PENN Entertainment is proud to sponsor the 10th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards this Wednesday as part of the 2024 ESPYS Week in Los Angeles. The Sports Humanitarian Awards recognize the impacts made by athletes, teams and sports industry professionals who are using sports to make a difference in their communities and throughout the world. “We’re thrilled to partner with ESPN on this event and celebrate remarkable individuals who are using the power of sport to engage, inspire and uplift their communities. Sponsoring the Sports Humanitarian Awards is a natural fit that aligns with PENN’s mission of investing in our people and communities. Through the PENN Entertainment foundation and various other efforts, we are committed to supporting causes that make a positive difference and resonate with our team members and communities,” said Eric Schippers, Sr. Vice President, Public Affairs and Government Relations and Chair of PENN’s ESG Committee & PENN Entertainment Foundation.
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The latest "Introduction" from the Sports Doing Good newsletter (#444): This week's theme: First and second chances I am starting with a job posting from our good friends at Up2Us Sports. It sounds like a great opportunity with that great organization. https://lnkd.in/e4CaJ83T In the last issue of the Sports Doing Good newsletter, I referenced the sourcing of great content ideas that come from doing the newsletter. I highlighted “My Beautiful Sisters: A Story of Courage, Hope and the Afghan Women’s Football Team,” by Khalida Popal (https://lnkd.in/evPSriki) as an example of such great content. Well, I ordered the book and read it in the past few weeks. Verdict? I loved it and hope that you get a chance to read it as well. The book is not purely a sports story so it can be a book you too, can recommend to just about anyone. This is a story about equality, about fighting for something beyond yourself. Warning, it is also a damning story of mistreatment of a large group (women in Afghanistan) and individuals, e.g., Khalida, her family and friends/teammates. You can't help but get at least a little upset at the injustices faced by the protagonists in the book. The only slight critique I have is that I wish the book was longer. I guess that isn't so much a critique but rather a request to Khalida and others similarly situated to continue to live your life and tell your story. You are being heard, and while progress can be frustratingly slow, progress will come, and the results will take place on both a micro and macro scale. I will finish by highlighting some more compelling content. In this case, it is the documentary "26.2 to Life: Inside the San Quentin Prison Marathon," directed by Christine Yoo and produced by Film Hālau, Fifth Man Productions, and Stoopball, LLC in partnership with ESPN Films. I loved the film and, again, strongly recommend it. Khalida Popal ESPN FIFA
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🌍✨ Empowering Communities Through the Uniting Force of Sports ✨🌍 In challenges, there's an undeniable force that transcends barriers and brings communities together - SPORTS. 🏀⚽🏏 In low-income countries, where access to resources may be limited, sports emerge as a beacon of hope, opportunity, and transformation. Here’s why: 1️⃣ Education and Skill Development: Beyond the field or court, sports instill valuable life skills - teamwork, discipline, leadership, and perseverance. These attributes transcend boundaries, empowering individuals to tackle challenges both on and off the pitch. 2️⃣ Social Cohesion and Community Development: In communities where divisions may exist, sports serve as a unifying force. They break down societal barriers, fostering friendship, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging. Whether cheering for a local team or participating in a game, sports create bonds that transcend differences. 3️⃣ Empowerment of Marginalized Groups: Sports offer a platform for marginalized groups, including women and children, to assert themselves and challenge stereotypes. Through initiatives like girls' soccer programs or youth basketball leagues, opportunities for empowerment and social inclusion multiply. If you are interested in that topic, check Moses Orlando Thomas' article: https://lnkd.in/e7mBrhS7. L.R.T'S Media and Business Solutions
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Seeing the world light up (not to mention the KC Current!) at witnessing the first-ever stadium purpose-built for a women’s pro team in action showed the power of investing in women’s sports. In KC, CPKC Stadium has created the foundation for growth, bolder and more accessible experiences. It gives the women’s team priority on the schedule. And as the KC Current ownership is already reporting: investing in women’s facilities delivers ROI in revenue, on-field performance and in the community. Let's do THIS here, in Cleveland. Read more about investing in women's sports: https://lnkd.in/gePd5BpG
Homes of their own critical for continued growth of women's sports. Stadiums equal revenue
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🌍✨ Empowering Communities Through the Uniting Force of Sports ✨🌍 In challenges, there's an undeniable force that transcends barriers and brings communities together - SPORTS. 🏀⚽🏏 In low-income countries, where access to resources may be limited, sports emerge as a beacon of hope, opportunity, and transformation. Here’s why: 1️⃣ Education and Skill Development: Beyond the field or court, sports instill valuable life skills - teamwork, discipline, leadership, and perseverance. These attributes transcend boundaries, empowering individuals to tackle challenges both on and off the pitch. 2️⃣ Social Cohesion and Community Development: In communities where divisions may exist, sports serve as a unifying force. They break down societal barriers, fostering friendship, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging. Whether cheering for a local team or participating in a game, sports create bonds that transcend differences. 3️⃣ Empowerment of Marginalized Groups: Sports offer a platform for marginalized groups, including women and children, to assert themselves and challenge stereotypes. Through initiatives like girls' soccer programs or youth basketball leagues, opportunities for empowerment and social inclusion multiply. If you are interested in that topic, check Moses Orlando Thomas' article: https://lnkd.in/e7mBrhS7.
