Rachel Axon
Sports journalist and SBJ reporter specializing in college sports and the Olympics, providing analysis on the messy landscape and governance issues affecting collegiate athletics.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 47min
WNBA All-Star Game rewind, Snap’s Anmol Malhotra and Joe Hand Promotions’ Joe Hand Jr.
Anmol Malhotra, Global Head of Sports Partnerships at Snap, discusses how the platform is revolutionizing fan engagement through innovative content and augmented reality. Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, shares insights on the evolving pay-per-view landscape and its impact on live sports. Rachel Axon breaks down the WNBA All-Star weekend, highlighting the league's cultural significance and the push for fairer player contracts. The conversation also touches on the collaboration between Barstool Sports and Fox Sports, and the challenges networks face in attracting younger audiences.
Feb 19, 2026 • 19min
Main Street’s demise creates havoc, opportunity; Big TV numbers during President’s Day weekend; SBJ’s Rachel Axon talks Olympics from Milan
Rachel Axon, SBJ Olympics and women's sports reporter on the ground in Milan, shares on-the-ground color from the Winter Games and media operations. Short takes cover travel logistics between venues, NBC’s split production approach, snowy visual challenges, influencers and social strategy, and questions around LA-28 leadership.
Dec 23, 2025 • 11min
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: December 23, 2025
Rachel Axon, a sports journalist with a focus on college sports and the Olympics, discusses the chaotic state of collegiate athletics and the urgent need for governance. Austin Karp, an expert on media mergers and sports rights, analyzes the landscape of broadcast deals, highlighting the potential impact of upcoming media changes. They also explore the influence of the upcoming men's World Cup on U.S. soccer viewership and women's sports, as well as the role of political dynamics in major sports events.
