It was a tough year for sporting goods with retail disruption, more bankruptcies and the like. Most, but not all, of those with three commas in their net worth seemed to make out fairly well despite the turmoil. Maybe that’s why they’re so successful. Herewith, our annual check-up on the industry’s richest, as calculated by Forbes and a few other sources that Forbes missed.

1. Phil Knight, Nike ($26.2 bb): As the undisputed Sneaker King approaches his 80th birthday in Feb., he has been granting a few interviews about his legacy. He has also concocted his own mini-March Madness event with ... Log in to view full article.