Ted Leonsis
Coverage of Ted Leonsis in the Nexus archive.
- Ted Leonsis: the unmatched American advantage is adaptation
The author argues that America's unmatched advantage is its ability to adapt to changing circumstances, rather than just inventing things. This adaptability is seen throughout history, from the Persian Empire’s courier system and advancements by companies like UPS and Amazon, to how AOL helped society adopt the Internet by popularizing email and instant messaging.
- Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba
A U.S. Congressional committee has asked the owner of Washington’s NBA and NHL teams to cut ties with Alibaba, citing the Pentagon’s designation of the company as a Chinese military entity. The letter from Rep. John Moolenaar included a July 15 deadline and referenced Alibaba’s ongoing legal challenge against the Pentagon’s decision. The committee has previously scrutinized sports-related ties to Chinese companies, including Alibaba’s Olympic sponsorships.
- Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Alex Ovechkin returns for his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals but remains noncommittal about whether this will be his final year. The Capitals added players like Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch this offseason, and Ovechkin signed a $1 million salary with $8 million in bonuses. He emphasized the team's Stanley Cup potential and his ability to contribute despite turning 41.