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Gary Williams opens a two hour Monday edition of 5 Clubs with a full postscript on the PGA TOUR season, starting with Scottie Scheffler's three shot win over Viktor Hovland at the Tour Championship, a result that closes out a FedExCup playoff run in which Scheffler won two of three postseason events. Gary breaks down the round shot by shot and puts the win in the context of Scheffler's last five seasons, then plays comments from Scheffler and Hovland on the win. The weekly winners segment covers Joe Dean's victory at the British Masters, Ruoning Yin's win at the FM Championship on the LPGA Tour, and Steven Alker's back-to-back PGA Tour Champions wins. Jaime Diaz joins Gary to discuss where Scheffler's FedExCup accomplishments rank against Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, the PGA Tour's move to a 120 player, four event championship series starting in 2028, and the lasting impact of LIV Golf's disruption on the tour and its players. Diaz also reflects on Tim Finchem's commissionership following news of his Alzheimer's diagnosis and his family's charitable donation through the PGA Tour.Josh Carpenter of the Sports Business Journal joins Gary to go deeper on the PGA Tour's 2028 restructuring, including sponsor interest in the new championship series, the future of the BMW Championship in Chicago, and Brian Rolapp's approach to the tour's media rights negotiations. Carpenter also discusses reporting on LIV Golf's staff reductions and a possible bankruptcy filing, along with the outlook for the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour's international series.Angela Stanford, captain of the United States Solheim Cup team, closes out the show with a preview of next week's matches in the Netherlands, covering her pairing strategy for Nelly Korda, the makeup of her roster, and how the team is preparing for a true road environment against Europe.5 Clubs airs Monday - Wednesday at 8 AM ET on Golf Channel & SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio.0:00 Recapping the Weekend Winners4:15 Reviewing the TOUR Championship6:45 Scottie's Greatness17:05 Jaime Diaz59:25 Josh Carpenter 1:14:15 Angela Stanford FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolf

Episode 652 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch, Chad Finn, sports media columnist for the Boston Globe and Austin Karp, the media writer for Sports Business Journal. In the podcast we discuss the start of the college football season and the nexus of college football and media; the teams that move the needle the most such as Ohio State, Alabama, Notre Dame, and Texas; Pat McAfee's presence in college football; ESPN's decision to cut scores from its bottom line; whether college football broadcasters kiss the ass of coaches at a higher rate than other sports; whether the Big Ten is now a better media package than the SEC; Bill Belichick and ESPN; the WNBA's massive viewership number for the Fever and Sky; the IndyCar from DC; the end of the Pro Bowl and what that means; the Good Good's and Callaway Golf's horrible ad and the speed at which they faced fallout; whether influencers are worth it for Big Media and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Sports Business Journal's Josh Carpenter joins us from East Lake in Atlanta to talk about PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp's press conference, his focuses on charity, the TOUR Championship, LIV players and much more.

Ben Portnoy joins to discuss the protecting college sports act, the future of major college athletics, the economics of college football and more.

Episode 645 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Austin Karp, the media writer for Sports Business Journal and Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast we discuss CBS Sports placing Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence; JJ Watt joining Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS Sports' lead NFL team during Romo's absence; what could happen next with its NFL teams; whether there is a scenario where Romo would be let go; what if Watt has the greatest broadcasting stretch on the No. 1 team; how LeBron James to the Sixers impacts the 2026-27 TV schedule; DirecTV and EverPass signing a new multiyear deal that will keep DirecTV for Business distributing NFL Sunday Ticket to bars, restaurants, hotels, casinos and other commercial establishments in the U.S; Jon attending the WNBA All Star Game and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

