Bette Canter

Virginia

Senior Editor at Sportico

@Sportico senior editor. @RunnersWorld, @BicyclingMag, @SInow alum. @MedillSchool grad #gocats. Tampa forever.

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Kansas City Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt Eyes Super Bowl Three-Peat

2 months ago | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Clark Hunt has been here before—four times in the last five years, to be exact. He knows what it feels like to be in the center of the NFL world for two weeks before the Super Bowl, and he knows what it’s like to receive the NFL’s Lombardi Trophy from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, confetti raining around him (only three times, but still). The Kansas City Chiefs, owned by Hunt and his family, could make history in Super Bowl 59, becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls.
Fubo-Disney Deal Will Create New Sports Streaming Service

Jan 6, 2025 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Sports fans are about to get yet another option for streaming games. Fubo and Disney’s Hulu+ Live TV service will be merging, with Fubo dropping its lawsuit against Disney and ESPN. Fubo told investors on a call Monday it plans to maintain both the Fubo and Hulu brands and create a new sports “skinny bundle” featuring ESPN networks and other channels. That new offering could feature national channels, regional sports networks and digital services such as ESPN+.
Skip Bayless, Fox Sports Sued for Sexual Battery, Hostile Workplace

Jan 6, 2025 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Skip Bayless, former host of Skip and Shannon: Undisputed on Fox Sports 1, is among several key figures, along with the network, accused by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji of sexual battery, hostile work environment and related claims in a Los Angeles County trial court. The complaint, first reported by Front Office Sports, was filed last Friday.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 2

Aug 2, 2024 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. Wasserman Hires Private Equity Executive Steve Murray Sports, music and entertainment company Wasserman has hired Steve Murray as executive vice president of mergers & acquisitions and strategy. Murray joins Wasserman from Providence Equity Partners, where he was a principal on their investment team.
Team USA Sprinter Lands Charmin Sponsorship After Porta Potty Mishap

Aug 2, 2024 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

U.S. sprinter Kendall Ellis faced what could have been a huge obstacle at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore., back in June. A few minutes before the semifinals of the 400 meters, Ellis got locked inside a porta potty. “I’m in there panicking, and I’m banging on the door, trying to get help,” she told FanSided’s Adam Weinrib. “Thankfully a worker hears me, comes over and lets me out after 10 minutes.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 31

May 31, 2024 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, purchases and products across the sports business industry. Gotham FC Names Two to Key Leadership Positions NJ/NY Gotham FC has hired industry executive Liz Montaño as chief operating officer and Ryan Dillon as chief business officer. Dillon had been serving in that role. Montaño will lead data and analytics finance, people and culture and legal. Elevate Talent assisted with the search.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 24

May 24, 2024 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, purchases and products across the sports business industry. NFL Hires Newly Created Position of Vice President, Head of Flag Football Stephanie Kwok has been named vice president, head of flag football, the NFL announced. Kwok will serve as the NFL lead on the cross-organizational priority of flag football.
Infinite Reality Acquires Drone Racing League for $250 Million

Apr 23, 2024 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Infinite Reality, a creator of AI-powered experiences, has acquired the Drone Racing League for $250 million. The acquisition, which increases the company’s valuation to $3.5 billion, further expands its portfolio in the virtual reality space. Infinite Reality has ties to numerous technologies—many with unrealized potential—from digital worldbuilding to blockchain-based assets and social media platforms that share ad revenue with users.
Sisay Lemma, Hellen Obiri Earn $150K for 2024 Boston Marathon Wins

Apr 15, 2024 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Ethiopian Sisay Lemma won the men’s race at the 2024 Boston Marathon, crossing the line in 2:06:17. The 33-year-old jumped out to an early lead, leading the men’s pack by 80 seconds at the 15K mark and enjoying a lead of as much as two and a half minutes. Lemma earns $150,000 with today’s win. Lemma, sponsored by Adidas, won the 2023 Valencia Marathon and the 2021 London Marathon. He finished in 30th place last year at Boston and had not finished the race in two other previous attempts.
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for March 29

Mar 29, 2024 | sportico.com | Bette Canter

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. Wasserman Names Fairbrother to Lead Newly Rebranded Wasserman Cricket Wasserman has rebranded Phoenix Management Group as Wasserman Cricket. As part of the rebrand, Phoenix founder and managing director Neil Fairbrother will continue to lead the division as executive vice president and managing executive, Wasserman Cricket.