The NWSL Board of Governors announced on Saturday that it has unanimously approved changes to the structure and makeup of the Washington Soccer Properties group, the party that manages the Washington Spirit. As part of this, the board of governors has approved the transfer of additional shares to Michele Kang, though the league's announcement clarified that Washington Soccer Properties must …
When Michele Roberts was named the new NBPA executive director in July 2014, she did not expect to make it this long in the job. The players don’t like — no one likes — being quarantined for 10 days, or five days for that matter. Because I normally say, ‘all right I see your point,’ but I think we’re going …
Saturday sports: NHL says no to Olympics; new Peng Shuai video; NFL, NBA keep games Scott Simon asks ESPN's Michele Steele about a Chinese tennis star's new video, NHL players skipping the Olympics, and about NFL and NBA games this weekend. SIMON: The NHL says that its players won't go to Beijing for the Winter Olympics. SIMON: Well, and good …
Washington Spirit co-owner Michele Kang has made a $35 million offer to purchase control of the club, four sources confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday morning. Sportico reported on Tuesday that an ownership group led by retail executive and philanthropist Jennifer Tepper Mackesy and Los Angeles Dodgers, Sparks and Lakers co-owner Todd Boehly has entered exclusive negotiations to purchase a …