00:00 – 27:35 – John opens the show by mentioning the Indiana Fever and their win in Seattle last night. Caitlin Clark played well and he talks about what it means for them going forward. Next, he gets into a conversation he had about some of the dark horses in the NFL coming up this season. He also mentions some technical issues the station had in the leadup to the show and makes fun of the fact the TV behind him is off again. Lastly, where will the Pacers play on TV next year? JMV gets into the news that was released this morning that the Pacers TV rights could be acquired by DAZN. 27:35 – 43:20 – Austin Karp broke the news on DAZN being close to acquiring several NBA local TV broadcast rights, including the Pacers, in the Sports Business Journal this morning. He joins the show to explain what DAZN is, what could change for Pacer fans with the acquisition and how the WNBA factors 43:20 – 49:30 – Our signal is still "jacked up" as the first hour ends, then JMV reads listener texts! 49:30 – 1:20:46 – Lawrence North Athletic Director Mike Penrose joins the show to reflect on the 30 years of the MIC documentary, high school NIL, Monshun Sales commitment to IU, and what his favorite era has been in the MIC. Plus, he tells a Steve Alford story, what's changed with Athletic Director's jobs over the years. 1:20:46 – 1:23:59 – JMV reads some texts before looking forward to his chat with Pat Boylan 1:23:59 – 1:37:05 – Pat Boylan, play-by-play voice of the Indiana Fever TV call, joins to break down Kelsey Mitchell's "Powder Keg" of offense tear she's on right now. He also touches on the Aliyah Boston and the importance of hanging on last night against the Seattle Storm. He also previews the matchup in Portland against the Fire and reveals to JMV if he's seen Tyrese Haliburton throw down and Eastbay Dunk before. 1:37:05 – 2:08:11 – Barry Odom had some comments on the Indiana Hoosiers at Big Ten Media Days and JMV poses to Kevin Bowen of The Fan Morning Show what we should take from his comments. Kevin is out at Colts camp all week and was out there today for the first practice; he gives his takeaways on Daniel Jones' movement at practice, if the Colts will sign a wideout and why Kenny Moore II hasn't been signed yet. Also, what did Kevin make of Chris Ballard's comments yesterday? Also, how odd is it that the Colts seem to be making a multitude of "saving money" moves? Then, they get into the kicker battle and why JMV loves Blake Grupe so much. 2:08:11 – 2:20:55 - John asks producer Caleb if he's a Blake Grupe, "Grupe". Then they reflect on the fact that Phillip Rivers actually played quarterback for the Colts last year. Then, JMV reads some texts from listeners! 2:20:55 – 2:23:49 - JMV gives away state fair tickets! 2:23:49 - 2:32:49 - The show wraps up with JMV revisiting the conversation with Austin Karp and ties it in with the Colts moving away from Droplight Grand Park.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:16 – Austin Karp broke the news on DAZN being close to acquiring several NBA local TV broadcast rights, including the Pacers, in the Sports Business Journal this morning. He joins the show to explain what DAZN is, what could change for Pacer fans with the acquisition and how the WNBA factors 15:16 - 28:21 Pat Boylan, play-by-play voice of the Indiana Fever TV call, joins to break down Kelsey Mitchell's "Powder Keg" of offense tear she's on right now. He also touches on the Aliyah Boston and the importance of hanging on last night against the Seattle Storm. He also previews the matchup in Portland against the Fire and reveals to JMV if he's seen Tyrese Haliburton throw down and Eastbay Dunk before. 28:21 – 57:42 – Barry Odom had some comments on the Indiana Hoosiers at Big Ten Media Days and JMV poses to Kevin Bowen of The Fan Morning Show what we should take from his comments. Kevin is out at Colts camp all week and was out there today for the first practice; he gives his takeaways on Daniel Jones' movement at practice, if the Colts will sign a wideout and why Kenny Moore II hasn't been signed yet. Also, what did Kevin make of Chris Ballard's comments yesterday? Also, how odd is it that the Colts seem to be making a multitude of "saving money" moves? Then, they get into the kicker battle and why JMV loves Blake Grupe so much. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Mercer's US Alternatives Investment Leader Matt Vokes is joined by Neil Blundell, CIO at CAIS Advisors, and Catherine Abely, Private Equity Research Specialist at Mercer, for a discussion on the structural characteristics that distinguish professional sports as an asset class — including franchise scarcity, contracted revenue streams, media rights deals, and the evolving liquidity landscape. Together, they also address what investors should consider before allocating, including long holding periods, limited leverage constraints, and the importance of alignment when entering an asset class still in the early stages of institutional participation.This content is for institutional investors and for information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial situation. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of the recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions. This does not constitute an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities, commodities and/or any other financial instruments or products or constitute a solicitation on behalf of any of the investment managers, their affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not formal investment advice to allow any party to transact. Additional advice will be required in advance of entering into any contract. There are substantial risks associated with investments classified as alternative investments. Investors should have the ability, investing sophistication and experience to bear the risks associated with such investments.Read our full Important notices. Sources: 00:07:51:18 - 00:08:15:19: Total % of Sports programming of the top 100 shows in 2025. Sports Business Journal, “Sports make up 96 of top 100 telecasts in 2025, tying an all-time record,” 2025.00:08:56:22 - 00:09:19:01: ESPN, NBA agrees to terms on $76B media rights deals, Jul 10, 2024.  

