Justin Birnbaum

Locked Out Of The Owner’s Box, Investors Are Pouring Money Into Sports Tech

Discover the wealthiest U.S. sports team owners from the Forbes 400 list, including Steve Ballmer, Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and others from leagues such as the NFL and the NBA.

With an impressive roster of top talent—including Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul—the Japanese sports equipment brand has raised its game and seen record growth.

At 28, many tennis players are already contemplating retirement. But in a season in which she triumphed at the Olympics and made two appearances in Grand Slam finals, Italy’s petite powerhouse is just getting warmed up.

American medalists will earn a collective $8.3 million from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, but two countries are paying even more for their athletes’ trips to the podium at the Paris Games.

For most American squads at the Games, lodging, transportation and security might run $400,000. But the Dream Team established a luxurious precedent 32 years ago.

The United States offers less than $40,000 to athletes who make it to the podium at the Summer Games, but one Asian delegation will provide nearly $800,000 for Olympic glory.

Wyc Grousbeck bought the team for $360 million in 2002 and just delivered the franchise’s second championship during his tenure—a league record 18th title.

See the earnings of top golfers in the world—including Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods—gaining net worth as professional golfers from tournament wins and sponsorships.

Mike Keiser turned a patch of coastal Oregon into Bandon Dunes, the unlikely home of some of the world’s best golf courses. Now he’s expanding the resort with a simple strategy: If he builds it, they will come.

More than $1 billion in prize money is at stake for the sport’s top players—including a $20 million payday at this weekend’s 2024 U.S. Open.

Wyc Grousbeck’s Boston Celtics are looking to win a record-breaking 18th NBA championship, while Mark Cuban, Miriam Adelson and the Dallas Mavericks are trying to score the franchise’s second title.

Serena Williams retired, Naomi Osaka is coming back after a pregnancy and Caitlin Clark is just beginning her professional career. Here’s why Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, Nelly Korda and others will soon give men a run for their money.

For the first time in history, the 10 sports stars on Forbes’ annual ranking earned more than $100 million each—a record-breaking $1.38 billion combined.

Jorge Mas made a lucrative bet on Lionel Messi and quickly transformed Inter Miami into MLS’ second billion-dollar franchise. But now the clock is ticking.

Steve Ballmer reclaimed his spot as the world’s richest owner, but there’s a maverick newcomer in the top three.

The Japanese superstar is now in a marketing league with LeBron and Messi. But his former translator’s gambling scandal could cost him $60 million in sponsorships.

With his long-expected au revoir, the 25-year-old French star will now be free to fulfill his childhood dream and sign with Real Madrid—or the highest bidder.

The Kansas City Chiefs became the first repeat champions in 19 years, cementing their dynasty.

The Hunt family, worth $24.8 billion, is looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions with the Kansas City Chiefs while the DeBartolo/York clan, worth $9 billion, is vying for a record-tying sixth title with the San Francisco 49ers.