First-of-its-kind Coach Across America partnership and upcoming DCPS sports bra distribution event will add to ongoing initiatives from MSE’s Wizards, Capitals and Mystics 

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Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2025) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is jumpstarting the next generation of women in sports across Washington D.C. with the MSE Girls Empowerment Program, announced today to support girls’ participation in sports and female coaches in the region. The program anchors MSE’s larger District of Play youth sports platform and combines a groundbreaking partnership with Coach Across America with team-led programming from the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics, along with support from the MSE Foundation.  

As a cornerstone of the Girls Empowerment Program, Monumental has launched a new partnership with Coach Across America’s She Changes the Game® initiative, dedicated to supporting and strengthening the roster of female coaches in the District. As She Changes the Game®’s first national partner, MSE will establish Washington D.C. as the program’s inaugural hub city, committing nearly half a million dollars to developing the program and region’s coaching pipeline. This investment will support the hiring and placement of at least 40 women coaches for D.C. sports programs over the next four years, as well as develop internship and training programs for young D.C. women interested in coaching. 

She Changes the Game® D.C. will engage coaches to reach more than 1,000 K-12 D.C. youth over four years and is actively seeking their inaugural Washington D.C. director. Those interested in learning more and applying for the role can do so here. 

“Sports equip girls with confidence, community, and a clear runway for who they can become,” said Monica Dixon, President, External Affairs, Chief Administrative Officer and Foundation Board Chair, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “By investing in and supporting a pipeline of trained female coaches, Monumental is building the foundation that keeps girls engaged in sport and positions them to lead, both on and off the field.” 

“Monumental’s deep-rooted community engagement and shared vision align perfectly with Coach Across America’s mission to create transformative coaching experiences for young people,” said Tony White, Vice President of Development, Coach Across America. “This partnership will help us amplify our impact and provide even more female athletes with the support and guidance they need to succeed both on and off the field.” 

In partnership with DC Public Schools (DCPS) and Leveling the Playing Field, Monumental will formally kick off the Girl’s Empowerment Program with a sports clinic and free sports bra distribution for students at Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC) on June 11, 2025, ahead of DCPS summer break. Further event details will be released in coming weeks. 

The MSE Foundation will also provide additional support for both programs, furthering its mission to increase access and opportunity for youth in sports throughout the D.C. region.  

Team Initiatives 

In addition to the new company-wide initiatives, MSE’s Capitals, Wizards and Mystics also lead a slate of programming and activations focused on girls’ empowerment, including: 

Continued amplification of the Capitals’ award winning ALL CAPS ALL HER platform, which has provided access to hockey and elevated the game for over 2,000 women and girls in the Washington D.C. area since its launch in 2021 through adult and youth hockey programs, professional development opportunities and coach/referee trainings 

The Mystics’ annual Her Time to Play game presented by CarMax on Sun. Aug. 17 against the Los Angeles Sparks. This annual theme game inspires young girls to participate in youth sports, sparking next generation of female athletes in the DMV through in-game activities, inspiring messages from female athletes, a sports bra donation drive and fun giveaways. 

A “Power Plays & Conversations” event series on women in sports hosted by the Wizards, beginning with an event on May 29, 2025, at Hotel Zena in Washington, D.C. held in partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance 

Dedicated girls basketball clinics, mental health workshops, and female coach/referee education led by Wizards and Mystics staff 

Monumental Sports Network’s multi-year partnership with Flag Star Football, which includes a dedicated focus on expanding opportunities for girls through enhanced programming and access 

More initiatives to be announced. 

The teams also host several activations during their regular seasons focused on engaging young female athletes and elevating women in the sports industry including annual Women’s Night games and pre-game/in-game activities.  

About District of Play 

Launched in September 2024, the public-private partnership between Monumental Sports and the District to create a new Capital One Arena included a robust Community Benefits component which MSE Founder & CEO Ted Leonsis labeled “District of Play.” The program aims to create positive and accessible spaces for youth to play, grow, and develop lifelong skills in sports, all while engaging parents, coaches, and local communities. 

The multi-million-dollar District of Play includes dozens of programs and commitments, including the highlights below. More information and a full list of District of Play initiatives can be found at www.monumentalsports.com/DistrictOfPlay. 

 MSE along with the Wizards and Mystics recently completed the “District Dribble” campaign that delivered a new basketball to every PreK – 5th grade student at 80 D.C. Public Schools, totaling over 29,000 balls distributed. 

