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Miller Sports + Entertainment Purchases Controlling Interest in RSL Football Holdings
Global Soccer and Sports Leader David Blitzer to Partner with Miller Organization Miller-Blitzer Partnership Delivers Strong Commitment to Sports and Community SANDY, UT (April 18, 2025) – The Miller family and Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) announced today they have finalized the acquisition of the controlling interest in RSL Football Holdings (the Club). The purchase […]


Global Soccer and Sports Leader David Blitzer to Partner with Miller Organization
Miller-Blitzer Partnership Delivers Strong Commitment to Sports and Community
SANDY, UT (April 18, 2025) – The Miller family and Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) announced today they have finalized the acquisition of the controlling interest in RSL Football Holdings (the Club). The purchase includes Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Utah Royals FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), along with the Real Monarchs of MLS NEXT Pro and the RSL Academy. Real estate assets include America First Field, Zions Bank Stadium and Zions Bank Training Center.
David Blitzer will remain the second largest shareholder, forming a powerful partnership with MSE that combines local and global sports leadership in building world-class professional teams.
“We are honored to join the Real Salt Lake Club and invest in the highest levels of men’s and women’s soccer in both RSL and the Royals,” said Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company. “We are grateful for David Blitzer’s trust, and I am confident our combined experience in sports leadership will elevate soccer within Utah and support the Club’s goal of winning championships. We are proud to join the ‘RioT’ and an incredibly passionate fanbase.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Miller family into the Club,” said Blitzer. “We are aligned in our values and commitment to building a great culture and championship-level teams. Our sports teams are best when we have a strong, local partner, and Miller Sports + Entertainment will truly enable Real Salt Lake Holdings to accomplish our visionary goals. I’ve loved my experience in Utah, and this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our strong fanbase and loyal soccer supporters.”
“The future of Real Salt Lake is in great hands with the Miller organization and David Blitzer,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “The Millers have a long-standing commitment to community, youth sports, and sound business operations, and we have a proven history with David, one of the most accomplished sports owners in the world. Together, this group is perfectly positioned to strengthen the club and grow soccer in Utah and the region.”
“This powerful partnership between the Miller family and David Blitzer will elevate women’s soccer in Utah and continue to build fandom for the Royals FC,” said Jessica Berman, NWSL Commissioner. “Miller Sports + Entertainment has consistently demonstrated commitment to building sport and community both on and off the pitch- aligning with our values at the NWSL – and we welcome this new ownership group to the league.”
Steve Miller, Chairman of the Larry H. Miller Company Board of Directors, will serve as Chairman and Governor for Real Salt Lake, with David Blitzer serving as alternate Governor. Steve Miller will also serve as Chairman and Governor for the Utah Royals FC, with Steve Starks serving as the alternate Governor.
“Our family is excited to join Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals. We love the growth of soccer as a family-friendly and unifying experience in our state. We are grateful to partner with David Blitzer and the other dedicated investors in building these strong teams,” said Steve Miller.
MSE will also partner with Unrivaled Sports, a David Blitzer-backed network of premier youth sports venues and programming, led by CEO and Chairman Andrew Campion, an RSL Club investor, that enables athletes to develop the building blocks for success. Utah currently has over 190,000 kids participating in youth soccer, baseball and basketball. RSL’s Junior Recreation Program extends to nearly 100,000 active youth players in partnership with Utah Youth Soccer Association.
“Our family’s investment in and commitment to youth sports cannot be overstated,” said Steve Miller. “We remain grateful to promote health and wellness and the value of participating in sports for the rising generation.”
The Miller family and its MSE business platform are pioneers of professional sports and entertainment in Utah and have a legacy of commitment to the community that spans more than four decades. MSE manages and operates the Salt Lake Bees (MiLB’s Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels), The Ballpark at America First Square and Megaplex theaters. Their experience includes long-term stewardship of professional sports franchises, such as the Utah Jazz from 1985-2020, and constructing and operating best-in-class venues, including the Delta Center and The Ballpark at America First Square. MSE regularly attracts and hosts prominent events such as the Olympic Winter Games, NBA All-Star Games, the Savannah Bananas, and Béisbol en Salt Lake.
