Every year sports business sees plenty of turnover, and ‘17 was no different. This year saw the emergence of new leaders, while several team execs and well-known members of the media said goodbye.
HELLO : This year, Liberty Media completed its takeover of F1 and welcomed Chase Carey as its new CEO & Exec Chair. Carey replaced Bernie Ecclestone, who had held the top exec position for F1 for 40 years. Carey is focused on growing F1 from an organizational standpoint and making the circuit appealing to the modern fan. Carey also has said that he would like to expand the number of races F1 holds in the U.S. Currently, the only F1 race in the U.S. is at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
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| One of Carey's goals is to make F1 more appealing to the modern fan |
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- The 49ers made the surprising choice to hire former NFLer and Fox analyst John Lynch as their next GM.
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| One of Carey's goals is to make F1 more appealing to the modern fan |
- Magic Johnson made the long-awaited return to the Lakers organization, overseeing basketball operations.
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- Former Raiders Chief Exec Amy Trask becomes CEO of the new BIG3 basketball league.
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- USA Gymnastics hired Kerry Perry as President & CEO, filling the vacancy left by Steve Penny, who resigned due to the organization's handling of sexual abuse allegations.
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| One of Carey's goals is to make F1 more appealing to the modern fan |
GOODBYE : The sports media landscape saw several notable departures in ’17. Fox Sports National Networks President Jamie Horowitz was dismissed by the net amid allegations of sexual harassment. Horowitz, who came over from ESPN to much acclaim, only held his position at Fox for a little more than two years. A number of well-respected broadcasters also said farewell. ESPN’s Chris Berman and Brent Musburger , and WFAN’s Mike Francesa all hung up the mic for the final time. Finally, after 18 years, ESPN Radio’s “Mike & Mike” concluded, as Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg went their separate ways.
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- The Knicks called it quits with President Phil Jackson after just three seasons.
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| One of Carey's goals is to make F1 more appealing to the modern fan |
- Longtime Augusta National Chair Billy Payne stepped away from his role.
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- Panthers President Danny Morrison abruptly left his position, eventually joining the Univ. of South Carolina.
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- A number of teams moved on from their GMs, including the Colts, Redskins, Bills, Panthers, Giants, Browns, Cavaliers and Braves.
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| One of Carey's goals is to make F1 more appealing to the modern fan |
