Same Game, New Players

97 PETER BYNOE, 53
Lawyer
LAST YEAR'S RANK: 84
OUTLOOK [No Change]
A former Nuggets minority owner, he now negotiates stadium deals for pro teams and also represents several athletes, including Michael Jordan and Donovan McNabb.

98 JOHN CHANEY, 72
Basketball Coach, Temple
LAST YEAR'S RANK: 68
OUTLOOK [Down]
The Yoda of college basketball, Chaney's influence on his players is as strong as ever. "He's taught me more than basketball," said David Hawkins. "He taught me to become a man."

99 ROMEO CRENNEL, 56
Defensive Coordinator, New England Patriots
LAST YEAR'S RANK: NR
OUTLOOK [Up]
He helped build the vaunted Patriots defense, which carried New England to its second Super Bowl in three years. If he is not a head coach soon, call the Reverend Jesse Jackson.

100 WENDY LEWIS, 49
VP of Strategic Planning, Recruitment and Diversity, MLB
LAST YEAR'S RANK: NR
OUTLOOK [Up]
She oversees the most impactful diversity program in sports. Due to her work, MLB will spend $300 million with minority-owned enterprises this year.

101 MICHELLE WIE, 14
Golfer
LAST YEAR'S RANK: NR
OUTLOOK [Up]
Is she the future of golf? After missing the cut by only one stroke at this year's Sony Open—on the PGA Tour—she received invitations to play in seven other Tour events.

OUR CRITERIA

To qualify for this year's list, an individual had to have the power to hire and fire (or substantially influence those who do), hold a significant senior-level position with a team, league or major sports enterprise or have a profound economic impact on the sports economy. The rankings are based on several factors, including the size of the person's company, division or budget, and the breadth of his or her influence.