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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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Marcus Smart Inks Multiyear Extension with Puma 

Marcus Smart unlocked a new level of play during the 2021-22 season, securing Defensive Player of the Year honors. The defending DPOY revealed that he inked a multiyear extension with Puma, Nick DePaula reports. The deal spans both footwear and apparel. Smart fronts an all-star group of basketball ambassadors, which also include LaMelo Ball, Deandre Ayton, and Breanna Stewart.

Alabama Takes Over as College Football’s No. 1

College football has a new number one. Alabama took over the top spot, replacing Georgia in the AP Top 25 poll, following its decisive 49-26 victory against Arkansas. Georgia slipped to the No. 2 spot as Ohio State, Michigan, and Clemson round out the top five. 

Gavin Newsom Restricts Use of Lyrics in California Courts

As rap fans collectively call to free YSL, California is making moves to limit the opportunities for lyrics to be used in court. The state’s governor Gavin Newsom signed the Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act. With the move, it became the first state to have such legislation on record. As a result, any instances of creative expression can only be used in a trial when surrounding contexts are taken into consideration under “judicial review.” 

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Kim Kardashian Faces SEC Fine Following Crypto Partnership

Crypto regulation has a new target. Kim Kardashian faces a $1.26 million fine following her participation in an Instagram partnership with crypto company EthereumMax. Kardashian posted an endorsement for the company but failed to reveal the professional affiliation. As part of the same investigation, former NBA player Paul Pierce and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. are also subject to fines due to their relationship with the company.

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Alex Morgan Locks in NWSL’s Golden Boot

San Diego has made waves during its inaugural NWSL season. The first-year team locked in the third seed in its division for the upcoming playoffs and set an NWSL attendance record for its Sept. 17 match against Angel City FC. Now, the team’s star player is collecting individual accolades: USWNT legend Alex Morgan is this year’s Golden Boot winner, netting 15 goals in 17 games. 

Recently, Boardroom’s Rich Kleiman discussed the rise of women’s soccer. Read more.

Tyler Herro, Heat Reach $130M Extension 

The league’s best sixth man is staying in Miami. Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports confirmed to ESPN that Tyler Herro inked a four-year extension with the Heat. The contract includes $120 million in guaranteed cash and an additional $10 million in potential bonuses.

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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.