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Former President Barack Obama is reportedly involved in a group that is interested in purchasing the Phoenix Suns from owner Robert Sarver.

Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal shared an investment principle he heard from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, which has inspired his undertakings since.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Venus Williams, Spike Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O'Neal and Killer Mike are among those set to participate in a celebration of African American business success and opportunity. Black Entrepreneurs Day, founded and organized by "Shark Tank" panelist and FUBU chief executive Daymond John, will be held Oct. 27 at New York City's Apollo Theater and streamed live on Johnson's Facebook page and BlackEntrepreneursDay.com. “Black Entrepreneurs Day provides an invaluable resource to a community that is historically overlooked when it comes to resources and funding. It is truly economic inclusion for us, by us," NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson said in a statement. John, one of the original stars of ABC's “Shark Tank,” founded the global lifestyle brand FUBU and is a motivational speaker and author.

A celebration of Black business success and opportunity is back for its third year.

Shaquille O'Neal says he doesn't want to compete with Jeff Bezos' massive net worth over the Phoenix Suns: "Nobody on this planet can compete with Big Man JB."

The Ime Udoka and Adam Levine infidelity scandals were brought up on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast, but because of his own experiences, he remained silent.

A local Boys and Girls Club Clubhouse has been gifted more than 30 laptops after a team member makes a half-court shot during a challenge by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neil.

And that name was Dennis Rodman. Dennis Rodman. Shaq and Rodman have a history of beefingThis latest jab isn't anything new for Shaq and Rodman. "If Dennis Rodman would've came in with a clean cut, in a suit with some glasses like that, that would've went viral. And here's Shaq talking about Rodman's general behavior at the ceremony.

Former NBA great Shaquille O'Neal has left a big mark on the restaurant industry in recent years and now he is expanding his culinary footprint into in Central Florida.

Papa John's Dough and Degrees program helps employees obtain a degree, without having to worry about the burdens of student loan debt.

"These rings will just sit in a safe, it cannot help me. I have to do something positive," he said.

LSU basketball forward Shareef O'Neal, the son of legendary Tigers center Shaquille O'Neal, is reportedly entering the transfer portal.

94th Academy Awards - Show Ben Proudfoot accepts the award for best documentary short subject for "The Queen of Basketball" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar. “The Queen of Basketball” — with a pair of basketball legends in O’Neal and Stephen Curry among the executive producers and top promoters of the 22-minute film — won the Academy Award for short subject documentary Sunday. Ben Proudfoot directed the short, which educated even some ardent basketball fans on the story of the trailblazer. Harris is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as is O’Neal.

The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar.

Michael Jordan gave way to LeBron James in the NBA of the 2000s, just as traditional forms of communication began to yield to the birth and growth of new media.

Some have suggested that trading James may be the quickest and easiest way to fix the team's disconnect.

Authentic Brands Group announced it has entered into a partnership to co-own and manage David Beckham's global brand management firm, DB Ventures.

The NBA celebrated its diamond anniversary with a sparkling tribute to honor 75 years on the hardwood floor.

The NBA celebrated its diamond anniversary with a sparkling tribute to honor 75 years on the hardwood floor. Each of them wearing blue blazers with a 75th logo on their chests, the best of the NBA's best were introduced to huge ovations, with the loudest cheers going to Jordan, who was the last player to walk onto the raised podium at center court.

Karl-Anthony Towns gave big men everywhere something to shoot for.

Shaq's Fun House Host Shaquille O'Neal attends Shaq's Fun House on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP) (Mark Von Holden)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal threw one big party, but with two different experiences. O’Neal hosted his carnival-themed event “Shaq’s Fun House” on Friday night in downtown Los Angeles ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend. The event was held at the spacious Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in a city where O’Neal helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. “You go, ‘Hey Tom, hey Bob, hey Jamal.’ This party is a carnival with rides, favorite restaurants, top restaurants in L.A... Ferris wheel.

Shaquille O’Neal has returned to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships.

The NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate will be played as scheduled, but with many big names absent.

