Sports Illustrated Presents Inaugural Power List: 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports
Inside Sports Illustrated’s Power List issue, available at SI.com and on newsstands today: The sports world is shaped by those who build audiences, regulate access, create wealth, and inspire future generations; Jake Paul’s evolution from YouTuber to boxer and his quest to remake combat sports;
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Jake Paul’s evolution from YouTuber to boxer and his quest to remake combat sports is featured inside the SI Power List issue, on newsstands now. (Photo:
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Athletes: These fierce competitors captivate fans worldwide with their outsized impact on and off the field. They are global superstars, but still relatable and vocal about using their star power. The list includes:
Patrick Mahomes ,Naomi Osaka ,LeBron James ,Kylian Mbappe , and the Ogwumike sisters. -
Influencers: The dynamic of the sports world wouldn't be the same without storytellers like these. They flex a huge fan base and unrivaled access to sponsorships, events, athletes, and so much more. Including
Livvy Dunne ,Pat McAfee , the NBA on TNT crew,Rayssa Leal , and more. -
Executives: From owners and commissioners to governing bodies and organizations, this category recognizes the visionaries who oversee and drive the direction of sports. Some executives on the SI Power List:
Michele Kang ,Adam Silver ,Rob Manfred ,Gary Bettman ,Dana White ,Tamika Tremaglio , andRoger Goodell . -
Icons & Leaders: They no longer play the game, but their legacies loom large and inspire new generations to break barriers. See examples:
Deion Sanders ,Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union ,Serena Williams ,Michael Jordan , andAllyson Felix . -
Dealmakers: Wielding influence in more nuanced ways, these sports agents and investment fund leaders represent today's power brokers.
Rich Paul ,The Arctos Sports Partners ,Nicole Lynn ,Nasser Al-Khelaïfi , andScott Boras are a few names that the SI Power List included.
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Also inside the issue:
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Le Whatever: One year out,
Paris 2024 is shaping up as a very boring Olympic Games—exactly what the French want and theIOC needs, according toJon Wertheim . -
Special Performances: 190 countries gathered this summer in
Berlin for The XVI Special Olympics World Games, spearheaded in 1968 byEunice Kennedy Shriver . -
What Might Have Been:
Tom Verducci onJacob deGrom , whose latest injury lands him amongBabe Ruth ,Mark Prior , SmokyJoe Wood , and others as pitchers whose outsized pitching talents were never fully realized. -
SI Eats : The stranger the dish at a concession stand, the better. Salivate over six minor league food items, including the flamin’ hot Cheetos corn dog. - Follow Sports Illustrated on Twitter @SInow, Instagram @sportsillustrated, and Facebook, or subscribe to Sports Illustrated today.
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