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☆ Jordan's 'Last Dance' sneakers sell for record $2.2 mln
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

April 12 (Reuters) - A pair of signed, game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers from the 1998 NBA Finals fetched a record $2.2 million on Tuesday, making them the most valuable sneakers ever sold, auction house Sotheby's said. He went on to win his sixth and final NBA Championship and was named the Finals MVP. Sotheby's said Jordan gifted the sneakers to a Jazz ball boy after the game as thanks for finding a lost jacket. They were the final pair of Breds that Jordan wore in a game. The previous record for a pair of sneakers was held by a pair of Kanye West's Nike Air Yeezy 1s, which Sotheby's sold for $1.8 million in 2021.

☆ US finding it tough to fill Swanson's shoes 100 days before World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Apr 11, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; U.S. Womens National Team goalkeeper Casey Murphy (18) makes a save against the Republic of Ireland Womens National Team during the first half at CITYPARK. / Jeff Curry-USA TODAY SportsApril 11 (Reuters) - The United States were no closer to filling the void left by injured striker Mallory Swanson on Tuesday, securing an uneasy 1-0 victory against Ireland in a friendly just 100 days before the Women's World Cup. "The team was built - or was going to build - around Mal and Soph and their attacking power. Andonovski told reporters he gave as many players as possible the chance to stake a claim before he names his World Cup squad. Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Giannis Antetokounmpo stashed his cash in several banks to avoid falling foul of the FDIC's $250,000 limit. Here are the NBA star's 7 best quotes about money and investing.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-09 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Giannis Antetokounmpo opened accounts at half a dozen banks as a rookie in the NBA. Here are his seven best quotes about money, investing, and his account-opening spree. The two-time NBA MVP, nicknamed the "Greek Freak," also championed investing and encouraged young people to put their money to work. Here are Antetokounmpo's 7 best quotes about money and investing, lightly edited for length and clarity:1. "Money makes money faster than people can."

☆ A NBA superstar went from keeping cash in multiple bank accounts to investing in 2 sports teams and launching an ETF. Here are 4 of Giannis Antetokounmpo's business ventures.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Giannis Antetokounmpo once kept his money in half a dozen bank accounts due to the FDIC limit. The NBA star's ventures now include a sports drinks maker, two sports teams, and a sustainable ETF. Nashville SCAlong with his three brothers, Antetokounmpo invested in Nashville SC, a Major League Soccer club, earlier this year. "I've always had the dream of owning a soccer team," he continued. "I want my kids before they even get their first dollar to know how to make a dollar into two.

☆ Mountain Valley Pipeline's West Virginia water permit tossed by court
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Clark Mindock | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Circuit Court of Appeals found several defects in the review the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection conducted before issuing the permit. They told the court the agency ignored Equitrans' history of violating state water regulations when it issued the permit under the Clean Water Act. A spokesperson for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection said they're reviewing the decision. The permit is one of the last remaining hurdles for the multi-billion dollar project, which would carry natural gas between West Virginia and Virginia. For West Virginia: Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Michael Williams and Lindsay See of the state attorney general’s office and Jason Wandling of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.

☆ NBA roundup: Knicks get by Wizards, clinch playoff berth
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

[1/4] Apr 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (6) dribbles against Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. New York led by no fewer than eight and by as many as 20 the rest of the way. Atlanta got 25 points from Dejounte Murray, 18 points and 10 rebounds from John Collins and 14 points and 11 boards from Clint Capela. Dallas also got 22 points, seven rebounds and seven assists from Doncic and 18 points from Wood. The Rockets' starting backcourt of Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 44 points with Green adding seven assists.

☆ Judge fires as Yankees make fast start
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Mar 30, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) - American League MVP Aaron Judge kicked off the New York Yankees season in style on Thursday, launching a solo homer in his first at-bat of the year in a 5-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Judge quickly reminded the sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium why hope springs eternal for the 27-times world champions, however, launching one over the center field wall after assuming the captain's job in the off-season. While Judge is coming off a blockbuster 2022 in which he broke the AL single-season home run record, however, he cannot do it alone. Judge and DJ LeMahieu added to the advantage with an RBI each in the seventh.

☆ Judge rules Yankees business after record-breaking season
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-28 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Mar 28, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) at bat against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of the Spring Training game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - The New York Yankees hope to harness Aaron Judge's cult of celebrity to their advantage as the new season kicks off on Thursday following a record-breaking performance last year from the American League MVP. Judge smashed his 62nd home run in October, vaulting himself into the pantheon of Yankees greats as he broke Roger Maris' American League single-season record that had remained untouched since 1961. Try to find a couple things throughout the season that I wanted to improve on," Judge told the YES network. The Yankees kick off their season at home against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.

☆ Japan defeats the United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Team Japan celebrates after the final out of the World Baseball Classic Championship defeating Team USA 3-2 at LoanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 Tuesday night for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009. Trout, the U.S. captain and a three-time MVP, then ended the game by striking out on a full-count breaking ball. Ohtani batted .435 with one homer, four doubles, eight RBIs and 10 walks as Japan joined the Dominican Republic in 2013 to become the only unbeaten champions of baseball's premier national team tournament. Ohtani was 2-0 with a save and a 1.86 ERA on the mound, striking out 11 in 9 2/3 innings.

