Is Casey Wasserman going to be replaced?

Sport & Story Daily February 24, 2026: There are possible replacement for Casey Wasserman to run the LA28 Olympics.

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Kelsey Middleton
February 24, 2026

Is Casey Wasserman going to be replaced?

February 24, 2026

Calls grow for Casey Wasserman to resign as chair of 2028 LA Olympics
Casey Wasserman has been exposed for having embarrassing and salacious emails with Jeffry Epstein. Many want him to resign from the LA28 Olympics committee. Multiple high-profile clients said they were leaving his sports and entertainment talent agency, leading him to announce that he was selling his firm. A potential replacement for Wasserman is Disney CEO Bob Iger.
CNN

WNBA Maintains 15% Revenue Share Offer In Latest CBA Counterproposal
The WNBA has responded to the players’ union’s latest collective bargaining proposal. The core financial structure of the league’s offer remains unchanged, with a team salary cap at $5.65 million, and players will not receive more than 15% of total league revenue. The teams will start to cover housing for all players starting in 2026. Beginning in 2027, housing would be guaranteed for players on minimum contracts, rookies in their first season and two designated development players per roster.
WNBA Roundtable

California Dreamin’: NBC Kicks Off 2028 L.A. Olympics Marketing Campaign With Kate Hudson (Exclusive)
As the 2026 Winter Olympics came to an end, NBCUniversal officially kicked off marketing for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. NBC debuted a two-minute film, starring Ket Hudson and many Olympic stars, to set the turn of The Mamas & The Papas’ 1966 classic “California Dreamin’” and ending with NBC’s LA28 logo, which replaces the “A” with the iconic peacock logo.
Yahoo Entertainment

PSV takes catering operation in-house
Dutch Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven has announced plans to take its catering operations in-house, ending its long-running association with Top Events. PSV has worked with Top Events for the past 25 years. The relationship will come to an end following the 2025-26 season. PSV will not be seeking another external partner and will manage its event-day catering.
The Stadium Business

Lakers unveil statue of legendary former coach Pat Riley
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. It is an 8ft tall and 510lb bronze rendering of Riley in a Giorgio Armani suit. He is a Hall of Fame coach who is currently the Miami Heat’s team president. Riley last loomed on the sidelines in 2008 after 24 seasons with L.A.
ESPN

Mike Tirico praised for monologue to close out USA hockey gold medal NBC broadcast
Mike Tirico called his first Super Bowl LX for NBC and was the primetime host for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. he capped it all off with a masterclass to wrap up NBC’s broadcast of the USA-Canada men’s hockey gold medal game on Sunday. After the game ended and the on-ice ceremonies took place, Tirico delivered a live essay on NBC with a heartfelt message to close out the broadcast.
Awful Announcing

Vegas Golden Knights. Director, Global Partnership Sales
The Vegas Golden Knights are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director, Global Partnership Sales to identify strategic opportunities, develop creative proposals, and close deals that drive revenue and deliver measurable impact for brand partners. This role blends strategic thinking, creative storytelling, executive-level selling, and strong interpersonal and presentation skills. This position will serve as a key revenue driver across the Golden Knights organization and its affiliated sports properties: Henderson Silver Knights (AHL), Vegas Knight Hawks (IFL), City National Arena, American First Center, & Lee's Family Forum. Apply Now.

San Diego Wave FC. Corporate Partnerships Marketing Manager
As a Corporate Partnerships Marketing Manager, you will serve as the main POC for several key corporate partners.  The ideal candidate will exemplify the highest standards of professionalism and customer service while managing key deliverables for partnership strategy/planning, deliverables, and awareness of incremental/added-value opportunities.  This person will also support the evolution of the department’s partnership strategy. Apply Now.

PGA TOUR. Transportation Specialist
Responsible for scheduling and set up of all trailers for PGA TOUR, PGA Tour Champions, and Korn-Ferry events. Includes tractor and trailer setup and maintenance and is an active CDL driver for one of the units. This position may assist with deploying and maintaining on-course digital scoreboard and golf cart set up and tear down. Apply Now.

UCLA will play at Rose Bowl, not SoFi Stadium, in 2026
The Rams and Chargers won’t have company at SoFi Stadium in 2026. UCLA football will play at the Rose Bowl next season. The UCLA vice chancellor and chief financial officer, Stephen Agostini, strongly supported the move to SoFi Stadium. However, there is a legal battle regarding the possibility of UCLA breaking a lease that runs through 2043.
NBC Sports

Kevin White Named New Director of Athletics
Kevin White has been named the next Director of Athletics at UNC Charlotte. White recently spent four years as deputy director of athletics at Clemson University. He will lead Charlotte Athletics as the program continues its upward trajectory in the American and positions itself for sustained competitive excellence. He will be officially introduced at a public press conference Thursday, Feb. 26.
Inside Charlotte

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