Sports Roundup: Embiid is MVP, NBA Playoffs, NFL Free Agency, Chelsea relegation scenarios, Lionel Messi

Joel Embiid wins the 2022-23 Kia NBA MVP award—the Cameroon native edges Jokic and Giannis in a long-anticipated first win for the 76ers' franchise center.

Music

Chance The Rapper Releases “Complete Edition” Of ‘Acid Rap’ Mixtape

On the 10th anniversary of Acid Rap, Chance the Rapper releases a Complete Edition and opens up about his drug use during that era, saying he 'probably would've died' if he'd kept going.

Culture

Tuesday Notes

11,500 television and film writers walked off the job for the first time in 15 years, halting productions across Hollywood over pay and streaming residuals.

Sports

Sports Roundup: NBA Playoffs, Philadelphia Eagles x Georgia, Premier League, Serena Williams, NFL Free Agency Moves

James Harden scored 45 to stun the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis—with Joel Embiid sidelined, the 76ers showed they can win without their MVP.

Culture

Monday Notes: Bank Runs, Sports Roundup

Palm Springs faces a $2-billion reparations claim from Black and Latino families who were burned out of their homes 50 years ago during what officials called 'slum clearance.'

Sports

Sports Roundup: Warriors win and play Lakers next, Playoff Jimmy beats the Knicks

Steph Curry poured in a record 50 points in Game 7 as the Warriors eliminated the Kings, setting up a marquee series with LeBron and the Lakers.

Sneakers

Nike Ja 1 "Family Trivia"

The Ja 1 'Family Trivia' honors Ja Morant's upbringing in steamy South Carolina and his family's love of a '90s sitcom trivia card game, with Zoom Air for the court.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 2 Retro "White/Sail/Black/Cement Grey"

The AJ2 Retro in White/Sail/Black/Cement Grey revives one of Jordan's sleekest early silhouettes—premium leather and Nike Air underfoot. Releases May 6, 2023.

Sneakers

Nike Cortez 'Burnished'

The Nike Cortez 'Burnished' mixes leather construction with burnished panel detailing in Black, Red, and Coconut Milk—style code FJ4737-600 at $100.

Fashion

Bodega Spring/Summer '23 Delivery: A Closer Look

Bodega's SS23 delivery leads with a nylon Packable Anorak built for both the trail and the street, available in Licorice, Hydro, and Smoked Plum.

Culture

Sunday Notes: Kamala Harris, Sports Roundup

Kamala Harris showed new energy at a Howard University reproductive rights rally — a potential preview of her 2024 campaign trail presence. Also: Roy Wood Jr.'s White House Correspondents' Dinner roast and Farai London's summer debut.

Culture

STAR WARS™ | Kith 2023 Return of the Jedi™ Wall Clocks

Kith's Monday Program drops Star Wars Return of the Jedi wall clocks featuring Darth Vader and Millennium Falcon motifs. Silent movement behind semi-tempered glass, with a premium gloss finish — available May 1 at Kith shops and Kith.com.