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Wallabies coach Schmidt: Winning is the only focus, not sentiment
By James Toney in Sydney Joe Schmidt insisted there is no room for sentiment as his Wallabies look for revenge in Sydney. The Australia coach claims his team are fired up to avoid a straight-sets defeat in the three-match Test series. And he insists the only priority is to ensure the British & Irish Lions do not leave Down Under unbeaten. It is more than a century since the tourists last won a Test series 3–0, and pride is the motivating factor as the hosts prepare for Saturday's showdown at Accor Stadium. Nic White starts as scrum-half after announcing this match would be his final international appearance, the 35-year-old preferred to Jake Gordon and Tate McDermott. White has made 72 international appearances since making his debut against Argentina in 2013. He and Schmidt, still smarting over the narrow 26–29 loss in an MCG thriller last week, have always been close, but the coach insists this pick is solely about winning and not about giving a final hurrah to a fine servant to the cause. "I'm not a sentimentalist," insisted Schmidt. "Nic has such respect inside this squad that it seemed a fitting way for him to finish his career. "This is a Test match and you pick the people you think give you the best chance of winning, and we believe Nic does that. "We're blessed with a fine group of nines and those players are really tight amongst themselves. They had their own discussions and it was a decision we made, believing Nic can do the job. "The squad was certainly deflated after the gut-wrenching end to last week's Test in Melbourne, but they have started to gather momentum in the back half of the week and will be ready to go again. "The support in Brisbane and Melbourne helped to lift the squad, and I know the support this weekend will again help to lift the players in the high-pressure moments that we know are coming." However, White insists he was surprised to get the nod having last played when he came off the bench in the Wallabies' 21–18 Test win over Fiji in Newcastle. "I didn't see it coming but I really appreciate it and I won't let the boys down," he said. "Jake and Tate did an unbelievable job in the first two games. "Pulling on the gold jersey was a dream of mine when I was a young boy and to say I've done it 72 times, with one last crack on Saturday, is something I'm incredibly proud of and I've never taken for granted. "Rugby has given me so much to be grateful for. I've made some incredible memories, some lifelong friendships and had the opportunity to see the world. "There's been great competition for the nine jersey here in the Wallabies for a number of years, and it feels like the right time to pass on the baton with some more good young players coming through. "They will need time in the saddle leading into what's going to be an unbelievable experience of a home Rugby World Cup in 2027." Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou, who impressed for the First Nations–Pasifika XV in their Lions match last week, makes his debut in green and gold as he replaces the injured Allan Alaalatoa in the front row. Rob Valetini, who made such a first-half impact in Melbourne, is being managed as he continues to recover from a calf injury, with Tom Hooper replacing him at blindside flanker. Dylan Pietsch is recalled to cover the injured Harry Potter on the wing, playing in the special edition Wallabies jersey he designed for this year's Qatar Airways Lions Men's Series. The Wallabies will have a bench consisting of five forwards and three backs, a change to last week's gamble when Potter was injured early and there were just two backs to cover.
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Beyoncé's Levi's jeans ad pulled into Sydney Sweeney backlash
A Beyoncé ad for Levi's jeans is being compared to Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle campaign, but other social media users argue the two are far from similar. "Euphoria" star Sweeney is facing backlash as the face of American Eagle's newest campaign. The denim ad and its tagline 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans' drew sharp criticism online with some users accusing the brand of promoting eugenics. In a campaign video, Sweeney lies in a full denim ensemble as she leans into wordplay: "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue." The camera then shows Sweeney's blue eyes before a message reads, "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans." The criticism wasn't about the denim itself, but the language used. Social media users argued the phrase 'great genes' paired with a blond-haired, blue-eyed star echoed eugenic ideas — the discredited belief in improving humanity through selective breeding. Some also argued it contributed to the glorification of whiteness. Eventually, Beyoncé's recent Levi's campaign, where she poses in a similar position in a denim-on-demin outfit with blond hair, was dragged into the discourse. One user wrote, "So Beyoncé can pose in Levi jeans and it's art… But when a white woman does it, it's a national crisis?" as she shared a photo of the two ads side-by-side. However, many were quick to point out the differences