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Brazil has officially unveiled a revolutionary partnership with Jordan Brand, marking the first time the iconic Jumpman logo will appear on a national team football kit. The historic threads are set for a high-profile debut at the end of March. A new era for the five-time champions The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced a landmark partnership with Jordan Brand. Unveiled at a star-studded event in So Paulo, the new away kit marks a departure from tradition by replacing the Nike swoosh with Michael Jordans iconic Jumpman silhouette, blending elite football heritage with global streetwear royalty. The jersey maintains the classic blue and yellow palette but incorporates the legendary "Elephant Print" a texture synonymous with the 1988 Air Jordan 3. Engineered with Aero-FIT innovation, the kit is designed to be 11% lighter and significantly more breathable, utilising 100% recycled textile waste to marry elite performance with environmental sustainability. Vincius Jr. hails cultural impact Real Madrid icon Vincius Jr has been positioned as the face of this collaboration, emphasizing how the move transcends the pitch. "For every child in Brazil who dreams of having a ball at their feet, this partnership means something truly profound," Vincius Jr. said on the CBF's official website. "Jordan Brand and our National Team are united by more than just football it's about culture and greatness combined. When the Jumpman appears in our colors, it shows the world the creativity, passion, and energy that make Brazil special. It inspires a new generation to play with style, freedom, and pride every time we step onto the pitch." Technical excellence meets the street The partnership marks a technical overhaul designed for the modern athlete. Jordan Brand president Sarah Mensah described the move as a dynamic fusion where performance and expression drive each other. The apparel line includes specialised training gear and a custom Tiempo boot to ensure a cohesive look. "Today, Jordan ignited something truly extraordinary. This partnership with the Brazilian National Team is more than just a collaboration; it's a celebration of the incredible brilliance, creativity, and energy of global football, with Brazil at its dynamic core. Where there is brilliance, confidence, and the pulse of competition, Jordan thrives. This isn't just a meeting of worlds; it's a dynamic fusion where performance and expression fuel each other," Mensah said. The debut against Les Bleus Fans will see the Jumpman in action for the first time on March 26, when Brazil face France in a blockbuster friendly match. It is a fittingly massive stage for such a historic kit debut, as the Selecao look to test themselves against elite European opposition. Brazil heads into this clash looking to maintain momentum after a mixed run of form in their last five outings in which they won two and drew one game. The Seleo will use this intercontinental friendly to fine-tune their squad ahead of this summer's World Cup, where they have been drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.

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One of the most alarming, and off-putting feelings is the realization youve been pronouncing someones name wrong and it turns out weve all been doing it for years with Travis Etienne Jr. The former Jaguars running back signed with the New Orleans Saints this week, and the Jennings, Louisiana native used part of his introductory press conference to clear the air with his name.PSA: Travis Etienne Jr. on how to pronounce his last name pic.twitter.com/UNfFdXcrCg New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 13, 2026Rather than E-tee-ENN as everyone has been pronouncing since, well, forever the actual pronunciation is AY-teean. This makes a ton more sense considering Etienne comes from Creole ancestry, which would have made the original pronunciation much more French-sounding, likely originating from something like AY-tu-onn. One thing is certain: Its going to take a lot of work to get used to pronouncing his name the correct way after all these years.Its painfully on-brand to imagine that Dabo Swinney was so confused with how to say Etienne at Clemson that Etienne just changed his name to make it easier on him. I feel this pain as a Dator. Everyone assumed its pronounced DAY-ter like Gator with a D, when in reality its Dah-tore, mutilated from Italian when my great, great grandfather came through Ellis Island.I know what its like Travis. Hopefully everyone starts saying your name right.

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Legendary Cheltenham horse Envoi Allen has died after collapsing on the horse walk moments after the showpiece race of the Festival, the Gold Cup.

