Sport Beach 2025

Title: From Page to Stage: Introducing the SI Women's Games

The greatest stories in sport have come to life on the pages of Sports Illustrated for over 70 years, solidifying its standing as the most authoritative voice in sports journalism. In 2025, Sports Illustrated will write a new chapter in its history in the form of The SI Women's Games. These games will salute the women who are pushing sport forward, breaking records and leading the charge in growth of the game. Featuring the best athletes from around the globe, the SI Women's Games will provide a highly visible platform for these incredible athletes and an opportunity to celebrate how these women have shaped our culture. Our goal is simple: To celebrate the power of women's sports today and champion the progress of tomorrow. On this panel, fans will hear from Rich Routman, President of Minute Media and Sports Illustrated’s publishing operator, Scripps Ion Media's CMO, Keisha Taylor Starr, Grand Slam tennis champion Sloane Stephens, and two-time Olympic Medalist figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, and who will be representing their sports in the very first SI Women's Games this coming fall.

Speakers:
Sloane Stephens, Grand Slam Champion, Humanitarian & Wellness Founder
Nancy Kerrigan, Olympic Medalist, Figure Skating
Rich Routman, President of Minute Media and Sports Illustrated’s publishing operator

Moderator:
Keisha Taylor Starr, Scripps' Ion Media CMO

Timing:
Thursday, June 19
12:00-12:30pm CEST