Maxwell Millington

How improv made me a better journalist 3 lessons I learned from trying improv

🎭 Taking improv classes made me a better journalist.

💡 Here are my top takeaways.

1️⃣ Connection is important.
2️⃣ Trust your instincts.
3️⃣ Adapt.

📰 My piece for @axios.com Finish Line: www.axios.com/2025/12/05/i...

BACK TO BACK!!!!

Exclusive: Inside Intuit Dome's new AI arena tech Intuit Dome is setting new tech trends as it prepares to host this year's All-Star game.

www.axios.com/2025/10/24/i... @axios.com @maxweezy.bsky.social

Your group chat knows you better than your family does New findings from Giphy show group chats are first destination for major life updates.

Exclusive from GIPHY: The group chat is the new family dinner table. www.axios.com/2025/10/21/g...

Scoop: Napheesa Collier says "lack of accountability" led her to cancel on WNBA chief "For her to start her speech saying she has the utmost respect for me ... and then to turn around and call me a liar..." Collier told Axios.

Full comments from the Minnesota Lynx star: www.axios.com/2025/10/07/h...

SCOOP: Collier tells me she "has nothing further to say" to Engelbert.

"For her to start her speech saying she has the utmost respect for me ... and then to turn around and call me a liar three minutes later ... I think it just speaks to that lack of accountability."

Napheesa Collier explains why she wrote the statement criticizing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a conversation with former VP Kamala Harris at #UnreasonableConversation in LA.

🦈 I spoke with @mcuban.bsky.social about what AI means for young entrepreneurs at the first-ever Clover x Shark Tank summit in Las Vegas.

📰 In my article for @axios.com, Cuban drops gems about why he thinks AI is the next step in the American Dream.

www.axios.com/2025/10/02/m...

Exclusive: Sports fans are embracing solo game days Younger generations are driving the increase in solo-ticket purchases.

The percentage of consumers buying solo tickets to events is growing.

In data shared exclusively with @axios.com, SeatGeek found that single-ticket purchases to concerts and the four major sports has steadily grown since 2022.
www.axios.com/2025/09/03/s...

FOOTBALL

I learned how to do a gymnastics floor routine from Jordan Chiles.

Her bronze medal controversy from last year is still unresolved, but Chiles tells me she's "focusing on continuing to live life."

Story: www.axios.com/2025/08/19/j...

Photos: Jeffrey Tanhueco

How Charlotte's WWE wrestler spends her time back home Ashley Fliehr, who goes by the stage name Charlotte Flair, grew up in Ballantyne.

@maxweezy.bsky.social caught up with Charlotte Flair at the ESPYs. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Why Toronto is the ultimate baseball trip on a budget Three California cities offer the most expensive game day experience.

NEW ✍🏾: Toronto is MLB's top bargain for travelers. www.axios.com/2025/07/08/m...

A hockey dynasty in SOUTH FLORIDA 😂😂😂

Caleb Williams pulled up to the FIFA Club World Cup game in LA.

Media companies scale back on Pride Month messaging Most major streaming services have yet to highlight Pride Month this year.

NEW from me: Streaming platforms scale back Pride Month messaging.
www.axios.com/2025/06/04/p...

SGA’s mom Charmaine congratulates her son on winning MVP in this heartfelt voicemail.

📹: AT&T

NEW: NFL players are approved by owners to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Here are the 2025 NFL schedule reveal videos Cameos include Brenda Song, Allen Iverson and Ashton Hall.

All of the schedule release videos from around the NFL: www.axios.com/2025/05/15/2...

It feels like Shedeur could slip to the 3rd round if the Raiders don’t pick him.

NFL looks to pull off the draft in Green Bay, its smallest market Over 300,000 people are expected in a city of 106,000.

NEW: The NFL looks to pull off a massive event in its smallest market.
www.axios.com/2025/04/24/n...

Travis Hunter just told me his Chick Fil A order.

Botanical stardom: 15 most-followed plant spots Botanical gardens in New York, Philadelphia and Denver top the list.

2) Instagram-famous botanical gardens

www.axios.com/2025/04/20/b...

Nature shows and movies to watch on Netflix, Apple TV+ and PBS Take a tour of the world's national parks with President Obama.

A couple of #EarthDay stories from me

1) Nature shows and docs to watch

www.axios.com/2025/04/18/n...

Just touched down in Charlotte. I’m prioritizing:

- Bojangles
- Tapei Express
- Cook Out

Howie Roseman says the #Eagles won't even scout players who have ever been violent with women:

“I won’t even watch them. I don't even want to talk. I can't go 'He’s really good, he did it 10 years ago and he learned from it.” It just doesn't work for us."

#FlyEaglesFly

(🎥: The McShay Show)

March Madness is doing fine without a Cinderella A'ja Wilson says "basketball gods" will ensure Cinderella teams make a comeback.

New ✍🏾 for @axios.com: "Cinderella" teams aren't necessary for a buzzworthy March Madness.
www.axios.com/2025/04/07/m...

Magic @ the Final Four.

Basketball.

Finally starting Severance.