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Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
12 hours ago

Registration open for Dodgers Dreamteam with expanded access

Dodgers Dreamteam program connects 17,000 underserved youth with baseball opportunities and comprehensive support services in Los Angeles.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
#philanthropy
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Fundraising

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Legal services provider 8am and NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers announce partnership

8am partners with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, gaining naming rights for a premium lounge at Raymond James Stadium.
Washington Nationals
fromDefector
2 days ago

Is Konnor Griffin Actually 19 Years Old? Let's Discuss | Defector

Konnor Griffin's age as a 19-year-old MLB prospect is questioned due to various inconsistencies and comparisons to other young players.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Can Nike Limp Across the Finish Line to Dividend Aristocrat Status?

Nike's dividend yield of 3.7% reflects a significant stock decline, raising concerns about sustainability for income investors.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

High stakes, big budgets: How brands are navigating a massive sports year

Brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships over costly live sports advertising due to economic uncertainties and high costs of ad placements.
Running
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Miami Marlins
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Los Angeles FC v Orlando City: Perelman proud of awesome attitude - Soccer News

Martin Perelman is pleased with Orlando City's player attitude despite recent struggles and an injury crisis ahead of their match against LAFC.
Boston Celtics
fromMashable
2 days ago

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
#flag-football
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Chiefs launch campaign for Kansas high school girls' flag football

Kansas City Chiefs launched 'Let Her Play' campaign to support girls' flag football as a sanctioned sport in Kansas.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Payton doesn't see influx of NFL players in U.S. flag football

Sean Payton doubts NFL players will join the USA flag football team for the Olympics, citing training conflicts and mismatches in skill levels.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Chiefs launch campaign for Kansas high school girls' flag football

Kansas City Chiefs launched 'Let Her Play' campaign to support girls' flag football as a sanctioned sport in Kansas.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Payton doesn't see influx of NFL players in U.S. flag football

Sean Payton doubts NFL players will join the USA flag football team for the Olympics, citing training conflicts and mismatches in skill levels.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Why American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs | Fortune

Eight of the ten clubs in the top half of the Premier League table are owned by Americans. In the Championship, four of the eight clubs battling for promotion are U.S.-owned, including the Ryan Reynolds-Rob McElhenney Wrexham project.
English Premier League
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep talk: Jessie Christensen is the MacGyver of St. John Bosco football

Every football program benefits from having a versatile operations director like Jessie Christensen, who manages all aspects of the program.
FC Barcelona
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 days ago

Barcelona president calls on FIFA to change 'outrageous' scheduling after Raphinha injury blow

Joan Laporta criticizes FIFA for tight international schedules after Raphinha's injury during a Brazil match.
#toronto-maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley doesn't believe rebuild is necessary in Toronto

Brad Treliving was fired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs amid speculation of a potential rebuild for the team.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 days ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Keith Pelley on the Leafs' rebuild vs. retool question: "We have the foundational pieces in place, which gives me the confidence we can contend very quickly"

Keith Pelley announces the firing of Brad Treliving, emphasizing the need for new leadership to achieve championship goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
4 days ago

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley doesn't believe rebuild is necessary in Toronto

Brad Treliving was fired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs amid speculation of a potential rebuild for the team.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 days ago

Keith Pelley on the Leafs' rebuild vs. retool question: "We have the foundational pieces in place, which gives me the confidence we can contend very quickly"

Keith Pelley announces the firing of Brad Treliving, emphasizing the need for new leadership to achieve championship goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program

The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports. Over the past editions, it has created a platform for Clubs to strengthen their brands and engage with audiences.
Online Community Development
US news
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Amputee cornhole pro Dayton Webber denied bond in murder case

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, faces murder charges and will remain held without bond as his case progresses in Maryland.
New York Islanders
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Prep talk: Verdugo Hills point guard creates nonprofit to empower fellow Armenian students

Alexander Kasumyan founded NAYI to empower Armenian youth in business and innovation while leading Verdugo Hills to a championship.
fromGreenpointers
5 days ago

Williamsburg Soccer Club Opening Permanent Facility in Former Home of The Play Lab - Greenpointers

