Wemby gets Nike signature shoe line
August 3, 2026
Wemby Reportedly To Get New Nike Signature Shoe After Long-Term Spurs Contract Extension
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has signed a long-term contract extension with Nike that includes his own new signature shoe line. The endorsement deal comes shortly after the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year secured a five-year, $252 million extension with the Spurs following a stellar 2025–26 campaign. After averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game while leading San Antonio to an NBA Finals appearance, Wembanyama solidifies his position as one of basketball's premier generational talents.
Bleacher Report
FIFA scraps controversial $20 billion World Cup investment plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the cancellation of a proposed $20 billion plan to set up a private equity-backed subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, following widespread backlash from international soccer governing bodies. The controversial project, which sought to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights to an investor group led by Thrive Eternal, sparked intense opposition including a boycott threat from UEFA and high-profile resignations within FIFA. Despite Infantino's initial defense of the initiative to fund global football development, FIFA ultimately withdrew the plan to prevent further division and restore unity among member associations.
CNN Sports
CBS Places Tony Romo on Leave After OWI Arrest
CBS Sports has placed top NFL game analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his arrest for operating while under the influence (OWI) in Wisconsin. The arrest occurred after Romo failed field sobriety tests, refused a breathalyzer test, and was found with an open alcohol container in his vehicle. During Romo's absence, former NFL star J.J. Watt will step into the network's lead broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
Front Office Sports
Wimbledon posts new attendance benchmark
The 139th Wimbledon Championships set a new overall attendance record by welcoming 550,151 guests through the gates. Daily attendance benchmarks were broken on days seven, 12, and 14, driven by the first completely rain-free tournament since 2019 and a surge in international visitors, particularly from the US, Ireland, Italy, and Germany. Beyond the London grounds, over 14,000 fans engaged with the brand internationally at a four-day grass-court fan experience in New York's Central Park.
The Stadium Business
Dodgers land Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade with Tigers
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reigning back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a blockbuster deal ahead of the trade deadline. In exchange for the elite ace, the Tigers received a package of three prospects: outfielder Zyhir Hope along with right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. Set to become a free agent after the season, Skubal bolsters a star-studded rotation as Los Angeles seeks to become the first team in National League history to win three consecutive World Series titles.
ESPN
Longtime 49ers exec leaves team to focus on European soccer
Longtime San Francisco 49ers executive Paraag Marathe is step down from his role after 25 years with the franchise to focus entirely on the organization's European soccer operations. During his tenure, Marathe served as president, chief operating officer, and lead contract negotiator while also overseeing the development of Levi's Stadium. He will now shift his full attention to managing 49ers Enterprises' European clubs, including England's Leeds United and Scotland's Rangers Football Club.
NFL
Chicago Fire. Manager, Accounting.
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Portland Timbers. Videographer.
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The Chef de Partie utilizes personal creative talent to create original, creative menu items and displays. Perform creative methods of cooking, portion control, and garnish. Assist in the planning and scheduling of the kitchen staff and supply requirements for the culinary department. Maintain accountability for cost, utilization, and performance of employees and equipment. Apply Now.
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NCAA plans to appeal federal judge's injunction granting fifth year of eligibility to Class of 2022 student-athletes
The NCAA announced plans to appeal a federal judge's injunction that granted a fifth year of eligibility to student-athletes from the high school class of 2022 who exhausted their four seasons. NCAA chief legal officer Scott Bearby called the ruling "egregiously wrong," arguing the Colorado court lacks authority to overrule the limits set by the House v. NCAA settlement and that the decision creates chaos for member institutions. Following the ruling, several athletes who previously concluded their college eligibility have begun exploring options to re-enter college sports and the transfer portal.
Yahoo Sports
Over 100 women's college basketball players join groundbreaking unionization effort: 'We want one voice'
More than 100 women's college basketball players across nine Division I programs have signed union authorization cards with the newly formed United College Athletes Association, launching the first unionization movement in women's college sports. Members of the Oregon State women's basketball team spearheaded the effort by filing a petition for union representation with the Oregon Employment Relations Board to secure bargaining rights with their university. Supported by prominent professional athlete union leaders and advisors, the organization aims to gain a collective voice to negotiate fair compensation, safety protections, and employee rights for student-athletes.
CBS Sports
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