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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
🤯 What's going on here? Icon League take on Baller League for €500,000
It could really come down to a showdown between the small-field league winners in Germany. These have come to an end in recent weeks and each produced a winner. The Instagram page "sweatyg0al" started a survey a day ago, asking who of the two winners would win in a direct duel. So: Streets United from the Baller League against Berlin City, the winner of the Icon League. This led to teasing in the comments. Julian Schieber, the coach who won the Baller League with Streets United, commented that three players from Streets United would beat four from Berlin City. Elias Nerlich promptly responded with an offer: "Seriously: let's bet €100,000 that 3 players from Streets won't beat 4 from Berlin City, the winning team gets the money 🙌🏽 or rather back down?" The CEO of the Baller League, Felix Starck, then made another offer. Both teams play with a full team for €500,000. However, it remains questionable whether the two teams will actually compete against each other, as well as the question of where the €500,000 is supposed to come from. What do you think, who would prevail in a direct duel? This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Pau Barrena - 2024 Getty Images
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Sha'Carri Richardson joins Team USA stars getting Athlos stake
Sha'Carri Richardson during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. PHOTO: REUTERS (Bloomberg) – Athlos, the all-female track event founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, is expanding into a team-based league for 2026 and adding field events. The league will be headlined by Olympic medallists and Team USA standouts Sha'Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas and Tara Davis-Woodhall, who will all serve as adviser-owners and shareholders in the league. 'For so long, athletes, especially in track, have carried the show but never owned the stage. To have a seat at the table where the decisions get made? That's powerful,' Richardson said in an e-mailed statement to Bloomberg. Ohanian launched Athlos – the Greek word for contest – in 2024 in an ambitious attempt to shake up women's track, combining music, racing and bigger prize money. Athlos held its inaugural race in September 2024 at Icahn Stadium in New York City. It showcased six sprint style races, with a DJ playing in between every race and each runner being introduced with a walkout song. They gave away one of the largest prize purses in the sport's history along, with US$60,000 (S$77,200) for the winners plus a Tiffany's crown. The night ended with a concert by rapper Megan Thee Stallion. 'Athlos isn't just trying to fit track into an old model. It's building something new that honours the athletes, the culture, and the competition in a way that grabs people's attention and makes the sport accessible. That's what's going to push the sport into the mainstream,' Richardson said of how Athlos is set to elevate the sport. The first season drew about three million viewers, the company said. Now they will host another race at Icahn Stadium in October 2025 before launching the league next year. No specific financials were released about the league, but Athlos confirmed there will be individual prizes per meet, and a team prize for the championship. Giving the founding athletes equity wasn't something planned when they initially signed on to be part of the league. 'That wasn't even a part of the conversation,' Ohanian said in an interview. 'So you can imagine it was a nice surprise to say, hey, look, we're doing a league now, and we'd love to have you involved and have a stake in it.' Athletes have increasingly taking stakes in the growing number of new startups outside of tradtional leagues and competitions. San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul recently bought into Tiger Woods' Tomorrow's Golf League franchise Jupiter Links GC, joining sports stars including Mike Trout and Harry Kane as backers of the team. Footballers including Diogo Jota, Diogo Dalot, and Mason Mount invested in Baller League, a six-a-side football competition backed by a range of influencers and former footballers. Ohanian, who funded Athlos through his 776 venture capital firm, is looking to making track a lot more fun for fans and boosted viewership, thereby increasing pay for the athletes beyond the four-year Olympic cycle. A push has been made to capture the popularity of track and field outside of mainstream athletic events. Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track launched in April with a US$12.6 million prize pot, with US$100,000 for the winner of each event. Next year will see the launch of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, with a US$10 million pot and US$150,000 for first place. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sky Sports commentator left speechless by KSI's X-rated comment live on air
KSI stunned Sky Sports commentator Brandon Smith and viewers alike with his X-rated joke during the latest action from the Baller League. The well-known social media star, singer and boxer has been infiltrating many mainstream spaces as of late, appearing at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend and also guest-judging on Britain's Got Talent. He also owns several popular companies, including Misfits Boxing, Prime Hydration and Lunchly, alongside fellow entrepreneur Logan Paul. And he balances those commitments with his duties as president of the UK version of the Baller League. The 31-year-old was in attendance once again at the Copper Box Arena in London on Monday, taking up his usual position in the commentary booth. It was during the match between M7 FC and SDS that he left fellow microphone man Smith speechless with his lewd joke that was caught live on air. When discussing the league table, Smith said: "Well, that table is looking very tight." Murmuring