The article about the Atlanta United FC and Arthur M. Blank Sports & Entertainment highlights several women working across different roles in the organizations and shares their perspectives on building careers in the sports industry. The women discuss how they entered the field through diverse paths—such as marketing, photography, athletic training, and player personnel—and explain the challenges of working in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Many emphasize the importance of confidence, perseverance, and not waiting until you meet every qualification before applying for opportunities. They also encourage young women to seek mentorship, support other women in the industry, and believe they belong in sports careers, stressing that diverse perspectives help strengthen teams and organizations.
The Odafe Oweh agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract with the Washington Commanders, including about $68 million guaranteed, after finishing the 2025 season strongly with the Los Angeles Chargers. Oweh began the season with the Baltimore Ravens but was traded midseason after a slow start, then recorded 7.5 sacks in 12 games with the Chargers and added a standout playoff performance with three sacks and two forced fumbles. Washington targeted Oweh as a major free-agent addition to improve a defense that struggled in 2025, hoping the 27-year-old pass rusher can become a key piece of its pass rush and help the team bounce back next season.
Have a nice week!
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Roy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING March 16, 2026
March 13 – USA survives Canada to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals: Score, highlights
March 13 – Dick’s House of Sport hosts grand opening
March 13 – Injury-ravaged, free-falling Warriors take even more hits in loss to Timberwolves
March 14 – 2026 NFL free agency: Five most improved teams, best signings
March 14 – What we learned from the 2026 F1 Chinese GP sprint race and
March 14 – Players Championship delays Saturday opening to public after nearby shooting
March 14 – Women of Atlanta United and AMBSE share unique perspectives, advice on working in sports
March 14 – The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: March 14, 2026
March 14 – Good Morning, Illini Nation: Belief in a deep run
UPCOMING EVENTS
- January 24 — Youth Athlete Summit 2026
- February 5 — 2026 Ditka’s Gridiron Greats Cigars with the Stars VIP Super Bowl Party
- February 13 — Tampa Bay Downs To Host 11th Annual Jockeys and Jeans
- February 17, 2026 — Coalition Of Athletic Communities For Mental Health
- March 31 — A Better Chicago
- April 25 — Small Goals, Big Change Chicago
- April 30 — THE BAUTISTA SUMMIT AT ALBANY
- May 8 — Annual Gala
- May 8 — 2026 Step Back Foundation Golf Outing
- November 14 — 2026 AFH Play for Good Gala
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
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- Davenport University Women’s Hockey – Assistant Coach
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- Volunteer Coach – Phoenix Union HS District, Metro Tech HS, Phoenix, AZ
- WMS Boys Track & Field Head Coach (Seasonal) – Traverse City Area Public Schools, MI
- CHS Girls Varsity Assistant (JV Head) Soccer Coach – Traverse City, MI
- CHS/WSH Dive Coach – Traverse City, MI
- WSH Varsity Assistant/JV Head Baseball Coach – Traverse City, MI
- Varsity Baseball Coach – Suttons Bay Public Schools, MI
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Social Media Manager, Sports — 1221 Ave Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
- Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Leadership Giving — Connecticut
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