Sara Germano
@germanotes
I write The Arena, a feature column on the business of sports for @theinformation. previously: FT, WSJ. email: [email protected]
Very excited to join @theinformation as their first sports reporter. I’ll be writing features about the business and future of sport with a focus on women’s sports. Taking a short break before I start on Dec 2, so let’s connect soon! theinformation.com/articles/the-i…
EXCLUSIVE: Grand Slam Track is in a multimillion-dollar hole because an investor backed out of their full commitment, founder Michael Johnson tells FOS. The running startup owes athletes at least $13 million plus an untold sum to vendors.
Reigning marathon world record holder. Maybe it wasn't the shoes.
The AIU has provisionally suspended Ruth Chepng'etich (Kenya) for the Presence and Use of a Prohibited Substance (Hydrochlorothiazide). Details here: bit.ly/PRESS-RELEASE-…
Interesting that WNBA has added 6 teams in last 3 years and 4 went to owners that run a NBA team. One went to Larry Tanenbaum, who is a Raptors minority owner but also NBA board of governors chairman, and one to Kings minority owners. NBA strengthens hold on WNBA as it flourishes
The first question to Cooper Flagg, #1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, begins: “Cooper, on behalf of all the Internet conspiracy theorists who couldn’t be here tonight….” (He does not have any “inside information” on whether the Luka trade catalyzed Dallas getting the top pick)
Nike is nominating Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, former CEO of Lego, for election to its board of directors.