Monday Notes for February 19th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
10 YEARS OF A MA MANIÉRE
10 YEARS OF A MA MANIÉRE – A Ma Maniere
Introducing the A Ma Maniére Varsity Collection A testament to never backing down: the A Ma Maniére Varsity Collection. Beneath its exterior lies the driving force behind our progress — our community. The fusion of tradition, recognition, and the essence of A Ma Maniére adds profound meaning to th…
Technology x Business
How Bret Taylor’s new company is rethinking customer experience in the age of AI
How Sierra is rethinking customer experience in the age of AI | TechCrunch
Bret Taylor’s new startup, Sierra, is building autonomous AI agents that can help customers resolve issues and complete tasks without human help.
Ron Miller
Sports
10 standout moments from All-Star weekend
From State Farm All-Star Saturday Night to the All-Star Game, these moments stood out most from a big weekend in Indianapolis.
10 standout moments from 2024 NBA All-Star weekend
From State Farm All-Star Saturday Night to the All-Star Game, these moments stood out most from a big weekend in Indianapolis.
Michael C. Wright
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Plus the rest of the illest on-court kicks in Indianapolis, from SGA’s colorful customs to Jalen Brunson’s unearthed classics.
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How to fix the NBA All-Star Game
OK, this is officially an emergency. The NBA All-Star Game has gotten so embarrassing, so useless, so disgustingly non-competitive, we need an intervention. I h…
Jesse Washington
Nets fire Jacque Vaughn less than 1 year after multiyear contract extension
Nets fire Jacque Vaughn less than 1 year after extension
A former Nets assistant coach, Vaughn was promoted to interim head coach on Nov. 1, 2022, after the team parted ways with Steve Nash.
Mark Puleo and Mike Vorkunov
Salary cap is poised to be as much as $243 million per team — and maybe higher
Salary cap is poised to be as much as $243 million per team — and maybe higher
NFL, NFLPA will soon finalize the 2024 spending limit.
Mike Florio
Steve Wilks, Kyle Shanahan and scapegoating Black NFL coaches
Steve Wilks, Kyle Shanahan and scapegoating Black NFL coaches
Players get cut and coaches get fired. That’s the way of the world in the National Football League. I know this intellectually, yet more than a week after Kansa…
William C. Rhoden
Sneakers
The Nike Sabrina 1 “Oregon” Honors the Ducks
Nike Sabrina 1 “Oregon” pays homage to the Oregon Ducks’ vibrant team colors and sports a mixed-textile construction. Head to Nice Kicks for more.
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