals while promoting the importance of mental and physical well-being. Gearing up for his fourth title defense Adesanya says, “We’re all on our own journey and have our own challenges. We’re all fighting to be the best we can a...
Sole and Power Horse Come Together to Spotlight South Africa’s Skate Scene
Dubai-based arts platform Sole joins Power Horse to explore South Africa’s underground skate scene. Documented through a range of film images and a short film, the Green Shoot feature encapsulates a community of fervent skaters who are boosting the scene to a global scale. South Africa’s rising skate scene is defined by a make-do culture where skaters hit the country’s unusual mix of skate locations for a chance to flip their boards. While some spots appear almost dilapidated, others like the disused Civic Centre have grown to become an alternative playground for skating. 1 of 11 Sole 2 of 11 Sole 3 of 11 Sole 4 of 11 Sole 5 of 11 Sole 6 of 11 Sole 7 of 11 Sole 8 of 11 Sole 9 of 11 Sole 10 of 11 Sole 11 of 11 Sole In the video, a group of South Africa’s most prolific skaters including Etha...
Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Person To Reach 400 Million Instagram Followers
Cristiano Ronaldo is used to breaking records on the football pitch, but now he can add yet another milestone to his list of accolades. The Manchester United superstar has become the first person to surpass 400 million Instagram followers. The forward crossed the 400 million mark just a day after he celebrated his 37th birthday with his wife Georgina Rodriguez. As an accompanying caption to his post Ronaldo wrote, “Life is a roller coaster. Hard work, high speed, urgent goals, demanding expectations…But in the end, it all comes down to family, love, honesty, friendship, values that make it all worth it. Thanks for all the messages! 37 and counting!” Following in Ronaldo’s footsteps as the most followed person on Instagram, Kylie Jenner comes in second with more than 308 million followers w...
Shaun White Announces Retirement After Beijing Olympics
The 35-year-old snowboarding great, Shaun White has officially announced that he will be retiring from the sport after the 2022 Beijing Olympics. White, who is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, won his first halfpipe gold in 2006 at the Torino Games and also took home the gold in Vancouver 2010 and Pyeongchang 2018. The Beijing Games this month will mark the athlete’s fifth and final Olympics, which he has confirmed in a press conference, “This has all had its amazing glow as I’ve decided this will be my last Olympics. I’ve given it my all, there have been some ups and downs on the way to get here. And with that I feel I’ve got stronger and better. I’m just so excited about everything. Opening ceremony was incredible. The venue looks incredible. I’m just enjoying every single moment.” He...
The Best and Worst Football Movies of All-Time
Football movies are problematic because they are largely as predictable as Tom Brady is on Super Bowl Sunday. (Well, except for this year.) In the end, the long shot squad of misfits almost always tops the team of super-jocks and the washed-up quarterback always seems to be able – against all odds – to muster up that one final drive to win the big game and the heart of the female lead. With that in mind, we surveyed some of the best and worst (and just OK) football films and ran some options for you. The Touchdowns Friday Night Lights (2004) Based on the timeless book of the same name by Buzz Bissinger, high school football reigns supreme over all in the depressed heartland. Billy Bob Thornton as Coach Gary Gaines is the MVP of the film version, and the intensity of small-town football has...
Kobe Bryant’s Estate Is Preparing To Enter the Metaverse
Kobe Inc., a company founded by Kobe Bryant now controlled by his estate, has filed several trademarks for an expansion into virtual and digital goods. Three trademarks were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on January 28 and include the words: “Kobe Bryant,” “Mamba Forever” and “Mambacita.” According to the filings, the terms will be used for virtual and digital goods like art, avatars and collectible coins for use online and in virtual worlds. The trademark also covers “virtual and digital interactive representations of Kobe Bryant for use in virtual experiences and the metaverse,” along with content related to Gigi and Kobe Bryant presented as NFTs. The Lakers‘ guard and his daughter Gianna, along with several others, were killed in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. ...
First Look at the New NBA All-Star Trophies
The NBA has unveiled the first look at its new All-Star trophies in celebration of the league’s 75th Anniversary Season. Designed in partnership with artist Victor Solomon, the awards will be presented to their respective winners at the upcoming 2022 NBA All-Star game in Cleveland. The centerpiece of the news revolves around The Kobe Bryant Trophy, which will be awarded to the Kia NBA All-Star Game MVP. As previously announced by commissioner Adam Silver in 2020, the MVP trophy has been permanently renamed in honor of the late-great Laker, who amongst his illustrious life and career, was an 18-time All-Star. Christopher Arena, Head of On-Court and Brand Partnerships at the NBA told HYPEBEAST, “It was important to us to create something that included thoughtful storytelling to honor the leg...
Nike Becomes an Equity Investor in the WNBA
NIKE, Inc. on Thursday became an equity investor in the WNBA, deepening its 25-year commitment to the league. The partnership will allow Nike to help grow the league by crafting authentic storytelling, offering widened visibility for WNBA athletes and establishing additional grassroots opportunities for girls to play basketball. “Women’s sport is one of the best investments, with great potential to impact and grow the next era of basketball,” said Sonja Henning, VP, NA Leagues Partnerships, NIKE, Inc., in a statement. “Nike has always been more than a sponsor with the WNBA — we’re a strategic partner. And we’re proud to be part of a movement that is redefining sport for a new generation — for WNBA players, fans and girls.” Through this investment, Nike’s main goal is to equip the league wi...
Saudi Golf League Reportedly Offers Bryson DeChambeau $135 Million USD to Join
Saudi Golf League is offering a large amount of money for golfers to join its new collective. Sportsmail reported on Wednesday that 28-year-old Bryson DeChambeau was offered $135 million USD to be the face of the new organization. DeChambeau is ranked No. 9 in the world and has eight PGA Tour wins, spotlighting his 2020 U.S. Open victory at Winged Foot. Bryson’s diligent strive towards power has made him one of the main interests in the game. Other PGA Tour professionals, like Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson, have also reportedly discussed opportunities with the new international circuit. Still, Bryson’s offer appears to be the largest amount disclosed publicly. Lee Westwood has acknowledged having penned an NDA with SGL, according to the outlet, while Dustin Johnson matched Westwood’s answ...
Bronny James Files To Trademark Name, Supposedly Looking Into NFTs, Video Games and Apparel
LeBron James Jr., the 17-year-old son of LeBron James, has reportedly filed to trademark his name. According to sources, Bronny filed three trademarks for the names “BJ JR,” “BRONNY” and “BRONALD” and is looking to create for the world of NFTs, video games and apparel. The filings are currently awaiting approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Bronny is currently still playing for Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles and is an official member of the famed FazE Clan collective. In early 2021, his father publicly expressed his hoop dreams for him and Bronny, “I want him to be in the NBA.” LeBron James Sr. added, “I am not going to lie. I want to be on the court with him. I think that will be an unbelievable moment. He’s about to be a junior so the years, it could get close...
