Sports Media Pod: Why Disney refuses to sell ESPN
On this week’s Sports Media Podcast, Guggenheim’s Michael Morris explains why ESPN is still one of Disney’s most important assets -- even as the media landscape shifts to streaming.
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Super Bowl arms race heats up
Cities building new NFL stadiums are realizing a new venue isn't enough to lure a Super Bowl on its own. Infrastructure requirements must be met ... and weather is a factor, too.
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Boxed Out
Media apps lack data on women’s sports, leaving gaps for leagues, fans to fill.
K.C.’s Masterpiece
Host committee CEO Pam Kramer leads market to World Cup spotlight.
RSNs Keep Going
Thoughts on best practices for operating a network in today's market.
Facilities Spotlight
The latest generation of training centers reflects a broader shift in sports.
Best Sports Business Cities: 2026
For SBJ’s fourth annual Best Sports Business Cities™ effort, we went back to our 2023 roots and looked at the overall wins, losses and sustained successes of the 2,384 markets that are the home of at least one professional or Division I college athletic program, a permanent event or a major stakeholder; read more about our methodology.
#1 - Atlanta
#2 - New York City
#3 - Indianapolis
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We are enjoying a lot of momentum, and I think it’s due to the fact that we listen to our fans. We’ve made some changes in the game that I think were really important, and we’ve been blessed with a great influx of young talent and a lot of it showed up and played in the World Series.MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, on the league seeing growth as the 2025 World Series was awarded at the 2026 Sports Business Awards.
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