Tag: off the court
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Shaq Pays For Stranger’s Engagement Ring. “I’m Just Trying To Make People Smile.”
By Zac Cornell NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal proves once again why he is such a beloved role model. The super successful sportscaster and businessman admits that he commits random acts of kindness every day to help make people happy. One lucky recipient of his generosity was a young man who was in Zales jewelry store…
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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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November 2020
It’s no secret that many American athletes were not President Trump supporters, to say the least. Trump’s vocal opposition to NFL players taking a knee during the star-spangled banner, to his seeming insensitivity to Black Lives Matter protests, women’s rights and LGBTQ rights led to much criticism from the sports community. The traditionally coveted visit…
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Nike Has Gone All-In To Get Out The Vote
By Zac Cornell Nike has shown a serious commitment throughout this election season to remove barriers and get people to vote. The company’s latest effort to increase voter turnout is the release of their film “You Can’t Stop Our Voice.” Narrated by Regina King and featuring athletes LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, Odell Beckham Jr., Sue…
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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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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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