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(All-Pro Reels Photography)  Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced nominations for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards, including seven U.S. athletes/teams. The Awards, to be held virtually in April, were founded in 2000 and historically draw the world’s greatest names ...

 Laureus USA today released the results of a comprehensive study showing sports-based youth development (SBYD) programs play a significant role in fostering critical social and emotional learning (SEL)  skills necessary to succeed in school, careers and life.  These SBYD programs have a particularly strong impact on young men of color and ...

Laureus USA, united with more than 12 pro sports teams and athletes, will virtually join thousands of kids and families nationwide in the first National Sport for Good Day on Saturday.  Professional teams including the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Saints, and many more, will encourage ...

Laureus USA hosted the second annual Laureus Fashion Show Gala last night at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan, featuring star athletes and Olympians walking the runway to support Laureus’ mission to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the power of sport.  Athletes who walked the runway escorted by local youth who will benefit ...

Laureus USA this week announced details for the  second annual Laureus Fashion Show Gala on Tuesday, September 10 at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan, featuring star athletes and Olympians walking the runway to support Laureus’ mission to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the power of sport. Athletes participating will include Skateboarding Pioneer Tony Hawk, ...

Laureus USA gathered sports industry leaders, nonprofit executives, athletes and youth in Los Angeles for the Laureus Youth Leadership Summit presented by ESPN and The Allstate Foundation. The Summit was hosted by nonprofit Laureus USA to explore how sport can be a powerful tool for developing leadership skills, and featured speakers including ...

World-renowned fashion photographer and Mimeo Photos‘ newly appointed Creative Director, Nigel Barker, shot a series of iconic portraits of 16 world-class athletes to help raise money and awareness for non-profit Laureus Sport for Good USA. The Spirit of Champions Collection, produced by Mimeo Photos and signed by Barker and the featured athletes is currently up ...

Laureus USA today announced the first annual Laureus Summit presented by ESPN to be held on July 18 at LA Live in Los Angeles and feature speakers including Olympic legend and Laureus USA Board Chairman  , South African Rugby Player and Laureus Ambassador Bryan Habana, among others.  The summit falls on the 100th birthday of Laureus founding patron Nelson ...

Laureus USA and Nike today announced the launch of Sport for Good New York City (S4G NYC), a long-term commitment to improving the lives of underserved youth in the five boroughs of New York City through the power of sport. By bringing together nonprofit leaders, providing resources and facilitating collaboration ...