Kathy Carter to Lead LA 2028 Commercial Effort
LA 2028 and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties have hired former MLS executive Kathy Carter to lead the commercial joint venture…
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Patrick Baumann addresses the media during the IOC’s evaluation visit to Los Angeles in May 2017. Photo by Jason Gewirtz
FIBA Leader Patrick Baumann Dies at 51
Patrick Baumann, the secretary general of the International Basketball Federation and a leading figure with the International Olympic Committee, has died at age 51…
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USA Gymnastics Names Mary Bono Interim President and CEO
USA Gymnastics has announced that Mary Bono will serve as interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Bono, a former Congresswoman, will serve in the role until a permanent president and CEO is found to replace Kerry Perry, who left the role under pressure from the U.S. Olympic Committee. Bono recently served as a […]
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Craig Barnett Named Executive Director of the American Collegiate Hockey Association
Craig Barnett has been hired to serve as executive director of the American Collegiate Hockey Association, the national governing body…
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USOC Board Chair Larry Probst to Step Down
The United States Olympic Committee has announced that Larry Probst will step down as chair of the board at the end of the 2018 and will be succeeded Susanne Lyons. Lyons is a member of the USOC’s board and served as the USOC’s interim CEO from February 28–August 20, until Sarah Hirshland was appointed CEO in July. Lyons will begin her four-year […]
Continue ReadingKerry Perry Steps Down as USA Gymnastics President and CEO
Kerry Perry has resigned her position effective immediately as president and CEO of USA Gymnastics, days after new U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland called for more changes in the organization in the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. USA Gymnastics intends to identify an interim CEO and will establish a search committee […]
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Seth Waugh Named CEO of PGA of America
Seth Waugh has been named chief executive officer of the PGA of America. Waugh, the former CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas, will guide the business and overall strategy of the golf organization that serves roughly 29,000 PGA professionals. Waugh is completing a three-year term as an independent director on the PGA of America board. Since 2017, […]
Continue ReadingClay Walker to Lead National Fitness Foundation
Clay Walker has been named executive director of the National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness…
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NCAA Names Amy Reis Director of Women’s Basketball
The NCAA has named Amy Reis director of women’s basketball, effective September 4. Reis currently serves as associate commissioner for championships and sports administration at the West Coast Conference, where she has worked since 2015. “Amy brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experiences to our women’s basketball team,” said Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice-president of […]
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Glenn Merry Appointed Executive Director of Disabled Sports USA
Glenn Merry has been named executive director of Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA), a U.S. Olympic Committee-recognized multisport organization that…
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