USA Swimming, NBC extend deal through 2028

NBC Sports will remain the home of USA Swimming’s top events, extending its deal with the NGB through 2028.


Unrivaled looking ahead to Year 2

Unrivaled and sponsor Samsung have big plans for Year 2 of the 3-on-3 league -- even if they can’t fully share them yet.

The return of a domestic pro softball league: ‘It’s inning two or three’

Considering her long history in softball, Cat Osterman might have been justified in some skepticism around a new start-up league. But given her time with Athletes Unlimited, the three-time Olympic medalist told me she had more reason for trust.

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LA28 signs data platform Snowflake to sponsorship

LA28 has added its fifth new sponsor this year, signing Snowflake as its official data collaboration provider.

Sports Business Awards recognize visionary approaches and creativity

By their nature, the Sports Business Awards recognize excellence. But this year’s honorees were notable not just for their successes, but for being risk-takers and creative thinkers who made a substantial impact.

USOPC’s Hirshland is Sports Executive of the Year

The job Sarah Hirshland assumed in leading the USOPC is one that had her on defense for years as she instituted reforms to help better protect athletes and dig the organization out of scandal.


Wasserman: ‘Thrilled’ to showcase NFL stars in flag football’s Olympic debut at LA28

EAGAN, Minn. — Since LA28 organizers identified flag football as an option to add for its Olympics, they’d hoped to leverage not just the domestic popularity of the sport but also its biggest stars.