Bayern Munich sign two huge names amid Kane transfer saga
Bayern Munich might be on the verge of buying England captain Harry Kane in a sensational €100m deal – but it has just made two very different signings. The German football club has just announced that Prime, the energy drink created by YouTube personality KSI and Logan Paul, is its “hydration sponsor”. The multi-year deal will see Prime Hydration sold at the Allianz Arena on match days, and the brand plans to expand retail operations in the German market later in the year and launch FC Bayern X Prime limited edition bottles. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter “FC Bayern is delighted to partner with Prime and bring the company to the German market.” said executive board member Andreas Jung. “This partnership with a young, dynamic brand confirms our global growth and aims to reach a new audience for FC Bayern.” “It has been truly special to watch Prime grow so exponentially over the last year, but growth doesn’t happen without partners like FC Bayern Munich,” said Prime co-founders, Logan Paul and KSI, in a statement. “We are so excited to work with such an established and successful group of individuals and we look forward to hydrating all parts of this star club.” Prime has drawn criticism in recent months after doctors said it contained too much caffeine for children under the age of 16 – one of its major markets – to drink in large quantities. The Prime website and Prime Energy label both warn that the drink is not recommended for children under age 18, people sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women or women who are nursing. US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer even called on regulators to investigate the company. The drink brand has become so popular, particularly with children and teenagers, that they are often being sold for 10 times their retail price on eBay. There is now even a tracker app that allows customers to verify stock before visiting stores. On Twitter last year, KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – added that the beverage was being sold on the “black market”. The YouTuber shared screenshots of bottles being sold for £15 on eBay and said: “This annoys me so much. We’re trying so hard to increase the supply as much as possible to try and combat the black-market selling. “Me and Logan ain’t made any money from Prime. It’s all going back into the business to increase the supply. We’re trying people.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-10 23:22
MATCHDAY: Man City starts Premier League title defense as Spanish and French seasons also begin
The Premier League begins with champion Manchester City playing away against promoted Burnley
2023-08-10 23:20
Wizards projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season
The Washington Wizards were busier than most teams over the summer, orchestrating trades centered on franchise cornerstones Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. Wes Unseld Jr.'s group will look extremely different next season.The Washington Wizards began the offseason with a house cleaning....
2023-08-10 22:58
UKG NWSL Challenge Cup: Breaking down the last four teams remaining
After 48 group stage matches, this historic NWSL Challenge Cup has its semifinalists with the goal of securing the historic prize pool on Sept. 9.From the beginning, this competition had the makings of something special. For the first time in NWSL history, the Challenge Cup took place during the...
2023-08-10 22:57
Clarence Thomas’s Rich Friends Treated Him to at Least 38 Ritzy Trips, ProPublica Reports
Clarence Thomas’s travel bankrolled by wealthy friends was more extensive than previously reported and included yachting trips around
2023-08-10 22:56
Lakers unveil plan for Kobe Bryant statue featuring his daughter, Gigi
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statute of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, late next year.It has been over three years since Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, were tragically and prematurely lost in a helicopter crash that killed seven others. The Los Angeles Lakers have since made ev...
2023-08-10 22:55
MLB trade regrade: Does Michael Lorenzen no-hitter change anything for Phillies, Tigers?
Just over a week ago, the Tigers agreed to trade All-Star pitcher Michael Lorenzen to the Phillies. Does Lorenzen's no-hitter on Wednesday change our trade grade?Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter in vans on Wednesday night, tossing 124 pitches in an outing which includes five walks. It was...
2023-08-10 22:53
NFL Rumors: Chiefs stubborn attitude gets in way of Chris Jones extension
Per the latest NFL Rumors, the Kansas City Chiefs are unwilling to cross a certain threshold to make a Chris Jones extension happen.It's unclear if Chris Jones does intend on becoming the highest-paid defensive tackle in football, but if that's a goal of his, the Chiefs won't play...
2023-08-10 22:27
Expectations will be high at Marseille with a new coach and a strong squad
It’s been painful for Marseille fans to watch bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain collect league titles over the last decade to become the most successful club in domestic French soccer
2023-08-10 22:18
Wash knows all: Braves coach looked insulted replay was needed on game-winning play
The Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Wednesday, but their game-winning run was nearly taken off the board. Thankfully, Ron Washington was there to save the day.Top of the eighth inning, tie ball game. Austin Riley at the plate, runners on the corners for the Atlanta Braves. The ...
2023-08-10 22:18
Ex-Man Utd star has contract terminated at new club just 9 days after signing
Former Manchester United midfield Morgan Schneiderlin has departed his new just nine days after joining them. The 33-year-old former France international had recently joined Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor on a two-year deal. However, after just nine days with the club, which is currently managed by Serbian coach Aleksandar Stanojević, Schneiderlin has requested that his contact is terminated due to family reasons. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter In a statement put out by the club on Twitter, Konyaspor said: "Professional football player Morgan Schneiderlin, whose transfer we have announced recently, conveyed to our management that he wanted to leave due to family reasons. "As a result of the consultations and evaluations, our club approached Morgan Schneiderlin's request positively and terminated his contract by mutual agreement." Schneiderlin is yet to announce what his next steps will be. The midfielder last played for Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia's A-League while on loan from Nice in France, who he joined in 2020. Schneiderlin started his career at Strasbourg but made an impact in English football when he joined Southampton in 2008 quickly becoming a crucial player for the Saints helping the team gain promotion from League One right back into the Premier League in 2012. The Frenchmen soon established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the top flight at Southampton and was signed by Manchester United in 2015 for a fee reported to be in the region of £25 million. However, he made just 47 appearances for United in his time at Old Trafford and was sold to Everton in January 2016 on a four-year-deal on Merseyside where he would go on to play 88 games for the Toffees. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-10 22:17
Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn isn’t abashed that her first reaction to learning that the United States had been knocked out of the Women’s World Cup was “bye!”
2023-08-10 21:55