Weekly Issue

10.21.2024
Featured

Franchises

Minor League Markets: A bunch of Mainers and the love of four teams push this thriving New England city to No. 1

In a New England port town known by outsiders for its lighthouses and shipyards, great beer and lobster, flannels and L.L. Bean boots, Portland, Maine, has evolved into a quintessential minor league sports town.

Franchises

Vikings' Quest

Franchises

How the Curse Was Reversed

State of Play

State of Play

Forum

Madkour: Will Steve Ballmer’s big bet on Intuit Dome pay off?

Upfront

Viking Conquest: In 20 seasons of ownership, the Wilf family has made major progress in Minnesota — with one goal left

Dodger Stadium: Freshening Up Blue Heaven

Bringing ‘The Comeback’ to life: A rollicking new Netflix series tells the inside story of how the 2004 Boston Red Sox reversed the curse

Five potential expansion cities to get attention from NWSL

World Cup 2026 host cities face challenges with new supporter program

Insiders

Finance: New fund targets investment opportunities for athletes

Portfolio

ACC Road Trip: California Dreamin’

College Basketball Preview: Courtside Assist

SBJ Q&A: NCAA’s Lynn Holzman sounds off on growth of women’s basketball and Final Four

College Basketball Preview: 3 stories to watch

18 the magic number for Celtics marketing

Agent relishes relationship with Celtics players

In Depth

Minor League Markets: Fans Love Portland

Minor League Markets: The heart of Portland

Minor League Markets: Maine’s tourism economy

Minor League Markets: All about this Portland

Minor League Markets: Highlights from the Top 10

Minor League Markets: Observations and methodology

Opinion

It doesn’t have to be the end of global anti-doping, so let’s create a new beginning

Cartoon: Classic love-hate relationship

People and Pop Culture

SBJ Faces and Places — Leaders Sports Awards in London

Closing Shot

Closing Shot: Ironman’s Next Level

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