Weekly Issue

10.19.2020
Featured

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Honoring Game Changers

Our 10th class salutes 50 women in sports business who are rising to the challenge, reimagining success, and driving inclusive leadership. 

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NBA’s bubble pays off

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A Fall Classic first

Game Changers

Game Changers: Class of 2020

Amy Azzi, T-Mobile

Heidi Browning, National Hockey League

Victoria Brumfield, USA Triathlon

Diana Busino, Turnkey Search

Michelle Byron, NASCAR

Grace Calhoun, University of Pennsylvania

Jennifer Carroll, Major League Soccer

Kareeda Chones-Aguam, Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum

Kari Cohen, New York Red Bulls

Joni Comstock, NCAA

Alexandra Dell, Sportfive

Lauren Dienes-Middlen, WWE

Christine Dorfler, NBCUniversal

Danielle du Toit, SeatGeek

Melissa Duhaime, PepsiCo Beverages North America

Lauri Eberhart, Apollo Sports & Entertainment Law Group

Jené Elzie, Athletes First Partners

Jill Frederickson, ESPN

Colleen Garrity, Excel Sports Management

Jordan Harnsberger, CAA Sports

Kat Harwood, Deloitte Consulting

Molly Higgins, Los Angeles Rams

China Jude, University of Wyoming

Donna Julian, Hornets Sports & Entertainment

Erin Kane, Octagon

Dani Rylan Kearney, National Women’s Hockey League

Angelina Lawton, Sportsdigita

Raquel Libman, Miami Heat and AmericanAirlines Arena

Blair Listino, Comcast Spectacor

Nicole Lynn, Young Money APAA Sports / Norton Rose Fulbright

Liliahn Majeed, National Basketball Association

Bernadette McDonald, Major League Baseball

Jen Millet, Golden State Warriors and Chase Center

Jill Monaghan, Generator Studio

Belicia Montgomery, Minor League Baseball

Jessica Muir, Comcast

Patti Phillips, Women Leaders In College Sports

Shelley Pisarra, Wasserman

Stefanie Rapp, Bleacher Report

Naomi Rodriguez, Los Angeles Dodgers

Shoshana Salmon, CBS Sports

Kristine Schroeder, Learfield IMG College

Kim Shelton, JMI Sports

Dasha Smith, National Football League

Jill Spiegel, PGA Tour Superstore

Gina Sprenger, Fanatics

​Shiz Suzuki, AT&T

Vanessa Taveras, CSM Sport & Entertainment

Denise Taylor, Legends

Dionna Widder, Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash and BBVA Stadium

Fun and Games with Game Changers

Game Changers: 'So You'

Game Changers: Memorable Events

Game Changers: Leadership Style

Game Changers: Influencers

Game Changers: Best Advice

Game Changers: Signs of Recovery

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NBA preserved $1.5B in revenue at Disney, but losses are steep

Multiple team sales will test MLS ‘growth story’

Interim NWHL commissioner outlines goals for the league

First Look podcast: The NBA's bubble pays off

Facilities

The World Awaits: Series comes to Globe Life Field

Marketing and Sponsorship

U.S. Figure Skating to hit the home ice with a new sponsor

How an aspiring LPGA golfer found herself on the front lines of the COVID crisis

Media

Networks to continue highlighting social justice efforts in marketing spots

TV still overwhelming favorite for live sports

Labor and Agents

James Conner shares story on facing fears

Colleges

Big Ten starts this week facing familiar challenges

New startup College Emojis using emojis and AR filters to give fandom a personal face

Colby’s new sports center is truly one for all

Opinion

Forum: Stories from Game Changers and the NBA bubble

Old habits die hard, but 2020 has us on track for permanent changes at work

Black girls need sports — access at youth level crucial for professional development

Cartoon: Fall collision

People and Pop Culture

State of Play

On the Move

Closing Shot — Last Stop: Dynasty

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