Daily Issue

05.03.2023

Featured

No Section

Revving Up Interest

F1 makes its first of three visits to the U.S. this weekend with 19 corporate sponsors on the books.

No Section

Panthers finding rare stability on, off ice

No Section

Rory: Why I missed designated event

Leagues and Governing Bodies

McIlroy explains how PGA Tour-LIV battle has taken a toll on him

NHL will see engagement with playoffs tested amid multiple first round upsets

MLB's $185M payout to minor leaguers on hold due to appeal

CFL's Ambrosie says energy around potential Halifax expansion has increased

PGA Tour's designated events give opportunities to more than Tour's elite

Franchises

Florida Panthers feeling on more stable ground after years of change

Kraken's playoff success giving value to team in Seattle

Snoop Dogg makes case to grow hockey in US under Senators' bid

Sources: Approval of Commanders' sale to Josh Harris could come in stages

White Sox fans turn on Reinsdorf in the face of long season

Franchise Notes

Marketing and Sponsorship

F1 sponsor roster stabilizes after expansion last season

Playfly acquires Aspire Group; launches new Gameday division

Australian Football League hopeful WBD will allow team to use 'Devils' name

LSU's Angel Reese adds local Mercedes-Benz dealer to collection of NIL deals

With big anniversary looming, Kentucky Derby sponsors keeping focus on Saturday’s race

Media

NBA considering options for next media deal, expected to add streaming component

Maple Leafs edit Bowen's wrong call in highlights of first round series clincher

Audience Analysis: NFL Draft jumps 14% over three days

Media Notes

Facilities

NYRA to knock down Belmont Park, build smaller facility

Louisiana Gov. 'unmoved' by Mulkey's plea for PMAC renovation

Colleges

College Football Playoff games will overlap with NFL games in '24

Univ. of Houston has extensive to-do list before joining Big 12 this summer

Betting

Cardinals consider asking voters to approve Missouri sports betting

Labor and Agents

NFL Draft: Athletes First leads second round with four picks

Events and Attractions

Travelers Championship has 'good chance' to become permanent designated event

Finance

WWE reports lower Q1 earnings, but still exceeds expectations

Technology

Greenfly names veteran sales exec Mark Keaney CRO

Mindway AI partners with Doura-Schawohl Consulting to promote responsible gambling, detect at-risk gambling behavior

Purdue teams with Captiv8 to give student-athletes NIL opportunities

Vechain partners with Internazionali BNL d'Italia to create NFT-integrated championship trophy

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - May 3, 2023

Names in the News

Sponsored content

Quote of the Day

I know how big it’s in Canada and I’ve been down with the NHL for a long time. I’ve been going to games, announcing games and being a part of their society. So when this opportunity came for me to be a part of the ownership of the Ottawa Senators, I jumped on it.
-- Snoop Dogg, on joining a bid vying for the franchise led by L.A.-based producer Neko Sparks.

PODCAST

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 5, 2025

February 05, 2025

X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom, record AFC Championship viewership, big ad revenue for Super Bowl LIX and where UFC and F1 media rights might land in 2025

January 30, 2025

SBJ TV

How to watch "SBJ Inside the Industry"

January 26, 2025

SBJ Inside the Industry explainer

January 26, 2025

SBJ 2024 In Review

January 09, 2024

PROPERTIES