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ESPN Sports Business Editor Analyzes Impact of Magic Johnson’s Dodgers Deal

ESPN's Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson's historic purchase of the LA Dodgers and what it means for the sport

ESPN’s Senior Sports Business Editor Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson’s historic purchase…

By Adena Andrews

Posted: March 29, 2012 Tags: BE Decoded, Bob Kraft, Charlotte Bobcats, Decoded, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, ESPN, Frank McCourt, Guggenheim Partners, Keith Reed, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Magic Johnson, Manny Ramirez, Michael Jordan, MLB, New England Patriots, New York Mets

NBA Decoded: Have Black Athletes Killed the White All-Star?

As the NBA becomes dominated by African American and international players, White ball players are left on the bench

Dominated by African American and international players, the NBA is left with fewer White American…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: March 28, 2012 Tags: Andrew Bogut, Athletes, basketball, Brad Miller, David Lee, Dirk Nowitzki, ESPN, Final Four, Hypebeast, James Naismith, John Stockton, Kevin Love, Manu Ginobili, NBA, NBA playoffs, professional athlete, Serge Ibaka, Tony Parker, Yao Ming

Before the NBA lockout ended, SportsNetworker compiled a list of the “Top 10 Sports Business Professionals To Follow On Twitter,” highlighting individuals at major sports entities who will keep their followers abreast of the latest industry news. The list was diverse in that it included both men and women, however, none of the candidates were of color. Since the 2012 NBA season tipped off on Christmas Day, BlackEnterprise.com decided to compile a select list of Black professionals from sports media, marketing, public, and community relations that may have been overlooked. If you’re a basketball fan looking to keep your ear to the tweets, here are 10 sports business professionals of color to follow on Twitter. —Mia Hall

10 Sports Business Professionals (of Color) to Follow on Twitter

The NBA lockout is over and the season's started but here's how to stay on top of what's going on

With the 2012 NBA season underway there are specific sports business leaders you need to…

By Mia N. Hall

Posted: December 26, 2011 Tags: Adena Andrews, basketball, Benson Mensah, Billy King, Chevonne Mansfield, ESPN, Goodwin Sports Management, Jemele Hill, John A. Shumate, Mia M. Jackson, Nate Jones, NBA Lockout, NBA season, Sports Illustrated, SportsNetworker, Tariq Ahmad, Twitter, Van Adams

Jimmy Graham: A Story of Survival & Beating the Odds

Overcoming abuse and abandonment, the inspiring NFL star tackles life head on

Before he was an NFL star Jimmy Graham was an orphan abandoned by his mother…

By Raynard Jackson

Posted: October 28, 2011 Tags: adoptee, adoption, Becky Vinson, child abuse, ESPN, Football, Jimmy Graham, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, NFL, orphan, Raynard Jackson, University of Miami

LeBron James Decoded: A Slam Dunk Brand

Moving to Miami only amplified LeBron James' stock in the NBA and is having a similar effect on his business and bank account

Since joining Dwayne Wade on the Miami Heat, LeBron James has made millions more and…

By Andreas Hale

Posted: May 20, 2011 Tags: Aaron Goodwin, BE Decoded, Boys & Girls Club, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, Decoded, Dwayne Wade, ESPN, Fenway Sports Management, Kobe Bryant, lebron james, Liverpool F.C. Soccer Club, LRMR Sports Marketing Company, Maverick Carter, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, NBA, Nike, Pat Riley, The Decision

UPDATE: Day 3 – Women of Power Summit 2011

Our 6th Annual Women of Power Summit is winding down but you can still find out the keys to reclaiming your power here

Day 3 of Black Enterprise’s Women of Power Summit began with very profound and inspirational…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: February 25, 2011 Tags: 2011 Women of Power Summit, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Buzz Marketing Group, Dr. Janet Taylor, ESPN, live stream, Marion Jones, resume, Sage Steele, Tina Wells, WNBA

We're only a week away from Black Enterprise's 6th Annual Women of Power Summit. Next week, both seasoned businesswomen and up-and-coming entrepreneurs will congregate in Orlando for three days of networking and insightful workshops. To celebrate the occasion, check out our list of 10 business mavens under 40. You can catch them live at this year's summit or via BlackEnterprise.com's up-to-the-minute coverage. —Janel Martinez (Image: Thinkstock; all other images courtesy of subject)

Top 10: Young Women of Power

With just a week before the Women of Power conference, BE highlights some of the brightest female entrepreneurs and execs under 40

We’re only a week away from Black Enterprise’s 6th Annual Women of Power Summit. Are…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: February 14, 2011 Tags: 2011 Women of Power Summit, ABC, Ajilli Hardy, BET, BluePrint Group, Buzz Marketing Group, ESPN, Fox, General Electric, HBO, Julia-Feliz Sessoms, Kimberly Stone, L.L.C., Marion Jones, MIT, NBC, Nike, Nikki Bethel, OLYMPIC, Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, Sage Steele, SportsCenter, Tai Beauchamp, Time Inc., Tina Wells, TV One, Valorie Burton

Black Enterprise’s 6th Annual Women of Power Summit is fast approaching, kicking off in two weeks, February 23, 2011. What better way to prepare for the opening ceremony than to explore our top 10 Women of Power picks ? Check out the montage of savvy businesswomen, media mavens, and political powerhouses who are leaving their mark on history in their own way.--Janel Martinez

Top 10: Women of Power

Businesswomen, media mavens, and political powerhouses who are leaving their mark on history in their own way

Black Enterprise’s 6th annual Women of Power Summit is fast approaching, kicking off in two…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: February 7, 2011 Tags: 75 Most Powerful African Americans in Corporate America, BE Next, Bethann Hardison, Bishop Barbara C. Harris, Black Enterprise, Christina Norman, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Dr. Brenda Wade, ESPN, For Colored Girls, General Electric, Heartline Productions, Kimberly Stone, MTV, Naomi Campbell, NBC Universal, Ntozake Shange, OWN, Paula Madison, Stage Steele, Top 10 at 10, Tyler Perry, Tyson Beckford, Ursula Burns, VH1, Women of Power Legacy Award, Xerox Corp.

From Bad Boy to Young Music Executive

Aaron Arnold's leap of faith led to a dream realized

Aaron Arnold, 30, founder and CEO of Music Is My Business, made that decision, leaving…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: March 27, 2009 Tags: Aaron Arnold, ESPN, music entertainment, Music Is My Business, Sean "Diddy" Combs, World Food Program

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