Hank Tucker is a staff writer based in New Jersey who covers the business of sports. He joined Forbes in 2019 and previously reported on Wall Street and investing trends, keeping tabs on the world’s private equity and hedge fund billionaires. He has written or coauthored features
How Lionel Messi Became A Billionaire
The Argentine superstar is one of just four athletes to have joined the three-comma club while still active in their sports—and is one of two new billionaires competing at this year’s World Cup.
How Cristiano Ronaldo Became A Billionaire
Ronaldo has earned more during his playing career than any athlete in history and now enters the World Cup as the world's newest billionaire, alongside Lionel Messi.
Why None Of 2026’s 50 Highest-Paid Athletes Are Women
The business of women's sports is growing fast, but for the third year in a row, the Forbes list of the world's 50 highest-paid athletes has no female members.
InStudio Ventures Launches $50 Million Sports Investing Fund Anchored By NFL Team Stakes
The venture capital firm has small stakes in the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers and will swing for bigger returns with sports technology startups.
NFL Draft Projected Contracts: No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza Set To Sign For Record
A strict wage scale has curbed deals for rookies, but thanks to a salary-cap spike, Mendoza should finally exceed the $50 million mark from 16 years ago—and he’ll have company.