Side Hustle: Athletes with Side Businesses

Michael Vick's new clothing line, plus more.

Michael Vick: June 26 - The controversy-prone NFL player celebrates his 33rd birthday. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Carmelo Anthony Gave Knicks $6 Million Discount - During the 2013-14 NBA season, Carmelo Anthony vowed to take a pay cut to allow the New York Knicks some financial flexibility. In turn, Knicks president Phil Jackson said he would hold the All-Star forward to his word. Well, after Melo re-signed with the Knicks for a reported $122-$123 million, that discount figures to be $6 million, according to the New York Post. Maybe it's not as much as Jackson wanted or expected, but it's something nonetheless. Melo officially re-signed with the Knicks on Sunday.(Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) 
Floyd Mayweather on same-sex marriage:  - "I'm an American citizen and I believe people should live their life the way they want."  (Photo:  Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Bryant McKinnie  - Bryant McKinnie, offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, founded the recording label BMajor Music Group, which includes artists BadGyal Guyana and Jordan Hollywood. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Business Is Booming - A staggering number of professional athletes have been in financial trouble after they retired, but some athletes still playing have found ways to branch out with side businesses to secure their financial futures. From record labels to barber shops, keep reading to see how some star athletes stay on their grind. – Britt Middleton  Michael Vick is the most recent pro athlete to step into the apparel world. He recently announced that he is launching a sportswear line, V7, which will be sold exclusively at Modell's, a sporting goods chain operating on the East Coast. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback's line of T-shirts, tank tops and shorts will be priced at $12.99 for kids and $19.99 for adults. (Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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