In this episode of On Stage, Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect, joins Bret McCormick, Staff Reporter at Sports Business Journal, for a conversation about how one of the world's most recognizable creator brands is redefining sports fandom for a new generation. Recorded in June 2026 at SBJ's Brand Innovation Summit in Chicago, the discussion explores Dude Perfect's remarkable evolution—from five friends making trick-shot videos at Texas A&M to a global entertainment business with nearly 100 million followers, live tours, merchandise, premium brand partnerships, and a long-term vision that stretches far beyond social media.  Yaffe shares how the company is thinking about its next chapter, including:  Building a Lasting Brand: Why Dude Perfect hired its first CEO and how the company is evolving from a creator collective into a multi-platform sports and entertainment business.   Authenticity at Scale: How the founders have stayed true to their original mission of simply making content that's fun—even after 17 years of explosive growth.   Beyond Digital: The strategy behind expanding into live experiences, consumer products, media, and physical destinations that deepen fan engagement.   The Creator Economy: What traditional sports organizations can learn from digital-first brands about building community and reaching younger audiences.   Culture as Strategy: Why creativity, trust, and long-term thinking are the foundation of sustainable growth.   It's an insightful look at how one of sports entertainment's most innovative brands is turning internet success into an enduring business.  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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 643 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Austin Karp, the media writer for Sports Business Journal and Jane McManus, an editor at Storied Sports and the author of "The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports." In this podcast Karp and McManus discuss the ESPN layoffs; why they happened; ESPN once being in more than 100 million and now being in a touch below 55 million; Linda Cohn having a great take and mentioning 150 people behind the scenes; why people still care about ESPN still in 2026; what is the ESPN fundamental brand; institutional stalwarts such as Stephanie Bell and David Lloyd being part of this; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert faces the press; what LeBron going to Philadelphia mean from a media perspective; the NBA's thinking on opening night and Christmas Day; the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drawing an audience of nearly 63 million across English and Spanish broadcasts for the Final and Fox averaged 7.737 million viewers for the 104 broadcasts on Fox, FS1 and Tubi; ESPN's cost structure and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

In this episode of On Stage, Jess Smith, President of the Golden State Valkyries, joins Jenn Azara, Director of Tech & Women's Sports Content at Sports Business Journal, for a conversation about launching one of the most successful expansion franchises in professional sports.  Recorded at SBJ's Tech Week in New York City in May 2026, the discussion explores how the Valkyries have blended technology, innovation, and fan-first thinking to build momentum from day one. Fresh off a historic inaugural season that included record attendance, a playoff appearance, and one of the highest franchise valuations in women's sports, Smith shares the philosophy behind building a modern organization from the ground up.  Key themes include:  Launching with Purpose: How the Valkyries approached expansion differently to establish a strong identity from day one.   Technology as a Competitive Advantage: Using data, AI, and digital tools to enhance business operations and the fan experience.   Designing Around the Fan: Why every decision begins with understanding what today's sports fans value most.   The Growth of Women's Sports: What the Valkyries' early success says about the future of the WNBA and the broader marketplace.   Building for the Long Term: Lessons in culture, innovation, and leadership while creating a franchise designed to thrive for decades.   It's an inspiring look at how one of sports' newest teams became one of its most talked-about success stories.  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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with Ben Portnoy, from the Sports Business Journal, telling us McElroy & Cubelic what to expect from the partnership between the Big 12 and Monster Energy, how the Big 12 has been on the forefront of sponsorships, and if jersey patches are a bridge too far; then, the guys look at Colorado and what they'll look like this upcoming season; later, we learn of the new Notre Dame jersey...and aren't major fans; and finally, Cole & Greg are shock to learn the ages of some NFL stadiums. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome To The Preferred Lines Podcast for the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open, powered by Read The Line. The boys were proud to welcome Josh Carpenter of the Sports Business Journal to the program, posing several questions about the future of the PGA Tour under the leadership of Brian Rolapp.  A toast to back to back victories for Joe as Chris Gotterup chased down John's pick, Ben Kohles, to win the John Deere Classic. What's up with Jordan Spieth's comments about something needing to be "tackled soon" when it comes to fans betting of golf. Finally, lasagna at the turn? C'mon now.