Basketball fans hoping to buy something from Bill Russell’s memorabilia collection should expect some big-name competition.

Shaquille O'Neal said he's in his best shape since playing for the Miami Heat, after six months on a strict diet of of salad, shakes, and fish.

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal opened another Big Chicken inside an NHL arena, part of his plan to compete with bigger brands.

The officer, who has served 17 years in law enforcement, is in critical condition.

Shaquille O'Neal played for six different NBA teams, including the Lakers, and made over $10 million per season from 1999 to 2009.

Gymnast Sunisa Lee and Shaquille O'Neal's two oldest sons are on a list of 30 athletes who experts say could rake in big bucks.

Gun Violence Young Victims In this undated photo provided by her family, Amaria Jones stands for a photo wearing her favorite color, purple. Gun violence is killing an increasing number of American children, many of them caught in crossfire. (Jones Family via AP) (Uncredited)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Gun violence is killing an increasing number of children and teenagers across America, leaving behind shattered dreams and devastated families. At one time, he had been such a standout at football that neighbors thought he was destined for the NFL. "I know I live in Chicago and it’s a lot of violence, but I never thought that was possible.”Copyright 2021 The Associated Press.

Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal talks NBA Playoffs and about his latest investment in esports.

Former Orlando Magic player and current Windermere homeowner Shaquille O'Neal endorsed Aramis Ayala in her campaign to take over Val Demings' congressional seat. Demings has...

Shaq's son commits Shaqir O'Neal, the youngest son of Shaquille O'Neal, is shown in a 2019 file photo. The younger O'Neal committed to play basketball at Texas Southern University. ( Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)HOUSTON — Shaqir O’Neal, the youngest son of basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has committed to play basketball at Texas Southern University. He displayed a drawing of himself wearing a Texas Southern uniform. Texas Southern is coached by Johnny Jones, who was an assistant under Dale Brown when Shaquille O’Neal played for LSU, the Tigers, KPRC reported.

"I'm just trying to make people smile," the NBA great said.

"I'm just trying to make people smile," the NBA great said.

Shaquille O'Neal was out shopping in Atlanta when he saw a man buying an engagement ring. The NBA great decided to buy it for him – and the gesture was caught on camera.

The headquarters of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen in Washington, DC, January 28, 2021. "Celebrity involvement in a SPAC does not mean that the investment in a particular SPAC or SPACs generally is appropriate for all investors," the SEC said in an investor alert posted on its website. "Never invest in a SPAC based solely on a celebrity's involvement or based solely on other information you receive through social media, investment newsletters, online advertisements, email, investment research websites, internet chat rooms, direct mail, newspapers, magazines, television, or radio," the SEC said in the alert. CNBC's Jim Cramer previously raised a red flag on these celebrity SPACs, saying they "feel like an inside joke for the super-rich." "These newer SPACs increasingly feel like an inside joke for the super-rich and a way for celebrities to monetize their reputations," he said.

Nonprofit gets new hoops for victims of domestic abuse with help from Shaq, Orlando MagicHack-a-Shaq is coming to All Elite Wrestling. Shaquille O'Neal may again absorb some intentional hits in his tag team match this week. Ad“I’m the type, I can never back down from a challenge,” O’Neal told The Associated Press. O'Neal was crushed as a teenager when Hulk Hogan slammed and defeated Andre the Giant in the main event of WrestleMania III. Ad“I told him, ‘you broke my heart when you body-slammed Andre the Giant,’” O’Neal said.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal told CBS News in an interview that he hopes it's a "sign we might be turning a corner" in the fight against the pandemic. O'Neal, who played nearly 20 seasons in the league, knows first hand what having fans means to players. "Fans definitely have an impact on the game," O'Neal said. Amid a pandemic that has killed more than 500,000 Americans, the gradual return of fans to indoor venues is a welcome sign for O'Neal. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal says he hopes fans returning to NBA arenas is a "sign we might be turning a corner."

