About Us

Welcome to NewArena.com, your premier destination for dynamic and in-depth sports coverage. Launched in 2015, our site is dedicated to delivering top-notch analysis, breaking news, and insightful commentary across all major sports.

At NewArena.com, we understand the passion and dedication that fans bring to the stands, and we mirror that enthusiasm in our content. From football to basketball, baseball to soccer, and beyond, our team provides comprehensive coverage that goes beyond the scores to bring you the stories that matter.

Our website is designed for the discerning sports fan who craves more than just game highlights. At NewArena.com, we believe in celebrating the spirit of competition and the incredible achievements of athletes around the globe. Join us as we explore the triumphs, the challenges, and the transformative power of sports. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a hardcore fan, NewArena.com is here to fuel your passion for the game.


Mark Willard

Senior Consultant for NewArena.com

Mark Willard has been on the radio and television airwaves in southern California since 2001. Following 6 years with ESPN, Willard can now be heard on Fox Sports Radio or on 95.7 The Game, an Audacy station.


Blake Hoffman

Co-Founder of NewArena.com

Blake Hoffman is a co-founder of NewArena.com and an avid fan of sports, television and music. When Blake isn’t complaining about life as a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers, he can be found roaming the three-point line in rec leagues, claiming it’s just not his day on the golf course, or professing his love for the television shows Breaking Bad and The Bear.


Jason Fray

Senior Editor for NewArena.com

Jason Fray has worked professionally in the world of digital media for 10+ years. When not listening to esoteric European pop music or checking out the latest hot spots in LA, he can probably be found doing pub trivia at a local bar.


Harris Ahmadzai

Senior Content Contributor for NewArena.com

Harris Ahmadzai is a senior content contributor for NewArena.com and is a devout fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, Oakland (Las Vegas) Raiders, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Harris’ celebrity man-crush is Peja Stojaković, and he considers himself a connoisseur of mediocre horror films and sour candy.


Dylan Fray

Senior Content Contributor for NewArena.com

Dylan Fray is a senior content contributor for NewArena.com. Based in Los Angeles, he has lived through a lifetime of misery as a fan of the Chicago Bears – from witnessing a five-turnover Super Bowl, to the double-doink, to the franchise drafting Trubisky over Mahomes, it’s been a tough road.