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Yuto Horigome has just brought home gold for Japan in the inaugural Men’s Street Skateboarding Olympic competition in Tokyo. Facing seasoned competitors like Team USA’s four-time world champion Nyjah Huston, and Brazil’s X Games gold medalist Kelvin Hoefler, the 22-year-old Yuto Horigome sealed his number one position with a nollie backside 270 which scored him a 9.50. “I couldn’t miss the fourth trick so I put everything I believed and worked for into that trick,” Horigome said. “It felt significant to return to Koto ward, it meant so much more for me.” Hotigome’s final score was 37.18. The end results saw Jagger Eaton of the USA take home the bronze medal while Kelvin Hoefler secured silver at just one point behind Horigome. Fan-favorite Nyjah Huston fell to seventh place as he wasn’t qu...

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While we patiently wait for the release of DONDA, Kanye West appears to be taking a little break by experiencing the local sports of Atlanta, Georgia. Just days after his recent DONDA listening event, ‘Ye returned to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to enjoy an Atlanta United FC soccer match. Still wearing his striking bright red outfit and obscuring mask, Kanye West was photographed making his way through the stadium by fans. The artist took time to interact with his fans and can be seen with a big smile on his face under the mask. ‘Ye also posted a couple of videos on Instagram sharing glimpses of his time at the match. Closer shot‼️ pic.twitter.com/Lxix8PXgbU — RapTV (@raptvcom) July 24, 2021 .@KanyeWest at the Atlanta United game today at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (7.24.21) pic....

The final match of Euro 2020, which wrapped up earlier this month, was marred by an outburst of racist abuse towards Black members of the England team, after they were blamed for losing the tournament during a penalty shootout. Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, and Jadon Sancho were subjected to extensive trolling on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter following their defeat, sparking an ongoing discussion about how social media channels can better protect public figures from online hate. Following the incident, though, the players have been met with an outpouring of public support from fans. As a result, The Guardian reports that sales of t-shirts and other clothing created in support of the players have seen a boom in sales. According to reports, products bearing the names of Rashford, Saka, and...

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially won the 2021 NBA Championships, marking the team’s first Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in 50 years. This is only the second time in franchise history that the Bucks have taken home the championship title. The Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton-led team capped off their successful season run with a victory over the Phoenix Suns, 105-98 on Tuesday’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Bucks’ 26-year-old behemoth, also known as the Greek Freak, scored a career and playoff-high of 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks on the home court in Milwaukee. The championships marked the rise of Antetokounmpo who also won the year’s Most Valuable Player Award. The Greek native has now won a championship with the team that drafted him and in his eight-season in t...

Indianapolis-based streetwear brand Saint Avenue has teamed up with Utah-based knitwear manufacturer Coleman Knitting Mills to produce an exclusive Milwaukee Bucks Championship jacket for the entire team. The two companies wanted to commemorate the Bucks’ historic win by curating jackets exclusive to the players. Designed by creative director and owner of Saint Avenue, LaStar Jackson, the patches featured throughout the jacket honor both past and present NBA Finals. The jacket’s exterior is made of wool and leather, while the inside contains a black silk lining. Additionally, the inside tag is unique to each player, containing their name and jersey number. The rest of the team names appear in a smaller font on the inside tag as well. Although the jackets were created exclusively for the te...

At the 138th International Olympic Committee session, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and sambo federations received full recognition. While this isn’t a guarantee of inclusion into the next Olympic Games, it’s a huge step in that direction. A realistic goal for the newly recognized sports would be a 2028 Olympics debut in Los Angeles. To be recognized by the IOC means the federations have met Olympic Charter requirements such as the number of events, global acclaim, and WADA-compliant testing programs. Other sports that received the IOC stamp of approval include lacrosse, cheerleading, and ice stock (a winter sport similar to curling). There are currently five combat sports in the Olympics: boxing, taekwondo, karate, wrestling, and judo. With the growing popularity of combat sports, the annou...

The Cleveland Indians are officially changing their name to the Cleveland Guardians. The Major League Baseball team announced their new name this morning on Twitter through a video narrated by Tom Hanks. “You see, there’s always been a Cleveland — that’s the best part of our name,” Hanks says over a montage of video clips. “And now it’s time to unite as one family, one community, to build the next era for this team and this city.” Together, we are all… pic.twitter.com/R5FnT4kv1I — Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 23, 2021 The team’s old moniker has been a source of controversy for decades, especially in recent years as brands reexamine their use of stereotypes and logos that are widely considered to be racist. In 2018, the team scrapped their offensive Chief Wahoo mascot, and this past De...

Aaron Rodgers has reportedly turned down a two-year extension contract with the Green Bay Packers this offseason. Had Rodgers agreed to the deal, Rodgers would be tied to the Packers for five additional seasons, making him the highest-paid quarterback and player in the NFL. Sources have confirmed that Rodgers does not want to return to the Packers due to issues with management. The Packers, however, have remained adamant on keeping the three-time MVP, promising to not trade him. In the past, Rodgers touched on his issues with the team, including the lack of communication between himself and the team’s general manager, Brian Gutekunst. In 2020, Rodgers made it known that he was not notified in advance when the team decided to trade up to draft Jordan Love as a quarterback. Back in May, he t...

Kevin Durant is without a doubt one of the best players in professional basketball. With his many accolades in the NBA, it also comes as no surprise that he is viewed as one of the best scorers in the league. His ability to create shots at any angle has been admired by many throughout his career, cementing his title as a superstar in the NBA. As a star player, it is obvious that KD is going to be paid very well. His base salary alone for the 2020-21 season was $39,058,950 USD. Forbes recently reported that Durant is at the top of the list of the highest-paid professional athlete in the Tokyo Olympics, raking in over $75 million USD in the last year. The publication reported, “With two Olympic gold medals under his belt, the Brooklyn Nets star has seen his investments off the court, rival h...

As the NBA Finals has capped off with a stellar win by the Milwaukee Bucks, the off-season is in sight and the Los Angeles Lakers are on the lookout for a new point guard. Rumor has it that the Lakers franchise has their eyes on Washington Wizards’ Russell Westbrook and Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul who both top the chart as the highest-paid NBA players. Earlier in the season, the Lakers offered point guard Dennis Schroder an $84 million USD contract which he rejected in hopes for a larger cut in the upcoming free agency period. If the 27-year-old decides to leave, the franchise would be tied to the mid-level exception for a replacement. The Lakers are in talks about a sign-and-trade deal to bring Westbrook back home to Los Angeles as per sports platform The Undefeated. This could potentially m...