Opening this permanent location means more opportunity for kids to play soccer indoors in North Brooklyn. We're so excited to expand our offerings and be able to bring different programming to our community.
Brooklyn
#mohamed-salah
fromBBC
6 days ago
Liverpool FC

More than the Score - From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave? - BBC Sounds

fromSI
1 week ago
Liverpool FC

Mohamed Salah's Remarkable Off-Field Impact on Liverpool Revealed By Study

Liverpool FC
fromBBC
6 days ago

More than the Score - From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave? - BBC Sounds

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after nine years, marking the end of an era for the club and its fans.
Liverpool FC
fromSI
1 week ago

Mohamed Salah's Remarkable Off-Field Impact on Liverpool Revealed By Study

Mohamed Salah's presence at Liverpool has significantly reduced hate crimes and Islamophobic comments, showcasing his positive off-pitch impact.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American girls' game

The McDonald's All American game showcases top high school basketball prospects, featuring balanced rosters and key individual matchups.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
Fundraising
fromLas Vegas Review-Journal
3 days ago

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

How WSL 2 side Charlton are defying odds in league and cup

Charlton Athletic's potential promotion would be a significant achievement for manager Karen Hills, given their low budget and competitive league.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
4 days ago

Publicis sharpens sports marketing focus with 160over90 acquisition

Publicis Groupe has acquired sports marketing agency 160over90, integrating it into Publicis Sports to leverage data-driven solutions and enhance client offerings in sports marketing.
Marketing
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 week ago

You Don't Have to Be Unionized to Be United | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The labor of this kind of organizing was invisible and deeply exhausting. In a precarious workplace, where a so-called 'performance review' could amount to job loss, organizing meant building a bridge while standing on it.
Social justice
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Just a lesson for us, asks Askou after Slattery ban

Consistency in enforcing bans for simulation is crucial to change the culture in football and maintain trust with stakeholders.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Rams star Puka Nacua in rehab amid claims of antisemitic remark and biting incident

Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that Nacua was in rehab a substantial period of time before any of these allegations broke, emphasizing that the decision was not a direct response to the lawsuit.
Los Angeles Rams
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captaincy as he is granted permission to leave US

Tiger Woods has declined the role of captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup to focus on his health after a recent car accident.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Why "Service" and "Giving Back" Get It Wrong

Fresh terminology is needed for 'service' and 'giving back' to avoid implying a moral hierarchy.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Drake Maye shaves his head as part of charity event benefiting Boston Children's Hospital

I think it's one of the biggest things in life to have been blessed to be where I'm at today, and being able to give back.
New England Patriots
#nhl
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Boston Bruins

People Are Saying What The NHL Had This Cancer Survivor Do For A Donation Is "Flabbergasting"

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Boston Bruins

People Are Saying What The NHL Had This Cancer Survivor Do For A Donation Is "Flabbergasting"

LA Kings
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Prep talk: Royal lacrosse players help raise funds to fight blood cancer

Four Royal lacrosse players are raising $100,000 to fight blood cancer while leading their team in the Marmonte League.
#nonprofit
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Westlake High athletes formed 'Make Great Plays' to help elementary school students believe

Make Great Plays supports Title I elementary students with supplies, mentorship, and awards, aiming to inspire and empower them academically.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
San Francisco Giants
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Oakland sports calendar: Roots, Falcons, Storm seasons kick off; the Ballers' 'Battle of the Bay'

Oakland Roots started their season with two wins, currently holding a 2-1-1 record in the USL Championship League.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

$50 billion Tiger Global just turned 25 years old. Here are some of the famous people who have given the firm advice over the years.

A dollar invested in the firm's flagship hedge fund at inception would be worth $28 after fees at the end of 2025, compared to less than $9 for the S&P 500.
Business
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
#nfl
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
5 days ago

Patriots players won't love Robert Kraft's thoughts on big NFL change

The NFL is considering extending the regular season to 18 games, but players are opposed to the idea despite some owners' support.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league

The NFL is launching a professional flag football league for men and women, supported by all 32 teams and notable investors.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
5 days ago

Patriots players won't love Robert Kraft's thoughts on big NFL change

The NFL is considering extending the regular season to 18 games, but players are opposed to the idea despite some owners' support.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league

