Ryan Spoon
@ryanspoon
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President at @YahooSports. Former COO at @Sorare, COO @BetMGM, SVP Digital & Social at @ESPN. Swim Dad.
Joined April 2007
Introducing Daily Draw. Live TODAY in the @YahooSports App (. Today's game of the day: Notre Dame vs. Indiana. Open your cards before kickoff for your chance to meet @MrBeast 🚀
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🚨🚨 Hiring & great opportunities alert for fans of sports, social, and very big numbers 🚨🚨. @ESPN Digital Growth, Social and Digital Video are all growing. Looking for great people. Interested or recommendations - please email or DM me.
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There’s a lot to admire here. but it starts with the loafers.
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Very, very excited to be joining @Yahoo & @YahooSports. I have great, long-standing admiration for Yahoo… admiration that is rooted as a fan and as a fantasy player - but also from my years at ESPN and BetMGM. It’s a privilege to join the team & I cannot wait to get started!.
Former ESPNer Ryan Spoon named president of Yahoo Sports. SBJ's story:
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And we are open: @Sorare NYC/Soho office is now official! Oh yeah, we are hiring (send me a DM). @ni2las and @michaelmeltzer_
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We're growing: love sports & social?? Looking for terrific people to come join @ESPN with roles around MMA, ACC, digital video, social shows, etc. Please message/dm me.
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Bo Jackson took over the world 30 years ago with equal parts NFL, MLB, Nike, and Tecmo Bowl
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I could not be more excited to be joining @SorareHQ, @ni2las, and the team. It is a remarkable product, space, team & growth story. Thrilled & lucky to join & be able to work at the intersection of so many of my loved: sports, fantasy, collectibles, NFTs, marketplaces etc 🚀.
Today, we are thrilled to announce 4 key hires for our leadership team. Their vast and world-class experience will propel Sorare into new markets globally 🌎⚽. Welcome @ryanspoon @davidbyttow @sylvainutard @mikemelt! . Meet your squad here ⬇️.
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!! Thrilled, thrilled, thrilled to team up with @arielhelwani and launch Uncrowned together at @YahooSports. I have long admired Ariel and team - and have had the privilege of working together previously - and cannot wait to do it again, at @YahooSports !!.
MAJOR PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: Yahoo Sports 🤝 @arielhelwani. Introducing “Uncrowned”, a new combat sports media brand from Yahoo Sports and Ariel Helwani. Uncrowned will be the ULTIMATE destination for MMA, boxing and wrestling coverage. Uncrowned will debut with The Ariel
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Excited to be joining @BetMGM.
Excited to have the talented and seasoned @ryanspoon join our @BetMGM team!.
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Love sports? Love touching millions of users? ESPN Digital is growing. New roles across product, design, social, growth & data. Ping me
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I love @Sorare, the vision, the game, the community, and the team. Yesterday's launch was yet another reason why! I am sharing below a post from LinkedIn as I am transitioning from my role as COO into an advisory role. I am remarkably proud of our growth and what's soon to come
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🚨We are growing at @SorareHQ 🚀 Come join us. Roles across product, design, engineering, content, etc. if you’re attracted by high growth & speed - & want to sit at the intersection of sports, games, NFTs and marketplaces: reach out. DMs open. @ni2las @mikemelt @davidbyttow
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Very excited to usher in a new era and look for @YahooSports and This is a major step forward - enabling better storytelling, packaging, and showcasing of all the content created by Yahoo Sports and with our many partners
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And a fantastic, fantastic piece by @minakimes on Deandre Hopkins, his incredible mother and their "unbreakable bond" - the first @ESPN Cover Story. and its special:
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Introducing the new @Sorare ‘22-23 cards. Including new variations for the limited, rare and super rare cards. So psyched to see these live in collections and lineups and the marketplace. Read more:
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We're growing - love sports, social, and 10,000,000's of fans? We're adding across social, digital video, live & more. Please ping me.
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20,000,000 miles. 10,000 fights. Wild. Oh yeah: he just got off nyc > lax and is boarding lax > Melbourne
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Football is here! And we are expanding our @YahooSports roster in advance of NFL, Fantasy & College. Very excited to reunite w/ @jasonfitz, to have @SalVetriDFS join us as a fantasy analyst, to have @RossDellenger's amazing college reporting & @Nate_Tice make us smarter on NFL 👏.
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Got a slick Kyrie crossover/layup in my @nba_topshot pack. the best part though? The @espn+ @stephenasmith's World promo/banner. It's a SAS's World Moment 🤣 @foss @itsmikemags @darrenrovell .
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A big, big welcome to @mattufford, who is joining @YahooSports to lead our video and audio efforts. We worked together at ESPN and I am a huge admirer - and consumer! - of his great work. Excited to team up again and excited for Matt and team to build + grow 🚀.
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💯 @modretro chromatic. So fun. Built and packaged super, super well. Big, clear screen. Nostalgia 👑
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Ok. this is fun. "From humiliation to triumph." @Espngreeny, @MariaTaylor, @AdamSchefter, @BillWalton, @cbfowler, @Rachel__Nichols .
