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Djokovic, Gauff, other players ask for more money, more say

Associated Press Apr 3, 2025, 06:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called “decisions that directly […]

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Djokovic, Gauff, other players ask for more money, more say

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called “decisions that directly impact us.”

The letter, a copy of which was obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, is dated March 21 and begins with a request for an in-person meeting at this month’s Madrid Open between representatives of the players and the four people to whom it was addressed: Craig Tiley of the Australian Open, Stephane Morel of the French Open, Sally Bolton of Wimbledon and Lew Sherr of the US Open.

At the bottom of the message are the handwritten signatures of 10 of the top 11 women in the rankings from the week of March 3 — Elena Rybakina’s name is missing — and the full list of the top 10 men that week.

The women are the No. 1-ranked Sabalenka, Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Jasmine Paolini, Emma Navarro, Zheng Qinwen, Paula Badosa and Mirra Andreeva. The men are the No. 1-ranked Sinner — who is currently serving a three-month doping ban — 24-time major champion Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur.

Of the 20, 15 have won at least one Grand Slam title or reached a major final.

The players outline three areas they want to focus on:

• Grand Slam tournaments should make financial contributions to player welfare programs funded by the two pro tours.

• Prize money should increase “to a more appropriate percentage of tournament revenues, reflective of the players’ contribution to tournament value.”

• The athletes should have more say in decisions “directly impacting competition, as well as player health and welfare.”

News of the letter — which was first mentioned by French sports newspaper L’Equipe — arrives about two weeks after the players’ association co-founded by Djokovic filed an antitrust lawsuit against the women’s and men’s professional tours, the International Tennis Federation and the sport’s integrity agency in federal court in New York. Djokovic was not listed as one of the plaintiffs, because he said he wanted to see other players step up.

That suit seeks more money for players, saying too little of the revenue ends up in the athletes’ hands, and lays out a series of other complaints about the way the sport is run.

The antitrust filing last month included a reference to a report “that the U.S. Open generated more revenue from the sale of one specialty cocktail ($12.8 million) than it paid to the men’s and women’s champions combined.”

The U.S. Tennis Association offered a record total of $75 million in total compensation — which includes prize money and payouts to cover players’ expenses — for its Grand Slam tournament in 2024. That represented an increase of about 15% from the $65 million offered in 2023 at the US Open.

Based on currency exchange figures at the times of the events, Wimbledon had about $64 million in prizes last year, with the French Open and Australian Open both at about $58 million.

“The USTA is always available for and welcomes open and direct conversations with players, whether on site at the U.S. Open or at any other point of the year, as we are consistently looking for ways to enhance our event for the benefit of players and fans,” spokesman Brendan McIntyre said in a written statement.

“The USTA is incredibly proud of the U.S. Open’s leadership in player compensation throughout its history and our support to grow professional tennis not only in the United States but worldwide,” he wrote. “This includes offering equal prize money to men and women for more than 50 years and awarding the largest purse in tennis history at the 2024 U.S. Open.”

The next Grand Slam tournament is the French Open, with main-draw matches starting in Paris on May 25.

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USATF MOURNS PASSING OF OLYMPIAN AND COACHING LEGEND BILL DELLINGER

Bill Dellinger, a three-time Olympian who earned bronze in the 5000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Games and went on to one of the most storied coaching careers in American track and field history, died June 27. He was 91. Born March 23, 1934, in Grants Pass, Oregon, Dellinger attended Springfield High School, where he […]

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Bill Dellinger, a three-time Olympian who earned bronze in the 5000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Games and went on to one of the most storied coaching careers in American track and field history, died June 27. He was 91.

Born March 23, 1934, in Grants Pass, Oregon, Dellinger attended Springfield High School, where he earned numerous accolades and won the Oregon state class A 880-yard and mile titles as a senior in 1952.

Taking his talents to the University of Oregon, where he eventually captured three Pacific Coast Conference golds, Dellinger won NCAA gold in the mile as a sophomore in 1954, and silver in 1955. In 1956 he moved up in distance and was the national champion in the 5000, setting the stage for his first Olympic Trials. At Los Angeles on June 29, he broke the American record in the 5000 with a 14:26.0 that gave him a three-second margin of victory.

