Last week, in conjunction with our Success in Education event, we spoke to the presidents at three of Washington's largest universities to gauge their views on workforce development, diversity in higher education and business partnerships. University o...
With sponsorship deal, university sees opportunity to get in on the ground floor, extend its brand.
Charlotte's proposed Major League Soccer expansion club has landed a lead sponsorship deal with financial-services company Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY). It marks a major step forward in the ramp up of the campaign — led by David Tepper, owner of th...
The Maryland Racing Commission has canceled its July meeting — a meeting where the owners of the Pimlico Race Course were supposed to present an updated capital improvements plan for the aging track. Michael Hopkins, executive director for the commiss...
On the heels of last season's playoff berth, the Jacksonville Icemen announced the team has extended the contract of head coach and VP of Hockey Operations, Jason Christie. The team also announced the renewal of its affiliation agreement with the NHL...
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and his wife, culinary entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, are giving a seven-figure annual gift to a new foundation focusing on helping children, especially in Oakland, be healthier and learn more. The gift from the Eat....
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s presence in Milwaukee is casting a global spotlight on the city. His jersey was the third-highest selling of any individual player in the NBA this past season — meaning not just in Milwaukee, but acro...
The U.S. Department of Justice released transcripts and audio of the evidence that led to the firing and conviction of former University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel "Book" Richardson, KGUN in Tucson reported Wednesday. Richardson, wh...
The Cactus League, Major League Baseball’s Arizona spring training league, hired its first-ever executive director, the organization announced Wednesday. Peoria City Councilwoman Bridget Binsbacher will take over the newly created role. As executive ...
Employee Terry Hill alleged he had been repeatedly passed over for promotions because of his race. He also claimed Nike failed to properly investigate a toy monkey left on his desk. Nike broadly denied Hill's claims and said the lawsuit was resolved to...
D.C. soccer aficionados and Captain Morgan fans were portrayed in a recent ad aired by Morgan’s parent company, Diageo PLC (NYSE: DEO). The advertisement aired shortly after Captain Morgan became a new corporate partner with MLS by offering an “eight-f...
Monday marked the Washington Kastles’ inaugural match in their new stadium — more than 30 feet up, on the roof of Union Market. The 700-seat tennis stadium at 1309 Fifth St. NE was announced in April, and construction was completed by Union Market ow...