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Starting 2019 with @ESPN + @UFC. It's here. Tons live on ESPN+ already. And follow @espnmma (new!) and @arielhelwani. Also now live on Instagram (@ESPNMMA) and YouTube (.
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What was the first sports poster you hung in your childhood bedroom?.
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Some Chicago Deep Dish in preparation for #LastDance on @espn tonight (9pm!). Thanks @Twitter & @TwitterSports. Just a couple hours left 🍿🍿🍿
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BetMGM + TopGolf. Let's goooo >>> Sports Betting Is Coming to a Driving Range Near You
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Did you know: since 2000, there have only been 14 player seasons with a 10+ WAR? 3 were Bonds, 2 Trout, 2 Randy Johnson, and this most recent Ohtani season . (@YahooSports AM by @kendallbaker:
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A semi-organized but far-from-complete list of things I enjoyed in 2018. It’s a day late, but here’s my annual list, this time via Twitter rather than blog. Below are some of the products, gear, books, etc I enjoyed & recommended to others 👇👇👇.
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More on @SorareHQ. And while the platform and game are growing remarkably fast - the team is too and across all areas. Ping me / us if the space excites you 🚀.
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More on @SorareHQ.
Former ESPN exec Ryan Spoon will be the COO of the NFT fantasy soccer game Sorare. He's opening a New York office and looking to hire. SBJ's story:.
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And while playing, I captured @howardlindzon perfectly. On the 18th. About to putt for birdie. But doing email in jeans, a biking vest, and a @SocialLeverage hat. He missed the putt but sent 10 tweets 🤷♂️
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Big day and step forward - very, very excited to announce the partnership between @MLB + @MLBPlayersInc + @Sorare:
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More updates, more progress, more clarity, more to come. Across both @Sorare + @SorareMLB.
What's new for Game Weeks 301-304?. 🟡 Limited rewards have increased by 20% on average.🌍 New Specialist competitions in Champion and Challenger Europe.🟡 Two Underdog Limited competitions instead of one!. More info ⬇️
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BetMGM revenues set to soar to $1bn after rapid US growth. (Oh yeah - we’re also hiring 👋)
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Strong disagree from me. although the author's very, very strong opinion on the subject is at least 'entertaining': "Hey, grownups, it’s time to lose the backpack".
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As 2019 comes to a close, here are a couple products, apps, podcasts, books, etc that I really enjoyed in 2019. Far from complete - but a few things that stood out. Thread below👇.
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Very excited about this. Let's goooo! Saturday @ 12pm EST on @espn.
Get ready for our first-ever Peloton All-Star Ride! . Golfers, Olympians, NCAA champions and more will battle it out on Saturday at 12 PM ET 💪
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**Job Alert** An exciting and unique role at @ESPN: a senior editor of trending topics, distribution, off-platform, etc Interested or have great recommendations, ping me please! (ps: several other great, exciting roles)
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And an American Record in the opening 800 by 7+ seconds to boot. Ledecky is INCREDIBLE.
15:08.24. Katie Ledecky just broke the World Record in the 1500 free (SCM) by 10 seconds at an in-season meet. W.T.F
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'O.J.: Made in America' Is Now the Frontrunner for the Best Documentary Oscar - And It Deserves to Be via @nuzzel.
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PSA: *HUGE* night on @ESPN: #1 Duke vs. #3 Gonzaga at 5pm. At 8pm: @KingJames and the Lakers visit Cleveland. And then at 10:30, @russwest44 and OKC visit Durant and the Warriors.
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A new ESPN site is coming >> “@mashable: http://t.co/cQzjozRcm6 is launching a major redesign. Here's an early look http://t.co/MNdSb5NJSp”.
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We’re growing… (the team is growing too! Ping me).
Blockchain-based fantasy soccer game @Sorare is building a massive business. • 230 IP licensing deals.• 1M registered users.• $4.3 billion valuation. And now they have added @serenawilliams as a board advisor to help facilitate their US expansion.
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Love sports? Love building and designing experiences that touch many millions of fans each day? ESPN is growing:
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This account is so good. Not sure he expected to design ~70 jerseys though :).
designing a new celtics jersey after every win ☘️ . record: 18-4
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Very, very excited to announce two great, big new additions to the @YahooSports team: George Leimer (@GeorgeLeimer) joins us to lead Product + Technology and Sam Farber (@tharealsamwise) joins as GM of Rivals. Both are tremendously talented. I could not be more excited! From.
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Introducing the new ESPN com. It begins rolling out to select users now. Arrives for all tomorrow. My thoughts here:
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Some UFC, NFL, WNBA and MLB in today’s @espn app / espn stories. And some @arielhelwani, @Espngreeny, @AdamSchefter, @FieldYates, @damienwoody and more. (Again, rolling out soon to your ESPN App)
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We are all tremendously excited to welcome @kendallbaker to @YahooSports 👏 Like so, so many others - I have been a loyal reader + follower for years and am excited to now work together! You can stay tuned here:
Axios Sports newsletter writer @kendallbaker is taking his talents to @YahooSports, reports @Ourand_SBJ. He will head up the company's newsletter and cross-platform strategy, working with new Yahoo Sports President @ryanspoon .