between the two. Another said, "Just going to leave this pic form Beyoncé Levi's campaign right here for those saying Sydney Sweeney with her blond hair/denim/sultry look is racist..." A user responded, "No one said that, what was said though was that the ad's inference that blonde hair and blue eyes are superior." The Grammy-winning singer announced her collaboration with Levi's last fall. She has since released multiple campaigns with the denim powerhouse. But she has never alluded to genes or genetics, focusing solely on the quality and design of the jeans themselves. One social media user, @dukepege, takes this notion a step deeper: "At what point will it be fully understood that proclaiming or implying 'my genes (jeans) are better' is frightening to any race who's ancestors for long generations have had to suffer at the hands of the very same race of people with the same kind of thinking — that their genes are superior?" He added, "No, such statements are not benign; they are echoes of a violent and dehumanizing history and the fact that you involve Beyoncé explains very well how you're still unable to comprehend what's being felt." The conversation comes after Beyoncé was baselessly pulled into another controversy when President Donald Trump accused her of being paid $11 million to endorse Kamala Harris' presidential bid — a payment the the Federal Election Commission has no record of. The Grammy-winning singer concluded her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour in Las Vegas on July 26. The 32-stop stadium tour became the highest grossing country tour, earning over $400 million. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Beyoncé's Levi's jeans ad pulled into Sydney Sweeney backlash
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New 'Old Skool' Vans shoes sell out, listed for hundreds on resale market
Squeaky clean sneakers may just be a thing of the past. Sold out in less than 24 hours, Vans' new sneaker features a pre-worn style with muddled coloring, tweed fringe detailing, and laces and soles that appear dirty – though they are brand new. The Premium Old Skool Shoe in Souvenir Warm Brown went live on the Vans website late July 30 and by the next day, the sneakers were already sold out. The Vans website, as of July 31, states that 118 people had purchased the sneakers. Originally $125, the limited-edition sneakers are now available for between $500 to $1,600 on eBay. Here's what we know about the Premium Old Skool Shoe and what Vans fans think about them. 'Y'all getting these???': Nike is releasing dirty Air Force 1s, social media is perplexed Vans Warped Tour: First few bands for 2025 comeback following hiatus What do the Old Skool 36 'Souvenir' Vans look like? The canvas of the low-top skate sneakers appears spraypainted with brown leather overlays. The sneakers feature multicolored tweed strip detailing and Vans-themed pins on the sides for "bag-like embellishment." The laces are a dark, off-white and the white soles appear dirty, though they are brand new. The sneakers appear to be inspired by Chanel's On the Pavement messenger bag, a part of the designer's Graffiti Collection, first introduced in 2014. The messenger bag, which is only available for high-dollar resale prices online, features the same spraypainted, muddled brown coloring, multicolored tweed detailing, vintage-style pins and overall distressed apperance. A version of the messenger bag is available on the Sotheby's website for $15,150. Vans brushed off comparisons in a statement to USA TODAY, saying the shoes were rooted in its creative branding. What are people saying? On Instagram, some of the comments on a vague Vans Instagram post promoting the sneaker's launch July 30, criticized the shoe's design. "I want 'em and get the reference. Very good creative direction, but take one step back and they do lowkey look like barf," one Instagram user commented on the Vans' post. Other creators and social media users are upset that the shoes were sold in such a limited run, with the sneakers going live on the Vans' website, and available in some retail stores, ahead of the date and time Vans promoted on social media – 9 a.m. ET on July 31. Back to school: Top shoe deals from Hoka, Rothy's, Nike and more Vans in its statement told USA TODAY that the official launch of the sneaker was July 31. The pre-worn trend Vans is certainly not the first brand to tap into the pre-worn style. Actually, Golden Goose is known for the trend, releasing its popular line of distressed sneakers in 2007, which continue to dominate the "pre-worn" market. Golden Goose's top-selling Super-Star sneaker, which sports a "dirty, scuffed" sole, is nearly $600. In 2021, New Balance released its "Protection Pack," a line of sneakers that appear to have torn fabric. Last year, Puma released a collaborative sneaker with A$AP Rocky called "Inhale Distressed." The $130 sneakers, now sold out, came in a grungy box and appeared covered in grease. And earlier this year, Nike released its Air Force 1 Low in "Dirty Triple White." The $130 sneakers appear dirty, creased and scuffed despite being brand new. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Distressed Vans 'Old Skool' sneaker sells out before official launch