Welcome to the weekly digest of the most talked about stories from adidas News.
All eyes are on Anthony Edwards as he leads the Minnesota Timberwolves through the playoffs, showcasing dominance with the AE1 Metal Gray on his feet. His journey, mindset, and personality take center stage in our Illuminated documentary, told through the lens of his best friend, Nick Maddox.
Alessia Russo stays ahead of the #BootsOnlySummer trend, stepping out in exclusive custom gold Predators. Also in football, we have unveiled new home kits for 25/26 season for Ajax, Arsenal, Juventus, and Manchester United, each blending club's heritage with high performance functionality.
As the Move for the Planet initiative continues until May 25, we call on everyone who can to take an active role: for every 10 minutes of movement logged on the adidas Running app or Strava, we will contribute €1 (up to €1.5M) toward sports projects in areas impacted by extreme weather.
Young adidas basketball players, Darryn Peterson, Mikel Brown Jr, and Alijah Arenas, share what it takes to be selected for McDonald’s All-American, the pinnacle of high school basketball in North America. Speaking of honours - Patrick Mahomes’ Texas High School Hall of Fame induction was celebrated with our pledge to welcome 15 high schools to Team Mahomes, reinforcing our commitment to high school and collegiate football.
France’s rising star, golfer Martin Couvra, secured his maiden Turkish Airlines Open title after a stellar season. In the Canary Islands, Ekaterina Mityaeva secured second place in the Transvulcania, one of the toughest ultra mountain races in the world.
And finally, legacy has been celebrated in style as Olympique Lyonnais and adidas Originals unveil a capsule collection to mark the club’s 75th anniversary.
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