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The @Sorare platform & product are growing. So is the team! We are looking for a great, creative person to lead our SOCIAL team + efforts. Fabulous opportunity to live at the intersection of sports + Web3 + social.
Today @Bundesliga_DE football history has just landed on @sorare - including this unique gem of a card ⚡️🔥🚀
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Today @Bundesliga_DE football history has just landed on @sorare - including this unique gem of a card ⚡️🔥🚀
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Set your calendar and join us for the second @Sorare Community event on July 13th at Noon EST / 6PM CET. Will cover ⚽️ updates and reveal + go deep on @SorareMLB. Will stream at
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It's early & we are building + growing: the @Sorare experience, game, community, and * TEAM*. The future is bright & we have an abundance of excitement & enthusiasm. Come join us: we have roles across the company + levels: product, design, eng, ops, mktg, content, support and bd
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Tremendously excited to welcome @jarrodschwarz to the BetMGM team as our Chief Product Officer. We are seeing fantastic growth across the product, business, and. our team! Growing in product, design, tech, support, etc. DMs are open - would love to explore 🚀🚀🚀
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The @Sorare team is growing. We are VERY excited to welcome a truly special group across content, design, engineering, and product! Welcome Kevin, Kathryn, Jeff (@zullbro), Everett (@EverettCase), Paige and Mark (@MarkNelsonMedia) 🚀🚀🚀 .
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🚨 The first @arielhelwani Uncrowned show - live from @VenetianVegas this Friday. Come join! 🚨
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Excited to see this land in my morning inbox: @TheAthletic Sports Betting in partnership with @BetMGM. (+ @amather, @Sprow, @RichLightShed)
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A lot going on in this photo. And a lot I’m not paying attention to.
What is your favorite sports-related, unintentional photobomb picture of yourself?.
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🚀🚀.
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I feel so much better about last week. That’s how I am handling this. @garystriewski.
Patriots only let em score 14 👀.
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And the lineup for day one of @uncrownedcombat (1pm est) is pretty fantastic 👊.@YahooSports, @arielhelwani
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And in case you didn't miss it. it's still worth watching 20 more times. No timeout called. No plans to drive or get closer than 37ft. No time left.
ICYMI: Tied game. Clock winding down. Damian Lillard with the 37-ft game-winner ⌚️
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Very excited to announce our partnership with @TheAthletic today to create a new home for comprehensive women’s sports coverage: @sarafischer covers the news / launch here 👇.
NEW: @TheAthletic, @YahooSports partner on new women's sports content hub.
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Today we are excited and proud to announce our @YahooSports partnership with @OneFootball. Together, we will build a cobranded, leading destination for soccer fans on Yahoo Sports and our mobile apps. Fans will have access to news and analysis from leagues, teams, and.
Yahoo Sports, OneFootball Partner to Create Soccer Content Hub
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@elleduncanESPN @spacejammovie @Zendaya @KingJames Yes!!! We watched space jam 5 times (maybe more!!) and now he’s wearing this 🤪
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Excited to partner with the great @RichEisenShow & @richeisen and to bring show clips and highlights and more to @YahooSports:
🚨Yahoo Sports & The @RichEisenShow are partnering to bring the Emmy-nominated sports talk show to fans across the Yahoo Sports network!. Beginning today, the Yahoo Sports website will have a new page where fans can catch up on the latest highlights from The Rich Eisen Show.
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Oh hey, @blakejamieson!! Look what is (finally!) back from @PSAcard? An entire collection of your Topps 1951. Love, love, love this set 🔥🔥🔥 just needs your artist card 😜
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"those who habitually push their bodies tend to confront daily stressors with a stoic demeanor."
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It’s basically a win.
Duke held Alabama to 0 points in the 1st quarter. Bama only had one scoreless 1st quarter ALL of last season.
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Family is spending the day preparing for The Last Dance. Tonight on @ESPN at 9PM. Special preshow by @common on @SportsCenter Instagram at 8:30PM.
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A big, big welcome @machado to Yahoo, who is joining as head of product for Yahoo News. Couldn't be more excited as this is a terrific addition and fit 🚀.
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🚨🚨BetMGM is growing fast. And so is our team. Several new, great roles - please reach out! 1️⃣ Director of Sports & Sportsbook Product. 2️⃣Director of Risk & Payments. 3️⃣ Product design & designers. 4️⃣ Project + Program Management. 🚨🚨
Tremendously excited to welcome @jarrodschwarz to the BetMGM team as our Chief Product Officer. We are seeing fantastic growth across the product, business, and. our team! Growing in product, design, tech, support, etc. DMs are open - would love to explore 🚀🚀🚀
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👀👀👀.
@Cristiano @Sorare NFT card just sold at @bonhams1793 for USD 400k - a world record price for a digital football trading card, the highest price for a Sorare card, and the second highest price ever for a football trading card!
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The best NFL weekend. UFC 311. Big NBA day. College Championship. Unrivaled launch. Aussie Open. What a few days
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answering the question I get most! “@TechCrunch: How To Create An Early-Stage Pitch Deck For Investors http://t.co/IQNfif8Q”.
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