Sports

Messi to Start Argentina's World Cup Group Finale vs. Jordan on the Bench

Coach Lionel Scaloni will start Lionel Messi on the bench for Argentina's World Cup group finale against Jordan in Dallas — a rotation call after Argentina already clinched Group J, with Messi likely on in the second half.

Technology

Kalshi Becomes a FIFA World Cup Partner Through ADI Predictstreet Deal

Kalshi struck a branding and product deal with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA's official World Cup prediction-market partner, securing stadium and broadcast co-branding through the knockouts as its valuation hit $22 billion.

Sneakers

Bad Bunny x adidas F50 Ghost Sprint Drops July 18 in Three Colorways

The Bad Bunny x adidas F50 Ghost Sprint releases July 18 for $160 in three colorways — a hybrid of the mid-2000s F50+ soccer boot and the Ghost Sprint runner, dropping a day before the World Cup final.

Sneakers

New Balance 1890 'Streamsong' Released June 25 for $180

New Balance released the 1890 'Streamsong' on June 25 for $180 as a Sneaker Politics exclusive — a neon-yellow, deep-blue, and orange build designed to turn sound into a sneaker.

Sneakers

Nike Air Zoom Flight '98 'The Glove' Returns July 31 for $170

Nike is bringing back the Air Zoom Flight '98 'The Glove' on July 31 for $170 in its original white-and-black — Gary Payton's 1998 signature, complete with the zip-up shroud and the red Monkey's Paw support cage.

Sneakers

Nike Air Max 1000.2 'Black/Hyper Crimson' Releases for $179

Nike and Zellerfeld's 3D-printed Air Max 1000.2 returns in 'Black/Hyper Crimson' for $179 — a one-piece printed shoe with a tonal black build and a bright crimson Air unit at the heel, released via Zellerfeld raffle.

Sneakers

Action Bronson Unveils His First New Balance Signature Shoe, the 2811

Action Bronson announced the New Balance 2811, his first signature shoe with the brand — a 'Baklava' silhouette with a molded TPU toe cage, suede-and-mesh upper, and the ABZORB sole unit from the NB 2010, expected in Fall/Winter 2026.

Technology

Polymarket Says Hackers Stole $3 Million From Users After Vendor Breach

Polymarket confirmed hackers stole roughly $3 million from more than 11 users after a third-party vendor was compromised and injected malicious code into its website. The company says it has contained the breach and is refunding affected users in full.

Technology

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of 28.8 Million Queries to Clone Claude

In a June 10 letter to senators, Anthropic accused operators tied to Alibaba of running 28.8 million queries across roughly 25,000 fake accounts to copy Claude's capabilities — the largest distillation campaign it says it has ever measured.

Sneakers

StockX Launches Listings, Letting Users Sell Used Sneakers

StockX launched Listings, a feature that lets users sell used sneakers — with AI-generated product details from photos, fee-free selling at launch, and resale data shown alongside deadstock pairs in one view.

Sports

Thunder Re-Sign Isaiah Hartenstein to 3-Year, $75 Million Deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder are keeping center Isaiah Hartenstein on a new three-year, $75 million deal, bringing his guaranteed earnings in OKC to $134 million through 2028-29.

Sports

Kamilla Cardoso Sets WNBA Record With 13-for-13 Night in Sky Win

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso went a perfect 13-for-13 for 30 points in a 124-94 win over the Portland Fire, breaking Nneka Ogwumike's 2016 WNBA record for the most field goals without a miss.