Friday Notes for August 15th, 2025

Key Takeaways * Career Milestone: Steve Lacy releases his first new solo material in three years with “Nice Shoes,” serving as the lead single from his highly anticipated third album “Oh Yeah?” * Creative Growth: The track showcases Lacy’s artistic evolution beyond his Grammy-winning “Bad Habit” success, blending atmospheric production with introspective

Key Takeaways Jrue Holiday’s Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo player exclusive releases on August 28, 2025, priced at $210, featuring Celtics-inspired colorway in alabaster, blue, and green. The sneaker commemorates Holiday’s instrumental role in the Celtics’ 2024 NBA championship run, where his defense and clutch performances helped secure Boston’s 18th

Key Takeaways * Authentic Collaboration: The Ja 3 represents a new model of athlete-driven design, with Ja Morant directly participating in the creative process through spray painting, whiteboard sessions, and hands-on design at Nike headquarters * Strategic Pricing: At $135 retail, Nike maintains the Ja line as an entry-level signature shoe, targeting

Kevin Patra spotlights one potential first-time Pro Bowler from each AFC team. Will Garrett Wilson finally get the recognition he deserves for carrying the Jets’ passing attack? Do the Bengals have another emerging playmaker on offense?

The NBA’s 2024-25 schedule reveals strategic insight for professionals, with the Lakers leading 39 nationally televised games while rising teams like Minnesota showcase how excellence drives visibility—essential lessons for executive positioning and corporate influence.

Key Takeaways NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed ESPN employees via recorded message at a company town hall, emphasizing that the league would not interfere with the network’s journalism despite acquiring a 10% equity stake in ESPN. The landmark deal sees ESPN acquiring NFL Network, RedZone channel, and NFL Fantasy in

Key Takeaways The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling allowing Brian Flores to proceed with his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and three teams (Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and Houston Texans) in federal court rather than through the league’s arbitration process. The appeals

Key Takeaways Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns drew 2.237 million viewers on NFL Network, making it the most-watched preseason game on the network since 2015. The rookie quarterback completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-10 victory over Carolina. The

The Lakers honor Pat Riley with a statue, recognizing the transformational leadership that created the Showtime era and established a blueprint for organizational excellence that extends far beyond basketball.

• 100% cotton • Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²) • Open-end yarn • Tubular fabric • Taped neck and shoulders • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem

• 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Fabric weight: 9 oz./yd.² (305 g/m²) • Regular fit • Set-in sleeves • Two-ply hood • Dyed-to-match drawcord • Kangaroo pocket • Heavy rib-knit waistband and cuffs • Embroidered “C” logo on the left cuff Disclaimer: Size up for a looser fit.

It humorously calls this family the Model Zoo because one is like the size of a fly’s brain and the other the size of a chicken’s.

Lovable is a vibe coding startup growing phenomenally quickly, according to new sales projections from CEO Anton Osika.