Category
Philanthropy
Foundations, schools, hospitals and community work. 16 athletes.
Serena Williams
23-time Grand Slam champion who became a venture capitalist backing diverse founders.
Venus Williams
Seven-time major champ who runs an interior design firm and co-owns an NFL stake.
Magic Johnson
Five-time champion who became one of the most successful athlete-owners in sports.
Stephen Curry
The greatest shooter ever runs a production company, a signature brand and a family foundation.
Michael Jordan
The first former player to become majority owner of an NBA team, now a NASCAR owner.
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.
Colin Kaepernick
Activist QB who founded a youth camp and a publishing house.
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.
Tony Hawk
Skateboarding's Birdman owns a board company, a chicken spot, and funds skateparks.
Mia Hamm
Two-time World Cup winner, co-owner of LAFC and Angel City.
Billie Jean King
Founder of the WTA and Women's Sports Foundation; pioneer of women's sports media.
Dikembe Mutombo
Shot-blocking legend whose foundation built a 300-bed hospital in Kinshasa.