- The latest episode of the Sports Media Podcast features co-hosts Austin Karp and Josh Carpenter looking at what’s ahead for the NBA Playoffs, a big race weekend on tap and recapping the Sports Business Awards. Karp also interviews Guggenheim’s Michael Morris.
- The NHL entered into a memorandum of understanding to work with federal regulators on the oversight of sports prediction markets, agreeing to share information in an effort to police what has emerged as a popular form of sports betting in states that have not legalized it, reports SBJ’s Bill King.
- Google will serve as the presenting sponsor of the U.S. Soccer’s roster reveal show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next week under a new deal struck with just weeks to kickoff, reports SBJ’s Alex Silverman.
- League One Volleyball is bringing an expansion franchise to Miami for the 2027 season, growing the league to 10 teams and introducing an Eastern and Western Conference format, reports SBJ’s Mary Gaughan.
- The Realest, authenticator of sports and entertainment industry collectibles and memorabilia, announced a partnership with PBR to launch an auction of used items collected during last week’s PBR World Finals: Championship, reports SBJ’s David Broughton.
