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Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Frances Tiafoe Celebrates Hometown With DC-Themed Lululemon Kit
Frances Tiafoe's DC Open kit features the colors of the NFL's Washington Commanders. When Frances Tiafoe takes the court for his first match at his hometown ATP tournament, the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open, there'll be no questions where his allegiances lie. The World No. 11 will walk onto the courts of the Fitzgerald Tennis Center sporting an array of DC-themed colors from Lululemon, highlighted by special-edition graphics on his hoodie and colors themed to celebrate the NFL's Washington Commanders. 'I love how bold it is,' Tiafoe tells me about the new kit. 'The burgundy and gold hit hard—it's loud in the best way, and it represents DC. Plus, seeing that DMV Made graphic on the off-court gear was a special moment for me.' At the tournament, Tiafoe will wear an on court kit featuring a Lululemon Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve shirt in maize yellow and a Pace Breaker Linerless 7' short in autumn rust, both colors in the mainline Lululemon collection that serve as dead ringers for the colors of Tiafoe's hometown NFL team. It helps pay homage to Tiafoe's roots growing up in the DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia), specifically playing tennis as a kid at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland. Frances Tiafoe in an all-blue kit from Lululemon during Roland Garros 2025. (Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua ... More via Getty Images) Tiafoe has long celebrated his love of sports and hometown teams, donning jerseys and gear from the Commanders, the NBA's Wizards, the WNBA's Mystics, the Maryland Terrapins of the NCAA and plenty more during practices. At the DC Open, along with his on-court colorway, Tiafoe will have a Lululemon Steady State Pullover in maize yellow and a Steady State Hoodie in autumn rust, both with a custom DMV Made graphic featuring a tennis court graphic and the coordinates of the courts he grew up playing on in College Park, similar to what he wore in Australia after signing with Lululemon in January. Working with the Canadian-based brand on kits in 2025 has been a new experience for Tiafoe. 'It's been a blast,' he says. 'Lululemon really lets me have a voice in what I wear, which makes it feel personal. We're not just picking colors; we're telling stories with every kit.' And they're personal stories. 'It's special,' he says about being the only athlete at tournaments in his kits. 'You feel that extra energy like, this was made for you. It gives me pride, confidence and it reminds me of the people I'm representing out.' The on-court kit for Frances Tiafoe at the DC Open. Tiafoe signed a new apparel sponsorship deal with Lululemon in early January, saying at the time he was eager to work with a brand newer in the tennis space because they care about both performance and style. Lululemon first signed Leylah Fernandez in 2022 and has steadily grown its support of the sport and product offerings designed for players of all levels. Lululemon says that a new wave of tennis products released in 2025 highlights the continued growth. With the DC-themed kit the latest from Tiafoe and Lululemon, the DC-area native doesn't plan to stop there. 'I want every style I wear to have meaning,' he says, 'whether it's repping a city, a cause or a part of who I am. Stay tuned, we're just getting started.' MORE: Lululemon Celebrating Frances Tiafoe With Oversized Vending Machines
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Paying Terry McLaurin big money may seem fair, but it's bad business
Terry McLaurin has been everything an NFL franchise could ask for — a homegrown star who has played through organizational chaos and quarterback futility without complaint, and remained a leader on and off the field. He is also coming off a career year as one of the most impactful wide receivers in the league, having played a huge role in the success of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and helping fuel the Washington Commanders' run to the NFC championship game.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Which Commanders' player is most important outside of Jayden Daniels?
Football is a team sport. It takes all 11 players on one side of the ball to get through the other 11 players on the field. Some positions on the field are considered more important than others, although none of them can function without the other. In this sport, the quarterback is considered the most important position on the field. He leads the team, calls the plays, points out coverage, audibles when the defense gives a different look, and is ultimately responsible for the team's overall efficiency. Still, the quarterback doesn't do it alone; he needs each and every player on the field to do their part to be successful. After quarterback, the most important position is debatable. So, CBS Sports decided to name each team's most important non-quarterback player. Not a position, but a specific player, who is most important to the success of the team. For the Washington Commanders, the answer might surprise you. Washington Commanders: OT Laremy TunsilIt was tough to choose a player for Washington, which needs to show more improvement on defense than offense. There are so many areas that need work, though, that it's tough to land on just one player as the most instead we came back around to the Commies' biggest (literally) offseason addition in Tunsil, who will be counted on to secure Jayden Daniels in the pocket. He had a relatively tough season in 2024, taking a ton of penalties, but at his best he is still an elite left tackle. The 6-foot-5, 316-pound Tunsil is a massive addition to the offensive line, and one who will be relied upon heavily by Jayden Daniels this fall. Daniels' ability to move around in the pocket and escape tight situations is impressive, but to protect his longevity, he needs to be able to stay in the pocket more often. Tunsil will provide that protection so that Daniels will feel less pressure to take off with the ball. Keeping Daniels healthy and on the field is how the Commanders will continue what they started, and Tunsil will be a big part of that this fall. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Outside of Jayden Daniels, who is Commanders' most important player?
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders' Terry McLaurin unlikely to receive top-5 wide receiver pay
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is vastly underrated, and has been since he entered the league in 2019. In 2022, he wanted a new contract and held out of team activities until he got one. Since then, the market for wide receivers has exploded, and with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, McLaurin is once again holding out for an extension. Both the Commanders and McLaurin want to get a deal done. Despite the multitude of quarterbacks throwing him the ball, he's remained consistent and reliable, recording five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. The biggest hangup here is what McLaurin is asking and what the Commanders are willing to pay. McLaurin deserves his payday, but CBS Sports doesn't think he'll receive top-five money. Terry McLaurin will be paid as a top-5 WR at start of yearOverreaction or reality: Overreaction McLaurin is one of the most underrated wide receivers in football. He had 44.8% of Washington's receiving touchdowns last season, the third-highest percentage for any player in the league. He was also second in the NFL in receiving touchdowns last season (13). Coming off five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, McLaurin put up numbers despite the myriad of quarterbacks that have thrown to him over the years. No coincidence McLaurin's touchdown numbers went from four the previous season to 13 with Jayden Daniels as his quarterback. Where McLaurin gets paid amongst the elite receivers is the question. He currently makes $23.3 million a season and watched the wide receiver market explode since he signed his extension in 2022. A pay raise is coming, but how much will the Commanders pay? A.J. Brown is the fifth-highest paid receiver at $32 million a season. McLaurin likely won't get that much, but $30 million a season (Tyreek Hill and Amon-Ra St. Brown make that much) is in the realm of possibility. McLaurin should get top-10 money for his position. Highly unlikely he'll be in the top-five range. Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase and Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson are the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, bringing in $40.25 million and $35 million (on average), respectively. If McLaurin were a couple of years younger, he might receive that top-five pay, but as he's turning 30 in September, he will likely land outside the top five. Advertisement Now if they would just get the deal done so everyone can move forward. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Terry McLaurin unlikely to receive top-5 wide receiver pay
