SportsBusiness Journal

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Amazon makes a clean Masters debut; the DOJ takes on the NFL; Eight MLB teams roll out their second iterations of City Connect uniforms; ESPN's big first quarter and the NBA hits a hurdle with its European plans. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  NCAA men's and women's basketball championship viewership; the possibility for age-based eligibility in the NCAA; NASCAR's first director of AI and Bryson DeChambeau's acquisition of Sportsbox AI.  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Positive trends in women's hoops viewership; the impact of T-Mobile Arena and jersey patch issues for $100, please Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Tony Petitti's victory lap; Charlie Baker pushes back on criticism of double-regional format; Tom Pohlad takes the business reins for Twins and BofA doubles down on soccer sponsorship  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Raves for PWHL record-setter at MSG; top MLB jersey sales and another soccer-specific stadium opens Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Final Four business metrics; the Bucs want in on stadium renovations and the impact of declining alcohol consumption on sports sponsorship Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  A major sports agency acquisition and what it means, Yankee Stadium gets a board facelift and an ESPN personality inks new deal Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Bullish interest in NBA Europe; Will Bears have a stadium deal by summer and NWSL names two key C-level leaders Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Early line from the UFL, Wrigley Field lands volleyball event and franchise valuations soar for PBR Team Series Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Takeaways from Atlanta; more records set in women's sports and don't sleep on Oklahoma City Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Global sponsorships sold out for 2026 FIFA World Cup; Alex Silverman, Bret McCormick, and David Broughton join Karp to discuss the biggest takeaways from The Business of Soccer conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and a preview of the SBJ Sports Media Podcast featuring Netflix Elle Duncan and Sportradar's Brian Josephs.  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Alex Silverman, Bret McCormick, and David Broughton join Karp for an inside-look at Atlanta's in-progress, mixed-use development Centennial Yards; a look back at day one of The Business of Soccer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. They also look ahead to day two of The Business of Soccer including Arthur Blank taking the stage and a preview of the SBJ Sports Media Podcast featuring Netflix Elle Duncan and Sportradar's Brian Josephs.  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Record-setting NCAA Men's tournament viewership through one weekend; Alex Silverman, Bret McCormick, and David Broughton join Karp to preview a big couple days at The Business of Soccer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and a look ahead to Netflix Elle Duncan and Sportradar's Brian Josephs joining the SBJ Sports Media Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WNBPA approves CBA, record men's March Madness ratings, Seattle eyes NBA, federal bill to regulate prediction markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  MLB season starts this week; interest building in The Team and what's your take on Flag Football? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter:  The WBC is a home run on TV; MLB's prediction plans with Polymarket; and a big weekend on tap for the LPGA's new vision.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  New WNBA CBA details, new A10 commissioner, NFL preps for replacement officials, and a new JPMorganChase athlete council. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: The WNBA and its players get a verbal deal on a new CBA; the WBC wraps with a thriller; Big TV numbers for conference championship title games; Kalshi gets sued in Arizona; and Sprite lands back with the NBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Baseball's big hit; NBA to move ahead on expansion and Canada a big winner in hosting World Cup of Hockey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  IndyCar goes big in Texas; Boston strong for NWSL and NHL sees Germany as growth market Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Skill sets of today's ADs. Big 12 reverse course on courts, NWSL teams launch in Denver and Boston and PWHL gets national media exposure Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  WNBA CBA negotiations intensify; CEO Brian Rolapp outlines PGA Tour future; NWSL adding to executive team and the NFL to potentially add a Thanksgiving Eve game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Inside the NWSL's new home; Sankey's drops (another) hint on SEC independence and A's ballpark on budget and on schedule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  The NBA makes Magic City promo disappear; IndyCar/NASCAR's successful joint weekend and introducing The Team Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Foxborough rejects proposed World Cup security funding solution; first MLS match in Baltimore draws sellout crowd; Buffalo Bills new Highmark Stadium PSLs raise more than $250M; Angels to launch new RSN and name new team president and remembering Bob Harlan.