The WNBA and its players' union were back negotiating for a new collective bargaining agreement Friday for the fourth straight day, hours after a 16-hour marathon session ended.The two sides have spent nearly 40 hours discussing a new CBA since first getting together in-person Tuesday the day the league had said there would need to be at least a handshake agreement for the season to start on time.Thursday's long session spent more time focused on other items besides revenue sharing the biggest sticking point between the two sides according to a person familiar with the negotiations.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.The union leadership left negotiations early Friday morning around 3 a.m. EDT and the league departed soon after. They were back talking again by 11 a.m.Revenue sharing has been the biggest difference on the two sides.In the final proposal from Wednesday night, the league increased its salary cap offer for the first year to $6.2 million up from $5.75 million in previous negotiations, a different person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. That person also spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Wednesday that the last proposal from that night was a real historic and transformational deal for the players.Huge gains and salaries, benefits, everything youre seeing, but beyond that when you see the whole thing, huge, huge benefits," she said. "Were proud of the deal we have on the table. I think its, again, huge gains for the players, while again, balancing that with the health of the league.Last year, the salary cap for each team was $1.5 million. Average player salaries were $120,000, and that figure stands to increase to $570,000 in the first year and $850,000 by the sixth year, according to one of the people. The maximum salary in the first year would be more than $1.3 million and nearly $2 million by the final year.The league had said that at least a handshake agreement on a labor deal would need to be done by Tuesday to start the season as scheduled. Union president Nneka Ogwumike said Wednesday night the union never saw the deadline from two days ago as a real thing.We havent ever really considered that as a timeline thats been something to prioritize on our side, because we have always been negotiating in good faith, she said.When a deal is reached in principle, the league has said it would need a few weeks to finish off the CBA. After that work is done, the expansion draft for new franchises in Portland and Toronto would be held sometime between April 1-6, according to a timetable obtained by the AP.Free agent qualifying offers, including franchise player tags, would be sent out April 7-8. Teams would then have three days to negotiate with the more than 80% of players who are free agents. The signing period would take place from April 12-18.Training camps would open the next day and the season would be able to start on May 8.___AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo said Friday he sustained a concussion from a fall in a World Cup race a day earlier but that he was all good in the hood."Klaebo, one of the stars of the recent Milan Cortina Games, said he would take some days off to recover after his crash involving U.S. skier Ben Ogden during on Thursday.Klaebo posted a photo of himself giving a thumbs-up from a hospital bed, and he included audio of the Bee Gees disco hit Stayin Alive.Took a fall yesterday and hit my head pretty hard, but luckily everything is all good in the hood, he wrote on Instagram.Ended up with a concussion so I'll take some days off from both training and the internet just to make sure everything settles properly. Only got one head, so have to take good care of it.Klaebo, who last month set a record for most gold medals (six) won at a single Winter Olympics, also thanked everyone who reached out and checked in.Thursdays crash happened in a semifinal heat of the mens sprint competition in Drammen. Ogden lost his balance and fell across the skis of Klaebo, who fell backward and hit his head on the snow.Klaebo will miss Saturday's 50-kilometer race at Holmenkollen, and his status for the World Cup finals next week in Lake Placid, New York, was unclear.We will monitor his progress closely and make ongoing assessments regarding when it is appropriate for him to resume training and potentially take part in upcoming competitions, Norway national team doctor Ove Feragen said in a statement Friday. It is too early to say whether he will participate in the World Cup finals in the USA.The Drammen hospital's diagnosis was a mild head injury, a light concussion," Feragen confirmed.Klaebo was doing well under the circumstances, the doctor's statement said, adding that the Olympic champion would travel home to Trondheim on Friday.Klaebos 11 career gold medals is also a Winter Olympics record.___AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics

Envoi Allen has died after collapsing on the horsewalk following the completion of the Cheltenham Gold Cup this afternoon.The 12-year-old, who had been competing in what was planned as his farewell race before retirement, fell to the ground after finishing the contest. Screens were immediately erected around the stricken horse to provide privacy.Despite receiving immediate veterinary attention at the racecourse, the beloved chaser could not be saved.ITV confirmed the devastating news just minutes after Gaelic Warrior had claimed victory in the prestigious race.This was Envoi Allen's eighth appearance at the Cheltenham Festival, marking what should have been a fitting conclusion to his remarkable career.Envoi Allen's career was nothing short of extraordinary, with the horse securing 10 grade one victories throughout his time in racing.At Cheltenham alone, he triumphed on three separate occasions, claiming the Champion Bumper, Turners Novices' Chase and Ryanair Chase during previous Festivals.Darragh O'Keeffe was in the saddle for his final outing this afternoon.Trainer Henry de Bromhead spoke of how well the horse had been in the lead-up to the race, stating "he was so well at home that they had to let him run this afternoon".The decision to allow him one last competitive appearance ultimately ended in heartbreak for connections and racing fans alike.Gaelic Warrior delivered a commanding performance to secure Gold Cup glory for trainer Willie Mullins, with Paul Townend guiding the eight-year-old to an eight-length triumph.The favourite travelled smoothly throughout before pulling clear after the final fence, with Jango Baie finishing second and defending champion Inothewayurthinkin taking third.Townend was overcome with emotion afterwards, telling ITV: "I'm speechless. This was a huge team effort, I was just the fortunate one to get to ride him today."However, celebrations were overshadowed by the loss of Envoi Allen, who became the third equine fatality at this year's Festival.Hansgard died on the opening day, while HMS Seahorse perished during day two's racing.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter