Movers & Shakers: July 9, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
MLB All-Star Game 2019 bonuses: What the winning team will earn
Only members of the winning team receive the bonus check.
US women’s soccer team deserves equal pay: Comedian Joe Piscopo
US women’s soccer team
MLB Home Run Derby features $1M prize, largest bonus pool ever
This year’s field of eight hitters includes several rising stars, including New York Mets rookie first baseman Pete Alonso.
US women's World Cup winnings: Here’s how much the soccer players will take home
Winning the World Cup comes with more than just one of the highest honors in soccer. It also comes with a payout. Here’s a look at how much money the U.S. women’s team will take home after it won the championship for the fourth time on Sunday.
US women's soccer team wins fourth World Cup, defeating Netherlands
Megan Rapinoe converted a penalty kick in the second half and Rose Lavelle added a goal.
NFL star Adrian Peterson must repay $2.4M over loan default: Report
Peterson, who currently plays for the Washington Redskins, took out $4 million loan at a 15 percent interest rate in April 2016.
Colin Kaepernick may not totally understand who Betsy Ross is, Dr. Alveda King says
Nike “Betsy Ross flag” sneaker controversy is an unfortunate incident, according to Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nike says USWNT soccer jersey is the best-selling soccer top ever sold on its website
Nike took a lot of criticism this week after pulling a patriotic sneaker design from store shelves, but the company’s association with American sports is still valuable.
Colin Kaepernick and Nike: A timeline of ex-NFL QB's relationship with brand
The former NFL quarterback reportedly influenced the brand’s decision to cancel the release of its commemorative Fourth of July “Betsy Ross flag” sneakers.
Nike made ‘boneheaded move’ pulling Betsy Ross flag sneakers: Deneen Borelli
Nike nixes Fourth of July sneakers
Adidas U.K. tweets racist, offensive messages after social media promotion goes wrong
Adidas’ U.K. Twitter account had a serious misstep this week.
Nike 'Betsy Ross flag' sneakers sold for $2K each on resale market
A size 8 pair of the sneakers, which were nixed after criticism from Colin Kaepernick, sold for $2,500.
Nike canceled 'Betsy Ross flag' sneaker out of fears it could 'unintentionally offend' customers
“We regularly make business decisions to withdraw initiatives, products and services," Nike said in a statement.
StockX pulls Nike 'Betsy Ross flag' sneakers from resale site, cites company values
Prior to the company’s decision, leaked pairs of the sneaker were selling for as much as $3,000 each on StockX.
NBA star Kevin Durant sells Malibu home for $12.15M: report
NBA star Kevin Durant reportedly sold his oceanfront Malibu home for $12.15 million.
Nike's Betsy Ross flag sneaker controversy gets mixed Twitter reaction
News that Nike pulled a sneaker that was intended to show patriotism ahead of the Fourth of July incensed conservative Twitter Tuesday.
MLB legend: This is how to turn a losing team into World Series champs
It all starts with the 'skipper,' said New York Mets legend Ron Swoboda.
Ron Swoboda on the 1969 'Miracle Mets'
What led to the 1969 'Miracle Mets'
Ex-NFL player: Nike's 'Betsy Ross flag' shoe wouldn't offend me, but I wouldn't wear it
'The reason why Colin Kaepernick stands against a flag like that is the same reason why I would not wear that flag on my feet -- I wouldn't wear a Confederate flag,' said Jack Brewer.