MSE has expanded access to sports through Capitals Rink Pass, Wizards and Mystics Jr. NBA League support, and Flag Star Football scholarships 

MSE has strengthened DC’s coaching ecosystem with a free Coaches Workshop at Care First Arena, sponsoring USA Basketball licenses for 415 DCPS coaches, and sponsoring Flag Star’s sports business and leadership internship for high school and college athletes 

MSE has helped build community connection through a 3v3 tournament at historic Barry Farm, Midnight Basketball in Ward 8, and a new playground at Huntwood Courts. 

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About Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America’s leading integrated sports and entertainment company and is ranked as one of the most valuable globally. Our people, players, teams, and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. To learn more, please visit monumentalsports.com.  

If there’s one thing that has always been true, at least in the 14 years I’ve been writing about Fantasy Baseball for CBSSports.com, it’s this: Catcher is always the weakest position. There have been times when we’ve tried to convince ourselves it wasn’t the case, that some youth movement was going to take the position by storm, but it never actually works out. 

But it just might be happening this time around. 

I know, I know, famous last words. But the crop of young catchers making it to the majors has been legitimately productive so far; rookie catchers have a collective 113 wRC+ so far this season, which is a remarkable metric. On this scale, where 100 is average and above 100 is above-average (naturally), the best mark for rookie catchers in the previous 25 seasons was a 97 wRC+, and the combined average is just 81. Most of the time, rookie catchers are terrible hitters.

But that isn’t the case right now. Drake Baldwin, Agustin Ramirez, and Edgar Quero have all been above-average hitters so far, Carlos Narvaez is showing some signs of life in Boston. If we zoom out a bit, you’ve got other young guys like Ivan Herrera and Hunter Goodman, who aren’t rookies but who are enjoying breakout seasons in their first real chance to be full-time players. And that’s not even mentioning more established (but still young) players like Logan O’Hoppe and Shea Langeliers who are having great seasons.

And it’s not counting the recently promoted Moises Ballesteros – or Dalton Rushing, who will finally make his long-overdue MLB debut this week after the Dodgers called him up Wednesday. On Wednesday, Scott White’s Rankings Movers column highlighted the suddenly crowded catcher landscape, and Rushing’s promotion only further complicates things. Because this is a guy with legit top-five upside at the position, a proven difference maker in the high minors with a phenomenal approach at the plate and legitimate power. But his immediate role is very much in question. 

Rushing is one of the top prospects in baseball and has played corner outfield and first base in addition to catcher, so in theory, there could be a real role with the Dodgers right away. The problem is, the Dodgers are pretty well set at first base with Freddie Freeman, while Dave Roberts has already said he doesn’t anticipate Rushing playing much in the outfield this season. They want to have Rushing focus on continuing to improve behind the plate and working with pitchers, which is a problem when Will Smith is the starting catcher. There could be room for Rushing to force his way into a bigger role, but it’s a narrow path – and that path might be completely blocked (absent injury) if they aren’t willing to play him in the outfield. 

So, while Rushing is very much worth adding in many deeper two-catcher leagues, I’m not elevating him ahead of the likes of Ramirez or Herrera in my rankings. He’ll probably slot in around Ballesteros, a similar prospect with similar playing time concerns both in the short and long term, in the lower-end No. 2 catcher range. He probably isn’t worth adding in any one-catcher leagues, but he’s absolutely talented enough to get there if something happens to Smith – or one of the team’s other plans changes. 

Here’s who else we’re looking to add from Wednesday’s action:

Thursday’s top waiver-wire options

Ryan Weathers, SP, Marlins (38%) – I don’t have a ton of faith in Weathers staying healthy after he suffered a flexor tendon strain this spring, but I’m pretty confident he’s going to be good for as long as he holds up. Those two beliefs are linked by the velocity jump Weathers enjoyed this spring, which carried over both to his rehab assignment and his first start back Wednesday against the Cubs. That was no soft landing, but Weathers looked excellent, averaging 97.2 mph with his four-seamer and generating 10 swinging strikes on 76 pitches over five one-run innings. He struck out five, walked just one, and generally looked the part of a very good pitcher. As long as he stays on the mound, I think he will be one, and I’m looking to add Weathers anywhere I can, basically. 

Logan Henderson, SP, Brewers (28%) – Henderson might just be good. Facing a tough matchup in Cleveland, Henderson returned from Triple-A with another impressive performance. He only went five innings on 72 pitches, but he struck out seven while walking just one and allowing two runs, and his four-seamer/changeup combo worked really well, combining for 10 whiffs on the day. And, with the Brewers suddenly facing a pitching shortage – Brandon Woodruff’s return from the IL was delayed in recent days, while Jose Quintana joined him on the IL with a shoulder injury – Henderson should get a chance to stick around this time. He has 16 strikeouts to just two walks in his first 11 MLB innings while allowing only three runs, and while he has relied mostly on the four-seamer and changeup so far, Henderson does also mix in a cutter and slider when needed, so this could be a deep enough arsenal if he needs it. I’m adding Henderson in any 12-team or deeper league. 