Episode 637 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Austin Karp, the media writer for Sports Business Journal and Jane McManus, an editor at Storied Sports and the author of "The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports." In this podcast we discuss the preliminary U.S. audience numbers for the USMNT's knockout win Wednesday over Bosnia and Herzegovina; what it means to have the most-watched English-language soccer telecast and the most-watched Spanish-language soccer telecast in U.S. history; what is realistic for viewership of the U.S.-Belgium on Monday; Telemundo's EVP/Sports & Head of Streaming telling Karp that it may entail a scenario where “we combine with both languages” by adding the English rights to the Spanish rights the company already has across Telemundo and Peacock; the never-ending discourse surrounding Caitlin Clark; why every argument about Clark feels like a cultural war test; the failure of WNBA officials to be proactive on this topic; whether this is having any business impact on the WNBA; Adam Herbets, an investigative reporter for The Center Square, obtaining the body-worn camera footage of New Jersey police officer that spoke with Dianna Russini; whether that act would be a prompt a suspension at The Athletic; McManus on the stark differences of male reporters covering the NFL space versus female reporters and more.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Sports Business Journal golf beat reporter Josh Carpenter joins Teeing It Up to talk the PGA TOUR's new structure beginning in 2028, how Challenger series events may be structured when they're the same week as Championship series events, the looming media rights negotiations (and ESPN's impact in that), big markets vs. small markets, match play and much much more.

Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal joined 3 Man Front on Wednesday to discuss which jersey patch sponsors he would like to see partner with the biggest names in college football!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of On Stage, Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, joins Elle Duncan, Lead Host of Sports and Live Events at Netflix and studio host for USA Sports, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of entertainment, storytelling, and live sports. Recorded in April 2026 at the CAA World Congress of Sports presented by Sports Business Journal, the discussion explores how Netflix continues to evolve from a streaming pioneer into one of the most influential players in sports and live entertainment. Throughout the conversation, Bajaria shares insights on:  The Power of Great Storytelling: Why compelling characters and authentic stories remain at the center of every successful piece of content.  Netflix & Live Sports: How the company is approaching live events and sports programming while staying true to its broader content strategy.  Building Global Franchises: What it takes to create content that resonates across cultures and audiences around the world.   Creative Partnerships: How Netflix works with leagues, athletes, creators, and producers to develop distinctive programming.   Leading at Scale: Bajaria's philosophy for managing one of the world's largest content organizations during a period of rapid industry transformation.   From documentaries and scripted series to live sporting events, it's a fascinating look at how one of the world's most influential media companies is thinking about the future of content. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does the sports industry see when it looks at the hobby?In this episode of Built for the Hobby, Brett McGrath is joined by Scott Lock of InfernoRed Technology and Dan Kaufman, Managing Director at Sports Business Journal, for a conversation at the intersection of sports, collecting, media, technology, and fan engagement. Dan brings a perspective few people can offer. He's a lifelong collector, a sports business leader, and someone who spends his days talking with executives across leagues, teams, media companies, and technology organizations. Topics include: Why sports cards are becoming a bigger part of fan engagement  How younger fans consume sports differently  The relationship between athlete performance and card values  Premium experiences in sports and collecting  The role of technology and AI in shaping the future of fandom  Why collecting remains one of the strongest emotional connections between fans and sports This conversation offers a look at where sports and collecting are heading and why the connection between the two continues to strengthen.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon TodaySign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The World Cup has been a ratings success for FOX and NBC. World Cup ratings are setting records...and momentum is building in America for the World Cup. However...according to the Sports Business Journal...World Cup ratings saw a massive decline after NBC had to modify their initial report. We reveal and react to the modified World Cup ratings. We discuss NBC not relying on Nielsen to report ratings...and how this led to World Cup ratings being misreported. We also explain the impact this has on advertisers...and how this miscalculation will have no impact on World Cup viewership. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

Episode 633 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch; Sports Business Journal media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast we go deep into the start of the World Cup and the phenomenal viewership numbers; how much more interest the tournament can draw; the hydration breaks as a media story; how we feel Fox is doing as far as its studio coverage; the feelings around Alex Lalas and Rebecca Lowe and others; the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup Final viewership; Fox's potential $22B Roku acquisition and why it's about controlling distribution; the UFC Freedom 250 from the White House Lawn delivering seven million viewers on Paramount+, marking the first time Nielsen-measured figures have been released for a live event on the streaming platform (in combo with Adobe Analytics; the ridiculous claims from someone that it would hit Super Bowl numbers; sports seeking famous outdoor settings, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Alex Silverman, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the economic impact of the World Cup on the U.S. host cities.

Alex Silverman, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the economic impact of the World Cup on the U.S. host cities.

Alex Silverman, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the economic impact of the World Cup on the U.S. host cities.

