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USC Next Level Sports conference

Roger Goodell sits on stage with legs crossed holding a microphone. He wears a black polo shirt and khaki pants.
A panel with Roger Goodell rounded out the conference programming. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Roger Goodell sits on stage with legs crossed holding a microphone. He wears a black polo shirt and khaki pants.
A panel with Roger Goodell rounded out the conference programming. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Chris Paul stands in the foreground holding a microphone and gesturing toward the audience. He wears a black sweatsuit.
NBA legend Chris Paul dropped by between lift and practice to share a few words with attendees. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Elle Duncan, Janet Evans, Ari Chambers and Chiney Ogwumike sit onstage in director's chairs holding microphones. Evans appears to be speaking and gesturing to the audience.
Vibe Check in conversation with LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Jason Kelly and Maria Sharapova sit onstage in black cushioned chairs; she has her legs crossed and is holding a microphone up to speak to the audience. Behind them is cardinal and gold 'USC NEXT LEVEL SPORTS' signage.
Jason Kelly in conversation with tennis legend Maria Sharapova. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Willow Bay poses next to Elle Duncan, Ari Chambers and Chiney Ogwumike. Bay wears a white blazer and black suit, Duncan wears a blue pinstripe dress, Chambers wears a green fuzzy sweater with black accents, and Ogwumike wears a light blue top with dark blue slacks.
Willow Bay with the ladies of ESPN's new studio show Vibe Check. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Geoffrey Garrett, Jess Smith and Emily Prazer sit on an elevated stage in front of a crowd of onlookers.
Geoffrey Garrett in conversation with Jess Smith and Emily Prazer. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Anna Cejudo sits onstage in a black cushioned chair with arms crossed, holding a microphone in her lap. She wears a white long sleeved shirt and navy slacks.
Anna Cejudo joined a panel on AI, tech and the future of sports. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Ali Riley sits onstage facing Elle Duncan with microphone in hand as if about to talk. She wears a white button up shirt and brown pants.
Ali Riley shared emotional insights about her retirement from Angel City. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Willow Bay, Roger Goodell and Geoffrey Garrett stand onstage posing for a photo. Behind them is a cardinal and gold screen that reads 'USC NEXT LEVEL SPORTS.'
Dean Willow Bay of the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is joined by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and USC Marshall School of Business dean Geoffrey Garrett. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Elle Duncan, Ali Riley, Ari Chambers and Chiney Ogwumike sit on stage in director's chairs holding microphones. Behind them is a large purple screen that reads 'ESPN: VIBE CHECK' in red and white letters.
Original ACFC captain Ali Riley joined the Vibe Check panel to talk about her retirement. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Jason Kelly sits onstage with Celia Bouza and Anna Cejudo in black cushioned chairs. Bouza has a microphone in hand and is speaking/gesturing to the audience.
Jason Kelly moderated a panel on the role of technology in the future of sports. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Willow Bay and Casey Wasserman pose for a photo onstage. She wears a white blazer and black shirt/pants while he wears a black sweatshirt, blue jeans and glasses.
Willow Bay talked with LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman about his vision for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Elle Duncan and Janet Evans sit in director's chairs onstage and talk to each other. Duncan wears a light blue pinstripe suit dress and Evans wears a denim LA28-branded jacket with khaki pants.
Elle Duncan speaks with Janet Evans on the Vibe Check panel. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Chris Paul stands in profile and gestures to Willow Bay as he talks with microphone in hand. He wears a black sweatshirt and she wears a white blazer with black shirt.
Willow Bay talked to Chris Paul about his veteran NBA leadership and the league's recent run-ins with the FBI. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Willow Bay and Roger Goodell sit in raised cushioned black chairs onstage. He holds a microphone and appears to be speaking to the audience.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in conversation with USC Annenberg dean Willow Bay. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Jess Evans sits in a raised director's chair holding a microphone and gesturing. She wears a blue demin LA28-branded jacket and khaki pants.
Janet Evans' next business idea? A tattoo parlor in the Olympic village. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Celia Bouza sits onstage in a black cushioned chair with microphone in hand. She is talking and gesturing as if explaining something to someone. She wears a green suit and metallic Adidas sneakers.
Celia Bouza shared her insights on AI in sports with conference attendees. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Janet Evans stands with her back to the audience and arms raised so we can read 'LOS ANGELES 2028 CALIFORNIA' in red letters on the back of her jean jacket. She has a microphone in her raised right hand and wears khaki pants.
Janet Evans shows off her LA28-branded jean jacket. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Chiney Ogwumike sits onstage and looks off to the side while holding a microphone. She wears a light blue high collar shirt with dark blue pants.
Chiney Ogwumike is one of the analysts leading ESPN's new Vibe Check studio show. (Photo by Jessica Silva)
Willow Bay sits onstage in a black cushioned chair with legs cross and hand extended as if gesturing to someone. She wears a white blazer, black pants and black and white Nike 'panda' dunks.
USC Annenberg dean Willow Bay moderated several of the day's panels. (Photo by Jessica Silva)

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