Ex-NBA star Ben Simmons earns elusive championship months after taking ownership stake in sport-fishing club
Ben Simmons, a former NBA player, recently won a championship in sport fishing, marking a significant shift from his basketball career. He co-owns the South Florida Sails and competed in the Sport Fishing Championship Blue Marlin Open in the Bahamas. Simmons expressed his passion for sport fishing and his commitment to advancing the sport through his investment.
- ▪Ben Simmons won the Sport Fishing Championship Blue Marlin Open in the Bahamas.
- ▪He co-owns the South Florida Sails, the club he competed for in the tournament.
- ▪Simmons has shifted his focus from basketball to competitive fishing after becoming an NBA free agent.
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Sports Ex-NBA star Ben Simmons earns elusive championship months after taking ownership stake in sport-fishing club Simmons last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season By Chantz Martin Fox News Published May 20, 2026 7:17pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video How far will Wemby, 'victim blaming' Spurs go, OKC is unbothered and undefeated, Knicks' hopes 👀 First Things First Nick Wright unveils his latest NBA Playoffs Tiers, featuring the San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and OKC Thunder. Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes chime in. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ben Simmons finally captured a championship — just not in the sport that defined most of his professional career.
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