In this episode of On Stage, Eric Shanks, CEO and Executive Producer of FOX Sports, joins Colin Cowherd, host of The Herd, for a candid conversation on leadership, media strategy, and the enduring power of live sports. Recorded on April 15, 2026, at the CAA World Congress of Sports in Los Angeles, the discussion comes at a remarkable moment for Shanks and FOX Sports. As highlighted in a recent Sports Business Journal profile, Shanks has overseen some of the most significant moments in modern sports media—from Super Bowls and World Cups to major rights acquisitions and the continued evolution of FOX's sports portfolio.  Throughout the conversation, Shanks reflects on:  Leading Through Big Moments: Lessons learned from managing some of the largest broadcasts and events in sports.   The Value of Live Sports: Why premium live content remains one of the most powerful assets in media.   Media's Next Chapter: How audience behavior, streaming, and technology are reshaping the business.   Building Winning Teams: His leadership philosophy and approach to developing talent and culture inside FOX Sports.   The Future of Sports Storytelling: How broadcasters can continue to engage fans in an increasingly fragmented media environment.   It's an engaging discussion with one of the most influential executives in sports media, offering perspective on leadership, innovation, and the future of the industry.  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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Gazette Iowa beat writer Madison Hricik is joined by Sports Business Journal's Ben Portnoy in this weeks episode of HawK Off the Press to discuss Brendan Sorsby betting scandal, Big Ten spring meetings, eligibility rules and more.

Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the work they do at the publication, why it’s a ‘sexy’ time to be in sports, his thoughts on the tug of war over the future of the Bears stadium, how generations of NBA fans will […]

Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the work they do at the publication, why it’s a ‘sexy’ time to be in sports, his thoughts on the tug of war over the future of the Bears stadium, how generations of NBA fans will […]

Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the work they do at the publication, why it’s a ‘sexy’ time to be in sports, his thoughts on the tug of war over the future of the Bears stadium, how generations of NBA fans will […]

In this episode of On Stage, Nick Khan, President of WWE and Board Member of TKO Group Holdings, joins Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, for a candid conversation on the evolution of sports entertainment and the business strategy driving WWE's next chapter. Recorded on April 15, 2026, at SBJ's CAA World Congress of Sports in Los Angeles, the discussion explores how WWE continues to grow as a global media property while adapting to changing consumer habits, platform dynamics, and fan expectations.  Throughout the conversation, Khan shares insights on:  The TKO Era: How WWE fits into the broader vision of TKO and the opportunities created by scale and consolidation.   Media Rights & Distribution: The changing economics of live content and why premium sports entertainment remains uniquely valuable.   Global Expansion: WWE's international strategy and the continued growth of live events and fan engagement worldwide.   Storytelling & Talent: Why character development and audience connection remain central to WWE's success.   Leadership & Negotiation: Lessons from Khan's path through sports media, talent representation, and executive leadership.   It's an insightful look at the intersection of media, entertainment, and live sports from one of the most influential dealmakers in the industry.  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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The PGA TOUR's reported 2027 schedule is beginning to take shape, and there could be major implications for players, tournaments, sponsors, and fans.Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the latest reporting from Sports Business Journal's Josh Carpenter, discuss the disappearance of Hawaii from the opening stretch of the season, debate new tournament dates, and analyze how the TOUR's proposed two-track system could reshape professional golf beginning in 2028.The conversation also turns toward LIV Golf, recent reports surrounding the league's business operations, and whether future cooperation between the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, and LIV could eventually emerge.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro
04:18 Summer of Cotton & ridiculous golf challenge ideas
06:53 PGA TOUR schedule news arrives
08:29 Renaming PGA TOUR events
18:47 Breaking down the reported 2027 schedule
23:14 Why Texas events needed separation
25:03 Concerns about Valspar's new date
30:10 PGA TOUR's proposed 2028 structure
33:22 What Track 1 vs. Track 2 could look like
43:44 Could the PGA TOUR buy LIV Golf?
48:15 Future media rights & streaming opportunities
56:13 What happens next for pro golf?#golf #pgatour #liv #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golf #pgatour #livgolf #smylieshow

