Former New England Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater has been spotted at the team's facility working as an advisor during the offseason program, with safety Jabrill Peppers noting that Slater's presence uplifts spirits and provides valuable knowledge for the team. It's unclear whether Slater will remain with the team on a full-time basis following his retirement at the end of the 2023 season.
Theo Epstein, former Red Sox general manager, is returning to Fenway Sports Group as a part owner and senior advisor, working across the organization's sports initiatives including the Red Sox, Liverpool FC, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the PGA Tour. Epstein will also continue as an operating partner at Arctos Partners. His role will involve advising on people issues, investment matters, league issues, and new opportunities, while also serving as a sounding board and executive coach for the Red Sox baseball operations team.
Pete Carroll, the winningest coach in Seahawks history, will transition from coach to advisor for the team after 14 years, during which he led the team to two Super Bowls and one championship. The 72-year-old, also serving as V.P. of football operations, is under contract through 2024 and leaves with a 137-89-1 record with the Seahawks. His departure marks the seventh coaching change in the current NFL cycle.
Lawyers for Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao allege that SEC Chair Gary Gensler offered to serve as an advisor to Binance's parent company in 2019, according to documents filed by the SEC. At the time, Gensler was teaching at MIT's Sloan School of Management. The SEC has recently filed 13 charges against Binance and Zhao, alleging the company failed to register as an exchange and broker-dealer, improperly commingled funds, and lacked critical internal controls over its businesses. Binance's lawyers have asked for Gensler's recusal from any actions regarding the company due to his alleged ties to Zhao.
