Kobe Bryant

Under Armour (NYSE:UA)(NYSE:UAA) investors who aren't over the news that the company and NBA star Steph Curry have parted ways may have wanted to look away as things got worse over the weekend. Here's the latest on Curry's sneakers and what could be next for the all-time NBA three-point leader....

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary is increasing his bets in the collectibles space, which could explain why he revealed Monday that he is a co-owner of the most expensive trading card purchase ever. What Happened: For years, vintage trading cards, like early cards of Mickey Mantle and Honus...

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant expressed deep admiration for Elon Musk, often sharing how the billionaire served as a source of inspiration for him. What Happened: Bryant, renowned for his voracious appetite for knowledge, was always on the lookout for inspiration from the best in various fields....

Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, says LeBron James his his favorite NBA player, placing his father in third place. What Happened: Shareef O’Neal disclosed his top NBA players at the 2025 ESPYS, with LeBron James leading the list, followed by Kobe Bryant, and...

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...

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...