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Opening Day Was A Movie
Plus, The NBA’s Study Abroad


…Adam Silver announced the All-Star mini-tournament would not make a return for the 2026 season—calling it a “miss.” RIP All-Star mini-tournament (2025-2025). More updates from that presser below.
Acne Studios x OG sportswear label Kappa dropped a 22-piece collection, including football-inspired kits, fake cleats, track pants, and more. It’s literally flames.
With storylines like Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen, and Damar Hamlin, it was only a matter of time before Hallmark came knocking to put the Buffalo Bills on the big screen. Looks like our Letterboxd Four Favorites is getting a new addition.
You’ve probably seen the image from the White Lotus where Jason Isaacs is pointing a gun at his head in a Duke t-shirt. The university definitely saw it, and they are not happy. Duke says it “appreciates creative storytelling,” just “not like that, please.”
Ballet helps all kinds of athletes perform at their respective sports. The latest pro-athlete to lace up her pointe shoes? Naomi Osaka, who is using the dance form to strengthen her core and legs, improving her defensive backhand. Science is crazy.
