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…
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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…
NWSL Hires Learfield IMG College’s Mitch Poll to Drive Revenue Efforts
The National Women’s Soccer League has hired former Learfield IMG College executive Mitch Poll as its chief revenue officer. Poll will lead the NWSL’s commercial sales…
College Football’s Best Businessman Banking on Sports’ Survival
Joe Moglia may be the richest administrator in college sports, even with a Coastal Carolina salary of just $1 this year after forgoing his $177,000 paycheck amid the…
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Former U.S. Soccer Coach Jill Ellis Joins Topps Board of Directors
Jill Ellis, who coached the U.S. women’s national team to two World Cup titles, has joined the Topps Company’s board of directors. Ellis will help the sports card and…
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Industry Veteran Bowers to Join Elevate Sports Ventures
Five years ago, Al Guido and Chip Bowers were competitors. “We just watched everything Al did at Levi’s Stadium (as 49ers COO) and drafted off of them and tried to…
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