in agreement, KSI thought on the spot and quipped back with: "Tighter than a nun?" This piece of blue comedy was received with an air of awkwardness by Smith, who stayed silent for a solid 20 seconds while KSI could be heard laughing in the background at the reaction - or lack thereof - to his joke. Smith then continued commentating on the tied game between M7 FC and SDS without acknowledging KSI's comment, much to the influencer's joy. The indoor six-a-side football competition is currently in its debut season in the UK. It originated in Germany last year and is endorsed by former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels and ex- Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski. KSI is the president of the UK edition of the Baller League, with British influencers and footballers appearing at the competition to coach various teams. Just some of the famous faces involved include Chelsea icon John Terry, The Rest Is Football podcast trio Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, Twitch streamer AngryGinge, Arsenal star Chloe Kelly and British rapper Dave. The Baller League will continue next week with the final matchday before the following Monday's final four day to conclude the tournament. All fixtures are available live on Sky Sports. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘You don't know her at all' – Alisha Lehmann's mum jumps to defence of glam footballer in angry blast at critics
Lehmann has broken up with her footballer boyfriend LEHMANN'S TERMS 'You don't know her at all' – Alisha Lehmann's mum jumps to defence of glam footballer in angry blast at critics ALISHA LEHMANN'S mum has hit back at criticism of her daughter. Lehmann, 26, plays for Juventus and has boosted her popularity throughout her career on social media. Advertisement 7 Alisha Lehmann's mum has hit back at critics Credit: instagram 7 Lehmann has risen in fame thanks to her social media presence Credit: Instagram @alishalehmann7 7 But her mum insists she is famous for her football not work off the pitch Credit: Instagram @alishalehmann7 7 The Swiss star's mum Sarah Guggisberg jumped to her defence Credit: Instagram @sarahguggisberg The Swiss international has amassed an incredible 16.6 million followers on Instagram and a further 11.9 million on TikTok by sharing snaps off her glamorous footballing life. But Lehmann's mum Sarah Guggisberg has hit back at critics that claim she is only in the public eye for her work off the field. She wrote on social media: "She became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup. "She wears makeup, right? She's been playing in the top flight for years. It's not like she just wears makeup. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL ITALIAN JOB Klopp's agent responds to claims Liverpool icon has agreed to become Roma boss "You don't know her at all and you don't know what a wonderful person she is. "And she became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup." Lehmann, who used to play for West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa, has scored two goals in 16 Serie A games for Juventus this season. She has also hit the headlines off the pitch this year after being named in charge of her own team in the new Baller League. Advertisement JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS And there has been much interest in her break up with fellow player Douglas Luiz. The couple completed the first ever boyfriend and girlfriend transfer when they left Aston Villa for Juve together last summer. Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team They first began dating in 2021 and have had an on and off relationship since. Advertisement But they have now seemingly gone their separate ways for good, with Luiz set to leave Juve at the end of the season while Lehmann is likely to stay. 7 Lehmann's mum says her popularity is not about 'makeup' Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7 7 The Juventus star has her own Baller League side Credit: Getty 7 She is no longer dating Douglas Luiz Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘You don't know her at all' – Alisha Lehmann's mum jumps to defence of glam footballer in angry blast at critics
ALISHA LEHMANN'S mum has hit back at criticism of her daughter. Lehmann, 26, plays for 7 Alisha Lehmann's mum has hit back at critics Credit: instagram 7 Lehmann has risen in fame thanks to her social media presence Credit: Instagram @alishalehmann7 7 But her mum insists she is famous for her football not work off the pitch Credit: Instagram @alishalehmann7 7 The Swiss star's mum Sarah Guggisberg jumped to her defence Credit: Instagram @sarahguggisberg The Swiss international has amassed an incredible 16.6 million followers on Instagram and a further 11.9 million on TikTok by sharing snaps off her But She wrote on social media: "She became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup. "She wears makeup, right? She's been playing in the top flight for years. It's not like she just wears makeup. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "You don't know her at all and you don't know what a wonderful person she is. "And she became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup." Lehmann, who used to play for She has also hit the headlines off the pitch this year after being named in charge of her own team in the new Baller League. Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS And there has been much interest in her The couple completed the first ever Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team They first began dating in 2021 and have had an on and off relationship since. But they have now seemingly gone their separate ways for good, with Luiz set to leave Juve at the end of the season while Lehmann is likely to stay. 7 Lehmann's mum says her popularity is not about 'makeup' Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7 7 The Juventus star has her own Baller League side Credit: Getty 7 She is no longer dating Douglas Luiz Credit: instagram @alishalehmann7
