Thirty of 123 general managers across four major sports played professionally in their respective league. Here’s a look at best players-turned-GMs.
Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY
Zion Williamson signs with Jordan Brand in first major deal as NBA player
Terms of the deal – expected to be among the most lucrative for an NBA rookie – were not made available. Williamson made the reveal on Instagram.
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang confronts British rival who refused to shake hands, pose for photos
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang yelled at British rival Duncan Scot, who refused to shake his hand or pose for pictures with him on the medal podium.
Ronaldo will not face criminal charges in alleged sexual assault case
District attorney’s office decides Kathryn Mayorga’s claim of alleged sexual assault in 2009 couldn’t be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Zion Williamson withdraws from USA Basketball training camp
The New Orleans Pelicans’ No. 1 draft pick will spend the rest of his summer preparing for the start of his first NBA season.
Australian swimmer Mack Horton refuses to share podium with Chinese rival he called ‘drug cheat’
Australian swimmer Mack Horton didn’t acknowledge Sun Yang, whom he has called a “drug cheat,” after their race at the FINA world championships.
Hall of Fame boxer Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker dies after being struck by vehicle
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Hall of Fame boxer was 55 years old.
‘I’m a grown man’: Lakers star Anthony Davis has no regrets about trade request
Anthony Davis told ESPN that he doesn’t regret making the midseason trade request that ultimately helped bring him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jake Marisnick suspended two games by MLB for collision at home with Jonathan Lucroy
MLB announced that it is suspending Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick for two games as for his violent collision at the plate with Jonathan Lucroy.
Breaking it down: What exactly is the gap in pay between USWNT and USMNT players?
The USWNT just won the World Cup and now, for many of the players, they turn their focus to a mediation session with U.S. Soccer over equal pay.