One of our favorite things to do is to support other teams and leagues by attending sporting events on our off days. Thanks again to the Barclays Center for having us for our first ever WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) game.
Founder & CEO of P-X-P: Access in Sports. 2024 Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award Honoree. First Professional Sports ASL Interpreter seen with NHL, Stanley Cup, Seattle Reign FC, & Milwaukee Bucks.
A rare off day lately for the P-X-P: Access in Sports crew as we took in our first ever WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) game last night with the Los Angeles Sparks & New York Liberty. Here's a sneak peek of our trek from Manhattan to Brooklyn as myself, Noah Blankenship, MBA, and Jason Altmann got to see Sabrina Ionescu and her 31 points carry the Liberty to a win last night. Thanks again to the Barclays Center and the New York Liberty for having us!
P.S. Game 6 of "NHL in ASL" is tonight on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+ at 8 p.m. ET.
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No Backboard Basketball League Media Network - No Backboard Basketball Training-Gyms and Video Studios - No Backboard Basketball NIL Prep Exposure Program
🏀 #basketball#historyfacts The modern era of basketball began with the consolidation of two struggling segregated all-white leagues, a covert deal with the white owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, and the intentional sidelining of the black-owned, all-black New York Renaissance. This pivotal moment in sports history overlooked the potential for including a black-owned franchise in the creation of the National Basketball Association.
🎰 Had the #nba integrated a #blackownedbusiness from its inception, the landscape of society, sports, and American culture might have been significantly different.
📉 Instead, what was once the pre-NBA era's most triumphant basketball franchise, celebrated for its success and significance, faded into obscurity instead of evolving into a storied franchise adorned with banners, legends, and generations of fans.
🛑 The exclusion of the #blackcommunity at this crucial juncture underscores a missed opportunity for #diversity and cultural richness in sports and society.
#nobackboards
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What came first, the chicken or the egg?
There is zero question that women in sports make far less than their male counterparts.
The question is:
How do we get more investment in women's sports?
And the counter-questions we hear are:
is the "product" in a place to create the demand?
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So, let's look at some recent numbers:
- Women's Championship game: 18.9 million viewers > Men's Championship game: 14.8 million viewers
- WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) game this past Sunday drew a crowd of 6,842 fans to see Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Chicago Sky. Compare this to the NBA, which drew an average of 18,300 fans per game.
- The PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) drew an average of 5,448 fans and also had a record-breaking 21,500 fans at the Montreal vs. Toronto game. Compare this to the National Hockey League (NHL), which averaged 17,759 fans per game.
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Takeaway:
The draw for men's sports is stronger than for women's sports. However, the gap is closing—and quickly.
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In business, the time to invest is early in the growth trajectory following proof of concept.
Women's sports have clearly achieved the proof of concept by drawing fans across all sports. The growth trajectory is very strong.
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As a leader in business, I would invest in the game that has fully hatched and is growing.
Oh, before I forget, the egg came before the chicken. Look it up.
Let's go!
#cultureFIRSTleadership#womenINsport#TitleNine
Women's Sports Consultant. Founder of GOALS. Host of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally.🏆
On Sunday, after the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game - which was also coincidentally the 52nd anniversary of Title IX, I asked Kelsey Mitchell & Caitlin Clark what they would change if they could wave a magic wand and create equity in one aspect of sports.👀⤵️
“The money. We need more money.”
“There’s so many areas where we can still improve across the board for not only basketball, but for all of women’s sports.”
(Regular listeners of 🎙️The Business Case For Women’s Sports, presented by Ally will recognize the question.☺️)
#womenssports#wnba#titleix#linkedinsports
Last week, Unrivaled Sports' EVP Amanda Shank joined Sports Business Journal for an SBJ Live to discuss the state of youth sports and our plans for the future.
When Unrivaled Sports launched on March 27, Amanda was promoted from Ripken Baseball, where she led business development for the last 6+ years. Before joining Ripken, Amanda spent over 11 years with the NFL Players Association.