Dellinger lowered his American record to 14:25.5 at Berkeley in October, and after losing the record to Max Truex the next weekend, he regained it in a big way with a 14:16.2 at Los Angeles in his final Olympic warmup meet. At the Melbourne Olympic Games Dellinger easily qualified for the 5000 final with a third place 14:26.8 in his heat, but he was not able to finish the final.

Finishing third in the AAU 5000 in 1957 and again in 1958, Dellinger embarked on a European tour in the summer of ’58 that yielded an American record of 3:41.5 in the 1500 in a dual meet with Hungary. He also placed second in the 5000 in matches against the Soviet Union and Greece.

The next summer saw Dellinger take the AAU 5000 crown before going on to win gold at the Pan American Games. He was the runner-up to Jim Beatty in the 1960 Olympic Trials 5000, garnering his second Olympic berth, and in Rome he missed out on the final with a fourth place effort in the heats.

Putting the pieces all together in 1964, Dellinger tied with Bob Schul for the 5000 win at the Olympic Trials and went to Tokyo with his eyes on the podium. Facing miserable running conditions with heavy rain falling, Schul and Dellinger faced off against pre-race favorite Michael Jazy of France. Jazy had a good lead going into the final bend, but Schul burst past him halfway down the home stretch to become the first American to win the 5000 at the Games. Dellinger and Harold Norpoth of West Germany also passed the quickly tiring Jazy and Dellinger edged the Frenchman for bronze in a lifetime best of 13:49.8.

Dellinger had started teaching at Thurston High School in 1960 after serving in the U.S. Air Force and was an unpaid coach for the school’s track team to avoid jeopardizing his amateur status. In April 1966 he accepted a position on the physical education staff at Lane Community College, and a year later he began what would be a legendary coaching stint at his alma mater.

Joining the Oregon coaching staff under Bill Bowerman on Sept. 1, 1967, Dellinger moved up to associate coach in 1970 and in 1972 was the Ducks’ interim head coach while Bowerman served as head coach for the U.S. team for the Munich Olympic Games. That title became permanent in March 1973 after Bowerman stepped down to lead a fundraising effort to renovate Hayward Field, and Dellinger would remain at the helm until his retirement in late 1998.

Oregon’s track and field and cross country success continued under Dellinger’s leadership as the Ducks won the 1984 NCAA outdoor championships and four NCAA cross country team titles to go with three Pac-10 team crowns. Among the athletes he helped guide were Steve Prefontaine, Rudy Chapa, Joaquin Cruz, Bill McChesney, Jr., and Alberto Salazar. Dellinger was named to the coaching staff for Team USA at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Dellinger was inducted into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2001, and in 2021 USATF honored him with the Legend Coach Award. He is a member of the USTFCCCA Hall of Fame as an athlete and as a coach and is also in the National Distance Running Hall of Fame. Dellinger is a member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, the University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame, the Drake Relays Hall of Fame, and the Grants Pass Hall of Fame.

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Chargers’ Charles Woodhams named 2024-25 G-MAC Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

Story Links As a talented shooting guard and a two-year starter at Hillsdale College, Charles Woodhams was a force on the court for the Chargers men’s basketball team. As special as Woodhams was on the hardwood for Hillsdale, however, his achievements in the classroom might be even more impressive. Woodhams’ incredible balance […]

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As a talented shooting guard and a two-year starter at Hillsdale College, Charles Woodhams was a force on the court for the Chargers men’s basketball team.

As special as Woodhams was on the hardwood for Hillsdale, however, his achievements in the classroom might be even more impressive.

Woodhams’ incredible balance of athletic and academic success has earned him a major honor from the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, which named him the league’s Male Scholar Athlete of the Year for the 2024-25 campaign.

