Abiola Wabara

The true measure of an athlete’s legacy often extends far beyond the scoreboard. This issue of   Beyond the Game  celebrates athletes who’ve redefined success after stepping off the field, court, or track—proving that transformation is its own kind of victory. Take  Serena Williams , who’s channeled her precision and drive into  Serena Ventures , funding women- and minority-led startups shaping the future of tech and wellness. Her shift from athlete to venture capitalist embodies vision and...

We often describe athlete transition in numbers—how many athletes retire each year, how few feel prepared, how many silently struggle with identity or purpose. But when the room filled with professional and collegiate athletes, those data points became real people with real stories. You could feel the shared understanding. The laughter at familiar struggles. The quiet moments of recognition when someone on stage spoke a truth many in the room hadn’t said out loud. This was a space where...

After 43 years at Nike, Clare Hamill knows what makes exceptional talent. Now president of Portland's newest WNBA team, the Fire, she's...