Sports
Why NBA Athletes Are Turning to Web3 to Build Generational Wealth
NFTs and the metaverse may provide a source of income long after players hang up their high tops, says Marcus Bläsche, CEO of Rumble Kong League. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

How Is Being in Crypto Like Playing a Sport?
A panel of experts examines the shrewdness needed in fencing and trading, the thrill of being on a team and the feeling of being picked last in gym class.

How the Golden State Warriors Gamified Fandom With NFTs
Silicon Valley's NBA team tokenized its performance on the courts. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Sorare 101: How to Get Started With Sorare NFTs
Sorare is an NFT-based competitive fantasy game filled with the world’s best soccer leagues and Major League Baseball stars.

How Sports Leagues Can Use Crypto to Engage Fans
Crypto, like sports, can be fun, says Jonathan Manzi, the founder of Beyond Protocol. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Autograph 101: What Are Autograph NFTs?
Launched in August 2021 and cofounded by NFL legend Tom Brady, Autograph is an NFT platform allowing users to purchase digital assets signed by some of the greatest athletes.

Women’s Sports Leagues and Crypto: An Overlooked Investment Opportunity?
Fans of these leagues have a relatively high knowledge of cryptocurrencies, yet fewer crypto companies invest in female athletes and teams. This feature is part of CoinDesk's "Sports Week."

How a UFC Heavyweight Champion Became a Crypto Trailblazer
Francis Ngannou and his manager, Marquel Martin, discuss the athlete's journey from Cameroon to the UFC, and now, to crypto. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Tribalism, Meritocracy, Money: What Sports and Crypto Fans Have in Common
Both groups love underdogs, too, Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan writes for CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Regulators Should Ban Crypto Advertising in Sports
Just because someone can hit a home run or throw a touchdown pass, he shouldn’t be allowed to give financial advice.