The G-MAC Male Scholar Athlete of the Year award is presented to the men’s athlete who has compiled the most outstanding record in athletics, scholarship and leadership over the course of the school year across all sports the G-MAC offers. Athletic departments across the G-MAC nominate one individual for the award each year, and the winner is selected based on a vote among all institutions.

Woodhams is the fourth Hillsdale athlete to win the G-MAC Scholar Athlete Award since the Chargers joined the G-MAC in 2017, and the third male athlete from Hillsdale to win in the past five years. He joins softball player and swimmer Victoria Addis (2019-20), football player Joey Brenner (2020-21) and baseball player Lewis Beals (2022-23) as a Hillsdale athlete to win the award.

An excellent student throughout his time at Hillsdale, Woodhams graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hillsdale in May with a 3.93 GPA and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. He plans on becoming a doctor and is choosing among the medical schools who’ve accepted him to determine where he’s attending in the year to come.

During his time in college, Woodhams participated in the prestigious LAUREATES program to fund undergraduate research, conducting a study and presenting the results to a Beta Beta Beta National Biology conference in 2025. Along with membership in Beta Beta Beta, Woodhams also was a member of the Sigma Zeta National Science and Math honorary and was named the CRC Outstanding Chemistry Student of the Year during his time at Hillsdale.

Woodhams was named to the NABC Academic Honors Court three times in his collegiate career, was a four time Academic All-G-MAC honoree, a three-time D2ADA All-Academic Honoree and made the CSC Men’s Basketball Academic All-District team twice.

On the court, Woodhams was a key player offensively for the Chargers in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, scoring in double digits in both campaigns and leading Hillsdale in points per game in 2024-25. He earned first-team All-G-MAC honors as a senior, scoring in double figures in 27 of Hillsdale’s 30 games, with a season-high 26 points in a 83-78 road win over Ashland on Jan. 2 highlighting a stellar year.

As a player, Woodhams was known for his offensive efficiency, finishing sixth in the G-MAC in field goal percentage (.495) and fourth in 3-point percentage (.403), rare numbers for a 6-foot-3 guard who spent much of his time on the perimeter. He also made a huge impact defensively for the Chargers, serving as one of the top perimeter stoppers for a team that finished in the top two in the G-MAC in scoring defense in both of his seasons as a starter and led the G-MAC in 2024-25 at 65.4 points conceded per game.

He leaves Hillsdale with a winning legacy, going 105-38 over his collegiate career, including four 20-plus win seasons, and he was a part of the Chargers’ first-ever NCAA DII Midwest Regional championship and Elite Eight appearance in 2022.

 



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Ole Miss Volleyball Officially Signs Coveted Transfer Aniya Lewis to 2025 Roster

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program and head coach Bre Henry has added another dynamic hitter in the transfer portal, signing Aniya Lewis as a transfer. Lewis joins the Rebels following her first season of collegiate action at Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, Ill., and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. Lewis […]

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OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program and head coach Bre Henry has added another dynamic hitter in the transfer portal, signing Aniya Lewis as a transfer.

Lewis joins the Rebels following her first season of collegiate action at Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, Ill., and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Lewis joins an impactful group of transfers for the 2025 season, alongside Gabi Placide (Northern Colorado), Jordyn Towns (Alabama) and Vivianna Samaniego (Cal State Bakersfield).

An outside hitter from Kankakee, Ill., Lewis quickly emerged as one of the top hitters in the NJCAA Division II ranks, ranking second in the NJCAA in kills per set with 5.12.

Lewis tallied 353 kills, hitting .295 with 45 total blocks, while tallying 397.5 points over 29 matches and 69 sets played.

Lewis is a gifted athlete, having a standout athletic career in high school as well, where she was an All-Conference and regional champion in volleyball and graduated summa cum laude.

Additionally, Lewis is a two-time state champion and All-American in track & field and an All-Conference Special Mention and regional champion in basketball.

The Rebels are set to open the 2025 regular season on Friday, Aug. 29 against Arkansas State in Atlanta, Ga., on the campus of Georgia Tech.

