Scott named Sports ME at USA TODAY
Roxanna Scott has been named managing editor for sports at USA TODAY. A former president of the Association for Women in Sports Media, Scott has spent the last year as an assistant managing editor for USA TODAY Sports and managing editor of Golfweek, a website and magazine that provides golf coverage for the USA TODAY Network. Scott has directed coverage of six Olympic Games at USA TODAY. “I look forward to leading this team of talented, smart and dedicated journalists as we drive the national conversation in sports,” Scott said. “While setting records and winning championships makes headlines and earns our attention, it’s often the athlete’s voice or act of protest off the field of play that have a lasting impact on society. “We will tell stories about how sports unite and inspire us, but also of the way they challenge us to think and see the world differently.” Since joining USA TODAY in 2006, Scott has also overseen coverage of tennis, soccer, horse racing and other major events. “Roxanna brings such a wealth of experience to this position,” said Nicole Carroll, editor in chief of USA TODAY. “She has a passion for sports, for telling important stories and for championing diversity and inclusion in our coverage and in our staff. I’m thrilled she’ll lead USA TODAY Sports in its next chapter.” Prior to USA TODAY, Scott worked at The Dallas Morning News for 10 years. She began as a copy desk intern and eventually became the night editor and deputy sports editor overseeing coverage of college football and the Olympics. A graduate of the University of Iowa, she was a reporter and editor at The Daily Iowan.
Serena to play US Open
A day after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the green light for the US Open to be held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, one of the sport’s top stars confirmed she will be there. Serena Williams told reporters Wednesday she “cannot wait to return” to New York, a COVID-19 hot spot that caused organizers to doubt whether the tournament could be played as scheduled. The event will still take place from Aug. 31-Sept. 13, but without fans in the stands. – Chris Bumbaca with contributions from Dan Wolken, USA TODAY; Associated Press
Tiz the Law made Belmont favorite
Tiz the Law was installed as the 6-5 morning line favorite at Wednesday’s post position draw for Saturday’s 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. The Barclay Tagg trained multiple Grade I winner will break from the eight post against nine competitors in the 11⁄8-mile test around one turn. – Stephen Edelson of Asbury Park (N.J.) Press