☆ New York's iconic 'Captain' Reed dies at 80
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK, March 21 (Reuters) - Hall of Famer Willis Reed, the beloved former New York Knicks player who won two championships, has died at the age of 80, the National Basketball Retired Players Association said on Tuesday. "As we mourn, we will always strive to uphold the standards he left behind," the Knicks said in a statement. Reed became the first to earn regular-season MVP, Finals MVP and All-Star MVP honors in one season in 1970, before leading the Knicks to their second championship in 1973. "He played the game with remarkable passion and determination, and his inspiring comeback in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals remains one of the most iconic moments in all of sports." Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't look at his MVP trophies: 'Why I'm here is because I'm desperate'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't comfortable resting on his laurels as one of the most remarkable success stories in the NBA. The 28-year-old superstar grew up poor in Athens, selling watches and handbags to help put food on the table for his family. Now, with two MVP awards, an NBA championship and a $228 million contract under his belt, Antetokounmpo says he still feels "desperate" to keep everything he's earned. In a recent interview with The Athletic, the Milwaukee Bucks star said that while he's proud of everything he's accomplished, he tries not to look at his trophies too often. "Why I'm here is because I'm desperate."

He's helped design the apps for a host of successful startups, including Gorillas and Arive. He then helped build Zapp, an app for delivery services in the UK, before designing the layout for Gorillas' app. He has since started his own business, Blossom, a design studio for apps, while he's also a designer-in-residence at the Swedish venture-capital firm Creandum, advising startups in the firm's portfolio on app design and recruitment. The company already had a functioning app, but Haas said the company tasked him with "cleaning up" the design. That's why the team also conducted interviews with the brands that sell their items via Arive's app, Haas said.

☆ Aaron Rodgers emerges from darkness retreat
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

February 23 - Aaron Rodgers returned to the light. The Green Bay Packers star quarterback emerged from his four-day darkness retreat Wednesday in Oregon, the facility's owner told ESPN. The NFL world awaits Rodgers' decision, with the Packers and other interested parties eager to be enlightened regarding his football future. Scott Berman, owner of Sky Cave Retreats, told ESPN that Rodgers' repose was spent in a 300-square-foot room that is devoid of natural light. Rodgers is due $59.5 million in guaranteed money in 2023 and $49.25 million in 2024.

☆ United States get World Cup momentum with SheBelieves Cup win
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Feb 22, 2023; Frisco, Texas, USA; Brazil forward Geyse (18) dribbles as United States of America defender Emily Sonnett (14) defends during the second half at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY SportsFeb 22 (Reuters) - The United States got a boost of confidence as they beat Brazil 2-1 to clinch their fourth consecutive SheBelieves Cup title on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas, less than 150 days before the World Cup. "The whole time throughout the tournament, while we're in camp, we're talking about (how) it's not just about this tournament it's about preparation for the World Cup," head coach Vlatko Andonovski told reporters. But 24-year-old forward Swanson has all but assured she'll be part of the equation when they kick off the World Cup group stage in New Zealand against Vietnam. With only two more matches expected before the U.S. World Cup roster is announced, there is scarce time left for players to distinguish themselves.

☆ Jayson Tatum Still Plays Like Kobe. He Got Better By Playing Beyond Kobe.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Robert O'Connell | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The NBA’s All-Star Game MVP award, named after Kobe Bryant, may be the only honor in the league that a player can win simply by wanting it more than anyone else. In Sunday night’s installment of the game, a defense-free affair in which players took turns bouncing passes to themselves off the backboards and launching increasingly long-range and low-percentage 3-pointers, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics earned the trophy. His methods were straightforward: he shot his triples mostly from the arc, not the half-court stripe. His motivation was obvious, too.

☆ Super Bowl betting in Nevada drops nearly 15% from record set in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 14 (Reuters) - The value of bets placed in Nevada sportsbooks on this year's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was 14.8% below the record set last year, according to unaudited figures provided by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Nevada sportsbooks kept a combined $11.3 million from Super Bowl bets for a hold percentage of 7.4% compared with last year when they kept $15.4 million for a hold percentage of 8.6%. The twice Super Bowl winner also ran for 44 yards, including a 26-yard scramble that helped set up the game-winning field goal. Next year's Super Bowl will be held at the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and many experts are expecting betting around that game to reach new heights. "The Nevada Gaming Control Board looks forward to Allegiant Stadium hosting Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas next year," Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick said in a news release.

☆ Super Bowl Betting Garners Lackluster Winnings for Sportsbooks
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Katherine Sayre | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Sunday’s Super Bowl marked a record-setting day for sports-wagering activity in the U.S., but the outcome of the dramatic game produced lackluster results for sports-betting companies in terms of profits, according to analysts and sportsbook executives. Sports bettors’ money favored the Philadelphia Eagles winning the game, making the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory a win for the sportsbooks. But the high final score of 38-35 handed a win to bettors who favored the over on total points scored. Big performances by stars like the Chiefs’ MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes also translated to some winning payouts for prop bets on individual players’ stats.