Gary Williams opens the show by diving into the current PGA TOUR landscape as the FedEx Cup standings begin to take shape, highlighting who looks locked into East Lake, who still has work to do, and what the future structure of professional golf could look like. Gary also reacts to the latest Sports Emmy results, discusses the growing conversation around “track one” and “track two” PGA TOUR events, and previews the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial.Josh Carpenter, senior writer for Sports Business Journal, joins Gary to break down the reported PGA TOUR schedule changes coming in 2027 and beyond. Carpenter explains the potential impact of moving signature events around the calendar, how the Florida swing could look very different, and why the TOUR's proposed “track one” and “track two” system is already creating concern among players, agents, and tournament officials. The conversation also touches on LIV Golf's financial future, possible format changes, and how the TOUR is trying to create scarcity around its biggest events.Damon Hack, co-host of Golf Today and longtime golf writer, joins Gary for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest storylines in golf. Damon shares how he would frame the legacies of Rory McIlroy and Aaron Rai if writing their defining career stories today, discusses Bryson DeChambeau's uncertain direction between YouTube content and competitive golf, and explains why Luke Donald's Ryder Cup captaincy has become one of the great accidental success stories in sports. The conversation also explores the significance of iconic championship venues like Shinnecock Hills, Oakmont, Pebble Beach, and Riviera ahead of another major championship stretch in golf.5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).0:00 A look into the current FedEx Standings7:20 Fields on the PGA Tour10:30 Josh Carpenter25:45 Damon Hack40:10 Dogs of the Week42:15 Picks of the WeekFOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolfWant to wear Gary's Peter Millar fits from the show? Head to the link below and pick up the latest styles for on and off the course.https://www.petermillar.com/d/men

Episode 624 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch and Sports Business Journal media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast, we discuss Victor Wembanyama as a longterm television draw; why Wembanyama looks like the league's most attractive media commodity heading forward; Spurs-Thunder Game 1 averaging a combined 9.16 million viewers on NBC across Nielsen and a streaming audience measured by Adobe Analytics, officially marking the largest audience on record for a Game 1 of the West Finals; Fox taking a studio show on the road for the World Cup; the NFL owners voting to drop the policy allowing them to protect their two most lucrative home games from being scheduled overseas; NASCAR no longer report Nielsen “Big Data + Panel” figures for its races, returning to the “panel-only” methodology; the NHL seeing its best conference semifinals on record, as ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT and truTV averaged 1.9 million viewers for all second-round games, and more.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

Ben Portnoy of Sports Business Journal joins Galen Clavio for a wide-ranging CrimsonCast conversation about the unstable future of college sports.They break down the latest fights over NIL, athlete compensation, federal legislation, the College Sports Commission, SEC and Big Ten power plays, possible conference self-governance, and why the College Football Playoff expansion debate is as much about media money as it is about access. They also get into how the transfer portal has changed roster building, why Big Ten programs have found different paths to national success, and what college football might learn from pro sports models like the NFL, MLB, and even open-wheel racing.

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Heitner has been referred to as one of the foremost experts on name, image, and likeness (NIL) by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, a power player in NIL deals by Action Network, “a founding father of college athletes earning rights,” and a top sports trademark attorney by Sportico. Heitner has been honored with the University of Florida's 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law's Oustanding Young Alumnus Award, and named the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. In 2023, Heitner Legal was the only law firm named to Sports Business Journal's first list of NIL Power Players. Heitner's sports clients have included Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, University of Florida Athletic Hall of Famer Fred Taylor, Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyreek Hill, Xavien Howard, Jamal Adams, Nick Chubb, Mac Jones, Shane Bieber, Manny Ramirez, Anna Kournikova, Draymond Green, Terry Rozier, Haley and Hanna Cavinder, and Rick Pitino.In 2019, Heitner was asked by Florida Representative Chip LaMarca to assist with the crafting and promotion of legislation that sought to provide Florida college athletes with the right to profit off of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). Heitner has continued to be an advocate for athlete rights and worked on behalf of numerous athletes and brands, including Gatorade, INFLCR, Marketpryce, and Icon Source, in the NIL space.Support the show

