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Fox News
2 hours ago
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- Fox News
Mamba Mentality: Barcelona Stars Help Unveil Kobe Bryant-Inspired Kits
Barcelona, prepare to embrace Mamba Mentality. The reigning Spanish LaLiga champions (both men's and women's teams) have unveiled a new 2025-26 away kit that pays homage to NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his famed "Mamba Mentality" brand. The gold jersey features purple and black accents, evoking the colors of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant's longtime team. In place of the traditional Nike swoosh, the shirt prominently displays Bryant's "Sheath" logo in a glossy snakeskin texture. The club crest is also embossed, giving the kit a distinct textured feel. The full kit includes black shorts with snakeskin trim and gold socks bearing both the Kobe logo and the word "Barça" on the calf. Nike says the design reflects Bryant's philosophy of relentless self-improvement and excellence. The launch campaign featured Barcelona stars like Gavi, Alexia Putellas, Lamine Yamal and Salma Paralluelo performing rondo drills — a nod to discipline, teamwork and mental focus. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
3 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Mamba Mentality: Barcelona Stars Help Unveil Kobe Bryant-Inspired Kits
Barcelona, prepare to embrace Mamba Mentality. The reigning Spanish LaLiga champions (both men's and women's teams) have unveiled a new 2025-26 away kit that pays homage to NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his famed "Mamba Mentality" brand. The gold jersey features purple and black accents, evoking the colors of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant's longtime team. In place of the traditional Nike swoosh, the shirt prominently displays Bryant's "Sheath" logo in a glossy snakeskin texture. The club crest is also embossed, giving the kit a distinct textured feel. The full kit includes black shorts with snakeskin trim and gold socks bearing both the Kobe logo and the word "Barça" on the calf. Nike says the design reflects Bryant's philosophy of relentless self-improvement and excellence. The launch campaign featured Barcelona stars like Gavi, Alexia Putellas, Lamine Yamal and Salma Paralluelo performing rondo drills — a nod to discipline, teamwork and mental focus. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! Get more from the Barcelona Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA Today
5 hours ago
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- USA Today
North Carolina 4-star S Marquis Bryant plans to attend Notre Dame's home game against USC
The buzz surrounding Notre Dame's recruiting efforts is only going to get louder when top recruits attend Fighting Irish games this fall. One top prospect who plans to be in attendance for the October 18 battle against USC in South Bend is Marquis Bryant, who was extended an offer by Marcus Freeman and Co. back in March on Pot of Gold Day. The Class of 2027 Rolesville (Rolesville, NC) safety is a four-star prospect and the 13th-best player nationally at his position, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder visited Notre Dame in mid-June, and he told that he expects to take in the Trojans-Irish battle. ND does have some competition, though, as Bryant also plans to be at Clemson on August 30 and Georgia on September 13. Florida State is another program he wants to visit later this year. But Bryant did say the Irish are "pretty high" on his board, so we'll see how his recruitment ultimately shakes out. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Lakers jersey history No. 1 — Caron Butler
Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary. As the Lakers approach their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years. Here's a look back at Caron Butler, who spent one fairly productive season with the Lakers. In 2004, the Lakers organization was turned upside-down. It seemed that the franchise had to choose between Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, and it chose the latter by trading O'Neal to the Miami Heat and signing Kobe Bryant to a new contract. At the time, the decision was widely ridiculed, especially given Bryant's personal flaws and tarnished public reputation. All Los Angeles was able to get in return for O'Neal was Butler, Lamar Odom and Brian Grant. Butler, the No. 10 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, had just embarked on what would become a relatively productive pro career, and he was a stocky 6-foot-7 forward who could finish strong at the rim, help on the boards and occasionally hit from the outside. Butler became the second-leading scorer on the Lakers during the 2004-05 season, averaging 15.5 points a game. During that turbulent season, which was marked by injuries to key players and the midseason resignation of coach Rudy Tomjanovich, who had replaced the departed Phil Jackson, Butler was one constant. The forward appeared in 77 games and developed a friendship with Bryant during a time when Bryant likely felt he couldn't trust anyone. The Lakers missed the playoffs that year, and that offseason, Butler was sent packing in a trade that brought them big man Kwame Brown, who was quite possibly the biggest draft bust in NBA history. He was now a member of the Washington Wizards, where he became his best self by making the All-Star team during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons. He later found himself with the Dallas Mavericks as a result of a trade that took place during the 2009-10 season. Although he suffered a season-ending ruptured patellar tendon in January 2011, he was a member of the Mavericks team that won the NBA championship that season, and he averaged a solid 15.0 points a game prior to his injury. After brief stints with five other teams, Butler announced he was retiring in February 2018. He ended his career with averages of 14.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals a game.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Sneakers Kobe Bryant wore in first NBA start sell for large amount
Even five years after his tragic death, Kobe Bryant continues to be arguably the most beloved superstar in Los Angeles Lakers history. He helped lead the franchise to five NBA championships during his 20-year career and ended up scoring more points than any other guard in league history. One reason why Lakers fans fell in love with Bryant is the fact that he played his entire career with the team. Supporters of the Purple and Gold got to see him grow up from an unfiltered teenager into a refined, grown man and an excellent leader. Even as an 18-year-old rookie, people believed in his potential, even though he didn't play a lot that year. The sneakers he wore during the first game he was in L.A.'s starting lineup that season have reportedly been sold for just under a quarter million dollars. Via ESPN: "An autographed pair of Adidas EQT Top 10 shoes that Kobe Bryant wore in his first Los Angeles Lakers start have sold for $240,000 (including buyer's premium) with SCP Auctions, the second-largest sum ever paid for a pair of his sneakers," wrote Dan Hajducky. "Photo-matching company Sports Investors Authentication matched the shoes to 'being worn by Kobe Bryant on January 28, 1997 -- Bryant's first career NBA game as a starter.' Both shoes are signed, and both autographs include letters of authentication from Professional Sports Authenticator's authentication arm, PSA/DNA." That first start for Bryant came during a road game against the Dallas Mavericks, and on that day, he made five of his 11 field-goal attempts and scored 12 points in 32 minutes. Back in February, the sneakers Bryant wore in 2013 when he tore his Achilles went for $660,000 at an auction. In April, a jersey that was photo-matched to the one he wore during his first regular-season game was sold for $7 million.
