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Elite Women’s Sports Revenue to Surpass $2 Billion in 2025

Revenue from elite women’s sports globally is set to be in excess of $2 billion in 2025, according to leading professional services firm, Deloitte. Revenue surpassed the $1 billion mark for the very first time last year and a new report from Deloitte is predicting at least $2.35 billion in matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue for the current year. The latest report predicts that Basketball will overtake football as the highest revenue-generating sport, taking 44% with football taking 35%

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Mar 18, 2025 — 2 min read

Kobe Bryant’s Iconic Achilles Game Sneakers Sell for $660,000 at Auction

The shoes that basketball legend Kobe Bryant wore when he tore his Achilles tendon during an iconic 2013 game have sold at auction for $660,000 (£532,000). Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant stayed in the game against the Golden State Warriors to score two clutch free throws despite the crippling injury. "There is no moment in Kobe's career more emblematic of the 'Mamba Mentality' than 'The Achilles Game," auction house Sotheby's wrote in a description for the sale. The Basketball Hal

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Feb 9, 2025 — 2 min read

adidas' YEEZY Day Stock Is Going Fast, More Styles To Come

adidas had a massive restock event in honor of the last remaining inventory from their YEEZY collection. Over 25 styles were offered on the official adidas website, and they are going fast! The drop included numerous releases from the original partnership with Kanye West. Styles ranged from early editions that date back to 2013 (the beginning of the partnership), to those from the most recent collaborations (until the termination of the contract in 2022). Styles Released In The Drop As styles

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Jun 4, 2024 — 1 min read

Nike Settles, Kool Kiy Ordered To Pay $1 Million And Stop The Sale Of Lookalike Sneakers

In November 2022, Nike filed a lawsuit against Nickwon Arvinger, owner of By Kiy LLC, which operates the brand Kool Kiy. The paperwork, which was filed at the southern district of New York, alleged that Kool Kiy copied Nike's Air Jordan 1 and Dunk designs and sold them as original pieces. It was reported that on May 15, a settlement had been reached. The terms of the confidential agreement assert that Kool Kiy must pay $1 Million and stop the sale of the lookalike sneakers. BREAKING: Nike has w

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May 23, 2024 — 1 min read

The Much-Anticipated J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 'Rio' Release Date

The J Balvin x Jordan collaboration is set to release soon. Sneakerhead enthusiasts alike prepare for the long-awaited drop of the J Balvin Air Jordan 3 "Rio." Fans got a glimpse of a spec sample that J Balvin sent to DJ Khalid. At the beginning of this year, on January 1, fans got a sneak peak of the official sneaker by J Balvin himself on Instagram. Release Date Nike released the official photos of the sneakers earlier this month, and announced the official release date of the J Balvin AJ3s

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May 18, 2024 — 2 min read

The Official Reveal Of The ‘Oxidized Green’ Air Jordan 4

In sneaker news, the anticipated reveal of the Air Jordan 4 "Oxidized Green" is finally here. After some leaks of mockups of its colorway online, Nike has dropped official photos of the shoe. Rumored to have a release date of May 2024, with some outlets reporting its release to be May 25, 2024, there has been an update. We are now learning that the actual expected release date is now Summer 2024, and more accurately July 13. Want to get your hands on this new colorway? You'll be able to purchas

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May 17, 2024 — 1 min read

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The Brand New ACG Air Mowabb Dropped Today

It's Christmas all over again, every time there's a new sneaker drop around here. And the latest by Nike is this ACG Air Mowabb that released for the first time thirty years ago. Designed by Tinker Hatfield the shoe has an iconic inner bootie and a premium upper that provides comfort and durability at the same time. Now returning in this new edition with a combination of Trails End Brown and Prism Violet, get yours today on Nike. All images via Nike.com.

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Jan 6, 2022 — 1 min read

Do You Agree, Is The Nike Air Max 1 The Most Influential Shoe Of All Time?

We're not so sure about this statement in the title, but HYPEBEAST is making this claim. Well, sort of, they are saying that because of its beloved silhouette, and the fact that it overcame a less than favorable reception upon its concept introduction in 1987, it has come a long way. So, in that sense, yes, it is influential. Now, over 34 years later, this shoe, which was once considered to be too risky is now iconic and popular. Celebrities, athletes and streetwear enthusiasts alike, prefer th

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Dec 20, 2021 — 1 min read

This Limited Edition Nike SB Dunk Low Just Sold for Over $130,000

The sneaker second hand market is alive and well. Whether there is a recession, a pandemic or anything in between, sneakerheads will pay big bucks for limited edition shoes. And today only proved this idea still rings true, maybe even more than ever before. The London-based company, Proxyeed, who sold the Paris edition Nike SB Dunk Low brought in a whopping $130,000 from the transaction. Each Pair Is A One-Of-A-Kind According to Hypebeast, the shoe is one of the most limited sneakers out ther

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Nov 25, 2021 — 1 min read

These High 'Bordeaux' Jordans Dropped Today, And They Are Nice!

Sneakerheads unite when it comes to Jordans. They are some of the freshest kicks around, especially when it comes to the Air Jordan 1 series. Many have them in every color, and thankfully, the feeling of having a fresh pair will never end, because new drops happen all the time. Today, November 20, Nike dropped the Air Jordan 1 High “Bordeaux,” and they are nice. So nice, they are already sold out. But don't worry, they will resurface, for a much higher price, unfortunately, on third party sites

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Nov 20, 2021 — 1 min read

Athleisure Never Goes Out Of Style, And This Is The New Drop You Don't Want To Miss

Nowadays, at grocery stores, or even malls, people are in athleisure wear. From yoga pants and sweats to low tops and high top sneakers, people are choosing comfort over style more and more. An athleisure brand, considered the new kid on the block, makes headway in this industry. It took one of the biggest cultural shifts in the world's history and created a tangible solution to it. The brand Actively Black redefines what it means to be a Black owned athleisure label. Featured In The New York

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Elliot O

Nov 11, 2021 — 3 min read

9 Sneaker Releases Dropping This Week By Nike

Every week, true sneakerheads have their ears to the ground. If they miss a drop on the first day, they are at risk of the dreaded sold out date that leaves them open to ups and downs of market manipulation caused by scarcity. So in order to stay above the curve, they must know what’s coming before the drops appear online and in stores. We’re here to help you navigate through some of our favorite drops. This week we’re spotlighting Nike. And here are our favorites coming down the pipeline. Plea

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Nov 9, 2021 — 6 min read

Nike has been making major moves towards virtual sneakers, without you knowing it

Trademark applications have been filed by Nike founder Phil Knight to mix two pairs of virtual shoes into a new one. Creation possibilities seem endless. Just last week, Facebook made waves because they made it clear that they want to be a major component in the creation of the Metaverse. Now, Nike is hinting a major push towards the virtual space. What if your favourite part of sneaker - the sole, for instance - could be combine with the design of another shoe. Then, you could produce your ow

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Nov 1, 2021 — 1 min read