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UNPOPULAR OPINIONDespite sitting out the last two weeks for personal reasons, Kyrie Irving has done nothing wrong.Here's why...Time for a thread 1) First, some background...Between claiming the earth is

A piece of cardboard sold for $5.2 million this week.The craziest part?"It was a steal."Time for a thread 1) First, some background...In 2020, more than $20 trillion in economic

One of the most popular figures in sports history never played professionally.Time for a thread 1) First, some history... Stephen A. Smith — born in the Bronx but raised

One sports franchise owner immigrated to the U.S. with $500 to his name, cleaned dishes for $1.20 per hour, and negotiated a $770M deal on a napkin.This is his amazing

Two of the wealthiest owners in sports history teamed up to build a billion-dollar company.Time for a thread 1) First, some history.From a financial perspective, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry

Heisman finalist Mac Jones leads Alabama against Ohio State in tonight's CFP National Championship game.The interesting part?Without four simple sheets of paper, it would have never happened.Time for a thread

One NBA player has sold more than 200 million pairs of shoes, but you won't find them at Nike, Adidas, or Under Armour.Time for a thread 1) First, some

DeAndre Hopkins has become one of the most dominant players in the NFL.The part you didn't know?He's even better off-the-field.This is the story of how @DeAndreHopkins overcame tragedy, accomplished his

I've written 100+ threads in the last 6 months, covering the best stories involving the money and business behind sports.While it was nearly impossible to decide, I've picked 5 of

Dana White bought and sold the UFC, making over $350M in the process.The craziest part? He did it without investing any money.This is his wild story.Time for a thread

LeBron James graced the cover of Sports Illustrated at the age of 16 — labeled "The Chosen One."Now 36, he's exceeded expectations.This is the story of how @KingJames lived up

After dominating internationally for more than a decade, David Beckham moved to Los Angeles in 2007 — signing with the LA Galaxy of MLS.The interesting part?Despite a 70% reduction in

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