Category: Out Of Uniform
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Naomi Osaka Took a Hiatus from Tennis But Wins Off the Court
By Zac Cornell On July 10th Naomi Osaka attended the 2021 ESPYS, receiving the award for Best Female athlete of the year. This was the first ESPYS that Osaka has attended and she appeared on stage, despite acknowledging that she was nervous, to thank ESPN, supporters, and her fans. She also referenced that “this year…
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Kyrie Irving Launches Consulting Firm To Cater to Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
By Zac Cornell Like many other superstar athletes who are using their platform and financial power to help traditionally underserved communities, Kyrie Irving has announced the launch of his new consulting firm, KAI Eleven Consulting, that will coach and mentor black and women-owned businesses. Partnering with the co-founders of venture capital firm Lockstep Ventures Michael…
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NBA Star Russell Westbrook Is A New Investor and Advisor for Varo Bank
By Zac Cornell NBA star Russell Westbrook has announced a major investment in Varo Bank, an all-digital neobank that was founded in 2017. Russell Westbrook Enterprises led the new round of a $63 million investment in the company. Westbrook will also serve as an advisor for the Bank’s programs targeting underserved communities to address financial…
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Megan Rapinoe Speaks Out Against The Capitol Riot
By Zac Cornell USWNT superstar Megan Rapinoe spoke out at a media conference against the attack on the Capitol building, exemplifying why she has become a prominent spokesperson for equal rights around the world. Rapinoe said that she believes the Trump-loving mob that descended on Washington, D.C. are motivated by race and that Americans must…
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Jimmy Butler The Coffee Mogul
By Zac Cornell The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lot of career pivots and innovative entrepreneurs, but perhaps one of the more surprising new business enterprises being born is Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler’s foray into the coffee industry. While living In the NBA bubble, in response to many NBA players complaints about subpar coffee,…
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WNBA Gets Support From NBA Players and Other Celebs #OrangeHoodie
By Zac Cornell The WNBA notoriously gets less attention than their male counterparts in the NBA, and over the years many NBA players from Kobe Bryant who was a huge supporter of women’s basketball to Stephen Curry who brings his daughters to watch games, have shown their support and sought to raise the profile of…
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LeBron James’ More Than a Vote Initiative Has Recruited 10,000 Poll Workers
By Zac Cornell LeBron James’ More Than a Vote initiative to recruit poll workers to Black electoral districts has been an extraordinary success. The “We Got Next” campaign that the group launched in collaboration with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund has recruited 10,000 volunteers over two weeks! James has become the leading voice in the…
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Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Launches UNITE: Action With Words
By Zac Cornell Michael Jordan’s brand has launched a new platform called UNITE: Action With Words which further establishes the brands’ commitment to support the Black Community, equal opportunity and equal justice. With a powerful video featuring Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand athletes, and footage of celebrities and others supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, the…
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Steph Curry Leads Off The Court
By Zac Cornell Warriors’ two-time MVP and 3-time NBA champion Steph Curry continually embraces his role as an influencer, using his significant platform to discuss politics, public health information, civil rights issues, gender equality, and more. Curry and his family recently directed their power behind Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The Curry family announced their endorsement…
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Patrick Mahomes Becomes a Minor Owner of the Kansas City Royals
By Zac Cornell After signing the largest contract in sports history with the Kansas City Chiefs in early July, Patrick Mahomes didn’t waste any time. Just a couple of weeks later, he purchased a minor piece of the Kansas City Royals baseball team. Mahomes is now the youngest major league sports owner ever. In the…
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