Art

Cecilia Lamptey-Botchway

Cecilia Lamptey-Botchway draws from the African metaphysical universe to create paintings and performances that interrogate Womanhood, Blackness, and divinity — she performs regularly at the Ouidah Festival in Benin.

2023 Sneaker Releases

Devin Booker x Chuck 70

The Converse x Devin Booker Chuck 70 keeps it clean and considered: undyed canvas, tonal embroidery, and a custom Arizona-inspired license plate that brings Booker's signature style to the Chuck 70's timeless frame.

Sports

Monday Notes: NBA Playoffs, WNBA Draft, Odell Beckham and more

The 2023 NBA Playoffs bracket is finalized with the Play-In Tournament tipping off Tuesday, April 11 — from Bucks at 1 to Bulls at 10 in the East, and Nuggets at 1 to Timberwolves at 10 in the West.

Sports

NBA 2023 - 2024 Coaching Carousel

Dwane Casey announced his move from Pistons head coach to a front-office role after Detroit's season finale — the first domino in what shapes up as a busy 2023–24 NBA coaching offseason.

Nike SB Dunk High

Nike SB Dunk High x Run The Jewels 'Active Pink and Black'

Run The Jewels' Nike SB Dunk High arrives in Active Pink pony-hair and Black leather as an ode to RTJ4 — a system-breaking silhouette with a 3D Swoosh, dubrae hardware, and interchangeable lace options.

Nike Air Max 1

Nike Air Max 1 'Teal Tint and Lemon Wash'

The Air Max 1 'Teal Tint and Lemon Wash' makes a case for spring dressing with powdery pastels, floral jacquard overlays, corduroy panels, wild animal print accents, and a silky smooth liner.

Nike Dunk Low

Nike Dunk Low Setsubun

Nike's Dunk Low Setsubun translates the Japanese bean-throwing festival into a sneaker — roasted soybean hues, a Purple Swoosh, and nubuck leather honoring a tradition centered on health, wealth, and good fortune.

Nike Blazer Mid

Nike Blazer Mid 'Blue Gingham'

Nike Sportswear kicks off its Gingham collection with the Blazer Mid 'Blue Gingham' — White and University Blue colorway, priced at $110, releasing in 2023.

Miami Heat

Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem Retires

After 20 seasons as the Miami Heat's heart and soul, Udonis Haslem has retired. Coach Spoelstra will miss his voice in the locker room most.

Tiger Woods

Sunday Notes: AI, Tiger Woods

This week's Sunday Notes covers AI chatbot jailbreaks going mainstream and Tiger Woods updates — the culture and sports week in brief.

Air Jordan 1

Air Jordan 1 High: Coconut Milk and Sail

Soft suede in off-white Coconut Milk and Sail hues makes the Air Jordan 1 High a clean, sophisticated choice for everyday wear.

Wu-Tang

Saturday Notes: Reps Justin Jones and Justin J Pearson and their expulsion

Tennessee Republicans expelled Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson after their gun control demonstration on the House floor.