Thanks to Dan Kaufman for organizing the SBJ panel with Amanda, along with Sameer Ahuja from GameChanger and Brett MacKinnon from NBC Sports Next.
To watch the full episode of SBJ Live, go to https://lnkd.in/eVJBXfTa#sportsindustry#youthsports
As Kia Vaughn embarks on the second act of her career as Basketball Operations Associate for the Atlanta Dream WNBA, she is encouraging the next generation of female players to experience what she had for over a decade.
Thank you to Howard Megdal for once again bringing our Legends to life in this issue of #Legends Magazine!
Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gxkiPEmq
Can you believe that the NFL's $110 billion worth of media rights deals are - somehow - undervalued?
My story on how the NFL is helping push up Paramount's value.
Also in The Varsity:
* Cable operators take to D.C. to bash Spulu.
* What does Diamond need to do to emerge from bankruptcy?
* How will the A's local media deal change when the team moves to Sacramento?
* Iger on ESPN.
* What's behind Fox Sports' move to get into postseason college basketball?
https://lnkd.in/efgtgCBB
🏀 Amazing News for College Athletes! 🎉
Being a college athlete isn't just about the games; it's a transformative journey that shapes character, discipline, and resilience. 🏆 The NCAA plays a pivotal role in providing a platform for student-athletes to showcase their talents and pursue their passion for sports while earning an education.
The new ESPN contract not only signifies the rising prominence of college sports but also underscores the commitment to showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of student-athletes across the nation. 🌐✨
To all the current and future college athletes out there, embrace the journey! 🎓🏀 The NCAA is not just a stepping stone in your athletic career; it's a gateway to a world of opportunities. From building lifelong friendships to developing essential life skills, your college sports experience will leave an indelible mark on your journey.
Remember, the lessons learned on the field translate into invaluable skills that extend far beyond graduation. 🚀📚 Whether it's leadership, teamwork, or time management, the NCAA equips you with the tools to succeed in any arena.
Cheers to the exciting times ahead for college athletes! 🥳🔥 Embrace the challenges, cherish the victories, and trust that your time as an NCAA athlete will open doors to a future filled with endless possibilities. 💪🎓
#NCAA#ESPNContract#CollegeAthletes#Opportunities#AthleteJourney#FutureLeadership
The NCAA and ESPN have signed an eight-year, $920 million extension of their current media rights package of 40 NCAA championships.
It values the D-I women’s basketball tournament at $65M annually.
"We didn’t do a renewal. This is a reset."
Amanda Christovich's story: gofos.co/3tFCy2T
Day 8: #LinkedinSportsChallenge - Ever wonder why we still have 0% black majority owners in the NBA, NFL, MLB, or MLS?
As we welcome more diverse voices into sports ownership, I see a future brimming with fresh perspectives and unwavering commitment to inclusivity.
While progress is happening, there's no doubt we've got a long way to go. But together, we can reshape the game because diversity needs to be seen at all levels and in all spaces.
How do you envision a more diverse sports ownership landscape? Share your thoughts! 🌟 #SportsDiversity"
What comes to mind when you read this? 🤔
Thanks for sharing such and insightful and interesting post Hollis Brown 🎯
We all need to have more conversations around #investing and #ownership.
Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Milwaukee Bucks Partnerships | Former Miss Wisconsin USA | RAINN Speakers Bureau
Day 8: #LinkedinSportsChallenge - Ever wonder why we still have 0% black majority owners in the NBA, NFL, MLB, or MLS?
As we welcome more diverse voices into sports ownership, I see a future brimming with fresh perspectives and unwavering commitment to inclusivity.
While progress is happening, there's no doubt we've got a long way to go. But together, we can reshape the game because diversity needs to be seen at all levels and in all spaces.
How do you envision a more diverse sports ownership landscape? Share your thoughts! 🌟 #SportsDiversity"
Combining passions for Sport, Business and Teaching, I want to provide high school students with a unique opportunity to learn about the exciting and growing world of Sports Business.
BREAKING: The Iowa-LSU game averaged 12.3 million viewers on ESPN, making it the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.
That's a MASSIVE, MASSIVE number.