Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O’Neal, the former Los Angeles Lakers star, wants a $50 million payout from the team following its recent sale. O’Neal, who was a key player in the Lakers’ success, believes he is entitled to a share of the $10 billion sale due to his contributions to the team’s...

Following his basketball career, NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant turned to investing in companies like BodyArmor and may have been helped on this new career path by billionaire Elon Musk. What Happened: Bryant spoke highly of Musk during an appearance at a 2017 convenience store trade show promoting...

Juan Soto has reset the market for salaries when it comes to Major League Baseball players. Here's a look at how the new $765 million contract stacks up to other sports and why Soto signing with the New York Mets could financially impact billionaire Warren Buffett. What Happened: Hedge fund manager...

Electronic Arts Inc.'s (NASDAQ: EA) NBA 2K24's special editions will prominently feature the revered basketball icon, Kobe Bryant, as its cover star. The announcement, made via Twitter by NBA 2K, generated significant excitement among fans, igniting a sense of anticipation for the upcoming...

Tennis legend Serena Williams announced her planned retirement earlier this year. With a loss in the 2022 U.S. Open, Williams will now walk away from the sport as one of the greatest of all time to ever play the game. What Happened: Williams and sister Venus Williams dominated the sport of...

The 14-year-old Isabella Escribano is known as "Jiggy Izzy" to her 240,000+ social media followers. The teenage basketball prodigy, who trained with a number of NBA greats including Kobe Bryant, will play for the U15 Mexican national basketball team. The youngest to ever...

The beloved annual basketball video game from 2K Sports announced its cover athlete and more details this week. Here’s a look at who will be on the cover, who will be on a limited-edition cover and what gamers should expect. What Happened: The highly anticipated NBA 2K23 video game from...

The 94th Academy Awards were filled with top stories such as Beyonce performing, the chance for Lin-Manuel Miranda to join the EGOT club, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) being the first streaming company to win the best picture Oscar. Outside the big headlines...

The week of Feb. 7 is full of quarterly earnings reports from some of the largest publicly traded companies. Benzinga Pro covers the latest headlines on every stock and also highlights expected earnings for companies while taking a look at whether companies beat or miss analyst expectations....

When legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant passed away in 2020 at the age of 41 he left a lasting legacy on and off the court. This legacy continues with several product launches and new plans to bring his brands to the metaverse. What Happened: The Kobe Bryant estate led by Vanessa Bryant has...

Kobe Bryant, the late NBA legend, was not just a basketball player. The five-time NBA champion also won an Academy Award in 2018 and was an esteemed businessman. One of his big investments paid off big time. In 2014, Bryant purchased 10% of BodyArmor, a Gatorade competitor, for $6 million. Coca-...

Aug. 24, 2021, is celebrated as Kobe Bryant Day, honoring the life of the legendary NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant. A new series of NFTs is being released in partnership with photographer Davis Factor and Cryptograph today to honor his memory and raise money for the Mamba & Mambacita Sports...

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...

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...

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:...