Olympics
Game Changers: Alexa Pritting, NBC Sports
Sitting amid a raucous American and Russian crowd in Sochi, Alexa Pritting got her introduction to the Paralympics. The ice hockey rivalry ended with a U.S. gold medal that day, and it set Pritting on her path to changing how Americans view the Games.
Strange dancing partners: Serie A and the NHL
Like many, we recently rewatched the 1996 classic movie “Happy Gilmore” to prepare for Netflix’s release of “Happy Gilmore 2.”
Federal government to plan security for ’34 Salt Lake Games
The federal government “will be in charge of security” for the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games, giving organizers confidence that the event “will be safe despite Wednesday’s fatal shooting” of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley Univ., according to Lisa Roche of the DE...
LA28 signs sponsorship with T-Mobile for Business
LA28 has signed T-Mobile for Business as a sponsor, making the business the official telecommunications services provider of the Games and addressing operational needs in the production of the Olympics and Paralympics.
Salt Lake City Olympics officials unveil massive fundraising effort for ’34 Games
Organizers of the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics yesterday unveiled a “fundraising effort” that they say is the “largest philanthropic campaign supporting a host city in Olympic and Paralympic history,” according to Hannah Schoenbaum of the AP. The initiative, branded as “Podium34,” has raised ...
USA Lacrosse extends CEO Marc Riccio through ’28
Marc Riccio will stay on as CEO of USA Lacrosse through the 2028 Olympics, signing a new contract that will extend his tenure atop the national governing body. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Riccio has led USA Lacrosse since 2021 and will see its return to the Olympics with LA28 add...
World Aquatics settles lawsuit with swimmers
World Aquatics said in a statement today that it is “setting up a fund” of $4.6M “that will be distributed to swimmers who signed contracts to compete at the International Swimming League (ISL) event in Turin in 2018 and in the 2019 ISL season.” This comes after three Olympic and world champion swim...
USOPC announces William King as General Counsel
The USOPC today announced the appointment of William King as its new General Counsel, reporting directly to CEO Sarah Hirshland. King will assume his role on Oct. 15 and will relocate to Colorado Springs. King will guide the USOPC’s legal strategy, ensure compliance across the Olympic and Paralympic...
Ice House will give three U.S. NGBs a home during Winter Games
While the logistics of a far-flung Milan-Cortina Olympics in five months have made for challenging planning across the movement, three national governing bodies are combining efforts for the first time on a private hospitality space.
Basketball HOF inducts Class of 2025
The Basketball HOF on Saturday inducted its 2025 class which featured former NBAers Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard; former WNBAers Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles; coach Billy Donovan; referee Danny Crawford; Heat owner Micky Arison; and the 2008 USA Men’s Team. All the members of the 2008...
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It just doesn’t make sense what we’re being told and what is being pushed to the public. It’s at a point now where our salaries, our compensation, our value -- the system has to reflect that of growth with the business.-- WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike, on the ongoing tension between WNBA players and team owners in CBA negotiations.
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