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Legends Going Global With New Division

Legends has added a global partnership division and will have it by run by Chris Hibbs, the former chief commercial officer for the sports and entertainment agency’s representation of SoFi Stadium, which is finishing construction as the upcoming home of two National Football League teams. The brand will be called Legends Global Partnerships and will […]

Posted On : February 24, 2020 By : Matt Traub

USA's Ben Pinkelman fends off the Wales defense on day two of the HSBC New Zealand Sevens 2020 men's competition at FMG Stadium Waikato on 26 January, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby

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Rugby Sevens Ready to Put Roots in Los Angeles

With participation on the rise and its status as an Olympic sport secure, rugby is looking to expand its brand as the LA Sevens brings the up-tempo, fan-friendly rugby sevens format to Los Angeles. Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, will host 16 national teams in a two-day event February 29–March 1 that features the […]

Posted On : February 19, 2020 By : Matt Traub

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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties Hires Head of Partnership Sales

The joint venture of NBCUniversal, LA 2028 and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee has named its head of partnership sales. Katy Chambers Mollica, a former Turner Sports executive in charge of NCAA partnerships, has joined U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties. Mollica joined Turner Sports in 2007 and was previously director of sports sponsorship […]

Posted On : January 14, 2020 By : Matt Traub

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Gene Sykes to Step Down as CEO of LA 2028

LA 2028 has announced that Chief Executive Officer Gene Sykes will transition to a new advisory role with an invitation to join the LA 2028 board. Chairman and President Casey Wasserman will continue to lead the organization responsible for organizing the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. Sykes joined the bid effort in November 2015. He […]

Posted On : December 11, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz