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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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November 25, 2021
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: (THE SUN OUT) LeBron James minority shareholder of Liverpool football club appears during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 15, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

LeBron James and Liverpool Collab for Nike Line

Liverpool Chairman Tom Werner announced on Wednesday that LeBron James was working with Nike to create a limited line of products connecting the NBA legend and the British soccer club. James has been a minority owner of Liverpool since 2011 and joined Werner’s Fenway Sports Group as partners in 2021. 

St. Louis, NFL Reach Settlement in Rams Relocation Case

The NFL and Rams owner Stan Kroenke will pay St. Louis a combined $790 million. The decision comes after a four-and-a-half-year mediation following the team’s departure in 2017 and is substantially lower than the $1 billion payout that was expected when the case went to trial in January. The final agreement did not guarantee the city an expansion team in the future.

Dapper Labs Teases All NFL Day Digital Collectibles 

The maker of NBA Top Shot is breaking into the NFL. Dapper Labs unveiled a preview of the upcoming NFL All Day NFT moments marketplace on Wednesday. The announcement comes after Dapper Labs and the NFL unveiled their partnership back in September. 

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Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan Surprise Shoppers and Cover Thanksgiving Groceries

‘Tis the season for a feel-good story. The New Orleans Saints stars got into the holiday spirit on Wednesday when they popped into a Save-A-Lot in New Orleans and picked up the tab for over 100 shoppers. The Saints take on the Bills at 8:20 p.m. EST and will be missing Kamara as he recovers from a knee injury.

Scripps Spelling Bee Champ Zaila Avant-garde Named SI’s SportsKid of the Year

The Louisiana native made waves earlier this year when she took home the Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the first Black American to capture the title. However, the 14-year-old’s win revealed that in addition to being a master speller, Avant-garde is one of the top-rated basketball players in the country. Sports Illustrated recognized her success both on the court and the spelling stage, naming her its 2021 SportsKid of the Year.

JJ Watt to Cover Funeral Expenses for Waukesha Christmas Parade Victims

The Arizona Cardinals’ defensive star announced on Wednesday that he would assume all expenses for the six victims of the tragic event in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Watt is a Wisconsin native, and his brother – and Pittsburg Steeler – Derek has set up a community fund for the families of the victims in partnership with the United Way. 

Exodus Movement Teams with SportX to Enable Crypto-backed Sports Betting

The crypto wallet company announced on Wednesday that they are partnering with sports betting outlet SportX for over 2,000 events each week. Exodus Movement supports various different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.  

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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.