Power Players Archive
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For the Love of the game
Arizona State athletic director Lisa Love is among a handful of women leading a major football program and the latest subject in our Power Play series.
Nov 24 | By Whitney Holtzman
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JoAnn Neale's many goals for MLS
As executive vice president, JoAnn Neale wants to make sure the MLS has a positive impact on communities that support the teams.
Nov 18 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Wendy Borlabi gives Olympians a 'head' start
A certified sport psychology consultant for the USOC, Dr. Wendy Borlabi is charged with preparing athletes -- mentally -- for the Olympic Games.
Nov 16 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Mary Wittenberg is setting the pace
The CEO of the New York Road Runners talks about being in charge of the NYC Marathon as part of our Power Players series on women in sports business.
Nov 1 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Lewis maintains MLB's diversity pipeline
As the postseason rolls on, espnW continues our look at women in the sports business with Wendy Lewis, MLB's senior VP of diversity and strategic alliances.
Oct 10 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Phillies VP Bonnie Clark isn't afraid of risks
The Phillies VP of communications talks about her unusual road to the sports industry and the challenges she's tackled.
Oct 1 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Huddling up with the Raiders' Amy Trask
Amy Trask was the first female chief executive in the NFL when she was tabbed to lead the Raiders in 1997. She's still the only woman running a NFL team.
Sep 27 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Lisa Baird sells the Olympic dream
As the chief marketing officer of the USOC, Lisa Baird markets more than sponsorships -- she sells the Olympic movement.
Sep 21 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Kathy Carter has her eye on the ball
The Soccer United Marketing president talks about growing MLS and the game in North America as part of espnW's Power Players series.
Sep 14 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Stacey Allaster holds court in the WTA
On the eve of the U.S. Open, espnW caught up with WTA chairman and CEO Stacey Allaster as part of our ongoing Power Play series.
Aug 29 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Sheila Johnson writes the owner's manual
Washington Mystics, Wizards and Capitals owner Sheila Johnson discusses business, philanthropy and growing the WNBA for our Power Players series.
Aug 22 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Rachel Heal is leader of the pack
Rachel Heal is one of the few women in the world to be in charge of a cycling team, with the title of directeur sportif.
Aug 17 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Nancy Lieberman is queen of the court
Nancy Lieberman is basketball's first lady. There is little in the sport she hasn't done -- including coaching a men's pro team.
Aug 8 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Pam Gardner is a pioneer for female executives
Pam Gardner, the Houston Astros President of Business Operations, is MLB's longest-serving female chief executive.
Aug 1 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Sandy Barbour is in the Cal zone
Cal's Sandy Barbour is one of the few female athletic directors in the country.
Jul 25 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Pamela Pitts does it all for the A's
In her 18th year as director of baseball administration, Pitts sees lots of paperwork. Here is what her job entails and how she climbed baseball's ladder.
Jul 15 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Kathryn Olson leads Women's Sports Foundation
As the CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, Kathryn Olson is charged with expanding athletic opportunities for female athletes across the country.
Jul 7 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Tyler Tumminia has baseball in her blood
Tyler Tumminia, the daughter of a 30-year MLB scout, used her passion for the sport to propel her career as a VP of a sports and entertainment company.
Jul 5 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Julie Smolyansky brings kefir to the masses
The Russian native took over Lifeway Foods in 2002 and has grown the company by catering to elite athletes, Little League mothers and everyone in between.
Jun 29 | By Leslie Goldman
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Melanie Lenz covers the bases for Rays
The Rays' VP of development hopes to get started on a permanent stadium for the team, but in the meantime she's tacking her biggest project yet -- being a mom.
Jun 24 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Chrysa Chin doles out hats, advice
The NBA's VP of player development is best known for her role on draft night, but she's a mentor for players throughout -- and even beyond -- their careers.
Jun 23 | By Kareem White
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The NFL is Kim Williams' show
The COO of the NFL Network talks about the lockout, how women can advance in sports and being open to life's unpredictable turns in Part 4 of espnW's Power Players series highlighting women in the sports business.
Jun 11 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Kathy Behrens mentors NBA superstars
In our latest Power Players interview, which highlights women in the sports business, the NBA exec talks about her role aiding superstars off the court and encouraging their work in the community.
Jun 7 | By Whitney Holtzman
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Boston anchor Kathryn Tappen tames Bruins
The former Rutgers track star talks about taking her exacting preparation and drive to succeed to television as the lead Boston Bruins studio host for NESN in our latest Power Players interview, which highlights women in the sports business.
Jun 4 | By John Molori
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NHL's Susan Cohig wears many hats
The NHL's senior vice president of integrated marketing talks about her current role, how she got there and finding the elusive work-life balance in the first of espnW's Power Players series highlighting women in the sports business.
May 23 | By Whitney Holtzman
Columnists
Adena Andrews
- Andrews: Katherine Legge racing from behind
(05/25/2012) - Hollaback! helps women fight harassment
(05/22/2012)
Sarah Spain
- With Tebowing in, here are more moves for Madden 13
(05/23/2012) - Questioning the inequality of insults
(05/16/2012)
Jane McManus
- McManus: Syracuse sticks with it, tops Florida
(05/26/2012) - Lacrosse semifinalists keep crossing paths
(05/24/2012)
Kate Fagan
- My love-ambivalence relationship with horse racing
(05/04/2012) - Kate Fagan on running and obstacles, both external and self-imposed
(04/13/2012)
Michelle Smith
- Smith: Top-seeded Cal right at home
(05/27/2012) - Penicheiro finds home as 'team mama' in Chicago
(05/23/2012)
Amanda Rykoff
- Females lead MLB groundskeeping crews
(05/22/2012) - Mothers of Herzlich and Dixon stand by their sons
(05/11/2012)
