Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Dinner
Gregg Gonsalves, Rachel Robinson, Maverick Carter, Sheila Johnson, Rob Manfred, Kris Bowers, Sharon Robinson and Della Britton Baeza attend the Jackie Robinson Foundation annual Awards Dinner on March 4 in New York City.eugene gologursky / getty images for the jackie robinson foundation
From the BNP Paribas Open
Chef Richard Blais and Venus Williams share the stage while making a rum cocktail during the Citi Taste Of Tennis Indian Wells on March 4 in Indian Wells, Calif., at the opening of the BNP Paribas Open.getty images
At the unveiling of a mural in her honor, Naomi Osaka poses with BNP Paribas Open tournament director Tommy Haas (left) and mural artist Mike Sullivan on March 5.getty images
HoopTee Hardwood Legends Dinner
From the 6th annual HoopTee Hardwood Legends Dinner on Feb. 28 in New York City: NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum; NBPA EVP Chrysa Chin; Kathy Behrens, NBA president of social responsibility and player programs; Fred Whitfield, founder of HoopTee Charities and Hornets Sports & Entertainment president and vice chairman; Nike/Jordan Brand VP Nico Harrison; and ESPN analyst Maria Taylor.lavelle productions
U.S. Open Partner Summit
At the annual U.S. Open Partner Summit on Feb. 26 at the InterContinental New York Barclay: (front row, from left) American Express’ Lindsay Ulrey, Charter Communications’ Jennifer Ng, the USTA’s Deanne Pownall; (back row, from left) Mercedes-Benz USA’s Nick Emma, Deloitte’s Janet DeNunzio, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Kate Schoff and the USTA’s Lew Sherr. usta / dave dellinger
Kings host Women In Sports event
The Los Angeles Kings hosted a special Gender Equality Night/Women in Sports event at Staples Center on March 5 as part of the Kings-Canadiens game. Participating in a special pregame panel were: Kings HR Director AnnMarie Francis; AEG’s Whitney Howard; LA Galaxy’s Ashley Hall; Kings Care Foundation’s Amanda Ellis; the Kings’ Lindsey Karlis and Dominique DiDia; and Fox Sports West’s Carrlyn Bathe.andrew d. bernstein / la kings
DeVos advisory meeting
Richard Lapchick (center), staff and UCF D20 cohort hosted their annual DeVos National Advisory Board meeting in Orlando on Feb. 28. New initiatives and programs were discussed and reviewed with advisers to the program, including: AV Consulting Group’s Alex Vergara; Orlando Magic’s Jay Riola and Ashley Turner; UCF AD Danny White; Faron Kelley, Disney Sports & Water Parks; Feld Entertainment’s Jason Bitsoff; BizSports’ John Bisignano; Baltimore Ravens VP Kevin Rochlitz; Marc Bluestein, CEO, Aquarius Sports & Entertainment Marketing; Clancy’s Sports Properties’ Mike Millay; Dover Motor Sports EVP/COO Mike Tatoian; MiLB’s Pat O’Conner and Vince Pierson; ESPN’s Rosalyn Durant; Pigeon Sports Marketing’s Steve Lauletta and Sam Stark of Rollins College.nathan wilkinson / patty wolfe media
Celebrating a new name
At the ribbon cutting for the newly named SeatGeek Stadium, home of the Chicago Fire and Red Stars, on Feb. 7 in Bridgeview, Ill.: Red Stars mascot Supernova; Fire mascot Sparky; SeatGeek co-founder Russ D’Souza; Village of Bridgeview Mayor Steven Landek; Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler; Fire President/GM Nelson Rodríguez and SeatGeek Stadium GM Jack Ligon.rafa alvarez / chicago fire soccer club
A Champion at N.C. State
N.C. State AD Debbie Yow is presented her award as one of Sports Business Journal’s Champions: Pioneers and Innovators in Sports Business during the Wolfpack’s game against Georgia Tech on March 6 at PNC Arena. From left: N.C. State Chancellor Randy Woodson, Yow, SBJ Executive Editor Abe Madkour and SBJ college writer Michael Smith.n.c. state
VIPs at Shaquille’s L.A. Live
Chauncey Billups, Shaquille O’Neal, Diplo and Paul Pierce attend the grand opening of Shaquille’s L.A. Live restaurant on March 9.l.a. live / capra photography
Getting WISE with analytics
WISE Boston and KORE Software held an exclusive panel discussion for corporate members and sponsors on Feb. 28 at Row 34 to kick off the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. From left: Washington Redskins VP Jennifer Hinkle; Victoria Barnaby, ‘47 director of brand marketing; NHL EVP/CMO Heidi Browning and moderator Rachel Holt, NESN video host and content producer.david fox photography
A night of art, social justice
Miami Dolphins executives Jennifer Jehn and Jason Jenkins participate in an art and social justice community night on March 7. The team’s Football Unites program, in partnership with Pérez Art Museum Miami Art Detectives, hosted the event to celebrate the work of local organizations that are involved in community engagement, education and justice reform.miami dolphins
Extern central
Fanatics Executive Chairman Michael Rubin met with members of the NFL Players Association and NHL Alumni Association who recently completed a three-week externship on Feb. 28 at Fanatics’ New York City offices. From left: Daniel Paille, Isaiah Williams, Tyrell Adams, Rubin, Darrell Williams, Myles Humphrey and Nick Tarnasky.fanatics
NFL externs Thomas Hennessy, Josiah Price, Ryan Malleck and Kapron Lewis-Moore shared their best/worst rookie experience and favorite live event on Feb. 28 at StubHub headquarters in San Francisco.stubhub
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