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NBA Finals Won't Feature One Of These 7 Players For First Time Since 1990
Monday, June 7, 2021 - 9:05am | 530Read More...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...
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Nike Launching Zion Williamson Signature Shoe, Loses Kobe Bryant Shoe Rights
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 6:53pm | 615Read More...A new signature line of shoes from Jordan Brand and Zion Williamson was unveiled Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the shoes from the New Orleans Pelicans star and former Duke University standout. What Happened: The new signature Jordan Zion 1 was unveiled by Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE...
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Exclusive: Marketing Pro Craig Greiwe On How The Biggest Personalities, Media Houses Like Lionsgate Can Grow During The Pandemic
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 9:10am | 1542Read More...The pandemic devastated the global economy, forcing businesses and content providers to rethink their marketing and communications strategies. In unpacking how the biggest personalities and organizations like Lionsgate, DreamWorks, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC), Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:...
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Vanessa Bryant Sues Helicopter Company For Husband And Daughter's Death
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 7:51am | 325Read More...The lawyers for Vanessa Bryant filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday alleging wrongful death, Reuters reported. What Happened Bryant's husband, Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant both died in a helicopter crash on January 26, which took away the lives of nine...
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Mamba Mentality: 7 Kobe Bryant Quotes Every CEO Can Relate To
Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 6:00pm | 839Read More...The world is still reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others who died in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash in California. Bryant, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years and won five NBA titles, was a huge presence both on and off the court. “Mamba...
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9 Ways Kobe Bryant Made A Difference Off The Court
Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 7:29pm | 1046Read More...Kobe Bryant will go down in history as one of the greatest basketball players of the 21st century. His 20-year career at the Los Angeles Lakers saw five NBA championships; the 2008 MVP award; a two-time NBA finals MVP; and Bryant was the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history. Off the...
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Kobe's Wife Announces New Fund To Help Other Crash Victims In Her First Public Statement Since The Fatal Accident
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 6:00am | 1103Read More...Vanessa Bryant on Wednesday made her first public statement following her husband and daughter's death in a helicopter crash last Sunday. What Happened "My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who've shown support and love during this horrific time," the wife of NBA...
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Nike's Online Store Sold Out Of Kobe Bryant Products
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 1:14am | 450Read More...Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) has sold out of all gear related to Kobe Bryant from its online stores. "A Nike spokesman said on Tuesday that the merchandise had sold out and clarified the company didn’t remove Kobe Bryant products or ask retailers to send them back," according to a report...
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'Inspire The Next Generation': A Look At Kobe Bryant's Career As A Venture Capitalist
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 1:00pm | 665Read More...Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was mourned by all corners of the world a day after his death. Bryant, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, was killed Sunday in a helicopter crash. The helicopter was headed to Bryant’s basketball training facility Mamba Academy, where he...
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Grammys 2020: Billie Eilish And Her 'Bad Guy,' Lizzo, Kobe Bryant Tribute
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 5:12am | 460Read More...18-year old Billie Eilish shone at the Grammys this year, winning all four major awards for her debut studio album "When We All Fall asleep, Where Do We Go?" Billie, duh! Eilish has become the youngest and the first female musician to get the big four. Christopher Cross was the only...
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How Eli Manning's Career Earnings Stack Up Against Mayweather, A-Rod And The Biggest Money Makers In Sports
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 2:00pm | 736Read More...Eli Manning retired from the NFL this week, leaving as the game's all-time highest paid player with lifetime football paycheck earnings of just over $250 million. But Manning finishes ranked behind several stars in other sports in on-field pay. Based on data compiled from media reports, the...
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The Most Tweeted-About Athletes Of 2018: LeBron, Kaepernick And More
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 4:48pm | 356Read More...Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has released the top 10 most tweeted-about athletes of 2018. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James topped the list, aided by his controversial decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Colin Kaepernick, one of professional sports' most polarizing figures, came in at No. 2. An...
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Kobe Bryant Trades In NBA Jersey For Suit For New Venture Capital Fund
Monday, August 22, 2016 - 2:16pm | 331Read More...Five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant retired after 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers. His new job: overseeing a $100 million venture capital fund. According to the Wall Street Journal, Bryant will team up with Jeff Stibel, an entrepreneur and investor who was introduced to Bryant by a mutual...
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5 Of The Most Successful Athletes Turned Investors
Monday, August 22, 2016 - 12:36pm | 502Read More...These days, professional athletes earn some of the largest paychecks in the world. However, the average pro sports career typically lasts only 3-6 years. Unfortunately, many of the highest paid pro athletes make headlines after they retire for mismanaging their money. But a handful of pro...
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Nike And Kobe Bryant Have Been Very Good For Each Other
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 12:41pm | 380Read More...Wednesday night was Kobe Bryant's final NBA game. He scored 60 points on 50 shots. You may have heard about it. As successful as he's been on the court - five NBA championships, third-leading scorer of all time - he's been a huge star off it, especially for Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)....
















