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ESPN, NBA, CFP Among Big Winners At 8th Annual Sports Business Awards In N.Y.
ESPN, the NBA and the College Football Playoff were among the big winners last night at the 8th annual Sports Business Awards, which took place before a crowd of nearly 800 people in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis at Times Square. Last year, NBC Sports Group swept all three media awards on the strength of the Olympics. This year, ESPN swept on the strength of the FIFA World Cup and the CFP. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver earned a standing ovation after being announced as the Executive of the Year. He accepted the award from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, last year's winner. The NBA also was honored as League of the Year. Meanwhile, the inaugural CFP was so successful that it was part of several awards. Not only did it win Event of the Year, but Univ. of Arkansas AD and CFP Selection Committee Chair Jeff Long was named AD of the Year. Also, ESPN’s three awards are thanks in part to the CFP.