Rhys Hoskins, 1B, Phillies (58%) – Hoskins got off to a pretty slow start, with an OPS below .600 as late as April 14. But he homered in consecutive games on the 15th and 16th and hasn’t really slowed down, to the point where he has an .858 OPS for the season after he went 4 for 4 with a homer and five RBI Wednesday against the Guardians. And the underlying numbers back it up suggesting Hoskins might be back to being a viable option in all Fantasy formats. 

Will Warren, SP, Yankees (32%) – Is Warren starting to figure it out? After a pretty disappointing start to the season, Warren has looked much better over the past few starts. He struck out nine in five innings against the Mariners Wednesday and now has 24 strikeouts to just five walks, with a 2.12 ERA over the past three starts. He’s made some slight changes to his arsenal in that time, de-emphasizing his sinker for more four-seamers and sweepers, and that’s been a pretty good decision – his sinker is generating his worst results of any pitcher in his arsenal, while his four-seamer has been pretty excellent, with a 28.3% whiff rate and .293 expected wOBA allowed entering Wednesday. Warren suddenly looks pretty interesting, at least in deeper leagues where 90-100 starters are typically rostered. 

Trevor Larnach, OF, Twins (30%) – Larnach has been a pretty streaky hitter, and he’s on a hot streak right now. Since a slow start to the season, he’s hitting .295 with seven homers, 15 runs, and 19 RBI over the past 23 games. Can he keep it up? Well, his plate discipline is solid enough (above-average walk rate, below-average strikeout rate), and he hits the ball fairly hard, with a 90.1 mph average exit velocity. It all looks pretty good, and he’s locked in right now, so if you need some help in the outfield, he’s a fine target. 

Dennis Santana, RP, Pirates (25%) – Before the Pirates fired Derek Shelton, it sure looked like the closer job was going back to David Bednar. However, since then, Santana has worked exclusively in a ninth-inning role and has two saves, while Bednar has primarily worked the eighth, including setting up both of Santana’s saves. I think in the long run, Bednar will end up the closer because he’s the better pitcher of the two. But right now, it looks like the ball is back in Santana’s court if you need saves. 

The Legends Campaign, a partnership between Seattle Reign FC and Starbucks, honors women for their extraordinary contributions to our community in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Prior to Seattle Reign FC’s match against the Houston Dash, the club recognized Julie McCleery – a professor, researcher, youth advocate and mom.

McCleery’s career is firmly rooted in her passion for safety, equity and quality in youth sports. As a professor, researcher, advocate and mom to three children, she unequivocally believes that every child deserves the opportunity to be active and play and move joyfully.

A lifelong athlete herself, McCleery was a rower in college and went on to row for the U.S. National Team before becoming a coach for the team. At the same time, she was pursuing a career pathway centered around education and teaching. She holds a bachelor’s from Georgetown University, master’s from Harvard and PhD. from the University of Washington and is now pursuing a law degree at Seattle University.

Her combination of experience and education naturally led her to a career with the Center for Leadership and Athletics at UW, a role heavily focused on teaching, policy and research. Her research has primarily been rooted in youth sports, more specifically coaching and best practices for coaches to develop athletes who can both perform well and be holistically supported.

With added experience coaching youth sports, she remains a steadfast advocate for improving youth access to sport, recreation and great coaching, while addressing barriers and opportunities for youth sport and physical activity.

“I was coaching my own kids in their youth sports endeavors, and I just thought, well, we could train coaches. We all want to be great coaches, but the system that they’re operating in, in youth sports isn’t working well and I wanted to understand more about that youth sports system to see how we could better understand just the full landscape in order to better support coaches and young athletes.”

This drove McCleery to launch into a research project on the local sports landscape, entitled State of Play: Seattle King County. The project was an analysis of youth access to sport, play and outdoor recreation in King County. The report, officially published in 2019, had around 40 findings, paired with a series of recommendations.

This report was the catalyst for the creation of a group called the King County Play Equity Coalition, with the mission of addressing the findings of the report. McCleery helped to co-found and incubate the King County Play Equity Coalition over the five years from 2019 to 2024 and it is now its own thriving nonprofit organization.

