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By Eben Novy-Williams Verified, Daniel Libit Verified| Sportico Verified Under Armour, having strategically pulled back from college sports in recent years, has named former Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith to its board of directors—despite his longstanding ties to one of the brand’s biggest competitors. Smith retired from the Buckeyes in July 2024 after 19 years at the helm, during which he brokered several major athletic apparel deals between Ohio State and Nike.
By Daniel Libit Verified| Sportico Verified An Atlanta-based travel agent has pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud tied to a Ponzi-style scheme against multiple clients that included the George Mason University men’s basketball team. Last August, just hours before the team was scheduled to depart for a high-profile summer trip to the Bahamas, George Mason officials discovered the travel had never been booked—despite a $160,000 payment made by the school’s foundation.
By Eben Novy-Williams Verified, Daniel Libit Verified| Sportico Verified Under Armour, having strategically pulled back from college sports in recent years, has named former Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith to its board of directors—despite his longstanding ties to one of the brand’s biggest competitors. Smith retired from the Buckeyes in July 2024 after 19 years at the helm, during which he brokered several major athletic apparel deals between Ohio State and Nike.
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Sportico
Sportico is a digital media company established in 2020 by Penske Media Corporation, dedicated to the business of sports. It offers news, data, insights, and live media experiences tailored for professionals in the global sports industry, which is valued at around $600 billion. The company was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the growing demand for sports business news. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, Sportico is led by CEO Dick Glover and Editor-in-Chief Scott Soshnick. The company provides daily content that includes breaking news, investigative reporting, and analysis on various aspects of sports finance, media rights, and sponsorships. It also offers industry-specific data tools and hosts virtual events and multimedia experiences. Sportico targets high-level professionals, including C-suite executives and investors, and focuses on enterprise reporting, distinguishing itself in the realm of sports business journalism.
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