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Women’s Track: Henkel’s comeback story continues at North Central College

By Russ Hodges, Sports Editor Last winter, former Rochelle student-athlete Alivia Henkel found herself fighting to survive. What started as an ordinary morning at school turned into a life-altering experience for Henkel, who suffered a cardiac arrest and was promptly transported to the Loyola University Medical Center. There, Henkel was placed on an ECMO (extracorporeal […]

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Last winter, former Rochelle student-athlete Alivia Henkel found herself fighting to survive.

What started as an ordinary morning at school turned into a life-altering experience for Henkel, who suffered a cardiac arrest and was promptly transported to the Loyola University Medical Center. There, Henkel was placed on an ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine, which took over the functions of both her heart and her lungs. Henkel, an outstanding multi-sport athlete at RTHS, thought her opportunity to compete collegiately had vanished.

“I’ve always loved sports and I wanted to do sports for as long as I possibly could,” Henkel said. “That was a huge setback for me and it gave me an idea of how grateful I should be for the little things in life because in the hospital and when I was home, I wasn’t able to do the same daily activities I would normally do. I couldn’t stand up or get dressed on my own. I was in a lot of pain and experienced a lot of things I hadn’t experienced before… I asked my doctors if it would be possible for me to still be an athlete and if it would be possible to try sports in college.”

The cardiac incident was a significant blow for Henkel, who had battled through various injuries throughout her high school career including a concussion in basketball and a stress fracture during her junior season of track and field. The cardiac episode caused Henkel, an IHSA state track qualifier as a sophomore and a two-time All-Interstate 8 basketball player, to miss a large chunk of her senior basketball season and her entire senior season of track and field.

“I definitely think a lot of my strength has come from my faith,” Henkel said. “God has had my back over these last few years and I have the confidence that I’m doing the right things, whether it’s physical therapy everyday or getting 1 percent better everyday to do what I’m able to do.”

Despite facing an uncertain future, Henkel remained strong in her faith, slowly progressing with her recovery to where she received medical clearance to return to athletics last summer. Guided by her competitive spirit, Henkel still expressed a desire to play sports at the collegiate level. In April of last year, Henkel made the decision to continue her academics at North Central College, where she also aspired to be a member of the women’s track and field team in any capacity.

“Getting the clearance from my doctors was really encouraging,” Henkel said. “I always knew that I wanted to compete in college… After missing my track and field season during my senior year, I really wanted to see where I could go with track and I think I made the best decision I could. I love track so much and I’ve grown to love it so much over these past few years. The coach at North Central was very sweet to me and that connection was really helpful. Seeing the team culture and how competitive everyone was… North Central was the best choice for me.”

As Henkel’s journey continued at North Central this past year, her growth and progress didn’t come without more hurdles to overcome. In addition to suffering an injury during the indoor portion of her freshman season, Henkel admitted that she sustained another health scare this past fall, when she passed out while doing homework before an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, which was put inside her body after last winter’s incident, restored consciousness.

“My defibrillator kicked in and it shocked my heart, which woke me back up,” Henkel said. “I called the hospital and I went in for tests, but everything was working fine when I woke up… It was a little scary, but it was encouraging that my device works and I feel that it motivates me because, as an athlete, I do worry about whether or not something could happen. But I know now that if something does happen, I’m going to be OK because my device is protecting me.”

Despite enduring another cardiac event, Henkel continued on the path toward her return to compete. The former Lady Hub standout made her outdoor debut for the Cardinals at the NCC First Chance Distance Fling on March 28, when she dazzled with a time of 1:00.77 to take fourth out of 33 athletes in the 400-meter dash. It was the fastest 400 time of the season for Henkel, who helped North Central finish second in the 1600-meter relay with a time of 4:13.70.

“North Central has been a really good match for me,” Henkel said. “I’m really close with my teammates and I think that’s a great thing to have in college. I’m a very competitive person and I love the competition. I love the community and it’s been great seeing my teammates on campus and spending time with them at practice. It’s a really great community to be a part of.”

