Shaquille O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful athletes-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer brand. As a business mogul, sports analyst, DJ, restauranteur, and brand ambassador, O’Neal’s unique “Business of Fun” mantra resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors. With all of that said, […]
As one of the most respected female competitors in the sport, Jessica Flowers holds more than 100 titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu including 50 black belt titles. Her most recent achievements include taking 1st place at the IBJJF European Open and winning double gold medals during the No-Gi Championships in 2019. Additionally, she is an ADCC […]
The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run invites you to join the Polar Plunge elite and take the SUPER Plunge for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The league of nearly 60 SUPER Plungers will begin jumping into Lake Michigan at 2311 Campus Drive Evanston, IL. at 2 p.m on Friday, February 21, 2020. The Plunging […]
Aaron Gordon of the NBA’s Orlando Magic has signed a partnership agreement with Chinese leading sports brand 361º. Gordon will serve as the new face of the company’s basketball division. The multi-year partnership will include an Aaron Gordon signature shoe and apparel line as well as provide support for Aaron Gordons charitable initiatives and Foundational […]
On Thursday, February 13, The Players’ Tribune (TPT), Heir Jordan and Hennessy, brought together athletes and entertainers for a fun and philanthropic casino night for their annual “Players’ Night Out” event, at The Royale. Proceeds from the event benefited the Chicago Public Library Foundation through their partnership with the Heir Jordan Foundation. Given the strong […]
Leadercast announced that basketball hall-of-famer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the ninth and final speaker for Leadercast 2020—Positive Disruption on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, GA. Andy Stanley—Best-Selling Author and Leadership Communicator Founder and senior pastor of the renowned North Point Ministries and author of more than 20 […]
The Business of Sports and Entertainment program at Kansas State University hosts the inaugural Women in the Business of Sports Conference on Friday, April 3 through Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the College of Business Building, Manhattan, KS. Learn from the Pros Women with experience from the Dallas Cowboys, Disney/ESPN, McDonalds, and the NFL will […]
JUMP SHOT, the documentary that uncovers the inspiring true story of Kenny Sailors, the developer of the modern day jump shot in basketball, is set for a special one night only theatrical event on April 2. The film, executive produced by Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, will be released in more than 250 movie theaters nationwide […]
Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a multiyear partnership that makes Hennessy the Official Spirit of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and USA Basketball. For more than 250 years, Hennessy has celebrated those who push the limits of potential through it’s “Never stop. Never settle.” ethos and […]
In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Katelyn Tuohy of Rockland North High School in Thiells, N.Y. is the 2019-20 Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Truly an incredible feat, Tuohy is now the winningest Gatorade Player of the Year of […]