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Jannik Sinner tops Sportico’s list of highest-paid tennis players thus far in 2025 at $52.3 million, narrowly beating out Carlos Alcaraz at $49 million. Coco Gauff was third overall and the highest-paid woman with $35.2 million. Four women cracked the top 10, highlighting tennis as the only sport with near gender pay parity. Notably, five women and four men each earned over $10 million off the court.

A new Off-Broadway play titled Not Ready For Prime Time will explore the early days of Saturday Night Live. Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers and directed by Conor Bagley, it’s the first stage dramatization of SNL’s origins. Set in 1975, the story follows the original cast and creator Lorne Michaels as they shape what would become a television institution. The play features live music, fast-paced humor, and behind-the-scenes drama, capturing the energy of the late-night sketch-comedy show.

It’s official: Jake Paul will face undefeated boxing star Gervonta “Tank” Davis on Nov. 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The fight, promoted by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, will stream live on Netflix. Details such as weight class and number of rounds are still being finalized. Davis, with a record of 30-0-1 and 28 knockouts, is seen as Paul’s toughest opponent yet.

Yahoo Sports is launching a free, ad-supported streaming TV channel featuring original programming on major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and more. The lineup includes live shows like The Ariel Helwani Show and Yahoo Sports Daily, along with recorded programs such as The Kevin O’Connor Show and Network with Rich Kleiman. Over half of the shows are new within the past 18 months. The channel is also accessible via yahoosports.tv, which offers highlights and additional content from partners like OneFootball and Motorsport Network.

Taylor Fritz, a Boss ambassador for the past year, stars in the brand’s Fall campaign, “Be Your Own Boss.” The American tennis star joins Aaron Pierre, S.Coups, Ishaan Khatter, and Amelia Gray in the spot, which features a symbolic film capturing their journeys to success, along with striking portraits shot by Mikael Jansson. The creative direction comes from Trey Laird and Team Laird.

Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years, amid declining sales and criticism over the company’s DEI pullback. He’ll be succeeded on Feb. 1, 2026, by COO Michael Fiddelke, a 20-year Target veteran. Despite calls for an external hire, leadership chose Fiddelke as the best fit to return the company to growth. Cornell, who helped modernize Target since 2014, will stay on as executive chairman.

Guess is going private in a $1.4 billion deal with Authentic Brands Group, co-founders Maurice and Paul Marciano, and CEO Carlos Alberini. Shareholders will receive $16.75 per share in cash in the deal, a 26% premium. Management will stay in place and retain control of operations, while Authentic Brands takes a 51% stake in Guess’s intellectual property. Other lines in the Authentic Brands family include Reebok, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Sperry, and most recently, Dockers.

Prime Video announced Wednesday that five-time NBA All-Star John Wall will join the inaugural season of NBA on Prime as an analyst. He’ll appear alongside Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, and Udonis Haslem. Known for his elite point guard play and high basketball IQ, Wall brings prior broadcast experience, having debuted as a guest analyst in December 2024. NBA on Prime launches Oct. 24 with a doubleheader: Celtics vs. Knicks and Timberwolves vs. Lakers.

Pop Mart‘s Labubu and its Monsters toy series generated $670 million in revenue in the first half of 2025 – a 688% year-over-year surge – putting it on pace to top $1 billion by year’s end, surpassing even Barbie and Hot Wheels. The blind box toys gained global fame after BLACKPINK’s Lisa endorsed them, with other celebrities like Cher, Kim Kardashian, and Paris Hilton also seen sporting the quirky figurines.

Adidas has signed Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray to a NIL deal, recognizing her as a rising face of the sport. As she enters her junior season, Adidas will celebrate the partnership with activations across Lincoln during the AVCA First Serve Tournament. Murray joins a strong Adidas roster that includes fellow Husker Dylan Raiola and several elite volleyball athletes and Olympians.

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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.