Tom Garfinkel steps down as Dolphins president, new partnerships announced
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Tom Garfinkel has announced his resignation as president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins after 13 years. He will continue in a vice chairman role and as managing partner of the Miami Grand Prix. In conjunction, Stephen M. Ross introduced Ross Sports & Entertainment, consolidating several major Miami sports entities. Additionally, Allstate has been named a Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics, while the Philadelphia Eagles announced a partnership with Arena Club, marking the first such collaboration for the trading card marketplace with an NFL team.
- •Tom Garfinkel resigns as Dolphins president and CEO after 13 years.
- •Ross Sports & Entertainment formed to unite Miami sports teams and events.
- •Allstate becomes a Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics.
- •Philadelphia Eagles partner with Arena Club for trading card initiatives.
- •Upshot Baltimore appoints Sonia Chase as president for its basketball franchise.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 7
"Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Garfinkel Steps Away After 13 Years as Dolphins’ President, CEO Miami Dolphins vice chairman, president and chief executive officer Tom Garfinkel announced he is stepping away from his role as president and CEO after 13 years. …
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