But SPACs are also known as "blank check" funds — because investors give money to a manager without knowing what company they may ultimately acquire. SPAC initial offerings quadrupled last year to 248, according to Jay Ritter, a finance professor at the University of Florida. In the case of SPACs, retail investors seem to be chasing past returns, according to Ritter. More and more, mom-and-pop investors aren't buying shares at SPACs' initial listing price, Ritter said. However, investors would have earned a higher return in the S&P 500 stock index, which yielded 52% over the same time period.

Firefighters work at the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store in Atlanta on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)ATLANTA – A historic Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store in Atlanta owned by basketball star Shaquille O'Neal that dates back to the mid-1960s was engulfed in flames early Wednesday, heavily damaging the structure. In the meantime, our Ponce team members will continue to receive full pay while we identify and offer them roles at other area Krispy Kreme shops." The Midtown Krispy Kreme was one of the first locations established outside the company's main bases of operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee. After Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral in April 1968, the Krispy Kreme fed mourners by donating 150 dozen donuts to Atlanta churches.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Zach LaVine bounced back from a poor performance a night earlier and scored 39 points Saturday as the Chicago Bulls routed the injury-plagued Orlando Magic 118-92. He scored 22 points in the first half and chipped in seven rebounds and four assists as the Bulls snapped a two-game losing streak. Orlando's Nikola Vucevic, who scored a career-best 43 points in Friday’s win, had 17 points and eight rebounds. The guard, who entered the night 10th in the NBA with 26.5 points per game, had another 12 points before exiting for good. Rookie Patrick Williams chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Coby White added 13 points.

(AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)Fans looking for pregame entertainment before the Super Bowl will have another option this year. Shaquille O'Neal will be holding the virtual SHAQ Bowl on Feb. 7. It's one of the few events taking place in Tampa, Florida, since many parties that traditionally take place during Super Bowl week have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The SHAQ Bowl takes the place of Shaq's Fun House, which had been held the past two years in Atlanta and Miami. The SHAQ Bowl also has its own halftime show with Migos and DJ Diesel performing.

ORLANDO, Fla. – For the second time in two months, an Orlando sports legend’s sprawling home has become a little more affordable. Shaquille O’Neal’s Isleworth mansion can now be had for a reduced price. Full Screen 1 / 65 NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has listed his Isleworth estate at 9927 Giffin Court for $28 million. (Photo: Uneek)Shaq first put the 31,000-square-foot home on the market in 2018 for $28 million. The mansion features 12 bedrooms, a theater, 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court and a massive 95-foot-long pool overlooking Lake Butler.

NBA basketball legend, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Shaquille O'Neal, has told CNBC that the next U.S. president must address "bringing people together" as a matter of urgency. At 48-years-old, the 15-time NBA All Star recently went public on his decision to vote for the first time. A lot of attitudes need to change, a lot of thought processes need to change. But at some point we need to start bringing them back together. I've seen a lot of things," he said.

Some of the most noticeable names on Wall Street will have a role in Black Entrepreneurs Day online event this Saturday. "It shows that people want to make a difference," John, the founder and CEO of hip-hop apparel company FUBU, told CNBC's Jim Cramer in a "Mad Money" interview Tuesday. People who felt marginalized or felt discounted, and they felt that they needed to step up," John said. Black business owners have historically faced financial barriers to growing their businesses, including lacking banking relationships to gain access to capital. Black Entrepreneurs Day, which will be carried on Facebook, LiveXLive and other online social platforms like YouTube and Twitter, will also award nine $225,000 grants to business owners as part of the "NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant."

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Orlando Magic great Shaquille O’Neal has endorsed John Mina’s re-election bid for Orange County sheriff. Mina released a statement Monday, saying he’s thrilled to have the backing of the NBA legend. “Shaq called Orange County home for many, years and has witnessed firsthand the impact strong leadership in law enforcement can have on our community,” Mina said. Mina will square off against four other Democrats and two write-in candidates. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the following candidates will run against Mina:

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Former NBA star Charles Barkley is generous with the millions of dollars he accumulated over his 16-season career. That was after he won "about $700,000," he told O'Brien in a separate interview in 2014. "When I'm at restaurants, I am a big tipper," the retired NBA star told Jimmy Kimmel in 2017. As for the valet, they'll get about $300 for parking his car, O'Neal told Kimmel. He seems to follow Barkley's rule of thumb: "The more successful you are, the more you should tip," Barkley told O'Brien.