ABOUT REAL SALT LAKE CLUB
Global sports entrepreneur David Blitzer acquired the RSL compendium of companies in January 2022.
Real Salt Lake commenced its 21st Major League Soccer season this February, its fourth full season under Head Coach Pablo Mastroeni, who led the Utah side on an interim basis for the final 100 days in 2021. RSL is the lone Western Conference side to have advanced to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in each of the last four campaigns, amassing 14 postseason appearances in the last 17 years, as well as six occasions in the last seven seasons.
RSL’s MLS Cup 2009 victory marked the state of Utah’s only major professional championship in nearly 40 years, the title preceding an historic run to the 2010/11 CONCACAF Champions League Final. Buoyed by a passionate base boasting several thousand season ticket holders and opening its permanent home in Sandy just over 16 years ago, since October, 2008, RSL’s 179-72-90 (W-L-T) mark at America First Field – home of the “RioT” Supporters Group umbrella – equates to a 1.84 points per game average and a 0.657 win pct, one of the truly amazing value proposition in North American sporting landscape today.
Beginning with the 2024 season, Real Salt Lake ownership brought the National Women’s Soccer League back to Utah, as Utah Royals FC returned. Led by Sporting Director Kelly Cousins and Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets, Utah Royals FC aims to seize upon the overall success of the NWSL and tremendous popularity of women’s soccer in Utah.
In 2015, the Club expanded its development pyramid with the addition of Real Monarchs. Since the 2022 season, Real Monarchs have competed in the “MLS NEXT Pro”, which connects youth academies in MLS NEXT to first teams in Major League Soccer. There are currently over 60 student athletes representing the RSL Academy’s U-16 and U-18 teams in MLS NEXT.
All teams call the expansive Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah their daily training home. The 42-acre campus includes five world-class grass fields, two indoor turf fields, a residential dormitory, and the 5,000-seat Zions Bank Stadium.
The RSL Community Foundation was established in 2016, created with the goals of being active in the community year-round, utilizing the popularity and reach of RSL, the Utah Royals, the Monarchs and the Academy in promoting health and wellness in children throughout the region, engaging supporters of soccer to raise funds and volunteer time for various local initiatives.
Financing was provided by J.P. Morgan and Zions Bank. The Larry H. Miller Company was advised by Katten Muchin Rosnman, York Howell, and Holland & Hart; Bolt Ventures was advised by Morgan Lewis. Clean Sheet Capital LLC, represented by its founder, Nishant Tella, served as the principal advisor to Bolt Ventures on the transaction.
ABOUT THE LARRY H. MILLER COMPANY
The Larry H. Miller Company is a family investment firm built on the Miller family’s legacy of business leadership, community building, and philanthropic giving. The Larry H. Miller Company oversees the organization’s portfolio of business platforms and companies spanning real estate, healthcare, sports + entertainment, and investments. For more information, visit lhm.com.
ABOUT MILLER SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) manages Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC, Megaplex, the Salt Lake Bees, The Ballpark at America First Square, and Big League Utah and its quest to bring a Major League Baseball team to Salt Lake City. Learn more at millerse.com.
ABOUT DAVID BLITZER
David S. Blitzer is the Founder and Managing Partner of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), which includes in its portfolio the New Jersey Devils (National Hockey League), top-5 world ranked venue Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, the Philadelphia 76ers (National Basketball Association), and the Penn Medicine 76ers Training Complex in Camden, NJ. He was recently named to the NHL’s Executive Committee. Under HBSE’s umbrella, properties have grown to include an investment in Crystal Palace of the Premier League, five-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joe Gibbs Racing, the Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League), the Utica Comets (American Hockey League), the Dignitas e-sports franchise, White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, NJ, the Sixers Innovation Lab and HBSE, a venture fund. On June 27, 2022, Blitzer purchased a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians (Major League Baseball). Additionally, he is a member of the group that purchased the Washington Commanders in July 2023. Blitzer is an investment partner in FC Augsburg of the Bundesliga and Brondby IF of the Danish Superliga, amongst other international soccer properties. He recently became the first person to hold team equity in the five major sports leagues of North America: the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLS, and MLB. Bolt Ventures, which serves as the Blitzer family-office, also manages a diverse and innovative portfolio focused on other sports, media, and technology assets.
