Athletes: Page 6

Science & Technology

12 Amazing Tech Innovations You'll See at the Rio Olympics

From surveillance balloons to VR, these solutions are helping athletes go for the gold and giving fans new ways to cheer them on.

Social Media

Follow These 9 Olympic Athletes on Instagram for Some Epic Inspiration

These Rio-bound Olympians find a little time to inspire their social media followers, so let them inspire you too.

Innovation

6 Companies Backing Rio Olympic Athletes

These entrepreneurs and businesses are assisting athletes with tech, mosquito repellent and a job placement program.

Thought Leaders

Serena Williams and the 9 Most Successful Entrepreneur Athletes

From the sports arena to the business arena, here are 10 athletes who've built mega successful businesses both on and off the field.

Business News

Maria Sharapova to Attend Harvard Program Amidst Doping Scandal

Sharapova has her own candy company, Sugarpova.

Fundraising

Olympic Athletes Turn to Crowdfunding for Travel Expenses, Training Gear and a Ticket to Their Dreams in Rio

More than $400,000 has been raised on almost 90 crowdfunding campaigns to help athletes from around the world take the final step to the summer games.

Making a Change

Think You've Got Obstacles? Watch This One-Legged Athlete Compete on 'American Ninja Warrior.'

This clip of Zach Gowen should bring a smile to your face and tears to your eyes.

Marketing

Athletes' 'Flops' Bruise Their Brands

What's up with LeBron James' and Steph Curry's bad-boy behavior?

Marketing

Muhammad Ali Was a Marketing Genius Who Also Happened to Be a Boxer

Take it from the Champ: "If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you."

Growing a Business

Professional Athletes: The Next Generation of Tech Entrepreneurs

What do you think keeps Steph Curry, Kevin Seraphin and Carmelo Anthony busy in the off season? Think 'tech.'

Health & Wellness

How Muay Thai Kickboxers Embody the Soul of Entrepreneurs

One risks economic and emotional hardship. The other risks a swift kick to the face.

Franchise

Former Athletes-Turned-Franchisees Share Insight Into What It takes to Run a Successful Business

Because of their business know-how, these former professional athletes have had success on and off the field.

Business News

A Simple and Avoidable Flub Caused Nike to Lose Stephen Curry to Under Armour

Curry is the reigning MVP on the NBA's best team, the Golden State Warriors and worth perhaps $14 billion to Under Armour.

Marketing

Maria Sharapova and 6 Athletes Who Lost Their Nike Endorsements

Maria Sharapova is simply the latest star in a long list of high-profile athletes to be dropped by the company.