Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman are well known for their success as entrepreneurs. They appeared on the first episode of “Shark Tank.” They’ve grown College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, the company they started in 2005, from a small operation…
As NIL comes to high school sports, its impact is being hotly debated
On Sept. 1, 2021, California enacted a law that changed sports forever. The Fair Pay to Play Act gave athletes playing for California universities the right to earn money from their Name, Image and Likeness. For the first time, they…
NBA Academy Africa newcomers find common ground in unfamiliar world
SALY, Senegal — It’s tough being the new kid. But 17-year-old Zie Cheick Hassan Conde was just that when he arrived at NBA Academy Africa in September 2023. The 6-foot-8 wing was the only player from the Ivory Coast —…