☆ Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany Mahomes has built her own sports empire as a professional soccer player, part owner of a women's soccer team, and a fitness guru
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Kelly Mclaughlin | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Meredith Cash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is celebrating his latest win with his wife Brittany. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick in the first round of the NFL Draft in April 2017. Her team won its league in September 2017, according to her Instagram, and by October 2017 she was in Kansas City. I think the people are what we love the most about Kansas City," Mahomes said. He took the Chiefs to their second-consecutive Super Bowl in February 2021, though the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

☆ Magician Mahomes shows steely side as Chiefs QB named Super Bowl MVP
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The 27-year-old led the Chiefs to a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl 57, throwing for 182 yards and three touchdowns at State Farm Stadium. But Mahomes showed he still had the magic touch after the break, engineering an extraordinary comeback by throwing two touchdown passes and scrambling 26 yards late in the fourth quarter. read more"I told you all this week there's nothing that's going to keep me off that football field," said Mahomes. "We challenged each other to win this football game so shout out to my team mates - we're Super Bowl champs." Reporting by Amy Tennery in Glendale, Arizona, additonal reporting by Steve Keating and Rory Carroll; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Super Bowl MVP Mahomes says ankle injury will not affect availability to Chiefs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks to the media during a press conference after winning Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. "I'll for sure be ready for OTAs (organized team activities) and everything like that," he told reporters on Monday after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell presented him with the Super Bowl MVP trophy. In visible pain, Mahomes gingerly walked off the Super Bowl field in what initially appeared to be a worst-case scenario for the Chiefs, but the 27-year-old quarterback said he knew it was something that he would play through. Mahomes completed 21 of 27 passes during the game for 182 yards and three touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter. The twice Super Bowl winner also ran for 44 yards, including a 26-yard scramble that helped set up the game-winning field goal.

☆ Fans soak up Super Bowl glow as 'Valley of the Sun' takes spotlight
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/6] Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Fans arrive Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen/The Republic via USA TODAY SportsGLENDALE, Ariz., Feb 12 (Reuters) - Fans dressed in Kansas City Chiefs red and Philadelphia Eagles green excitedly bounced up the walkway to State Farm Stadium on Sunday, as the curtain lifted on a tough-to-predict Super Bowl 57. The NFL said it expected the Glendale, Arizona, stadium's retractable roof to remain open. Mahomes has the benefit of experience over his 24-year-old rival Jalen Hurts, featuring in the Super Bowl for the third time in four years. Super Bowl 57 is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. MT (2330 GMT).

☆ Mexico City restaurant plans Super Bowl party as NFL marketing pays off
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Angelica Medina | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Feb 11 (Reuters) - As the United States gears up for the Super Bowl on Sunday, one Texan restaurant in Mexico City is looking to offer patrons an authentic American experience with a party that promises a stadium-like atmosphere in a renovated warehouse. "There's a lot more that unites us than what divides us, we want to celebrate that," Defossey said, and on Sunday he hopes to unite people with the complete Super Bowl experience including barbecue and beer. Defossey's annual Super Bowl party will offer patrons authentic Texan barbecue food as they watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Mexico hosts the American Bowl exhibition game series which featured the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers playing in the capital. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by David GregorioOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Kobe Bryant's jersey from MVP season sold for $5.8 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 10 (Reuters) - A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Kobe Bryant during his only MVP season in 2007-08 fetched $5.8 million at an auction on Thursday, becoming the second-most expensive basketball jersey ever sold, auction house Sotheby's said. Michael Jordan's jersey from the opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals holds the record for the most expensive piece of game-worn sports memorabilia in history after it sold for over $10 million in September also via Sotheby's. Bryant, an 18-times All Star and five-times NBA champion, died in a January 2020 helicopter crash that also killed his daughter and seven others. Sotheby's website said the jersey was signed by Bryant and worn by him in 25 of his 82 games that season, including six playoff games. "(It) has become a symbol of his fierce determination and passion that has resonated with audiences across the world."

☆ As Mahomes, Hurts make Super Bowl history, a question lingers: What took so long?
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Asked by a reporter this week what took so long, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was blunt: "There are probably a variety of reasons - probably none of them good." "The reality is, there's such great talent at that position, Black and white," Goodell said at his annual state-of-the-league media briefing. He told the New York Times that year that Black quarterbacks had not "been given the opportunity and the patience" their white counterparts had. "I never felt it was thing where people said it was harder to win with Black quarterbacks, it was more about durability. 'A PROUD MOMENT'At Super Bowl 57, Hurts will be only the eighth Black quarterback to start the title game.

☆ Nets forward Durant traded to Suns - reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Brooklyn Nets have traded All-Star forward Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns in a swap deal that includes four other players and future first-round picks, American media reported on Thursday. While Harden was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, Irving moved to the Dallas Mavericks earlier this week, bringing the curtains down on Brooklyn's 'Big Three' experiment. Durant, 34, won back-to-back championships with the Golden State Warriors where he was also named NBA Finals MVP in both title-winning seasons. Both the Nets and the Suns are fifth in their respective conferences. ET on ThursdayReporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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