Shaquille O'Neal tweeted a heartfelt remembrance of his former teammate Kobe Bryant after Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. "My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. "Kobe was so much more than an athlete, he was a family man," O'Neal said. O'Neal won another NBA title with the Heat while Bryant won two more with the Lakers.

In June, basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal announced he was joining Papa John's board of directors and is investing in nine Atlanta-based locations. (After Schnatter's departure, Papa John's International stock has surged nearly 50% so far this year and Schnatter is still the largest individual shareholder.) Both O'Neal and Papa John's CEO Rob Lynch deny the recipe has changed. I'm on a mission to make [Papa John's] the No. "Under my leadership, I always put the quality of the pizzas, the loyalty to customers, and my affection for the employees first at Papa John's.

NBA Hall-of-Famer and businessman Shaquille O'Neal has listed his Bell Canyon, California home for $2.5 million after buying it in February 2018 for $1.8 million, according to Compass, which holds the listing. The 5,217-square-foot home in a gated equestrian community outside Los Angeles (just a few miles from where Kanye and Kim Kardashian West live). It has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, sits on a 1-acre lot and has home owner's association fees of $259 a month, according to the listing. O'Neal has updated the property, including new carpeting, custom closets and landscaping upgrades, according to a Compass spokesperson. Take a look inside.

(CNN) - Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal, 47, is in mourning after his sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, died after battling cancer. O'Neal, who is a host on TNT's "Inside the NBA," was absent from Thursday night's episode, and his co-hosts addressed O'Neal's absence. "We have to tell you why you're not seeing Shaquille O'Neal here on the set tonight," co-host Ernie Johnson said. He said his world revolves around his brother and two sisters, and he lost one of his sisters this morning." "Thanks for the condolences and the love," O'Neal wrote in response on Twitter.

Basketball Hall of Fame player Shaquille O'Neal lent his support to Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who ignited an international clash with China earlier this month when he tweeted support for anti-government protests in Hong Kong. O'Neal, who didn't say whether he agreed with Morey, said he was right to speak out. Whenever you see something wrong going on anywhere in the world, you should have the right to say, 'That's not right.' "They understand our values, we understand their values. Stand With Hong Kong" has caused a rift between China and the NBA as executives publicly support Morey's protected right to free speech in America.

Daryl Morey was right, ONeal said on TNTs Inside the NBA program in Los Angeles on the opening night of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Whenever you see something wrong going on anywhere in the world, you should have the right to say Thats not right and thats what he did, he added. ONeal said that even if the values in the two countries differ, they need to show each other respect. We as American people, we do a lot of business in China and they know and understand our values and we understand their values, he said. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday said the fallout had caused the league substantial financial losses in China.

Shaq was a regular in Carnival commercials and press junkets, but on the boat most passengers still saw little presence of the celebrity athlete. Thats about to change.A new safety video featuring Shaq is now playing in all 34,000-plus staterooms throughout the entire fleet of more than two dozen ships, the largest cruise line fleet in the world. Carnival says the new video is about grabbing passengers' attention.The move is similar to one that airlines are better known for where over-the-top safety videos featuring celebrities, special effects, and cross-promotions are quickly becoming the industry standard. From Unitedsthemed safety video to Qatar Airways video staring FC Barcelona players, airline passengers have come to expect entertaining on-brand safety videos. The ship will also include Emeril Lagasses first-ever restaurant at sea and two Guy Fieri restaurants.

ATLANTA – With the popularity of on-demand ride-services like Uber and Lyft on the rise, former NBA All Star Shaquille O'Neal has decided to get in on the action. However, the former Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers star decided to go undercover to do so. The big man sung with passengers, asked them about their favorite basketball players and gave a glowing endorsement of his 1996 box office bomb "Kazaam."

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal joins a pickup game with a police officer and a group of kids in Florida. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the story.