Speed reads

  • With industry buzz in Indianapolis throughout Final Four week suggesting NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams could arrive in the coming weeks, there’s a real question as to the viability of tournaments like the NIT, reports SBJ’s Ben Portnoy.
  • Portnoy also notes that Wyoming is signing a five-year deal worth $4.5 million with energy infrastructure company Tallgrass for a jersey patch sponsorship.
  • The rapid response from construction firm AECOM Hunt in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in October 2024 played a key role in getting Tropicana Field ready for Opening Day in 2026, writes SBJ’s Bret McCormick.
  • Churchill Downs completed an upgrade of its main on-site videoboard in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, notes SBJ’s Rob Schaefer.
  • Ally signed a multiyear deal with Lynx F Napheesa Collier, adding the WNBA All-Star and Unrivaled co-founder to its ambassador roster, notes SBJ’s Rachel Axon.


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