The second annual list features athletes, icons and leaders, executives and influencers who are shaping the sports world in different ways.

At this stage of his career, perhaps the best single word to try to encapsulate all that is Patrick Mahomes is to say he's "transcendent." It's a word that only applies to the face of a particular sports—someone whose achievements aren't just elite for a short spell but could stand the test of time.

The sports landscape is shaped by all kinds of power brokers: dealmakers, cultural titans, icons of leadership and athletes. Click here to see the 50 most influential figures and forces in sports right now,

As some see their stock rise, others fall. These once major players have all seen their influence dwindle of late.