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Leder and Richwine Preview the NCAA Championship Meet
Story Links GENEVA, Ohio – This week the Dickinson men’s and women’s track and field team will be represented by two athletes at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship hosted by the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Senior, Annie Leder will take part in the women’s long jump beginning […]

GENEVA, Ohio – This week the Dickinson men’s and women’s track and field team will be represented by two athletes at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship hosted by the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Senior, Annie Leder will take part in the women’s long jump beginning this afternoon at 5:30pm, while junior, Trevor Richwine has to wait one more day to get his competition started as he will compete in the men’s 800m. The prelims start Friday at 4pm, followed by the final on Saturday at 2:50pm.
The two athletes and their head coach Eric Bologa caught up with Director of Athletic Communications, David Adamovage to preview the championship as well as reflect on a very successful 2024-2025 campaign.
You can follow the action this weekend with the live results by clicking here.
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Five Patriots Qualify for NCAA First Round Track & Field Championships
Fairfax, Va. – George Mason University will be well represented at the NCAA First Round Qualifiers as five standout student-athletes – Geni Roberts, Kailynn Tyson, Wesley Bond, Davian Burke, and Joziah Johnson – have earned their places among the nation’s best in their respective events. Kailynn Tyson will compete in both the long jump and […]

Fairfax, Va. – George Mason University will be well represented at the NCAA First Round Qualifiers as five standout student-athletes – Geni Roberts, Kailynn Tyson, Wesley Bond, Davian Burke, and Joziah Johnson – have earned their places among the nation’s best in their respective events.
Kailynn Tyson will compete in both the long jump and triple jump after an outstanding outdoor season. She posted a mark of 6.16 meters in the long jump, ranking 38th in the East region. Her triple jump performance at the Atlantic 10 Outdoor Championships earned her a distance of 12.99 meters, the 15th best mark in the region.
Freshman Davian Burke made an immediate impact this season, qualifying for the 110m hurdles with a time of 13.87. His debut season continues with a trip to the NCAA First Round, demonstrating his potential on a national stage.
Joziah Johnson, the A-10 gold medalist in the 400m hurdles, enters the NCAA First Round ranked 38th in the East region. He secured his spot with a time of 51.10, capping off a strong outdoor campaign.
Returning to NCAA postseason competition is Geni Roberts, who qualified in the triple jump. Roberts landed a mark of 15.75 meters, the 16th best in the region, adding to his already impressive career as a Patriot.
Wesley Bond rounds out the Mason qualifiers with a strong showing in the 3000m steeplechase. Bond clocked a time of 8:43.50 at the A-10 Outdoor Championships, earning the 23rd best time in the East and a well-deserved place in the First Round.
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WATCH: Women’s Water Polo 2025 Season Recap
Story Links Ted Minnis discusses the 2025 women’s water polo season and what is to come for the Crimson after its most successful season in program history. Veterans Ruby Hodge, Maya O’Dea, Emma Gilbert, Heidi Heffelfinger, and Ella Schneider, along with rookies Orli Cooper and CWPA Rookie of the Year Niki Piovan, led the way in 2025 and helped Harvard […]

Ted Minnis discusses the 2025 women’s water polo season and what is to come for the Crimson after its most successful season in program history.
Veterans Ruby Hodge, Maya O’Dea, Emma Gilbert, Heidi Heffelfinger, and Ella Schneider, along with rookies Orli Cooper and CWPA Rookie of the Year Niki Piovan, led the way in 2025 and helped Harvard win its first CWPA Championship and go to the NCAA Championships for the first time.
The Crimson finished the regular season with a 10-2 record in conference play and sits at 22-6 overall with one game to go next weekend ahead of the 2025 playoffs. Harvard started the season by going 16-1 with wins over No. 25 LIU, No. 19 Wagner, No. 15 UCSB, No. 13 Princeton, No. 11 UCSD, No. 16 Michigan, No. 23 CBU, and No. 22 Brown in one of its best starts in program history before beating Michigan and Princeton
Harvard jumped up to its highest ranking in program history after coming in at No. 8/7 in the ACWPC and CWPA weekly polls earlier this season.
