Daily Issue

08.08.2024

Featured

Olympics

Parity of global men's basketball on display as U.S. survives Serbia

Team USA delivered a comeback win against Serbia to advance to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics.

Franchises

Hornets' Cayette-Watson aims for growth

People and Pop Culture

Curry's Peacock series makes debut

Olympics

Parity of global men's basketball on display as U.S. survives Serbia to play for gold

Success of NBC's Paris Games coverage will play 'pivotal' role in future coverage

Paris Games exposure helps GK Elite sales top those during Tokyo

Bronze medalist Alysha Newman sees value in 'monetizing' herself through OnlyFans content

Phyrge, the Paris Games' mascot, has become the Olympics' best-seller

L.A. focusing on what has, hasn't worked from Paris in prep for 2028 Games

World Aquatics aims to make swimming top sport at L.A. Games

NFL hopes flag football in L.A. Games could help launch women's pro league

Pickleball still faces hurdles to Olympic inclusion despite popularity

Olympic Names in the News: Eilish, Chili Peppers to play closing ceremony

Media

CBS set to wrap up 2024 PGA Tour season, already looking ahead to 2025

F1 CEO says series doesn't plan on splitting up U.S. media partners after ESPN deal expires

Marty Lyons to leave Jets' radio booth after 22 seasons

Twins begin process of surveying fans interest in DTC streaming platform

Jazz to release "Note Worthy" documentary on Jazz+ D2C streaming app

Media Notes

Franchises

Hornets' Cayette-Watson sees growing fan base as her 'top task'

WNBA Toronto seeking opinions of fans for team branding

White Sox fans displeased with ownership following Grifol firing

Reds adjust ballpark security protocols following viral TikTok video

Franchise Notes

Marketing and Sponsorship

Harrison Jr. claims he did not sign with Fanatics, father did as his company rep

Angel Reese set to launch first footwear and apparel collection with Reebok

Marketplace Roundup

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Cleveland Soccer Group gains local investors in bid for NWSL team

Facilities

San Antonio city council to discuss $160M downtown ballpark proposal

Finance

Growing membership, foot traffic powering strong Q2 earnings for fitness centers

Earnings Roundup: Week of August 5

Technology

Mastercard comes on as presenting sponsor for VR FedExCup Playoffs

People and Pop Culture

Stephen Curry makes starring debut in new Peacock series 'Mr. Throwback'

Executive Transactions - August 9, 2024

Names in the News

Rich Paul, Marc Lasry and Michele Kang Headline MSE Dealmakers Conference

Sponsored content

Quote of the Day

We have to listen, and we have to act, and we have to show our fans that we’re acting and make sure they feel that.
-- Hornets President of Business Operations Shelly Cayette-Weston, on improving the fan experience at Spectrum Center.

PODCAST

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 10, 2025

February 10, 2025

Fox Sport’s Eric Shanks, the NFL’s Hans Schroeder and taking in the Luka-AD trade.

February 06, 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