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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo creates interesting contract situation for Knicks wing
There haven't been any real rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo wanting to leave the Milwaukee Bucks. However, when recently speaking on a live stream with streamer IShowSpeed, Antetokounmpo noted that many want him to play for the New York Knicks. Knicks fans continue to run with that, despite any lack of evidence suggesting that he doesn't want to play for Milwaukee any longer. Advertisement It's never fair to say never, given where the NBA stands. Still, it seems very unlikely that Antetokounmpo will play for another team anytime soon. Despite that, Dan Favale recently looked at the situation regarding the Knicks and Antetokounmpo, adding that there could be some interesting scenarios New York has to consider if it believes it has a real opportunity to land the two-time MVP. 'The Knicks are reportedly still hoping to win the Giannis trade sweepstakes, if and when they begin. His recent noncommittal assessment of the future will not do anything to diminish that hope. In the event he does become available, Bridges could be an integral part of talks. New York currently doesn't have any first-round picks to offer, and the Bucks will likely value anyone who keeps them competitive in the post-Giannis era, since they don't control the rights to their own first-rounder until 2031. Advertisement 'Signing Bridges to a new deal now removes him from the table. Players who sign his type of extension cannot be traded for six months,' he wrote. MORE: Knicks' Mikal Bridges contract situation gets interesting Giannis Antetokounmpo twist The Mikal Bridges extension is certainly one to watch out for, as the Knicks don't have much of a reason not to offer him a deal, given what they gave up for him. However, as he touched on, if they truly believe they have a chance to land Antetokounmpo, there wouldn't be much of a reason to give him a contract now, given he wouldn't be able to be traded for six months.
Fast Company
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
$100,000, 100 streamers: IShowSpeed and Jynxzi's Fortnite tournament is already drawing excitement
IShowSpeed and Jynxzi are teaming up to host a $100,000 Fortnite tournament, bringing together 100 top creators for what's shaping up to be the biggest celebrity Fortnite match to date. During one of IShowSpeed's streams last week, he FaceTimed fellow streamer Jynxzi, and the two broke the news: a $100,000 Fortnite tournament featuring 100 streamers is coming soon. While the FNCS (Fortnite Champion Series) is the official Fortnite tournament—taking place between September 6 and 7 in Lyon, France—creator-led events like IShowSpeed and Jynxzi's are increasingly stealing the spotlight. With competitive prize pools and added entertainment value, they're drawing in casual fans who might not typically follow formal esports. 'Insane for smaller streamers. This will change a life!' wrote one X user in response to the news. '$100K and 100 streamers? Chaos loading…' added another. Insane for smaller streamers. This will change a life! — Chloe Donald (@ChloeDonald_) July 8, 2025 Speed got his start streaming from his bedroom in Cincinnati. Today, he boasts over 41.9 million YouTube subscribers and 874,000 Twitch followers, and was named Streamer of the Year at the 2024 Streamer Awards. Like Speed, Jynxzi is an avid gamer. With 7.6 million Twitch followers, he ranks as the sixth most-subscribed Twitch streamer of all time. He was voted Best Breakthrough Streamer and Gamer of the Year at the 2024 Streamer Awards. The tournament will likely be streamed live across both Speed and Jynxzi's Twitch and YouTube channels, as multi-platform broadcasting becomes the norm for creators aiming to reach wider audiences. The event will exclusively feature content creator participants, who are also expected to stream their own POVs. This will give fans the chance to follow gameplay from their favorite channels in real time. It's another example of gaming and digital entertainment continuing to converge, with creators driving cross-genre, community-centered events. No official date has been confirmed, but Speed hinted it would happen 'in the next upcoming weeks.' Stay tuned.
Express Tribune
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ishowspeed falls for CZN Burak's prank in Turkey
IShowSpeed has become the centre of online discussion after being pranked by a Turkish waiter during his European tour. The streamer, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., was visiting Turkey when he experienced the popular local 'spilling prank' often performed on tourists. The prank involves a server pretending to spill hot tea or food on a customer, causing panic, only for the customer to realise that the bowls and cups are either empty or attached to the tray. During his visit, IShowSpeed was approached by a waiter holding two steaming kettles. The server then pretended to drop one of the kettles on Speed, prompting him to jump out of his seat in alarm. Realising the kettles were empty, Speed appeared frustrated and shouted at the waiter to 'stop f*cking playing' while others at the scene laughed, including the server and surrounding customers. The moment was captured on video and quickly circulated across social media platforms. 🚨| WATCH: Burak just pulled the BIGGEST JOKE on Speed 😭😭😭🇹🇷 Burak, Speed'e şimdiye kadarki EN BÜYÜK ŞAKAYI yaptı 😭😭😭🇹🇷 — Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) July 13, 2025 Reactions to the incident were mixed. Some viewers criticised Speed's reaction, labelling it as exaggerated, with one user stating, 'It's sad how people like Speed make themselves like clowns for a few clicks.' Others focused on his quick reflexes, commenting, 'Now I know why he's called Speed,' and 'That is totally cool to see iSpeed's speed.' The prank took place during IShowSpeed's Europe Tour Part 2, which began on July 7 and will include stops in several countries such as Bosnia, Estonia, Poland, and Turkey. The tour also marks Speed's return to Twitch after years away from the platform, with live broadcasts available on both Twitch and YouTube for viewers to follow his travels.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
IShowSpeed tops Twitch and YouTube at the same time with viral Turkey livestream
IShowSpeed has once again cemented his status as a livestreaming powerhouse by holding the top viewership spot on both Twitch and YouTube simultaneously. During a recent theme park adventure in Turkey, the entertainer pulled in a peak of over 437,000 viewers on YouTube and 48,000 on Twitch, making him the most-watched streamer on both platforms at the same time. Known for his global travel vlogs, high-energy antics, and massive online presence, Speed's latest multistream captured a viral moment when he passed out on a roller coaster while streaming. The intense ride became the highlight of his Turkey livestream and fueled a huge spike in real-time viewership across platforms. IShowSpeed peaked at over 500,000 concurrent while multi-streaming on Twitch and YouTube in Turkey 🤯🇹🇷 — sea✰ (@destroynectar) July 13, 2025 Although Twitch had previously banned Speed indefinitely, the restriction has since been lifted. With Twitch now allowing multi-platform streaming, Speed's return to the platform was met with overwhelming support — even if his Twitch audience remains smaller than his massive YouTube base. Despite major esports events like LoL MSI wrapping up, Speed's stream proved powerful enough to outdraw other creators, showcasing his influence. His content ranged from roller coasters and water slides to chaotic amusement park stunts — blending travel, comedy, and thrill-seeking into one unmissable broadcast. Speed's dominance on both YouTube and Twitch reflects the growing trend of creators embracing multi-streaming to reach broader audiences. His ability to generate viral moments and attract hundreds of thousands of viewers in real time highlights why he's one of the most influential streamers in the world.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
FIFA x fashion: ‘More than just a wardrobe'?
