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NiJaree Canady now first college softball player to launch player edition cleat with Adidas
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (439+ words) Texas Tech softball ace NiJaree Canady continues her trailblazing career by becoming the first college softball player to launch a player-exclusive cleat. The All-American announced the historic collaboration with Adidas on social media. The "ADIZERO Instinct 2.0 PT Nija" cleat is…...
Pharrell Williams receives prestigious Knight recognition from France’s president
3+ week, 6+ day ago (565+ words) Musician, producer, and Louis Vuitton men's artistic director, Pharrell Williams, has been honored with France's Chevalier de la L'gion d'honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour)." The prestigious title was personally bestowed upon him by French President Emmanuel Macron at…...
Shaquille O’Neal taps his son Shareef for Shaq Brand: “Dad, let me create something”
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (644+ words) Shaquille O'Neal's business ventures are extensive, much like his formidable presence on the basketball court during his playing days. Now, his son is reportedly stepping in to play a part in this empire. While Shaq serves as the president of…...
Shaq O’Neal says Reebok might already be discussing a sneaker deal with Steph Curry
3+ mon, 4+ hour ago (545+ words) Since Under Armour and Curry Brand split, Stephen Curry, now without a sneaker deal, has used his pregame sneakers to honor NBA legends." Ahead of last Tuesday night's road game against the Orlando Magic, the Golden State Warriors point guard…...
Angel Reese trademarks her own name – here’s what that means
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (329+ words) Chicago Sky's Angel Reese has trademarked her name as part of efforts to build her brand. The WNBA star filed to have her name trademarked on March 7, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office approved her legal application on…...
Designer Salehe Bembury unveils his own independent sneaker company after declining Nike offer
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (423+ words) Years after turning down a lucrative, multi-pronged partnership with Nike, sneaker designer Salehe Bembury has announced the launch of his own independent sneaker company, SPUNGE. Bembury told The Wall Street Journal that years ago, Nike asked him to come over…...
Caitlin Clark’s new Kobe Bryant Nike sneakers sell out shortly after release
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) WNBA star Caitlin Clark's signature Nike Kobe Bryant sneakers quickly sold out after they hit the shelves on Monday morning. Per NBC News, the retail price for the Kobe V Protro is $190. The sneakers hit the online shelves at 10 a.m. EDT,…...
Man says he made up to half a million dollars selling forged Kobe Bryant autographs, other fake items: report
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (763+ words) A 58-year-old former Southern California resident, Anthony J. Tremayne, who now lives in Mexico, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud after admitting he sold fake celebrity memorabilia'including forged autographs of Kobe Bryant and the Kardashian family. Between 2010 and 2019, Tremayne defrauded customers…...