CAA World Congress of Sports: Day One snapshots

Amazon’s Marie Donoghue, SMAC Entertainment’s Constance Schwartz-Morini, USA Track & Field’s Max Siegel, City Football Group and Manchester City FC’s Ferran Soriano and the NBA’s Mark Tatum discussed crucial industry issues

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Attendees mingled between sessions

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NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman spoke candidly on the league with Proskauer Partner and Chair Emeritus Joe Leccese

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Fanatics CEO and Reform Alliance co-Chair Michael Rubin emphasized the importance of patience in the sports betting world with SBJ’s Abe Madkour

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Networking break hosted by TickPick

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Brothers Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke (l) and Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke discussed their contrasting styles and mutual interest in the NBA

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MarketCast VP/Qualitative Research Aaron Thomas (m) and T-Mobile Sports Sponsorship Senior Manager Marie Woods (r) dove into nurturing future fans

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reiterated his stance on key issues as the postseason comes into full swing

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Networking luncheon hosted by Proskauer

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expanded upon the state of the league as its season begins today

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DLA Piper Partner & Global Co-Chair of Media, Sport & Entertainment Sector Peter White (l) delved into five trends in the industry

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One Championship Founder, Chair & CEO Chatri Sityodtong

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Fox Sports NASCAR reporter Joshua Sims (l) moderated a discussion on the next generation of motorsports with NASCAR President Steve Phelps, Trackhouse Racing Team owner Justin Marks and Hendrick Motorsports Vice Chair Jeff Gordon

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