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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first quarter of the game between Bowling Green and Nebraska.
Arts & Entertainment
Even in the era of NIL, college sports are stacked against student athletes—now lack of transparency is holding them back from a ‘fair market’
By Joshua HongSeptember 20, 2026
Elena Rybakina
Success
Gen Z tennis star Elena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis—now she’s a U.S. Open champion and no. 1 in the world
By Emma BurleighSeptember 15, 2026
Coco Gauff
Success
Tennis star Coco Gauff heads into the U.S. Open quarterfinals without having lost a single set—playing with ‘no regrets’ made her more successful
By Emma BurleighSeptember 9, 2026
Jessica Pegula with a clutched fist and a tennis racket.
Success
U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula’s dad is also heavily invested in sports—he owns the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and has a $9.3 billion net worth
By Preston ForeSeptember 5, 2026
Novak Djokovic
Success
Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out during the first round of the U.S. Open—but he’ll still walk away with $140,000, and millions off-court
By Emma BurleighSeptember 2, 2026
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Health
‘It is okay not to be okay’: NFL legend Terrell Davis joins growing roster of athletes partnering with big pharma to raise health awareness
By Joshua HongJuly 29, 2026
Inside Flavor Flav’s unlikely effort to help female Olympians build their brands and careers
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Inside Flavor Flav’s unlikely effort to help female Olympians build their brands and careers
By Ellie AustinJuly 22, 2026
Knicks star Jalen Brunson
Success
Despite a $156 million contract, Knicks star Jalen Brunson still calls his parents for financial advice any time he makes a big purchase
By Emma BurleighJuly 21, 2026
Ferran Torres
Success
Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup—but just four years ago, he was in therapy and stuck in a ‘bottomless pit’
By Emma BurleighJuly 20, 2026
Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain
Success
Lamine Yamal is the third-youngest World Cup finalist—and he was scouted from his working-class neighborhood at just 6 years old
By Emma BurleighJuly 16, 2026
Erling Haaland #9 of Norway
Success
When Erling Haaland isn’t playing for Norway in the World Cup, he’s investing in a chess championship and playing an animated Viking
By Emma BurleighJuly 10, 2026
Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo
Success
Cristiano Ronaldo is soccer’s first-ever billionaire: He went from begging for burgers outside McDonald’s to landing a $400 million contract
By Preston ForeJune 28, 2026
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson
Success
Jalen Brunson just led the Knicks to a historic win—and credits his NBA veteran dad’s work ethic for preparing him for the job
By Emma BurleighJune 15, 2026
Tom Brady wearing commencement regalia behind a podium at Georgetown University
Success
Tom Brady tells Gen Z to treat their careers like the Super Bowl: ‘You may only get one chance to impress your boss or land a promotion’
By Preston ForeMay 19, 2026
Olympic champion Mo Farah’s reality check for unemployed Gen Zers who think they have it bad: ‘I was child-trafficked … but I never gave up on myself’
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Olympic champion Mo Farah’s reality check for unemployed Gen Zers who think they have it bad: ‘I was child-trafficked … but I never gave up on myself’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 24, 2026
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By Preston ForeSeptember 20, 2026
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By Preston ForeSeptember 20, 2026
Economy
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By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 20, 2026
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