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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. Boardroom’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. Boardroom’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.

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April 10, 2022
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods’ Iron Set Sells for $5M

Tiger Woods is unlikely to stage an epic comeback to take home today’s Master’s title, as he enters the Sunday round at six-over par. However, his legacy as a green jacket champion lives on forever. One lucky collector put up $5,156,162 at a Golden Age Auctions event to take home a set of Titleist irons that Woods used to secure four major titles in a 12-month period. Todd Brock, who put the set up for sale, purchased them in 2010 for $57,242. 

Kansas Basketball Team Prepares for “Barnstorming Tour” 

It’s been nearly a week since Kansas cut down the nets in New Orleans. While the Jayhawks revel in their victory, the team has begun to prepare for its upcoming barnstorming tour. The victory tour offers fans various opportunities to connect with the players, including autograph signing sessions, camps, and VIP meals. Tickets for the event will range from $30-125 and 70% of the total revenue will go directly to the players. 

Elon Musk Opens the Door for Dogecoin at Twitter

Elon Musk is settling into his new position at Twitter. The Tesla boss joined the Board of Directors at the social media platform this week after buying 9.2% of shares. On Saturday, Musk encouraged Twitter to accept dogecoin as official tender for its Twitter Blue membership.

Want to learn more about Dogecoin? Read Boardroom’s interview with its co-founder, Billy Marcus.

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Volkanovski Locks in Win at UFC 273

It was a Florida Man Fight Night for UFC 273. The stacked card brought few surprises as Alexander Volkanovski dominated the Korean Zombie with a TKO in the main event. Volkanovski is now in a position to move up to the lightweight division, placing all attention on UFC 274, scheduled to take place in Arizona on May 7. 

Selena Gomez Launches New Mental Health Platform Wondermind

Selena Gomez is a woman of many talents. From the screen to the stage, she has made her mark throughout the entertainment industry, but over the last several years, she has been forthcoming about her struggles with mental health. Now, Gomez next part is as co-founder of Wondermind. She and her mother are teaming up with Daniella Pierson, who founded a wellness newsletter called The Newsette, to launch a new platform that will help make access to mental healthcare more accessible. 

Kelsie Whitmore Makes History with Staten Island Ferry Hawks

Team USA standout Kelsie Whitmore may have taken home gold in the Pan American Games, but she has more to accomplish. The 23-year-old made history on Friday when she signed with the Atlantic League’s Staten Island Ferry Hawks, making her the first woman to play at this level in the history of baseball. Whitmore will join the team as both a pitcher and utility player, demonstrating maximum versatility on the field.

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Bernadette Doykos

Bernadette Doykos is the Senior Director of Editorial Strategy at Boardroom. Before joining the team, her work appeared in ELLE. She previously served as the head of evaluation for a nonprofit where she became obsessed with systems and strategy and served as the curator of vibes and extinguisher of fires for the design thinking firm Stoked. She is constantly plotting a perfect tunnel ‘fit and a playlist for all occasions.