Daily Issue

04.15.2024

Featured

Leagues

Coming Attractions

The WNBA is set for a critical upcoming season with the addition of Caitlin Clark and other big-name players.

Media

Sterling speaks on reason for retirement

Media

Masters viewership down on CBS

Leagues and Governing Bodies

WNBA set for 'critical' season as Clark, other highly anticipated rookies enter league

Engelbert: Confident the WNBA will expand to 16 teams by 2028

NHL reaches record revenue mark, hits other highs in business metrics

Columns: NHL should implement a new playoff format like the NBA

NFL's first medical summit brings teams together in hopes of improving player safety

Official Euro league matches in U.S. becoming 'more realistic,' though challenges remain

Franchises

Pressure grows for Caitlin Clark as Fever look to get back to success

NHL brokering deal to bring Coyotes to SLC, with no direct talks between Meruelo, Smith

Pistons look to align front office, hire new president of basketball ops

Bucks' Wes Edens talks ownership of team, which has 'surpassed' expectations

NHL Franchise Notes: GM Bill Zito gets promotion, new contract with Panthers

Marketing and Sponsorship

NBA debuts new 'Playoff Mode' campaign for postseason

BodyArmor replacing BioSteel as NHL's sports drink partner

Alabama, CLC agree to long-term extension

LA28 adds education, career company Guild as new sponsor

Brands already eyeing the next big marketable women's college basketball stars

Marketplace Roundup

Media

Newly retired Yankees' broadcaster John Sterling reveals reason for hanging it up

White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks close to deal to move games to Stadium

Masters final round on CBS has lowest audience since 2021

Media Notes

Facilities

U.S. DOJ preparing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation

Philadelphia Union's new fan zone, brew hall to open on April 27

Colleges

College Sports Tomorrow members pushing forward on proposal despite obstacles

Univ. of Louisville sees an increase in MBB season ticket sales

Finance

Hockey gear maker CCM up for sale by Birch Hill Equity Partners

Events and Attractions

F1's first China trip since pre pandemic seen as important moment for global series

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - April 16, 2024

Names in the News

2024 SBJ Thought Leaders -- July 22 & 23

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Quote of the Day

I can’t wait to get off the air. I’ve been on the air since Feb. 1, 1960 and I’m tired.
-- Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling, on his abrupt retirement yesterday.

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