NBA star Ja Morant’s latest shoe, the Nike Ja 1 “Hunger,” dropped today at 10 a.m. ET on SNKRS app, retailing for $110. Minutes later, the colorway was sold out. The Nike Ja 1 “Hunger” style features a striking bright blue and red, the hues alternating on each pair. The basketball sneaker also includes sleek lace-up closures, breathable and flexible mesh uppers and black swoosh detailing. Nike Ja 1 “Hunger” colorway. CREDIT: Goat The inspiration cited in creating the shoe was Morant’s upbringing in South Carolina. The contrasting red and blue colorway, Nike said in the product description, is ..read more

Cristiano Ronaldo showed team solidarity on the field during his latest soccer match. On Tuesday, Ronaldo was seen prostrating on the Alawwal Park Stadium’s field in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The viral moment took place after Ronaldo scored the winning goal during the Saudi Pro League’s 28th-week football match between his team Al Nassr and opposing team Al-Shabab — both Saudi Professional League clubs. Cristiano Ronaldo prostrates during the Saudi Pro League’s 28th-week football match between Al Nassr and Al-Shabab at Alawwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 23, 2023. CREDIT: Mohammed ..read more

Nike Inc. president and CEO John Donahoe was questioned about several pressing topics at this week’s CNBC CEO Council Summit in California. Among them, Donahoe addressed the ongoing feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney CEO Bob Iger over the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. During a conversation with CNBC financial news anchor Sara Eisen, she asked Donahoe if he was concerned that Nike would also become a target of DeSantis “as a woke corporation.” Nike has long touted the values that define the company, which Donahoe made mention of during the conversation. Those values include racial ..read more

Nike is the latest brand to condemn the racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid‘s defeat to Valencia on Sunday in Spain. The brand, which was a longtime sponsor of the Brazilian soccer player, shared a message on Instagram taking a stand. “Stop looking the other way,” read the image shared on Nike’s Instagram on Tuesday. “We stand with @vinijr,” the brand captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike (@nike) Nike started sponsoring Vinicius in 2013 when he was 13 years old. In 2018, the soccer player renewed a 10-year contract with the brand. Aft ..read more

Carmelo Anthony has called an end to his NBA career. After a legendary career that spanned 19 seasons, the superstar baller announced his retirement from the NBA today. Anthony, the No. 3 pick by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft, announced his departure from the league today in a touching video on his social media channels set to the soundtrack of Ghostface Killah and Mary J. Blige’s “All That I Got Is You.” In the announcement, the hooper sent a warm message to his son, Kiyan. “My legacy, my son, is in you,” the NBA great said. “I will forever continue through you because the time has ..read more

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler brought matching style to the green for the 2023 PGA Championship. Both golfers — McIlroy representing Ireland, Scheffler representing the U.S.A. — were seen in Rochester, New York on Saturday for the tournament’s third round at Oak Hill Country Club. For the occasion, each wore a version of Nike’s lightweight waterproof zip-up jacket and elastic-waist pants, each cast in a deep tonal beige hue. Rory McIlroy of N ..read more

The New York Liberty made their home debut today, and star baller Breanna Stewart made sure the day was one fans would remember forever. Stewart — a two-time WNBA champion — scored a franchise record 45 points today in the 90-73 win over the Indiana Fever at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The 45 points, which she scored in just three quarters, was also a career high for Stewart. The hooper scored her 45 points on 15-of-21 shooting, including going 6-of-9 from 3-point range. In addition to the 45 points, Stewart grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out 3 assists in the win. The baller scored h ..read more

At just 24, undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney is already a superstar in boxing. But don’t be surprised if you see him make a name for himself in fashion as he continues to dominate in the ring. “I want to take it to the next level. I want to do the runways, I want to dig deeper into fashion and get dialed in with the right people. I want to walk the runway for Louis Vuitton, Dior — any of those big brands, the real fashionable brands,” Haney told FN. Haney’s love for fashion is well documented, and he often shares his statement-making looks with his 2.2 million Instagram followers. H ..read more

Under Armour has added some fresh WNBA talent to its athlete roster. With the league’s regular season tipping off tonight, the Baltimore-based athletic giant announced it has signed Minnesota Lynx guard Diamond Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, and the No. 8 pick Laeticia Amihere of the Atlanta Dream. Also, Under Armour has added veteran sharpshooter Marina Mabrey of the Chicago Sky to its roster. “Under Armour continues to invest with women’s sports and is deepening this commitment by teaming up with and uplifting the voices of female athletes that align with our values and goals ..read more

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has teamed up with Emerald Holding to launch a new multi-day consumer event celebrating basketball and the culture surrounding the sport. Dubbed “NBA Con,” the three-day event will take place at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas from July 7-9, 2023, and will bring together the worlds of fashion, music, cuisine, art and technology. Those in attendance can expect to see appearances from legends of the sport as well as current basketball stars. So far, the list includes six-time NBA champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-J ..read more