Faces and Places

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Kilian Müller, Tag Heuer president of North America, takes part in the Tag Heuer #DontCrackUnderPressure Challenge before the MLS All-Star Game at Avaya Stadium on July 28.

Photo by: GETTY IMAGES

FSM’s digital lineup

Fenway Sports Management’s “Changing the Game” Summit brought a host of sports and tech industry leaders together at Levi’s Stadium on July 29 for a conversation on digital innovation: Fenway Sports Management’s Mark Lev, EA Sports’ Peter Moore, Recode’s Kurt Wagner, New Balance’s Rob DeMartini, Intel’s Brian Krzanich, SpringHill Entertainment and Uninterrupted’s Maverick Carter, Strivr’s Derek Belch, Facebook’s Dan Reed and NRG eSports’ Andrew Miller.

Photo by: FENWAY SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Microsoft partners hear the Tampa Bay way

Former NHL All-Star Jeremy Roenick (left) is joined by Microsoft EVP Judson Althoff, Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director Rob Higgins and Thuzi Chief Experience Officer Adam Sutton for the North American Keynote at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto last month. The group showcased how the Tampa Bay community uses technology and social media to improve the fan experience.

Photo by: ANDREW HERROLD PHOTOGRAPHY

Hawkeyes represent in Chicago

The University of Iowa sport and recreation management program’s summer practicum with the Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up July 17. Students and Blackhawks personnel gathered for a group shot at United Center.

Photo by: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Vin and Mac

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully joins Fleetwood Mac at the Los Angeles Dodgers Blue Diamond Gala benefiting the Dodgers Foundation. The band performed and Scully, in his final year on the job, was honored at the event July 28.

Photo by: JON SOOHOO / LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Golden Bear Grill opening

Delaware North Chairman and Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs (second from left) and golf legend Jack Nicklaus (third from right) cut the ribbon to open the new Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Grill, operated by Delaware North, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Also pictured are Nicklaus’ wife, Barbara; Superior Hospitality Group’s Tyrone Nabbie; Broward County aviation’s Mark Gale; and Delaware North’s Kevin Kelly.

Photo by: JIM MANDEVILLE / THE NICKLAUS COS.

Honor for Bartie

Herrick sports law partner Jared Bartie receives the National Bar Association’s sports attorney of the year award from Brian Broughton (left) and Ricky Anderson of the association’s entertainment and sports law section July 19 at the association’s annual convention in St. Louis.

Photo: COURTESY OF HERRICK, FEINSTEIN

Welcoming the DNC to Philly

Wells Fargo Center President John Page (center) stands with his team during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia late last month.

Photo by: COMCAST SPECTACOR

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