The USL Super League formally announced the first eight markets that will take part in the inaugural season set to begin in August 2024. Click here to read the story at espn.com. Discussion Questions:
Expansion plans for the National Women’s Soccer League won’t stop when the league adds two teams next season. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions:
After a historic run to the women’s national championship game, the University of Iowa’s athletic department has paused ticket sales for next season after soaring demand, according to a report from Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register. Click here to read the story at si.com. Discussion Questions:
Shortly after buying the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Josh Harris explained why. “What we’ve done is buy good companies,” he told NJ.com in 2014, “good franchises that have a reason to exist but for whatever reason may have some financial difficulties or need some new leadership.” Click here to read the
During the call, an analyst pointed out the difficulties of either selling or destroying the gear, and asked Chief Executive Bjorn Gulden what Adidas’ options were for getting rid of it all. Click here to read the story at marketwatch.com. Discussion Questions:
The NCAA has found a prominent politician to succeed Mark Emmert. The NCAA announced Thursday that Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) will be its next president. Baker’s term as governor is up in January and he will take over in March. Click here to read the story at sports.yahoo.com. Discussion
Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer has hired Rachel Baker, formerly of Nike and the NBA, as its first-ever general manager. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: What is NIL? What is leadership? Why is leadership important in sports? How might hiring a GM help develop an
For the first time since 1984, the Denver Broncos are going to have a new owner. The Broncos announced on Tuesday night that they have entered into a purchase and sale agreement with the Walton-Penner family to acquire the team. Click here to read the story at cbssports.com. Discussion Questions: How are franchise values
Nike and Adidas have been ensnared in a relentless rivalry that has commanded the athletic wear industry for nearly 60 years, attempting to out design, out recruit and out cool one another in order to dominate the now $310 billion global sporting goods market. Click here to read the story at
One day after the NCAA announced president Mark Emmert will step down by 2023, several high-ranking leaders throughout college athletics on Wednesday agreed it’s the right time to find a new leader, but the position is as ambiguous as the future of the organization itself. Click here to read the
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