Tuesday Notes for October 22nd, 2024
The October 22nd, 2024 edition of Uristocrat Notes
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Culture
The Tight-Knit World of Kamala Harris’s College Sorority
The Tight-Knit World of Kamala Harris’s College Sorority
A.K.A., the oldest Black sorority, expects excellence and complete discretion. How are members responding to their most famous sister’s Presidential campaign?
Jazmine Hughes
First Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Patient, 12, Leaves Hospital
Sneakers
Jordan Heir “Peach Jam”
The Jordan Heir “Peach Jam” is a new silhouette that’s coming in a vibrant color. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Nice Kicks
FaZe Clan x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen
FaZe Clan x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen showcases the intersection between basketball and video games. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Nice Kicks
Nike Air Max 90 “Black/Dark Russet”
The Nike Air Max 90 “Black/Dark Russet” is coming in an iridescent edition this October. Learn more on Nice Kicks.
Nice Kicks
Sports
Sources: Nike, NBA, WNBA seal 12-year extension
Sources: Nike, NBA, WNBA seal 12-year extension
Nike has reached a 12-year contract extension agreement with the NBA and WNBA to continue to be the official global outfitter for the professional basketball leagues, sources told ESPN on Monday, a pact that includes a marketing and content partnership.
Dave McMenamin
The 2024-25 NBA Entrance Survey
The 2024-25 NBA Entrance Survey
The NBA is back, and so are the takes. Here are our favorite players, Finals predictions, biggest zags, and fake trades to get you ready for another season.
The Ringer Staff
NFL Week 7 Under Review: What’s Wrong With Kyle Shanahan’s Offense?
NFL Week 7 Under Review: What’s Wrong With Kyle Shanahan’s Offense?
Breaking down the biggest NFL stories from Week 7
Sheil Kapadia
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Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team's young riser
Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team’s young riser
How high did the Bills rise and the Vikings fall in our Week 8 Power Rankings? Plus, we name an under-25 riser on every team.
NFL Nation
Technology
Manifest, an NYC-based digital wellness company, raised $3.4 million in funding. A16z Speedrun, HFO, Florida Funders, and angel investors led the round.
Tim Cook’s other job
Tim Cook’s other job | TechCrunch
In May, while unveiling the newest iPad at an Apple event, CEO Tim Cook wore a custom-made, one-of-a-kind pair of Nike sneakers whose decorative stitching
Connie Loizos
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