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🌍✨ Empowering Communities Through the Uniting Force of Sports ✨🌍 In challenges, there's an undeniable force that transcends barriers and brings communities together - SPORTS. 🏀⚽🏏 In low-income countries, where access to resources may be limited, sports emerge as a beacon of hope, opportunity, and transformation. Here’s why: 1️⃣ Education and Skill Development: Beyond the field or court, sports instill valuable life skills - teamwork, discipline, leadership, and perseverance. These attributes transcend boundaries, empowering individuals to tackle challenges both on and off the pitch. 2️⃣ Social Cohesion and Community Development: In communities where divisions may exist, sports serve as a unifying force. They break down societal barriers, fostering friendship, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging. Whether cheering for a local team or participating in a game, sports create bonds that transcend differences. 3️⃣ Empowerment of Marginalized Groups: Sports offer a platform for marginalized groups, including women and children, to assert themselves and challenge stereotypes. Through initiatives like girls' soccer programs or youth basketball leagues, opportunities for empowerment and social inclusion multiply. If you are interested in that topic, check Moses Orlando Thomas' article: https://lnkd.in/e7mBrhS7.
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David Blitzer, who owns a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, and his partner Josh Harris have launched Unrivaled Sports (Youth sports new parent company) , which will oversee their growing portfolio of youth sports properties. Unrivaled Sports has 12 owned and operated facilities that serve more than 550,000 athletes and 1.1 million attendees each year. Its portfolio also includes We Are Camp in Oregon (in partnership with Shaun White) and Cooperstown All-Star Village. The company said it expects to add more youth sports properties in 2024. “Through Unrivaled Sports, we're not just investing in sports; we're investing in future generations by making sports more inclusive and accessible in communities across the nation,” Harris, who owns the NFL’s Washington Commanders, said in a news release. “Our commitment is to provide unparalleled experiences and opportunities that inspire, educate, and uplift youth.” The Chernin Group (TCG), a multi-stage investment firm dedicated to building consumer businesses, has made a “significant” strategic investment in Unrivaled Sports. -------- Outside looking in, I can tell youth sports is big business! Access and cost effective play is a barrier for many underserved youth. So it would be great to see more youth based businesses invest and support underserved youth and the communities they live in vs just securing the bag from them. New community impact opportunities exist in this industry and I hope more folks that are community minded will lead these companies or start their own to rival big corporations having a monopoly in the youth sports space. #youthsports #sportsbiz #sports #clevelandsports
Guardians minority owner David Blitzer, Josh Harris launch parent company for youth sports properties
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Yale School of Public Health's Sports Equity Lab, led by physician-scientist and former track star Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu, studies how to make sports better for all athletes. Its latest report explores interpersonal violence in elite sports. #Yale
The Sports Equity Lab at Yale focuses on athletes' rights
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Sports is one of the ways to unite, engage, and encourage people to take positive actions. I believe this new earning culture is misleading the audience in the wrong way. I hope we can wake up to pursue better causes. While sports can serve as a powerful force for bringing people together and fostering positive behaviors, the growing emphasis on earning and financial gain within sports culture can overshadow its true essence. Instead of focusing solely on monetary rewards, we should prioritize values like teamwork, sportsmanship, and community building. By doing so, we can ensure that sports continue to serve as a unifying and uplifting force in society. Your view on this? #IPL #CSKvsRCB #KOHLIvsDHONI
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Grateful for the 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 to talk sports yesterday in DC at NODUS... 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲: 🗞 NIL will create some of the 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 opportunities sports have ever seen at both the college level (and even more so downstream). 🎰 Sports betting continues to grow at a rapid pace creating a 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 for more compliance and tools (analytics, ai, software, etc). 👶 The balance of impact + commercialization in youth sports is an important discussion that will need to be had. 🏟️ Sports are increasingly becoming a desirable 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 with sophistication, deep pockets, and innovative models entering the industry. 🧠 The mindset of athletes is changing to become 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 on ownership over endorsement, creating a unique need for further education. 🍴 Sportainment and adult recreation are two areas to keep an eye on. 🗣 In separate presentations, Peter Cushman (real estate) and Kevin Lalande (healthcare/ai) discussed how those industries increasingly touch sports. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 - 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨. ───── Mike O'Connor Wayne Kimmel Andrew Petcash Peter Stein Garrett Klugh
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Sports ownership is becoming democratized and diverse. And it should be. Just yesterday, the Atlanta Falcons announced that four new limited partners joined the team’s ownership group: • Rashaun L. Williams • Rosalind Brewer • Dominique Dawes • Will Packer Also, Chicago Sky WNBA Forward Angel Reece became a part owner of DC Power Football Club. We need more people of color and women in positions of power and ownership. This can benefit organizations and fans for numerous reasons including: • Diversity of thought and ideas • Enhances decision-making and innovation • Revenue growth and market expansion Allowing fans, players, and diverse stakeholders to participate in an organization's upside in some way ultimately drives sports forward. A win for them is a win for all of us. #sportsownership #privateequity #sportsbusiness
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