Alex Silverman

NHL, NHLPA make revenue gains with debut of 4 Nations event

The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association are back in the business of international competition, restoring a revenue opportunity that has been dormant for nearly a decade.

Discover, Rogers, SAP to have jersey patches during 4 Nations hockey tournament

Discover Financial, Rogers Communications and SAP will each be featured on jerseys worn by players during next month’s 4 Nations Face-Off, a nine-day international competition featuring teams of NHL players representing Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. Discover will be featured on Team USA’s jer...

NWSL awards 16th franchise to Denver for $110M fee

BEYOND 16: With NWSL expansion fees and franchise valuations increasing exponentially over the past three years, it is no surprise that the league plans to continue adding teams in the near future. Berman said the league’s board already discussed further expansion at its December meeting (before the...

NWSL to award Denver expansion franchise today

The NWSL is expected to officially award the league’s 16th franchise to Denver this morning. IMA Financial Chair & CEO Robert Cohen, who SBJ first identified as the controlling owner for the prospective franchise, will hold a public event this afternoon at a bar called Number 38 in the city’s Ri...

Utah HC narrows permanent name choices to three

Smith Entertainment Group has narrowed its search for Utah Hockey Club's permanent brand identity to three choices, including a new addition to the mix. Fans who attend the team’s next four home games, beginning tonight through Tuesday at Delta Center, will be allowed to vote between Utah Hockey Clu...

Earthquakes, El Camino Health ink front-of-kit deal

S.F. Bay Area healthcare system El Camino Health has signed on as the Earthquakes’ new front-of-kit sponsor, beginning with the 2025 MLS season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but primary jersey sponsorships in MLS are typically valued in the mid-seven-figures annually. MLS requires all kit s...

MLS, Apple make Season Pass available through Xfinity, DirecTV

One thing MLS and Apple aren’t changing for 2025 is the price point of the Season Pass service. For the third straight season, the service will cost $14.99 per month during the season or $99 for the full season. Apple TV+ subscribers will continue to receive a discounted rate of $12.99 per month or ...

MLS entering 18 teams in Leagues Cup, 16 in U.S. Open Cup

MLS announced which North American club competitions each of its 30 teams will compete in this season, most notably scaling back participation in Leagues Cup to just 18 MLS teams. The first two editions of Leagues Cup, a joint venture between MLS and Liga MX, featured every club from both leagues. T...


PWHL promotes Scheer, Hefford to EVP roles

Flynn’s new role expands her responsibilities to include finance and human resources in addition to her legal purview. She has previously held leadership positions with MLB, the Red Sox, Fenway Sports Management and WME Sports.