Athletes In Business Archives - Page 2 of 8

by Michael McCarthy

Will Bobby Wagner Inspire Other NFL Players To Strike Their Own Deals?

Aug 7, 2019

When the Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner reported to the team facility to begin preparations for next season, he was surely to be pulled aside by one of his teammates and asked a direct question: So how did you do it? The 29-year-old Wagner recently became one of the rare pro athletes to successfully negotiate his own contract without an agent. By most accounts, Wagner didn’t need a silk-suited Jerry Maguire-type at the negotiating table. On his own, the […]

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by Pat Evans

Former NFL Fullback Jed Collins Wants to Make Sure Wallets Stay Full

By Pat Evans

Aug 5, 2019

Jed Collins knows what it’s like to be blindsided by NFL cuts and how a career as a professional athlete can be like walking on a tightrope. For seven years, Collins played in the league as a fullback, adopting a “dirtbag” persona, he said, that wasn’t really him but helped him eventually stick on rosters after being released “a baker’s dozen times” his first two years. He now embraces those struggles and uses his experience as a professional athlete to […]

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by Pat Evans

Valdes-Scantling Not Waiting On Breakout Year To Build His Brand

By Pat Evans

Aug 1, 2019

Athletes using their elevated status for business success isn’t a new concept, but Marquez Valdes-Scantling isn’t waiting for his on-the-field recognition to get his off-the-field efforts in order. The second-year Green Bay Packers wideout has been named by several publications as a breakout candidate this season as one of the top targets for Aaron Rodgers, who has commented early in training camp on the young receiver. Following a rookie season when the fifth-round draft pick hauled in 38 catches and […]

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by Pat Evans

Travis Kelce Powers Up With Equity in Hilo Nutrition

By Pat Evans

Jul 24, 2019

During games, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will aid his play by chewing supplement gummies. That led him to get connected with a company paving the way in the industry. Now he owns part of the company. Through a mutual connection, Kelce and the owners of Hilo Nutrition found common ground and Kelce bought into the company. Rather than becoming a spokesperson, Kelce continues to find himself in equity deals, as are a growing number of professional athletes […]

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by Ian Thomas

James Harden Acquiring Minority Stake In Houston Dynamo, Dash

By Ian Thomas

Jul 18, 2019

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is acquiring a minority stake in the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash organization, according to multiple industry sources. Harden, who in 2017 signed a then-NBA record $228 million dollar contract extension with the Rockets that runs through the 2022-2023 season, is expected to acquire a 5% stake in the organization, sources said. This new 5% acquisition will value the organization at well over $475 million, according to sources. The ownership group is led by majority […]

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by Pat Evans

Still Got Game: Former MLB All-Stars Team Up For Foundation

By Pat Evans

Jun 21, 2019

During his 17-year career, Kenny Lofton made sure he was always giving back. Now he’s hoping to extend his philanthropic efforts, as well as other former pros. The six-time Major League Baseball All-Star said between having large hearts and a privilege to earn money playing a game helps position many professional athletes to serve communities during their playing careers. However, when they’re done playing, that platform can disappear. To help solve that problem, Lofton has co-founded the Still Got Game […]