STACY JOHNS has been hired as the Sparks’ president after a three-month stint as Bay FC’s CEO, a move to accelerate the synergy between owner MARK WALTER’s three L.A. franchises: the Dodgers, Lakers and Sparks. Johns had spent five-plus years as LAFC’s ch... See more
Bay FC has promoted BERNARD GUTMANN to team president, following CEO STACY JOHNS’ departure to the WNBA’s Sparks. Guttman had served as chief financial officer for 18 months and will remain in that role, as well. “We have a strong foundation in place, and... See more
The owners of the WNBA’s Fire and NWSL’s Thorns are rebranding a Portland over-the-air channel into Rose City SportsNet, with a year-round format that turns the station into a rare local women’s sports RSN. In late February, RAJ Sports and its owners Lisa... See more
WNBA franchises aren’t haves and have-nots on the court, but look up in the stands. Look up at the suites. Does their arena have any? Are they full? Look courtside, at the first 10 rows of seats. Are fans there being waited on hand and foot? Look over at ... See more
Nothing good happens after midnight — except for the eight days that saved the WNBA season. The clocks would strike 1 a.m., 2 a.m. or 3 a.m., with WNBPA Executive Director Terri Jackson sipping green peppermint tea and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hy... See more