Less than 18 months after suffering her first cardiac incident, Henkel stood atop the podium at the CCIW Outdoor Championships in early May, when she ran a personal-best time of 1:03.13 to claim the conference title in the 400-meter hurdles. It was the highlight of a stellar outdoor season for Henkel, who also took first at the Elmhurst Twilight Invitational on April 25 after placing second in her first collegiate hurdle race at Augustana College’s Meet of Champions.

“That was truly incredible and I didn’t think I would be where I wound up at the conference meet,” Henkel said. “It’s my favorite race and I was so glad that I had the chance to compete in it, especially because I’ve had a few setbacks… I hadn’t run the race too many times, but there was a lot of energy and it was a home meet, so it was great to win and to have my team there.”

Henkel, who switched her academic focus from finance to biochemistry and intends to pursue a career in the medical field after graduating from college, will return for her sophomore season this upcoming school year. The RTHS alum has already set a series of goals, which include obtaining a qualifying time for the NCAA Division III National Championships. Henkel, who will be job shadowing at Rochelle Community Hospital this summer, said that her goals for next season also include competing in the indoor pentathlon and the outdoor heptathlon.

“My parents are in finance and it was really interesting to me at the time,” said Henkel, who plans to enroll in medical school after completing her bachelor’s degree at North Central. “After my experience, I thought medicine would be really cool and I love both biology and chemistry. I was scared to make that shift, but after I saw people working in medicine, I was inspired and when I had the chance to change my major during orientation, my hand shot in the air.”





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DVIDS – News – Wounded Warriors Gain Inspiration From U.S. Paralympic Volleyball Team

Watching the 2012 Paralympic Games today left a group of Europe-based wounded warriors inspired, especially after they were able to meet some of the U.S. athletes. Soldiers assigned to Warrior Transition Units in Germany, Italy and Belgium, and participating in adaptive reconditioning programs, met the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Paralympic Team at the University of […]

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Watching the 2012 Paralympic Games today left a group of Europe-based wounded warriors inspired, especially after they were able to meet some of the U.S. athletes.

Soldiers assigned to Warrior Transition Units in Germany, Italy and Belgium, and participating in adaptive reconditioning programs, met the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Paralympic Team at the University of East London during a trip sponsored by the U.S. Paralympic Committee, the Wounded Warrior Project and Red Cross.

Army Master Sgt. Major Luckett, a food supply noncommissioned officer and 25-year veteran, said he was thrilled during the meet and greet with the athletes.

“I was really excited to get a chance to see the team with their experience,” he said. “They explained their training and we had a chance to meet some of the players. I met [Kari] Miller, a former soldier. It was real exciting.”

Motivation and inspiration were often used by the wounded warriors to describe their feelings during and after meeting the paralympians.

“We get great motivation [from meeting them],” Luckett said. “Going through the type of stuff I’ve been through, and then seeing these individuals with these disabilities perform; it [lets] me know I [only] have a limit [right now]. But I know I can go out and make myself better going into the things I do to train for,” he said. “Things I’ve never done or I stopped doing since I had my injuries.”

Luckett was assigned to the WTU after being plagued by persistent knee and back problems and recently underwent a medical review board with results still pending.

“I had an opportunity to visit several events, and it built my confidence inside [for] what I can do with the injuries that I had,” the Petersburg, Va. native said.

“I had chills going through my body,” he added. “It was great, and I enjoyed it. It’s one of three things that I’ll experience in my life. It was a real big motivator for me. Go USA!”

Army Spc. Maurice Walter, an information systems operator-analyst, and native of Huntsville, Ala., also had the chance to meet the U.S. Paralympic volleyball team.

“I actually met quite a few,” he said. “I met Heather [Erickson] and Kari [Miller]. We have similar injuries so it’s motivating to actually see them out here and to talk to them.”

Walter said he reinjured his leg in Iraq during the course of day-to-day activities. He noted it aggravated a previous injury from an assignment in Korea resulting in his assignment to the WTU.

“I got some great insight from them,” Walter said. “They were telling us to push through no matter what it is, don’t hold back and just get it done. It’s really inspiring to see them,” he said. “Number one, they’re not letting their injuries hold them back from what they want to do.”

