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Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Man in Tennis History To Achieve the Career Grand Slam
SummaryCarlos Alcaraz defeated 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final to secure his first-ever Australian Open titleWith this win, Alcaraz becomes the youngest man in tennis history to achieve the Career Grand Slam, having won all four major tournamentsThe victory marks a historic shift in the sport, as Alcaraz overcomes the most successful player in the tournament’s history to solidify his world number one statusIn a performance that signaled a definitive changing of the guard, Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in a grueling Australian Open final to claim his first title in Melbourne. This victory is more than just another trophy for the young Spaniard; it cements his place in the history books as the youngest man ever to complete the Career Grand Slam. By con...
Pierre Gasly Buys Stake in Guenther Steiner’s Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP Team
SummaryPierre Gasly has joined a Guenther Steiner-led consortium that has completed its takeover of the Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP teamThe deal brings in heavyweight US investors Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors as MotoGP pushes into a more franchise-style, global growth eraGasly becomes the first active Formula 1 driver to own a stake in a MotoGP team, signaling deeper crossover between the two premier racing worldsThe Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP team has quietly become one of the most interesting crossover plays in global motorsport. Former Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner has taken over as CEO, fronting a consortium that includes IKON Capital, David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors, the investment vehicle long associated with LeBron James. Together they have acquired ful...
Serena Williams Addresses Potential Return to Tennis
SummarySerena Williams recently addressed rumors regarding a potential return to the professional tennis circuit during an appearance on The Today ShowThe 44-year-old athlete declined to give a definitive answer regarding her future in the sport while maintaining that she is currently enjoying lifeSpeculation has intensified following reports that Williams has officially re-entered the professional drug-testing poolSerena Williams is sparking fresh comeback rumors after expressing an open-minded stance toward returning to professional tennis. Nearly four years after her "evolution" away from the court at the 2022 US Open, the legendary 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has refused to rule out a competitive resurgence. During a recent interview on NBC’s The Today Show, Williams remained n...
Assouline and Derrick Rose Unveil New Book ‘Derrick Rose: The Poohprint’
SummaryAssouline is releasing Derrick Rose: The Poohprint, a 287-page luxury hardcover in its Classics Collection that chronicles Rose's journey from Chicago’s South Side to NBA superstardom and his 2024 retirementPenned by veteran journalist Scoop Jackson, the book features rare personal archives, including childhood photos from Rose's mother and testimonials from close friends like Joakim Noah, highlighting his life as a father and community leaderPriced at $120 USD, the book had a limited pre-release on January 28, at Assouline’s New York boutique (coinciding with his jersey retirement in Chicago), with a wide global launch set for March 2026Assouline has announced a sophisticated new addition to its Classics Collection titled Derrick Rose: The Poohprint, a collaborative tribute to the ...
Luka Dončić Invites Fans to His New Universe, 77X
SummaryLuka Dončić has launched 77X, a first-of-its-kind direct-to-fan platform created by an athleteThe creator-led program is designed to combine fandom with interactivity, offering content, merch, collectibles, and events in oneLook out for an immersive 77X experience to come to Los Angeles for NBA All-Star Weekend next monthLuka Dončić has established himself as one of the most prominent athletes of today. The leader of the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the NBA's most potent scorers. Now, he’s taking that momentum beyond the court. The Slovenian superstar has launched 77X, a first-of-its-kind direct-to-fan platform created by an athlete.While Dončić just dropped his latest signature shoe with Jordan Brand, the Jordan Luka 5, and remains a bestseller on the NBA's top-selling jersey lists...
McLaren MCL40 Debuts Stealth Barcelona Shakedown Livery
SummaryMcLaren has unveiled its MCL40 Formula 1 car in a stealth, one-off black and chrome livery for the private Barcelona Shakedown, offering an early look at its 2026 title-defending challengerThe reigning double world champions are using the five-day Shakedown to debut the new regulations-era car while delaying on-track running until at least day two to maximise development timeThe Barcelona design will not be McLaren’s full 2026 race livery, which is set to be revealed at the official season launch on February 9 ahead of Bahrain testing and the new season opener in AustraliaMcLaren is easing into F1’s 2026 reset with a calculated flex. Fresh off back-to-back titles, the Woking team has revealed digital renders of the new MCL40 in a stripped-back black and chrome test look for the behi...
