Thursday Notes for May 30th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
New Malcolm Gladwell book
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering, due out in October.
Tyler Cowen
Sports
A'ja Wilson goes off in win over Lynx, makes WNBA history with fifth consecutive 20-point, 10-rebound game
Wilson's MVP-cailber play (29 points, 15 boards) leads the Aces.
Jack Maloney
The NBA’s No. 1 Pick Is Both a Blessing and a Curse
Having the NBA draft’s no. 1 pick sounds pretty good. Having two, like the Minnesota Timberwolves, sounds even better. But as history has shown, top picks rarely lead their teams to the NBA’s mountaintop.
Karl-Anthony Towns always remembers the faith Flip Saunders placed in him—and, in turn, the promise he made to Flip Saunders back in 2015: that the Minnesota Timberwolves would rise again, thrive again, and someday dominate again.
Howard Beck
Agent: Bronny stays in the NBA draft, planning workouts
After a strong pre-draft process, Bronny James will remain in the 2024 NBA draft, according to his agent, Rich Paul, who spoke to ESPN hours before the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.
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Red Bull purchases stake in Leeds United, set to be shirt sponsor next season
Global soft drinks giant Red Bull has struck a deal to purchase a minority stake in Leeds United — and will sponsor the English club’s shirts next season.
The multi-national, which controls a large stable of football teams worldwide alongside its powerful Formula One operation, is set to seal an investment which will see it join Leeds’ existing ownership group.
Sneakers
Luis Torres
Mallory Chin
Mallory Chin
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Mallory Chin
Italian Fashion Brand Golden Goose to List Next Month
Italy’s Golden Goose, the maker of Superstar sneakers worn by celebrities like Taylor Swift and sold for hundreds of dollars a pair, said it intends to launch an initial public offering in Milan next month.
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