The Crimson set a program record with 26 wins this year between the regular season and playoffs.
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Victory+ to Deliver Global Broadcast of 2025 Memorial Cup, Capping Breakout Season in Digital Live Sports Distribution
05/22/2025 – Article has been updated to reflect changes to the accompanying image Scheduled from May 22 – June 1, the 2025 Memorial Cup will be streamed live worldwide (excluding Canada), as Victory+ expands its global footprint and redefines access to live hockey content. DALLAS, May 22, 2025 (Newswire.com) – The premium, free, sports streaming […]

05/22/2025 – Article has been updated to reflect changes to the accompanying image
Scheduled from May 22 – June 1, the 2025 Memorial Cup will be streamed live worldwide (excluding Canada), as Victory+ expands its global footprint and redefines access to live hockey content.
DALLAS, May 22, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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The premium, free, sports streaming service, Victory+, owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), will broadcast the 2025 Memorial Cup from Rimouski, Québec, globally (excluding Canada) on the digital platform. The Memorial Cup pits the playoff champion from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), along with the host club, in a four-team round-robin tournament to determine the champion of the CHL.
This year’s event will feature the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL), Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL), and the London Knights (OHL), and it will mark a key moment in expanding the visibility of junior hockey through a modern, scalable distribution model.
Streaming the 2025 Memorial Cup continues the Victory+ commitment to opening up new international pathways for live sports content. By bringing the CHL to a global stage, the platform is accelerating fan discovery of the league’s rising stars while building new audiences for the sport at large.
“Making the Memorial Cup available for free to global audiences is at the heart of our mission,” said Neil Gruninger, President & CEO of APMC. “Victory+ was built to remove barriers, giving both lifelong fans and those discovering the sport for the first time easy access to live hockey. We believe the future of sports lies in accessibility, and this championship stream is another example of how we’re delivering on that promise.”
The broadcast follows a successful wave of WHL, OHL, and QMJHL playoff games on the platform, which drew strong engagement and underscored the demand for frictionless access to premium junior hockey. With more than 700 WHL games set for the upcoming season, Victory+ is scaling its coverage to meet growing demand while empowering leagues and rights holders with modern monetization tools and platform reach.
This event also serves as a capstone to a record-setting spring for the service. From the highly successful Texas Wins on Victory Day initiative to the record-breaking digital viewership during Round One of the NHL Playoffs featuring the Dallas Stars, Victory+ continues to establish itself as a leader in the future of live sports streaming.
For game schedules, exclusive content, and more information visit www.victoryplus.com.
For more information on the Memorial Cup, including on this year’s tournament, please visit chl.ca/memorialcup.
ABOUT APMC and Victory+
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Thirty-Five Empire 8 Standouts Earn 2025 USTFCCCA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field All-Region Honors
Women’s Outdoor Track and Field | 5/22/2025 12:19:09 PM Story Links 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Region Thirty-five Empire 8 student-athletes from seven institutions earned 2025 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Women’s […]

Women’s Outdoor Track and Field | 5/22/2025 12:19:09 PM
Thirty-five Empire 8 student-athletes from seven institutions earned 2025 United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Women’s Outdoor Track and Field All-Region honors.
To earn All-Region honors, an athlete must be one of the top-5 individuals in their event in their respective region on the TFRRS Descending Order List. In addition, each member of a region’s top-3 relay team was selected for the distinction.