The NFL is launching a professional flag football league for men and women, supported by all 32 teams and notable investors.
Higher education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Education
fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

High School Teens Are Repairing Used Cars to Donate to Single Moms

Students repair cars to gift to single moms, providing essential transportation for jobs, education, and medical needs.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

Treat Nonprofits as Strategic Partners, Not Just Philanthropic Recipients

Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Non-profit organizations
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Goodell backs Rooney Rule, says diversity 'a benefit' to NFL

The NFL's Rooney Rule, aimed at increasing diversity in hiring, will remain despite legal challenges from Florida's attorney general.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 days ago

Keith Pelley on whether the Leafs should tank harder than they are: "We won't do that... That changes the integrity of the Toronto Maple Leafs... If fans are angry with that, I respect that, but we will not tank"

Fan attendance is strong despite ticket price increases, and the team aims to improve competitiveness with foundational pieces and new leadership.
fromWomen's Health
5 days ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Warren Buffett Is Partnering With an NBA Star to Revive a Two-Decades-Long Tradition

Warren Buffett's charity lunch returns as an eBay auction with proceeds benefiting Glide Foundation and the Curry family's foundation.
Women
fromFast Company
6 days ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Why Climate Activists Are Protesting Their Favorite Sports Teams

Climate activists protest sports teams' naming deals with fossil fuel companies and their financiers, linking stadium sponsorships to climate disasters and environmental destruction.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

She Invited Homeless Men to Run. That Instinct Fueled Her $100M Business.

Why do I get to be the runner, and these guys get to be the homeless guys on the corner? Why can't we all be runners? She didn't have an answer. It would've been easy to let that question dissolve with her footsteps. Most people would have. But Mahlum saw something in those men that others had missed.
Running
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

JPMorgan launches superstar panel offering financial advice to young athletes | amNewYork

The Council, chaired by Wade, aims to provide young players with financial advice to help them navigate their short careers. The initiative stems from the unpredictable nature of a professional sports career, with the majority of professional athletes announcing their retirement before they turn 35 and less than 2% of NCAA athletes turning professional.
Fundraising
Running
fromRunner's World
1 month ago

Yes, Slow Charity Runners Are Worthy of Spots in the NYC and Boston Marathons

Charity runners deserve respect for fundraising and completing marathons, not criticism for taking lottery spots from faster runners seeking competitive recognition.
Fundraising
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 weeks ago

Support BSB at the Play Like A Pro Charity Games for neuroblastoma research - Blue Seat Blogs

BSB supports Band of Parents' Play Like A Pro Charity Games on MSG ice to raise funds for neuroblastoma research, aiming to reach a $1,200 donation goal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Readers reply: what would be the most socially useful way to spend a billion dollars?

I've always thought it would be good to acquire an old warehouse in every town throughout the land and convert it into low-rent community workspaces for artists, local charities and small businesses getting off the ground. A kind of people's WeWork. What would others do with a humungous, but not unlimited, pile of dosh to benefit society? Roland Freeman, West Yorkshire Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com.
Left-wing politics
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Is the Sports World Finally Giving Up Its Right to Remain Silent?

Widespread outrage and public protests followed the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer, with NBA players and coaches condemning the agency.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm About to Be a Professional Athlete-With the Paycheck to Go With It. My Dad Claims I "Owe" Him.

Adult athletes do not owe parents repayment for normal child-rearing; establish firm financial boundaries and legal protections before receiving professional earnings.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
#youth-sports
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

NFL athletes help students celebrate new sports field in East Palo Alto

A $5.5 million renovation delivered a regulation multi-sport Los Robles-Ronald McNair field in East Palo Alto, benefiting local youth and honoring former players.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

A 'new sport' with 'room to improve' - how is Baller League doing?

Baller League UK's six-a-side competition attracts large younger audiences and claims greater live viewership among 16–28-year-olds than the Premier League.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Does Personal Investment Hurt Fundraising? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

I've seen this before-many times, in fact. What you're describing is not unheard of in the nonprofit sector. Founder energy is one of the most powerful forces driving new missions into the world. It can also be one of the riskiest. Many organizations, especially those built from lived experience, passion, and necessity, begin with little more than a vision, a problem to solve.
Fundraising
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