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…
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…
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…
Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini has resigned from the board of directors of World Wrestling Entertainment, according to a regulatory filing late Friday…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…