All Empire 8 institutions with the exception of Russell Sage compete in the NIagara region. Russell Sage is part of the Mideast Region.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Anne Splia, Senior — Heptathlon, 43,41 points – first
SUNY BROCKPORT
*Rebecca Heuler, Sr. — Discus, 42.44 meters – third
Javelin, 41.23 meters – second
*Lexi Rodriguez, Junior — 400-Meter Hurdles, 1:01.36 – second
Sasha Schramm, Junior — Long Jump, 5.63 meters – fifth
Marissa Wise, Senior — 400-Meter Hurdles, 1:02.16 – fourth
SUNY GENESEO
*Sam Pynn, Senior — 4×100-Meter Relay, :46.33 – second
*Brynn Mooney, Sophomore — 4×100-Meter Relay, :46.33 – second
4×400-Meter Relay, 3:46.26 – second
100-Meter Dash, :11.76 – third
200-Meter Dash, :24.20 – second
400-Meter Dash, :54.45 – first
*Jill Ambler, Sophomore — 4×100-Meter Relay, :46.33 – second
100-Meter Hurdles, :14.14 – fourth
Long Jump, 5.90 meters – second
*Kayla Huba, Junior — 4×100-Meter Relay, :46.33 – second
*Nicole Gretzinger, Junior — 4×400-Meter Relay, 3:46.26 – second
*Janelle Eckl, Senior — 4×400-Meter Relay, 3:46.26 – second
800-Meter Run, 2:08.89 – third
*Sierra Doody, Junior — 4×400-Meter Relay, 3:46.26 – second
800-Meter Run, 2:08.09 – second
1,500-Meter Run, 4:33.11 – fifth
Ava Bagley, Sophomore — 400-Meter Hurdles, 1:02.16 – fifth
*Ann Brennan, Junior — Steeplechase, 10:33.41 – second
*Zoe Connor, Senior — Shot Put, 12.77 meters – third
Hammer Throw, 52.51 meters – second
*Lilly Fowler-Conner, Senior — 1,500-Meter Run, 4:30.46 – fourth
5,000-Meter Run, 16:48.40 – fifth
10,000-Meter Run, 35:04.34 – second
*Penelope Greene, Senior — 1,500-Meter Run, 4:22.23 – first
5,000-Meter Run, 16:12.88 – first
10,000-Meter Run, 33:42.16 – first
Skyler Klimow, Senior — Javelin, 39.79 meters – fifth
*Gabriella McCarthy, Senior — 10,000-Meter Run, 35.38.67 – fourth
Payton Mehalick, Junior — Shot Put, 12.85 meters – second
Lanna Wandy, Senior — Long Jump, 5.71 meters – fourth
Heptathlon, 4,264 points – second
HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY
*Alexa Belanger, Freshman — High Jump, 1.71 meters – first
NAZARETH UNIVERSITY
Katie Jacques, Graduate Student — Triple Jump, 11.86 meters – second
Sydney LaSalle, Junior — Triple Jump, 11.48 meters – third
Samantha Luba, Junior — 100-Meter Hurdles, :14.81 – sixth
*Isabel Morse, Junior — Pole Vault, 3.89 meters – first
Lea Richard, Graduate Student – Hammer Throw, 51.97 meters – third
Kiara Tornusciolo, Junior – Pole Vault, 3..6 meters – fourth
ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY
Veronica Duell, Senior — Long Jump, 5.77 meters – third
*Ciarra Franz, Senior — 100-Meter Hurdles, :14.13 – third
Erin McGuinness, Junior — Shot Put, 12.58 meters – fifth
Anna Steed, Junior — 51.48 meters – fourth
UTICA UNIVERSITY
Hannah Allison, Sophomore — High Jump, 1.63 meters – third
Nora Devitt, Senior — Triple Jump, 11.29 meters – fifth
Stefania Grimaldi, Sophomore, Heptathlon, 4,139 points – third
* Qualified for 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the event
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com.
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Cronhardt Qualifies for NCAA Regional
Story Links SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State distance runner Ella Cronhardt will head to College Station, Texas for the West First Rounds of the NCAA Track and Field Championship on May 28 to May 31. Cronhardt qualified for the regional round after a stellar performance at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship […]

SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State distance runner Ella Cronhardt will head to College Station, Texas for the West First Rounds of the NCAA Track and Field Championship on May 28 to May 31.
Cronhardt qualified for the regional round after a stellar performance at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship where she place third in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:23.55. The top 48 times in the region qualify for the meet.
The meet will be held on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Cronhardt’s race is schedule for Friday, May 31 at 5:40 p.m. Schedule is subject to change.
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