FIFA. Great at filling stadiums at summer club tournaments, great at picking World Cup hosts and great at sharing around its presidency to ensure fresh ideas and full accountability (three in the past 51 years). But what about fashion? Is football's global governing body any good at that? Is that a question you ever thought would be asked? Well, heck, we know Gianni Infantino can do fashion. IShowSpeed's new best mate is something of a pioneer actually, as anyone who witnessed his dashing hoodie suit last year can attest to. Infantino is wearing a suit-hoodie — Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) February 4, 2024 Whether Infantino has personally overseen FIFA's new 1904 range is unclear, but what is abundantly obvious is that FIFA has put plenty of time and money into its 1904 range, which has been designed by fashion big dog Marcus Clayton, formerly of Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Fenty (Rihanna's short-lived fashion line). Advertisement It was given a sparkly launch in Beverly Hills recently with glamour players such as former midfield clogger Dennis Wise and ex-Queens Park Rangers defender Marc Bircham in attendance. Oh, and for the avoidance of doubt, the number 1904 could be referring to the cost of a pair of FIFA pants, rather than the year football's world governing body was founded. This is being branded as luxury fashion and it is not cheap. You can expect to part with £117 ($158) for a hoodie, £109 for some joggers, £60 for a T-shirt and £49 for a cap. The Athletic has checked and despite the price points, none of the items contain melted gold or the DNA of Cristiano Ronaldo. Why so expensive? And are the clothes any good? The Athletic has no idea, so here's the expert opinion of former sportswear designer and now senior lecturer in sportswear design at Manchester Metropolitan University, Sarah Collins. She knows her onions. 'They've gone quite high-end in terms of sports wear,' Collins says. 'It's interesting where they've pitched it at market level; they're saying they're targeting the professional player and young professionals who can afford those price points.' While the full range will be released in autumn, the initial clothes and images certainly give a flavour of both the style and cost of FIFA 1904. The lead image on the range's website shows a chap with a hoodie underneath a jacket. Hey, maybe Infantino did oversee this after all. 'It's interesting they've taken a classic tailoring approach to the jacket and re-fabricated it in what looks like a sportswear fabric, a nylon or a polyester,' expert Collins says. 'It's the same for the women: a loose-fit, classic jumpsuit. It looks really quite smart and sophisticated, quite grown up. 'That's maybe a reflection of the way we dress today — we don't always dress in sportswear to go and do sports in, you might wear a graphic tee with a tailored jacket and there's that sort of mixing to create an identity that draws on different types of clothing.' Advertisement Elsewhere, there are navy, black and white T-shirts with a FIFA™ 1904 logo (don't forget the trademark, folks), which must be pretty good if they cost £61 each. Collins adds: 'It's a 'catch-all' wardrobe. What's quite interesting is the branding is on there because it's sportswear, but it's fairly minimal and understated. 'The actual styles they're chosen, the tees, the hoodies, they're all classic sportswear styles, but they've cut them quite loosely because that's maybe the fit that would appeal to people wearing these in a professional context rather than with their mates. 'The colour palette is blacks, blues and whites, meaning you could wear these pieces with the other pieces in the range, again meaning it's 'catch-all'. 'They're designed for longevity — you don't need to update the graphic tee every season of the year. They're saying it's an investment piece, the opposite of what you get in football when clubs want you to buy three or four new kits every year.' The FIFA blurb that accompanies the range is quite something. 'The modern uniform for the next generation of player,' FIFA says in conjunction with fashion label and retailer VFiles. A post shared by VFILES (@vfiles) 'More than just a wardrobe, FIFA 1904 imbues football's character and culture into expertly crafted garments that are both innovative and original. 'The laws of the game are the same for everyone, but it's what a player does with these constraints that defines their character. For FIFA 1904, character is playing the game with class and elegance while experimenting with the rules, breaking barriers and seizing opportunities, so that those who wear our garments can find their feet and discover their own style of play.' Come again? 'Every garment range 'promises' something,' Collins says. 'It could be improved performance, or an innovative approach, but it's really difficult to know exactly how innovative this range has been with its fabrications. Advertisement 'Some brands do actually innovate with fabrics and invest in the textiles. Whether it's true in this case, I don't know. Looking at the garments on the website, they are fairly standard fabrics in terms of cottons. If you look at the hoodie, for example, it says French Telly, which is a standard sportswear fabric. 'They do also mention sustainability but it's difficult to know how they imagine that. Or perhaps that means they're seeing sustainability more as longevity of wear.' For £49 a cap, you'd certainly hope to get a few wears out of it.
