Portland Thorns, Timbers Owner Merritt Paulson Steps Down as CEO
Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson, who also owns MLS’ Portland Timbers, announced in a statement Tuesday that he has removed himself as CEO of both clubs, effective…
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U.S. Soccer Names Tech Exec JT Batson as CEO to Succeed Wilson
JT Batson, a 40-year-old software executive who has long been involved in grassroots soccer programs, has been named CEO / Secretary General of the U.S. Soccer…
Erika Nardini Resigns From WWE Board, Citing Barstool Acquisition
Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini has resigned from the board of directors of World Wrestling Entertainment, according to a regulatory filing late Friday…
NWSL Taps Trio of Execs as New Commissioner Berman Eyes Growth
A trio of senior sports executives are joining the NWSL under new commissioner Jessica Berman. Former NFL executive Julie Haddon was tapped as the 10-year-old…
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Learfield Taps Longtime Univision Exec as New CFO
Multimedia rights giant Learfield has hired longtime media executive Peter Lori as its new chief financial officer. Lori, who most recently spent 17 years at Univision…
NWSL Taps Lacrosse’s Jessica Berman as Next Commissioner
After a lengthy search, the National Women’s Soccer League has named National Lacrosse League deputy commissioner Jessica Berman as its next commissioner, according to…
Overtime Elite Adds Ex-Turner Exec as EVP Ahead of League Launch
With Overtime Elite’s launch now less than three months away, the new basketball league and development program for high school-aged players has brought in former Turner…
Communication Gaffes Can Derail Sports Careers, So Don’t Wing It
Today’s guest columnist is Barry Watkins, CEO of Clairvoyant Media Strategies. When I start any training session—whether for a high-profile coach, superstar athlete…
Benchwarmer Billionaire Mat Ishbia Sees Beyond Wins in NCAA Tourney
Some stars of this year’s NCAA tournament will fill the NBA’s “one-and-done” requirement and make millions going pro. Others may soon be able to leverage their Big Dance…
Theo Epstein Joins Sports Investment Fund Arctos Partners
Former Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox executive Theo Epstein is now “Executive-in-Residence” at Arctos Sports Partners, a sports investment fund. Epstein will focus on…
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Harvey Schiller and David Falk Exploring Sports-Related SPAC
Two of the sports world figures most adept at making other people’s deals happen are exploring creating a new venture for themselves. Harvey Schiller and David Falk are…
ESPN Content Chief Connor Schell To Set Up Production Company Following Exit, Jodi Markley To Retire
Connor Schell, ESPN’s content boss, has confirmed that he is leaving the Disney-owned sports network to set up his own independent production company, Sportico sister…
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