Walter said one of the volleyball players told him she grew up playing volleyball, and when she injured her leg she didn’t want to stop. “So she didn’t give up, so it inspires me to do anything that I want to do,” he said.

Although he enjoyed the trip, Walter noted the opportunity to meet the Paralympic volleyball team topped his list of activities during the trip.

“The visit to London was amazing,” he said. “But meeting the volleyball team was the best thing that came out of this trip. Of course, the sights and stuff are great, but meeting these individuals and seeing them – it’s really motivating and inspiring,” Walters said.

Story by Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr., American Forces Press Service







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Revolutionizing Action Sports

Scotty James, one of the world’s most accomplished snowboarders, isn’t just pushing boundaries on the halfpipe—he’s driving a transformative change in action sports. As a strategic advisor to the X Games, James is championing a revolutionary team-based format to enhance the industry’s sustainability while creating new opportunities for athletes. The concept, which mirrors the success […]

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Revolutionizing Action Sports

Scotty James, one of the world’s most accomplished snowboarders, isn’t just pushing boundaries on the halfpipe—he’s driving a transformative change in action sports. As a strategic advisor to the X Games, James is championing a revolutionary team-based format to enhance the industry’s sustainability while creating new opportunities for athletes.

The concept, which mirrors the success of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Team Series, is designed to provide action sports with a fresh structure that benefits athletes and engages audiences. By fostering team competition alongside individual accolades, the X Games hopes to bolster the solvency of its athletes and inject new energy into the sport.

A Proven Model: Learning from PBR’s Team Series

The PBR Team Series, launched in 2022, transformed professional bull riding by introducing team ownership and a league format. This approach has not only boosted viewership but also provided athletes with consistent earnings and greater financial stability. Scotty James sees similar potential in the X Games.

“Action sports are such an amazing business, but it’s been challenging over the past decade to attract commercial dollars and maintain viewer interest,” Scotty said. “The PBR showed us how team formats can energize a sport and create a sustainable impact for athletes and fans.”

How the Team Format Benefits Athletes

One of Scotty’s key motivations for embracing the team model is its potential to improve the financial stability of action sports athletes. For many riders, sponsorships and prize money often fall short of covering the costs of travel, training, and competition. The team format introduces a new layer of income opportunities, including salaries, bonuses, and endorsement deals tied to team performance.

“Many athletes struggle to sustain themselves financially,” Scotty explained. “This format opens up more competitions and creates a stronger ecosystem where athletes can focus on their craft without worrying about making ends meet.”

Moreover, the team format enhances camaraderie and mentorship among athletes. Younger competitors can learn from seasoned veterans, fostering a more profound sense of community while pushing the sport’s performance standards to new heights.

Engaging Fans and Evolving the Sport

The team concept also has the potential to attract a wider audience by making action sports more accessible and relatable. Fans can rally behind their favorite teams, creating local and international rivalries that mirror those in mainstream sports like football and basketball.

“People love teams,” Scotty said. “It’s a model that builds loyalty and excitement. By bringing this to the X Games, we can bridge the gap between new audiences and existing fans while ensuring the sport continues to grow.”

Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for the X Games

With the league set to launch in 2026, Scotty James is optimistic about its potential to revolutionize action sports. Teams will be privately owned, and athletes will enter a draft pool to secure spots. While individual accolades like halfpipe wins will remain, athletes will also earn points and financial rewards through their team affiliations.

“It’s an exciting challenge,” Scotty shared. “This isn’t just about competition—it’s about creating a sustainable future for the sport we all love.”

A Lasting Impact

Scotty James’s vision for the X Games team format is more than breaking records or winning medals. It’s about leaving a legacy that ensures the long-term viability of action sports. This evolution could redefine the landscape of extreme sports by addressing financial challenges and introducing new opportunities for athletes and fans.

For Scotty and countless other athletes, this isn’t just a game-changer—it’s the future of action sports. As Scotty said, “If we get the foundation right, the impact will last for generations.”

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