Mercedes W17 Unveiled With Active Aero for F1 2026
SummaryMercedes-AMG PETRONAS has revealed its W17 challenger for Formula 1’s 2026 rules reset, introducing a smaller, lighter car built around active aerodynamics and a 50/50 hybrid power splitThe W17 debuts an evolved black-and-silver livery with a bold Petronas green flow line and new Microsoft branding, as Mercedes signs a major multi-year tech and sponsorship deal with the software giantGeorge Russell and Kimi Antonelli are set to lead Mercedes into F1’s new era, with early private runs at Silverstone and a packed testing schedule in Barcelona and Bahrain before the Australian Grand Prix openerMercedes is treating 2026 as a hard reboot. The W17 is the team’s first response to the sport’s sweeping chassis, power unit and fuel regulations, arriving as the "biggest technical shake-up in t...
Video Essentials With Bubba Watson Featuring the Special Edition 2022 Richard Mille RM 38-02 Tourbillon
When Gerry Lester Watson Jr. – known to most as Bubba Watson – claimed his first Major in 2012, it became one of the most pivotal moments in his professional golf career, initiating a run of stand-out wins in the Masters, World Golf Championships and more. Milestones like these are what the esteemed golfer and LIV Golf team captain has come to cherish alongside his collection of prizes, trinkets and memorabilia. In the latest episode of Essentials, Watson opens the trophy cabinet to give Hypebeast an exclusive look at the items he's accumulated over the years, not forgetting the pieces from his golden year of golf.“They’re like paper weights but they’re cool pieces to remind me of all the hard work and dedication,” shares Watson, juggling two solid gold replicas of his PING golf clubs that...
The NBA Arrived in Europe for the 2026 Games, Here’s What Went Down
The NBA has a long history of traveling with its teams, giving fans around the world the opportunity to watch the most renowned basketball league live from their home country.This year was no different. And with 135 international players currently in the league -- 71 of them from Europe -- it was only right that 2026 started on a high in the continent.Last week, the NBA took over Berlin, Germany and London, UK, with a series of events leading up to the Memphis Grizzlies v Orlando Magic games through its NBA House spaces. From Nike-curated workshops and panel talks to 3x3 tournaments and the debut of Ja Morant’s player-exclusive signature sneaker, basketball fans got a holistic NBA experience beyond the main event.Arriving at the Uber Arena in Berlin last Thursday, the Orlando Magic — with ...
Stephen Curry 2022 Finals Game 6 Jersey Sells for $2.45M USD
SummaryStephen Curry's Game 6 jersey from the 2022 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for $2.45 million, setting a new record price for any Curry game-worn jerseyThe photomatched jersey is the only one Curry wore in the championship-clinching win over the Boston Celtics, where he dropped 34 points to secure his fourth title and first Finals MVPThe sale underscores how high-end NBA memorabilia has shifted into an investment-grade asset class, with authenticated pieces from modern icons now commanding multi-million-dollar valuationsCurry’s 2022 NBA Finals Game 6 jersey has quietly become the grail piece of the Warriors dynasty era, moving in a private sale for $2.45 million USD and shattering his previous jersey records. The blue Icon Edition top was photomatched and confirmed as the lone...
Drake Ramberg, the Designer Behind Football’s Most Iconic Nike Kits, Talks Venezia FC, NOCTA and a ’90s Revival
Few designers have left a fingerprint on football culture quite like Drake Ramberg.Long before jerseys became front-row fashion statements and resale grails, Ramberg was rethinking what team kits could stand for – not just sportswear, but storytelling. An Oregon native, the ex-Nike designer's near three-decades-long tenure at the Swoosh began in the early '90s just as the brand started its aggressive expansion into global soccer. His early work for teams including Arsenal and the Italian national team helped define a visual language that still echoes through the game today: bold graphics, cultural relevance, and a willingness to disrupt tradition without disrespecting it.Ramberg’s most recent project brought him back to Italy – specifically, to Venice, and three-way collaboration between h...
Draymond Green Opens Door to Coaching After Retirement
SummaryDraymond Green is publicly softening his stance on coaching, admitting that leading a team from the sidelines is now a real post-retirement optionThe 35-year-old Warriors forward frames coaching as a way to pass on his defensive IQ and keep his hard-earned knowledge alive for the next generationWhile still producing across the box score in his 14th season, Green is weighing whether his next chapter lives on the court, on camera, or in a huddleDraymond Green’s pivot toward the idea of coaching hits right where Golden State’s dynasty narrative sits today. A four-time champion and former Defensive Player of the Year, he has always been the emotional thermostat and on-court strategist for the Warriors, the guy calling coverages, quarterbacking the defense, and dragging the tempo into hi...
