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TOGETHXR announced Thursday the addition of Chicago Sky star Angel Reese to its ownership group, joining co-founders Alex Morgan and Sue Bird. “The co-founders have set the tone by dominating in their sports and using their voices to create real change. I want to bring that same energy, that same drive, and keep elevating women’s sports to the next level,” said Reese. To celebrate, they’ve launched a limited-edition unisex jersey designed with Reese, blending sports and streetwear to reflect her bold, trendsetting style.

In the premiere episode of Network with Rich Kleiman — a new video series co-produced by Yahoo Sports and Boardroom — NFL legend and media mogul Michael Strahan sits down with Kleiman for an in-depth conversation exploring his business ventures, personal passions, and life after the NFL. The two touch on everything from Strahan’s New York Giants this season to making GOAT picks, NFL ownership, and much more. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode.

Swiss athletic brand On has entered a multi-year partnership with Afrobeats star Burna Boy, aiming to merge sport, culture, and creativity. As “Clubhouse President,” Burna Boy will help launch new products and experiences, starting with a focus on tennis. He joins a high-profile ambassador lineup that includes Roger Federer, FKA Twigs, and Zendaya.

Julia Koch and other members of the Koch family are purchasing a 10% stake in the New York Giants at a valuation that could surpass $10 billion, Bloomberg reports, pending approval from NFL owners in October. This would mark the highest valuation for a North American sports franchise. Julia, the widow of David Koch, has a net worth of $81.2 billion and has recently acquired a 15% stake in BSE Global, the owner of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty.

Justin Bieber announced Thursday that Swag II — the sequel to his July album Swag — will drop at midnight on Friday, Sept. 5. The news came via Instagram, where Bieber shared teaser images of billboards promoting the project. The original Swag featured high-profile collaborations with artists like 2 Chainz, Gunna, and Sexyy Red.

On Thursday, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Unified Events revealed A Racquet at The Rock, a star-studded tennis event set for Dec. 7, 2025, at the Prudential Center, marking the venue’s first-ever tennis event. The evening will feature two best-of-three-set matches: Amanda Anisimova vs. Emma Raducanu, and Carlos Alcaraz vs. Frances Tiafoe. Tickets go on presale Sept. 8 and open to the public on Sept. 10.

Dior has named Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison as its first brand ambassador under new creative director Jonathan Anderson. Her appointment comes ahead of Anderson’s debut women’s collection at Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1. Madison, who won Best Actress for Anora, wore a vintage-inspired Dior gown to the Oscars and also serves as an ambassador for Tiffany & Co., both part of LVMH’s luxury portfolio.

Nike has officially unveiled LeBron James’ 23rd signature shoe, the LeBron XXIII, after weeks of teasers from the NBA star. The sneaker will debut in the gold “Uncharted” colorway on Sept. 25 in China during his “Forever King” tour, with a global release set for Oct. 3. The “Uncharted” edition honors James becoming the first NBA player to surpass 40,000 career points. Additional colorways, including “Miami Twice” and “The Chosen One and the One Who Chose,” will follow, along with a Forever King apparel collection celebrating his storied basketball journey.

ABC got another original Scrubs cast member to join the reboot series, with John C. McGinley set to reprise his role as Dr. Perry Cox. He will be joining Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, and Judy Reyes as Scrubs OGs returning for the new iteration, which was first reported in the works in December 2024.

Ahead of the Week 1 game in São Paulo between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, Adidas tapped a Brazilian legend in Kaká to narrate the next chapter of its ongoing video series centered around Patrick Mahomes. This comes a week after the first installment, which saw rapper Tech N9ne voice throughout. The Chiefs and Chargers kick off on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET, with the game airing on YouTube for the first time ever, free of charge.

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Vinciane Ngomsi

Vinciane Ngomsi is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and most recently Yahoo. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Truman State University, and when she's not watching old clips of Serena Williams' best matches, she is likely perfecting her signature chocolate chip cookie recipe or preparing a traditional Cameroonian meal.