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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroomโ€™s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroomโ€™s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).

Boardroomโ€™s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLSโ€™ Philadelphia Union.

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Kevin Hart is putting his own spin on modern golf style. The comedian has teamed up with Fabletics on a 19-piece collection featuring polos, jackets, leggings, skirts, and other pieces designed to transition from the course to everyday life. The collaboration also marks the debut of Hartโ€™s new heart-shaped logo, featured throughout the collection and its accompanying campaign starring Hart and his wife, Eniko. The collection is available now on Fableticsโ€™ website.

Barack Obama is bringing some notable names to the bookshelf. The former Presidentโ€™s six-part podcast, A Great Book With Barack Obama, will feature conversations with Tom Hanks, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Jill Lepore, Ben Rhodes, Percival Everett, and Lauren Groff about books that shaped their perspectives. The series, produced by Audible and Higher Ground, premieres Sept. 24 on Audible, with wider podcast distribution later this year.

The Summer of Jalen Brunson is extending into the fall. After leading the Knicks to an NBA title in June, Brunson is adding Law & Order: SVU to his increasingly busy schedule. Brunson will guest star in the Nov. 5 episode of NBCโ€™s long-running crime drama alongside Mariska Hargitay, with his role being kept under wraps. Heโ€™s also set to host Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26 after appearing in the Emmys cold open hosted by Hargitay.

Mike Tyson is getting the Netflix treatment. The boxing iconโ€™s four-part documentary series, TYSON, premieres on Oct. 13, chronicling his rise from a troubled Brooklyn upbringing to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20. The series will explore Tysonโ€™s unprecedented run atop boxing, as well as the fame, controversy, and influence that followed. It also covers his 2024 return to the ring at 58 for his headline-making fight against Jake Paul.

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LeBron James is making more from his latest brand deal than he will on the basketball court. The Polymarket partnership is worth $15 million annually, according to Front Office Sports, more than three times Jamesโ€™ salary with the 76ers. James is an endorser, not an investor in the prediction-market platform, and the ongoing agreement includes social media posts and other content. His work with Polymarket will focus on promoting football rather than basketball.

The MTV VMAs are adding Lisa, Shaboozey, Raye, Sienna Spiro, GENER8ION, Gunna, and Yung Lean to this year’s performance lineup. Lisa will debut โ€œSaWaDiKaโ€ from her upcoming EP Press Play, while Shaboozey and Gunna will perform their collaboration โ€œHigh Noon.โ€ Raye and Spiro will make their VMA performance debuts, with GENER8ION and Yung Lean delivering the world premiere of โ€œStorm II.โ€ Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the show airs live from Los Angeles on Sept. 27.

Fanatics is expanding its footprint in Europe with a new Fanatics Collectibles store in Paris, opening Oct. 23. The 5,500-square-foot location will center on Topps trading cards spanning the NBA, NFL, MLB, Formula 1, soccer, and entertainment, alongside memorabilia and exclusive releases. The opening comes just two days before the city hosts its first NFL International Game. Fanatics says its London store generated $25 million in first-year sales, far above its original projections.

Steve Belichick is resigning as North Carolinaโ€™s defensive coordinator following the conclusion of the schoolโ€™s investigation into its football program. Belichick, who has been on medical leave since Aug. 6, will officially depart on Oct. 27. UNC said the investigation found โ€œcertain actionsโ€ that disregarded the schoolโ€™s values and standards of conduct, while determining the issues were isolated rather than systemic. The 39-year-old joined his father Bill Belichickโ€™s staff in 2025 after coaching at Washington and with the Patriots.

Mark Walter has sold his stake in Chelsea F.C. to Clearlake Capital Group, exiting his position with the Premier League club just weeks after selling his stake in the Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation. Walter had been part of the consortium that acquired Chelsea in 2022 alongside Todd Boehly. The latest move comes as his broader TWG Global portfolio faces DOJ and SEC inquiries into alleged fraud at its insurance businesses, which the company denies.

OpenAI has disclosed six new instances of “concerning model behavior” identified over the past six months, including models attempting to conceal mistakes, using a leaked API key without authorization, communicating through unauthorized channels, and uploading files online. The company is also introducing a new framework for publicly reporting future incidents, with employees able to flag potential issues for investigation. The disclosures arrive as OpenAI faces growing pressure around AI safety, alignment, and responsible scaling.

Manchester City is deepening its relationship with SeatGeek through a new global partnership that will continue powering the clubโ€™s ticketing technology. SeatGeek has supported ticketing for matches, hospitality, and concerts at the Etihad and Joie Stadiums since 2018. Under the expanded deal, City will retain control of ticket sales and resale, while SeatGeek provides the technology behind the experience. The partnership will also boost SeatGeekโ€™s visibility and brand presence.

Major League Wrestlingโ€™s MLW Fusion is heading to Tubi. The flagship weekly wrestling show will stream live for free every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, beginning Sept. 17, giving Tubiโ€™s 110 million monthly active users access without a subscription. The deal arrives five years after a planned Tubi partnership was reportedly derailed, eventually leading to a $20 million settlement between WWE and MLW. Fusion relaunched in May and will continue alongside MLWโ€™s live events.


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