Jessica Golden

Englewood Cliffs, New York

Sport Editorial Director at CNBC

Sports Business Producer at CNBC, pickleball lover. Tips/pitches: [email protected]

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Former LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West invests in Togethxr

5 days ago | businessandamerica.com | Jessica Golden

Former LPGA golf star Michelle Wie West is taking on a bigger role in growing women’s sports — from off the course. On Tuesday, Wie West announced she has signed on as the latest athlete investor in Togethxr, the company behind the popular “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” slogan. Togethxr aims to increase investment in and media coverage of women’s sports, among other goals. Wie West, the now 35-year-old Stanford grad, was the youngest player to ever qualify for an LPGA event at the age of 12.
Saudi sovereign wealth fund deepens investment in women's professional golf

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Golden

PIF will become the title sponsor of revamped golf series. Severn ImagesSaudi Arabia is deepening its investment in women's professional golf. The Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, announced on Wednesday that it will become the title partner of five events that will take place on the the Ladies European Tour. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Former LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West invests in women's sports company Togethxr

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Golden

Former LPGA golf star Michelle Wie West is taking on a bigger role in growing women's sports — from off the course. On Tuesday, Wie West announced she has signed on as the latest athlete investor in Togethxr, the company behind the popular "Everyone Watches Women's Sports" slogan. Togethxr aims to increase investment in and media coverage of women's sports, among other goals. Wie West, the now 35-year-old Stanford grad, was the youngest player to ever qualify for an LPGA event at the age of 12.
Churchill Downs CEO says interest in the Kentucky Derby is strong despite global uncertainty

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Contessa Brewer |Jessica Golden

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, waning consumer confidence and tariffs that could cause construction costs to rise. Churchill Downs has paused a $900 million capital improvement project at its storied race track in Louisville, Kentucky, the site of the world's most famous horse race. "We weren't sure what things were going to cost.
Tennis great Andre Agassi to play his first pro pickleball tournament with No. 1 player Waters

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Golden

The former No. 1 ranked tennis player told CNBC that he will play his first professional tournament at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships with the top-ranked player in the world, Anna Leigh Waters. The tournament kicks off on Saturday in Naples, Florida, and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Agassi and Waters will play their debut match on April 30 at noon ET.
Tennis great Andre Agassi and Pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters team up at US Pickleball Open

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Golden

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How U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes plans to grow the sport

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Golden

Emma Hayes is on a mission to reinvigorate women's professional soccer in the United States. Hayes was hired as head coach of the U.S. women's national team in June after a disappointing few years for the squad as it dealt with an aging lineup, coaching instability, and increased global competition.
How U.S. women’s soccer coach Emma Hayes plans to grow the sport

1 month ago | nbcbayarea.com | Jessica Golden

Emma Hayes took over as head coach of the U.S. women's national soccer team in June and quickly led the squad to an Olympic gold medal. She's looking to make changes to improve women's soccer. Hayes says we need to look at soccer through a female lens. Emma Hayes is on a mission to reinvigorate women's professional soccer in the United States.
Stephen Curry teams up with Michelle Obama to launch sports drink

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Jessica Golden

Stephen Curry and Michelle Obama have partnered to launch a new sports drink called Plezi. Plezi is marketing the beverage as a healthier sports drink option. It will come in three flavors, and be available nationwide on Amazon and in select grocery stores. Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry is teaming up with former first lady Michelle Obama to release a healthier sports drink option.
Stephen Curry teams up with Michelle Obama to launch sports drink

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Golden

Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry is teaming up with former first lady Michelle Obama to release a healthier sports drink option. Curry and Obama on Wednesday announced the launch of Plezi Hydration, through Obama's public benefit company, Plezi Nutrition. The drink adds to Curry's growing portfolio of off-court ventures as the 37-year-old nears the final years of his playing career.