Sports Business Journal names Indianapolis No. 3 in 2026 Best Sports Cities rankings. We are attacking Iran ANNNNNNNND it's cancelled. Justice Department Announces Anti-Weaponization Fund. Kentucky GOP voters decide the fate of Representative Thomas Massie. Purdue University President Mung Chiang Leaving for Northwestern. Delegates must vote no on Diego MoralesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Business Journal names Indianapolis No. 3 in 2026 Best Sports Cities rankings. We are attacking Iran ANNNNNNNND it's cancelled. Justice Department Announces Anti-Weaponization Fund. Kentucky GOP voters decide the fate of Representative Thomas Massie. Purdue University President Mung Chiang Leaving for Northwestern. Delegates must vote no on Diego Morales Funding for $1.6B replacement to Indianapolis VA hospital advances in Congress. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Corey Booker: We Shall Overcome. James Comey: Hang On. Today on the Marketplace: Genius or Ridiculous? Iranian officials claim injured Ayatollah is back to health QDoba stabbing in Fishers. Jake Query talking about Indy 500 qualifying. Fist Fighting over Swatch watches TV Theme Song: Big Brother. Howard Stern is a grumpy old manSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corso joins Steak and Drew to celebrate Atlanta being named the top city for sports business by the Sports Business Journal. They analyze the city's infrastructure advantages over Nashville and look ahead to the World Cup and dominant seasons for local college baseball programs. 01:00 - Atlanta's Sports Business Ranking 11:03 - Braves and NBA Updates 13:28 - College Baseball Tournament Outlook

Episode 622 of the Sports Media Podcast features two guests. First up is Al Michaels, the lead game-caller for Prime Video's football package since 2022 and an iconic figure in sports broadcasting. Michaels has called prime-time NFL football for the past 40 seasons. He is followed by Sports Business Journal media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast, Michaels discusses Amazon's schedule this season; how he feels about the Lions at Bills opener and the number of times he has been on the call when a new NFL stadium has opened; Prime Video's very strong end of season schedule including Texans vs. Eagles on Christmas Eve in Philadelphia, followed by Ravens vs. Bengals in Cincinnati on New Year's Eve; what it's like to call games on Black Friday games; the NFL playing games in  London, Paris Madrid, Munich, Melbourne, Rio and Mexico City; his fondness for newspapers; watching the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal with Johnny Bench and Pete Rose; how he is approaching his career at this point and why he has happy to be on a year by year deal and more. Karp comes on to discuss the NFL schedule; what each of the networks said about their allotment of games; the NFL's post-schedule conference call with reporters and a shoutout to ESPN PR staffer Mac Nwulu. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of On Stage, Arthur M. Blank, Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, joins Abe Madkour, Publisher and Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, ownership, and the continued growth of soccer in the United States.  Recorded on March 26, 2026, at SBJ's Business of Soccer conference in Atlanta, the discussion offers a window into Blank's philosophy as an owner across multiple properties, including the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and how he approaches building organizations rooted in culture, community, and long-term vision.  Key themes include:  Ownership with Purpose: Blank's approach to leadership, culture, and empowering people across his organizations. The Rise of Soccer in the U.S.: How Atlanta United became a model for fan engagement and what it signals about the sport's future. Fan-First Philosophy: Why experience, accessibility, and trust are central to sustained success. Community Impact: The role sports organizations play beyond the field in driving civic pride and connection. Leadership Lessons: Insights from a career spanning entrepreneurship, retail, and professional sports ownership. It's a thoughtful, values-driven conversation with one of the most respected figures in sports business—offering lessons that extend far beyond the game.  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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris McMonigle shares his realization that the Yankees are better off with the emergence of Ben Rice and the presence of Max Fried than they would be with Juan Soto. He and Craig Carton also review the success of their NFL Draft coverage as reported by the Sports Business Journal. The two react to the news of Kodai Senga heading to the injured list and debate the timing of Giancarlo Stanton's injury status. 01:00 - Spelling Test Discussion 04:01 - Ben Rice vs Soto 11:33 - NFL Draft Show Success 19:35 - Kodai Senga Injury Update 22:30 - Stanton IL Status Debate

Kara sits down with New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai to talk about betting big on the WNBA and why the momentum for women's sports isn't slowing down.  Clara explains why she saw the Liberty as a distressed asset worth rebuilding and how investments in players, facilities and visibility helped fuel a turnaround. She breaks down what's driving the WNBA's growth, from the Caitlin Clark effect to media deals, and why, despite surging popularity, the league is still undervalued.  They also get into league expansion, the new collective bargaining agreement and the economics behind it all. Plus: Clara's Human Performance Alliance and her push to close the data gap in women's sports science. This episode was taped live at the CAA World Congress of Sports presented by Sports Business Journal. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edith Ponciano is a hospitality interior designer who transforms hospitality spaces,  such as boutique hotels, upscale restaurants, stadiums, and innovative sports arenas. After working at one of the world's largest design companies for about a decade, Edith started her boutique design agency, EP Atelier. Together with a small and mighty team of professionals, they transform design aspirations and create spaces that tell stories, evoke emotions, and bring people together. EP Atelier is currently the Interior Design consultant for the new Nissan Stadium for the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee.During her time at Gensler as Design Director impacting and transforming sports venues' interiors, Edith led the design for notable sports venues, including: Banc of California Stadium, Chase Center Arena, Los Angeles Football Club Training Facility, Las Vegas Aces Training Facility, Q2 Stadium, and Snapdragon Stadium. Edith's design work has been featured in a number of publications, includingInterior Design, Boutique Design Magazine, Sports Business Journal, and more.Contact Info:Edith Ponciano - GuestEP Atelier (LinkedIn)EP Atelier (Website)Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn)Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a  $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much.

