Category
Business
Athletes who founded, run or franchise real companies. 18 athletes.
LeBron James
The NBA's all-time scoring leader built a Hollywood studio and a sports-media network on the side.
Peyton Manning
The audible-calling QB now runs a production studio named after his signature call.
Venus Williams
Seven-time major champ who runs an interior design firm and co-owns an NFL stake.
Shaquille O'Neal
Hall of Famer, early Google investor, and fast-food empire builder.
Tom Brady
Seven rings, then a broadcasting deal, a production company and an NFL ownership stake.
Stephen Curry
The greatest shooter ever runs a production company, a signature brand and a family foundation.
David Beckham
From free kicks to club president: Inter Miami, Salford and a stack of side bets.
Maria Sharapova
Five-time Slam champion turned candy founder and consumer-brand investor.
Junior Bridgeman
Turned 450+ restaurants into a bottling empire, then bought Ebony and a piece of the Bucks.
Patrick Mahomes
Chiefs superstar with stakes in three KC teams and a Whataburger expansion.
Lewis Hamilton
Seven-time champion with a plant-based burger chain, a spirits brand and a film credit.
Kobe Bryant
The only NBA legend with an Academy Award.
Rory McIlroy
Major champion, VC firm founder, and co-creator of TGL with Tiger Woods.
Usain Bolt
The fastest man alive bet on scooters, esports and a new track series.
Tony Hawk
Skateboarding's Birdman owns a board company, a chicken spot, and funds skateparks.
Billie Jean King
Founder of the WTA and Women's Sports Foundation; pioneer of women's sports media.
Allyson Felix
The most decorated U.S. track Olympian left Nike and built her own shoe company.
Candace Parker
Three-time WNBA champ now running women's basketball at Adidas.