McCleery’s impressive resume of career experience has been bolstered by another pivotal role she plays in her life; She’s a mother to three children. It hasn’t always been easy to balance a busy career and raising children, but she cites flexibility as one of the key components to finding success.

“I would say that sort of the main thing is just being flexible and being adaptable and making it a priority to show up for my kids and their events and activities whenever I could and then also making time to get my work done simultaneously.”

She continued, “What ‘balance’ looks like is going to be different throughout the journey of parenting. I went through a lot of iterations of trying to find a good balance. For example, it took me 10 years to get my PhD because I was the primary caregiver for three young children, and I prioritized more time at home. As they got older, I shifted to more of a full-time job. Everyone’s balance is different. Also, give yourself grace as both a professional and as parent. Having it all or doing it all perfectly is a trap. Do your best and do what feels right to you at a given point in time and don’t be afraid to adjust your path or your expectations along the way.”

As a mother, McCleery gained experience as youth sports coach and witnessed firsthand the imbalance that often exists between men and women in the sports world.

“Sports is a space where there are not a lot of women in leadership positions, in coaching or in in sports leadership in general. So, it’s amazing, that the Reign provides us a great visible opportunity to see women in in leadership positions. I think that’s absolutely vital in sports,” she said.

“I had the opportunity to coach Little League Baseball for a number of years and found myself to be one of the only women often in in Little League spaces. The advice that I would give is that if it’s something you want to do, even if you don’t see other women doing it. Go do it. Go figure it out. It is so important especially that in youth sports, our kids see women in leadership positions because only 25% of these sports coaches are women, and that number has not budged in a very, very long time. Women absolutely have the capacity to be great coaches and be great leaders, and our kids need to see them there,” she encouraged.

McCleery expressed her gratitude for this recognition and emphasized the importance of continuing to draw attention to the inequities faced in sports.

“I was surprised, thankful and grateful,” shared McCleery. “It means a lot coming from an organization like the Reign because I have been a champion in the sports space for women to both coach and play, and for there to be equity in sports for girls and women. To have that be recognized feels validating and hopefully increases visibility of the importance of continuing to strive for equity in sports spaces for women and all folks who are marginalized from sports.”

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FundPlay Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming Congressional Youth Sports Fest, taking place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rayburn Office Building. The event, held during National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, celebrates the vital role of youth sports in building healthy, resilient communities and fostering lifelong wellness.

The Congressional Youth Sports Fest will feature remarks from Representatives Marc Veasey and Jake Ellzey, who have been steadfast advocates for youth sports and physical activity on Capitol Hill, and serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports.

“Youth sports are more than just games. They teach teamwork, discipline, and leadership,” said Rep. Marc Veasey. “I am honored to support this event and encourage my colleagues to join us in championing opportunities for all young people to get active and thrive.”

FundPlay Foundation announced earlier this month that it will be integrating PLAY Sports Coalition’s advocacy efforts into FundPlay Foundation as a defined program called the PLAYS Initiative. The Congressional Youth Sports Fest will include tables from a number of the founding supporters of the PLAYS Initiative, which include LeagueApps, TeamSnap, Players Health, and Triple Crown Sports. The event will also feature activations by the National Football League and Washington Wizards, as well as other leading companies working to increase youth sports participation nationwide.

“We’re incredibly excited to host this year’s Congressional Youth Sports Fest and grateful for the leadership of Representatives Veasey and Ellzey as co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports,” said Jared Cooper, Executive Director of FundPlay Foundation. “Their commitment to expanding access and opportunity for all kids to play sports is inspiring, and together we’re building momentum to ensure every child can experience the lifelong benefits of play.”

About FundPlay Foundation
FundPlay Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equalizing the playing field for youth sports by ensuring all kids-regardless of background or zip code-have access to high-quality sports experiences. Through its three core program pillars of providing technology and data services, community-building, and advocacy, FundPlay Foundation empowers and connects youth sports organizations, particularly those serving underserved communities, to streamline operations, collaborate, and unlock critical funding. Since its inception, FundPlay Foundation has enabled more than 300,000 unique youth sports opportunities, granted free software licenses to over 225 organizations, and through its advocacy efforts unlocked more than $35M in youth sports grant funding, advancing a movement to make sports accessible for every child.

PITTSBURGH and NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (“DICK’S”) (NYSE: DKS), a leading U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, and Foot Locker, Inc. (“Foot Locker”) (NYSE: FL), a leading footwear and apparel retailer, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which DICK’S will acquire Foot Locker. This transaction implies an equity value of approximately $2.4 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $2.5 billion.