Episode 613 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a media roundtable with Sports Business Journal media reporter Austin Karp, Sports Media Watch founder and editor Jon Lewis and Josh Carpenter, golf writer and media reporter for Sports Business Journal. In this podcast, we discuss the upcoming NBA playoffs and the playoffs now airing on Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock and ESPN/ABC; the big questions for the new media partners; our viewership expectations; how ESPN will handle Inside The NBA; CBS's coverage of Rory McIlroy becoming the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-02; what McIlroy winning means for golf interest heading forward; a discussion of the Diana Russini-Mike Vrabel story; how that story is being processed by the sports public; where the NHL has viewership teams for the playoffs and more.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Williams opens this episode of 5 Clubs by looking back at the weekend winners, including an emotional and inspiring victory by Gary Woodland at the Texas Children's Houston Open. Gary reflects on what the win means, considering everything Woodland has battled through and why it is one of the best stories in golf.Then Gary is joined by Ron Green Jr., longtime golf writer and columnist, to discuss what has changed to Augusta National Golf Club, how fans and players function without their phones during Masters week, what Rory McIlroy must do to repeat at The Masters, the pressure facing Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, the impact of Fred Ridley on Augusta National, and the latest surrounding Tiger Woods.Later, Gary welcomes Josh Carpenter, from Sports Business Journal, to break down Season 2 of TGL, whether the league has become over-sponsored, what the future of its television coverage looks like, and the latest business update involving Tiger Woods. Josh also discusses Augusta National's new player facility, why it is such a smart addition, what it means that Prime Video will be showing the Masters and what that could mean for the future of golf on streaming.0:00 Weekend Winners6:35 Gary Woodland15:15 Ron Green Jr. 31:00 Josh Carpenter42:46 Final ThoughtsGary also briefly shares why Michael Thorbjornsen could be a player to watch this week. 5 Clubs airs live on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM Channel 92.

Episode 608 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable Sports Media Watch editor and founder Jon Lewis, Sports Business Journal media writer Austin Karp and Boston Globe sports media writer Chad Finn. In this podcast we discuss Netflix's Opening Day broadcast between the Yankees and Giants and the criticism of that broadcast; what we think Netflix will do with MLB heading forward; NBC's MLB debut and how we saw it; SBJ's reporting NFL teams would be permitted to sell preseason game TV rights and original shows to streamers; the right to sell non-game productions, like coaches' shows, to streamers; the WNBA and CBS Sports signing a new long-term media rights deal, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the state of the Bears' defense and shared their confidence level in general manager Ryan Poles' ability to build a strong unit on that side of the ball through the NFL Draft. After that, Richard Deitsch of the Sports Business Journal joined the show to discuss a variety of sports media storylines. Later, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Richard Deitsch of the Sports Business Journal to discuss a variety of sports media storylines.

Ed Policy is sounding the alarm — and Pac Nation needs to understand why. The Green Bay Packers' president and CEO sat down with the Sports Business Journal to lay out a sobering reality: the NFL's explosive growth is creating a financial arms race that the league's only nonprofit franchise is uniquely ill-equipped to fight. Ryan breaks it all down and tells you why the lazy "just follow the money" takes online are completely missing the point. The scale problem nobody understands: While the Packers' $600M reserve fund sounds massive, a $10 billion NFL franchise can sell 10% equity and raise a billion dollars overnight — roughly 15x what Green Bay's entire public share sale generated It's not about coaches — it's about districts: The real threat isn't billionaire owners overpaying staff; it's SoFi Stadium's Hollywood Park development (3,000 residential units, $10B in surrounding real estate) versus Title Town's much smaller footprint Policy's three-part revenue plan: More off-season Lambeau events, expanded sponsorship/naming rights, and continued ticket price adjustments — and Ryan explains why this is transparency, not a cash grab Why shared NFL revenue may be the great equalizer: With league TV and betting revenue exploding and getting split equally, Ryan makes the case that this situation may not be as dire as the headlines suggest Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and let's keep Pac Nation growing. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02