Sports
As private equity, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors pour into professional sports, team ownership is shifting from billionaire trophy asset to scarce, global business.
Why the biggest business opportunity of the FIFA World Cup may have less to do with hotels and more to do with how North America competes as a region.
Dora Rodriguez, director of talent acquisition for the Friedkin Group, aims to attract top-tier talent across the organization
Sergio Quiñones of Nike has been a master of adaptation since he was eleven months old
Priscilla Almeida, the first vice president of events in the Raiders’ history, underscores the benefits of asking for what you want in your career
Jonathan Martinez proves that “commitment to excellence” is no idle phrase at the Las Vegas Raiders
Jerry Plush, chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank, shares his company’s vision and rationale for recent partnership with LiS: Latinos in Sports
Richard Hernandez took the time to cultivate his relationship with storied NFL franchise, the New York Giants, and now he leads with passion
Urel Martinez wants the next generation to know they can live their dreams
DRAFTED, the start-up built for Latinas in sports, is ushering in a new era of fan engagement
These ten Latina executives make a difference beyond the field, redefining success and pushing for inclusivity and progress in sports
Play-by-play announcer Nilson “Junior” Pepén shares the move he made for love and how he found his niche within sports broadcasting in Boston
Moises Linares beat the odds to become a play-by-play commentator for Apple TV. Now he pulls back the curtain to inspire the next generation of ambitious professionals.
Latina Golfers Association Founder Azucena Maldonado creates a golfing community for Latinas to expand their skills and leadership development
Freddy Rolón was first drawn to sports thanks to his next-door neighbor, the old Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. He’s since become one of the highest-ranking Latinos at ESPN where he serves as head of digital content and audience expansion and uses his platform to advocate for community and authenticity.
The success of Chief Marketing Officer Iris Diaz represents the Mavericks’ broader efforts to reflect the Dallas-Fort Worth community
Arizona Coyotes’ President and CEO Xaviar A. Gutierrez, the first-ever Latino CEO of an NHL team, shares his tips for creating impact in the Latinx community
Nayli Russo may not be a baseball fanatic, but her long-term strategy and vision are paying off for the Pittsburgh Pirates
As senior director and HR business partner of North America digital commerce at Nike, Gabriela Valverde-Rivera has brought a culture of inclusion, belonging, and learning to the digital space
Marissa Solis is writing a new playbook for diversifying the NFL’s fan base, giving back to communities, and transforming in step with America’s changing demographics
Amanda Herald and Eli Velazquez explain how the blossoming partnership between the NFL and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is driving change across the sports world