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Sports and Entertainment Converge at Variety’s Studio

Updated 2026-07-23 16:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Variety hosted its inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York, featuring athletes like Russell Wilson and Jimmie Johnson alongside entertainment executives. The event highlights the growing intersection of sports and media industries.

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Athletes and Execs Join Forces at Variety’s Inaugural Sports and Entertainment Studio, Featuring Russell Wilson, Jimmie Johnson and Jay Williams

As the worlds of entertainment and sports continue to overlap, Variety held its inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York, featuring Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson and ESPN studio analyst Jay Williams, as well as top executives from State Fa

2026-07-23 16:30 UTC