Michael Jordan Nike contract 1984 always evokes lots of emotions in the sporting world It is this contract that saw him walk away from a $10 million Nike deal years later But he was already a millionaire Michael Jordan Nike contract 1984 always evokes lots of emotions in the sporting world. It is this contract…
Top athletes have always been paid handsomely, irregardless of the sport In addition to their salary, they also make a lot of money through endorsement deals Michael Jordan has been a billionaire for a decade now and currently boasts a massive net worth of $3 billion With talent and skill often comes fortune – and…
Marta is one of the most talented women footballers the world has ever seen The Brazilian has won numerous trophies and individual awards in her playing career She is the leading outright top scorer, male or female, at the World Cup Marta Vieira is undoubtedly the greatest female footballer of all time. Marta is an inspiration…
There are several top attackers who started their careers as defenders Gareth Bale, who is best known for his time at Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid, used to play as a fullback during his days at Southampton Mohamed Salah was a defender while playing at the El Mokawloon Academy There are several top attackers who…
Oscar Garcia has coached in eight different countries since he retired in 2009 His best team as a coach was Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel He lost his daughter to cancer in 2022 Barcelona’s history has a special place for Spanish footballer Oscar Garcia Junyent. He is among the most successful Spanish footballers of his…
Althea Gibson set history in 1956 when she became the first black to win a Grand Slam title, the French Championship She won eleven Grand Slam tournaments in her legendary tennis career According to Bob Ryland, who is an icon in the tennis world, Gibson would defeat the Williams sisters if they played in the…
Sponsorship is one of the key ways that sports leagues generate money, along with ticket sales and broadcasting rights The growth of sponsorship is clear to see even for casual viewers We see sponsors’ names all over stadiums, and even on the front of jerseys Sponsorship is one of the key ways that sports leagues…
Martins Chineme died as a result of negligence He suffered cardiac arrest while playing for Nasarawa United He collapsed and died on the spot The late Nigerian footballer Martins Chineme died as a result of negligence by his club and the Nigerian Football Federation, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has ruled. Chineme lost…
Sloane Stephens is a victim of racial injustice fuelled by cyberbullies She says her three-set match loss at the US Open 2021 opened the flood gates of racial abuse She won the US Open Grand Slam in 2017 after battling injury for 11 months Sloane Stephens was widely regarded as the next Serena Williams, and…
A manager’s success is measured by the titles they have claimed From the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson to Pep Guardiola who seemingly took the torch from the Scott, these managers have had great influence in the football world Sir Alex Ferguson is considered by many the GOAT manager, and it’s for a good reason A…