Foot Locker has a strong history of sneaker expertise that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos. It encompasses approximately 2,400 retail stores across 20 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In 2024, Foot Locker achieved net worldwide sales of $8 billion. DICK’S expects to operate Foot Locker as a standalone business unit within its portfolio and maintain the Foot Locker brands. 

“We have long admired the cultural significance and brand equity that Foot Locker and its dedicated Stripers have built within the communities they serve,” said Ed Stack, Executive Chairman of DICK’S. “We believe there is meaningful opportunity for growth ahead. By applying our operational expertise to this iconic business, we see a clear path to further unlocking growth and enhancing Foot Locker’s position in the industry. Together, we will leverage the complementary strengths of both organizations to better serve the broad and evolving needs of global sports retail consumers.”

“We look forward to welcoming Foot Locker’s talented team and building upon their expertise and passion for their business, which we intend to honor and amplify together,” said Lauren Hobart, President and CEO of DICK’S. “Sports and sports culture continue to be incredibly powerful, and with this acquisition, we’ll create a new global platform that serves those ever evolving needs through iconic concepts consumers know and love, enhanced store designs and omnichannel experiences, as well as a product mix that appeals to our different customer bases.”

“Today’s announcement marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Foot Locker and is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to our mission,” said Mary Dillon, CEO of Foot Locker. “By joining forces with DICK’S, Foot Locker will be even better positioned to expand sneaker culture, elevate the omnichannel experience for our customers and brand partners, and enhance our position in the industry. We are pleased to provide shareholders with a transaction structure that offers the choice of significant and immediate cash value or the opportunity to invest in the combined company and benefit from the substantial upside potential. I am proud of all that our teams around the world, including our Stripers, have accomplished to reach this milestone moment, and am confident this transaction represents the best path for our shareholders and other stakeholders.”

The proposed acquisition represents an important strategic milestone for DICK’S whereby the combined company offers significant strategic and financial benefits:

• Create a global platform within the growing sports retail industry. The transaction will better position the combined company to serve consumers worldwide and expands DICK’S addressable market opportunity. By combining with Foot Locker, DICK’S will be poised to serve consumers not only in new locations in the U.S. through Foot Locker’s complementary real estate portfolio, but also internationally for the first time. With strong long-term industry tailwinds, the combined company is well positioned for long-term growth.
• Serve a broader set of consumers across differentiated concepts. Iconic concepts will cater to a broad spectrum of consumers, from performance-focused athletes to sneakerheads. Building upon the groundbreaking learnings from DICK’S House of Sport and Foot Locker’s Reimagined Concept stores, the combined company will provide an unmatched immersive and innovative retail experience for consumers. 
• Strengthen relationships with brand partners through global reach. Together, DICK’S and Foot Locker will serve as a stronger partner for key brands, offering multiple platforms for both established and emerging partners to showcase their assortments, connect with athletes and increase visibility on a global level. 
• Invest in future growth through an industry-leading omnichannel experience. DICK’S has a history of strong growth and aims to invest in and grow the Foot Locker brand and position the combined company for long-term success. The combination will drive growth through differentiated store concepts and robust digital experiences to enable sustainable long-term profitable growth.
• Unlock operational efficiencies that create shareholder value. DICK’S expects the transaction to be accretive to EPS in the first full fiscal year post-close (excludes transaction and other one-time costs to achieve synergies) and to deliver between $100 to $125 million in cost synergies in the medium-term achieved through procurement and direct sourcing efficiencies.

Additional Transaction Details

Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of DICK’S and Foot Locker, Foot Locker shareholders will elect to receive either (i) $24.00 in cash or (ii) 0.1168 shares of DICK’S common stock for each share of Foot Locker common stock. The election is not subject to a minimum or maximum amount of cash or stock consideration.

Based on the closing price of Foot Locker common stock on 5/14/2025, the $24.00 per-share consideration represents a premium of approximately 66% to Foot Locker’s 60-trading day volume weighted average price. The total consideration represents an acquisition multiple of approximately 6.1x fiscal 2024 adjusted EBITDA.

DICK’S intends to finance the acquisition through a combination of cash-on-hand and new debt.

The transaction is subject to Foot Locker shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

Goldman Sachs is serving as financial advisor to DICK’S and provided fully committed bridge financing. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is serving as DICK’S legal advisor. Evercore is serving as financial advisor to Foot Locker, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as Foot Locker’s legal advisor.

About DICK’S Sporting Goods

DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, online, and through the DICK’S mobile app. DICK’S also owns and operates DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.

Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK’S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK’S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.

About Foot Locker

Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead” in all of us. With approximately 2,400 retail stores in 20 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.