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Sneakers
The sneaker resale market is experiencing a significant downturn as 2026 begins. NPR reports that once-pricey pairs now sit unsold on shelves, with Business of Fashion's Mike Sykes II discussing the changing market dynamics that have resellers despairing over their investments.
January 2026 kicks off relatively quietly for Jordan releases after a hectic holiday season. Sneaker News highlights the Air Jordan 4 "Flight Club" dropping January 17th in a black-and-white colorway inspired by Jordan Brand's defunct fan newsletter, featuring custom tongue branding and full family sizing at $220. The Air Jordan 9 "Flint" returns January 24th for its first-ever retro release since 2002, while the Air Jordan 1 Low OG closes the month with a "Medium Olive" colorway that channels Travis Scott vibes.
New Balance is expanding its budget-friendly 204L lineup with fresh colorways. WWD reports four new styles just dropped, including Navy/Salt Water, Black/Magnet, Gray Matter/Shipyard, and Cortado/Stone Pink combinations. The 204L serves as an accessible alternative to the $1,220 Miu Miu collaboration, offering a similar slim-soled profile at $120 per pair.
Nike's January lineup features Devin Booker's second signature sneaker debut and the Mind franchise, which uses scientifically-backed pressure points for calmness and focus. WWD details the Kobe 1 Protro "81 Points" commemorating Bryant's legendary performance, plus Kevin Durant's first-ever "PBJ" retro celebrating his love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Sports
NBA
Jaylen Brown exploded for 50 points to lead an 8-game Saturday night slate. NBA.com reports the Celtics star's dominant performance, while Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 33 points in a road win over Miami. The Sixers grabbed their third straight victory in New York as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe combined for 88 points on 33-of-53 shooting.
Looking ahead to 2026's biggest storylines, ESPN's insiders predict a potentially quiet trade deadline could set up for a chaotic summer. The Oklahoma City Thunder remain on pace for close to 70 wins with their plus-14.2 net rating potentially shattering NBA records, while San Antonio and Victor Wembanyama emerge as serious contenders.
Australian guard Dyson Daniels delivered 20 points, 12 assists, and elite two-way play for Atlanta, Basketball.com.au notes, fueling speculation about Trae Young's future with the Hawks as Daniels proves his transition to point guard.
NFL
The Seattle Seahawks dominated the San Francisco 49ers 13-3 to clinch the NFC's No. 1 seed and NFC West title. Yahoo Sports reports Seattle's defense held the NFL's hottest offense to just 173 yards—the fewest in any regular-season game under Kyle Shanahan since 2017. The Seahawks earn a bye week and will host a divisional-round game at Levi's Stadium.
With the regular season concluding, NFL Network insiders project major coaching changes ahead. Pete Carroll's status with the Raiders is in serious doubt after a monumentally disappointing season. Cleveland's Kevin Stefanski, a two-time Coach of the Year, also faces uncertainty despite the Browns going 7-26 over the past two seasons.
The playoff bracket is taking shape with Yahoo Sports outlining potential matchups. Denver leads the AFC with the top seed, while Seattle's dominant defensive performance positions them as the team to beat in the NFC.
Premier League
The January transfer window is in full swing with Premier League clubs making strategic moves. ESPN tracks all confirmed deals across the 20 clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham.
Sunday's fixtures include high-profile clashes with Manchester City hosting Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium, while Leeds United faces Manchester United in a crucial encounter. NBC Sports provides full streaming details for all matches.
AFCON
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage continues today with compelling Round of 16 matchups across Morocco. Olympics.com previews the action, highlighting hosts Morocco facing Tanzania at 17:00 GMT, followed by South Africa taking on five-time champions Cameroon at 20:00 GMT.
Senegal survived an early scare to cruise past Sudan 3-0, advancing to the quarter-finals. The defending champions from 2021 will rely on stars like Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson as they aim to go beyond the Round of 16 where they fell at the last edition.
Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, topped Group B with an unbeaten record. Al Jazeera notes the 33-year-old Liverpool forward sees AFCON 2025 as potentially his last major opportunity to secure the continental title that would cement his status as Egypt's greatest-ever footballer.
Culture
2026's entertainment calendar is packed with highly anticipated releases. ABC News previews the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" hitting screens April 24 with Jaafar Jackson playing his famous late uncle, while Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep reunite for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" on May 1st.
Technology
CES 2026 officially kicks off January 6-9 in Las Vegas, with media days beginning today. Engadget previews Samsung's "Innovation in Tune with You" presentation showcasing its vision for Affectionate Intelligence, while LG counters with new Micro RGB TVs and 5K monitors.
AI will dominate CES 2026 discussions, with Gizmodo predicting the technology being integrated into virtually every gadget imaginable—from laptops and home appliances to transportation and smart glasses. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang takes the stage January 5 at 1PM PT for a 90-minute presentation showcasing the latest solutions driving innovation across industries.
The shift from AI hype to pragmatism defines 2026's tech landscape. TechCrunch reports on the industry's transition from building ever-larger language models toward making AI actually usable through smaller models, physical device integration, and systems that cleanly integrate into human workflows. World models are gaining significant traction, with Yann LeCun leaving Meta to start his own world model lab reportedly seeking a $5 billion valuation.
Chipmaking stocks rallied to start 2026 following another strong year. CNBC notes Micron Technology and ASML jumped 10% and 9% respectively, while the VanEck Semiconductor ETF gained about 4% to build on a nearly 49% rally in 2025.
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