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: CBS and Fox make comments on upcoming NFL renegotiations; the NBA starts talking to services about a national streaming platform for local games; Tom Dundon sells a stake in the Hurricanes; the NHL goes “Inside Out;” and the A's get set to unveil their new premium spaces in Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Inter Miami's boffo business; WNPBA fires back and stresses unity; Arkansas aligns with Tyson Foods and Wrexham's brand building exercise Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Tension amid WNBA labor talks; Geico shifts sponsorship to women's sports and long-serving AD ready to move on Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Dan Kaufman:  Plenty of questions remain for CBS Sports and TNT Sports as part of Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery; Commissioner Garber restructures MLS senior ranks and WBC's potential impact on Asia growth strategy for MLB. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Takeaways from SBJ's National Sports Forum; Padres deal inches closer and hockey has its moment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter:  Viewership is in for the Milan Cortina Games, Apple gives a peek at its F1 plans, and can Trump solve college sports issues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  TKO earnings; New NASCAR truck series title sponsor?; Atlanta's NWSL franchise lands kit sponsor; Scott Boras opines on revenue sharing change; USA Gymnastics brings back a sponsor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ticking clock in WNBA labor talks;  NBC's Olympic ratings bounce; NHL, PWHL interest uptick; Portland's women's sports media play; more NFL games on YouTube? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Alex Silverman: An inside look at SBJ's National Sports Forum - the 30th edition of the event. What we heard from CAA's Howie Nuchow and what to expect on Tuesday as the event comes to a close.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Putting a bow on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics; where do things stand with WNBA labor talks?; LAFC and Inter Miami draw big at L.A. Memorial Coliseum; and the Bears keep hope alive for a new venue in Illinois. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hero moments from Milan Cortina; MLS sets to kick off intriguing season and Lon Rosen becomes a bigger LA power player. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Seattle Seahawks officially for sale; Wasserman sale could be as one unit; MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer as interim Executive Director and NWSL's Denver Summit FC surpasses 40K tickets sold for inaugural home match.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark resigns; US Soccer's big budget as World Cup looms; Milan Cortina Olympics viewership and Tim Harris leaving LA Lakers.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: LSU inks comprehensive jersey patch deal; the business of baseball and the success of the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sale talks begin for Wasserman; NASCAR and NBA get results they can build on and the NFLPA rethinks "report card" approach.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  Epic sports weekend ahead! Team USA medals, Olympic controversy, MLB updates, NFL's flag football push, and big stadium moves in Baltimore—all in today's Morning Buzzcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: LA28 Board backs Wasserman; Big 12 unlocks next big revenue idea; NASCAR's focus as Daytona nears Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Breaking down Super Bowl viewership; A Bay Area resurgence and a scripted and unscripted success in Wrexham Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: A key eligibility ruling; are college presidents helping college sports and the early storylines around the Winter Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Takeaways from the Bay Area's Super Bowl and the early days from Milan Cortina Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Setting the scene in Santa Clara and what to expect around the Opening Ceremony  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  Winter Olympics schedule change?; AI from the IOC and OBS; NFL media deal value; new PGA boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: The NFLPA tells the NFL it'll listen on 18 games, but isn't in a hurry; WNBA players seem unimpressed by the league's latest CBA meeting; the CFP shifts its schedule again; a new media deal for the Mountain West; and big numbers for the NHL Stadium Series, basketball on Fox Sports and ESPN studio shows in January. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: NFL sets international schedule for 2026; News from Commissioner Goodell's annual press conference; MLB clubs split from FanDuel RSNs; Rays to share ballpark update today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Disney makes waves amid earnings season, from details on ESPN-NFL deal to Bob Iger's likely successor; the latest from Milan ahead of the start to the Winter Olympics; a big day in WNBA labor talks; and outdoor hockey is a big draw over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fox floods the zone on World Cup; Can a curling league get traction? Mascot pay and Unrivaled sells out in Philly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.