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7 Basketball Legends Turn Investment Titans: Shaq, LeBron And More
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 9:02am | 939In recent years, several NBA players have transcended their on-court prowess to become savvy investors, particularly in technology startups, franchises, and health and wellness companies. These moves diversify their income streams and set them up for long-term financial success. Shaquille O’...
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EXCLUSIVE: Gary Vee On SlamBall Investment And Growth Ahead: 'Lot Of Opportunities To Be The Future Of Sports At Scale'
Friday, August 4, 2023 - 12:31pm | 999SlamBall, a sport that combines elements of basketball and football with trampolines, was launched in 2000 and enjoyed a brief period of success. Fans who have been clamoring for its return have finally had their wish granted. Among the backers of the revival of SlamBall, betting on the...
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Serena Williams-Backed Sorare Teams Up With NBA For NFT-Based Fantasy Sports Game
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 12:26pm | 892Fantasy sports and blockchain technology company Sorare is partnering with one more professional sports league. Here’s the latest and what it means for the world of sports and non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Sorare, which touts tennis star Serena Williams as an investor and board member,...
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The Worst Way Blake Griffin's Rebound Prop Bet Went Under
Friday, June 11, 2021 - 12:24pm | 209Blake Griffin used to be one of the best players in the NBA, a perennial All-Star who put up double-doubles alongside insane dunks every night. He may not be that player anymore, but he's still capable of grabbing at least seven rebounds a game, at least according to Vegas. Blake Griffin had...
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Indoor Farming Startup AppHarvest Aims For Wall Street With SPAC Deal
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 3:15pm | 570AppHarvest, which has attracted strong names in terms of investors and board members, is going public with a SPAC deal. The SPAC Deal: AppHarvest will go public via Novus Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: NOVS). The deal targets $475 million in gross proceeds for AppHarvest. This...
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Blake Griffin Loves This Kickstarter Campaign - Will You?
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 11:55am | 613Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin was one of the first athletes to test out the Vyper, a new product on Kickstarter. He quickly became a fan of the training tool, which was created by Hyperice. "As an athlete, I am always looking for the best tools and technology to help keep my...