Michael Jordan

Two well-known actors and friends are partnering to bring the story of a former Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) executive to life. What Happened: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are set to create a sports drama centered on the life of Sonny Vaccaro, according to Hollywood Reporter. Vaccaro was...

Apparel and footwear company Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has been a dominant player in its sector since it was founded in 1964. Here’s a look at how the company has performed since its IPO. What Happened: Nike was founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 by University of Oregon track and field coach...

Coach Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, is retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 season after 42 seasons coaching the Duke University Men’s Basketball Team. Here are five things you might not know about the legendary coach. Only 2 Losing Seasons at Duke: Krzyzewski coached for 42...

Over the years, investors and sports fans have gravitated to various collectibles from past and present athletes. Areas of interest include sports cards, sports memorabilia and autographs. With record sales happening, it might be time to gravitate to the high-growth area of tickets. What...

One of the most famous NFL players of all time is launching his own sportswear brand that will pay college athletes for their name, image and likeness and could take on larger rivals. What Happened: NFL star Tom Brady announced last week the launch of the Brady Brand, a sportswear company that will...

Six-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion and Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan launched a Solana-based (CRYPTO: SOL) decentralized application (DApp) that aims to connect athletes and entertainers with fans. What Happened: Jordan's HEIR (CRYPTO: HEIR)...

SkyBridge Capital's Anthony Scaramucci continues to increase his firm's exposure to cryptocurrency. The longtime Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull has repeatedly touted his $100,000 price target by year's end, but he offered a new crypto prediction Thursday on CNBC.  "The...

A next-generation gaming studio with play to earn NFTs is attracting some well-known names to invest in the company. What Happened: Mythical Games raised $150 million in a funding round valuing the company at $1.25 billion. Andreessen Horowitz led the funding round and was joined by some notable...

An NBA player that has been vocal about political events in the past and has recently stepped up his comments about a publicly-traded company that is a major sponsor of the league he plays in. What Happened: Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is criticizing Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) for their use of...

One of the newest publicly traded companies announced a new role for NBA legend Michael Jordan. What Happened: Jordan, an early Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) investor, was announced as a special advisor to the company’s Board of Directors. “I invested in Sportradar years ago because I...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is one of the most well-known brands in the world. The company completed an IPO in 1980 and has been publicly traded since. Here’s how a key event in 1985 influenced the share price rise over the last 36 years. What Happened: From 1972 to 1984, Nike’s sales...

The surge in sports betting platforms and states where it is legal has created a huge market opportunity for companies that operate in the growing sector. One such company will test the public markets with an IPO scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Sportradar IPO: Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) is...

NBA superstar LeBron James is the first active player in the league to hit $1 billion in earnings. What Happened: Los Angeles Lakers star James has now earned over $1 billion in earnings, according to Sportico. The earnings comprise $330 million salary since joining the NBA in 2003...

Over the weekend, YouTube star Logan Paul fought professional boxer Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition fight. The fight, which saw strong demand from pay per views and was a trending topic all weekend, could turn into a huge payday for both fighters. What Happened: In March, Mayweather...

Several NBA teams have had dynasties over the last three decades. The strong performance by several teams held an impressive streak of seven players that will come to an end in 2021. Star Streak: In the last 30 NBA Finals, they have all featured an appearance on the winning or losing team by one of...