What’s next in the NFL C-suite?
The departure of the NFL’s second-in-command executive kicked off a flurry of speculation about who would replace Brian Rolapp -- and how his broad portfolio might be divided -- and what those moves will say about the pecking order in the league’s front office as Commissioner Roger Goodell enters hi...
Rolapp leaving NFL, Goodell confirms, as PGA Tour CEO announcement looms
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed Thursday his top deputy Brian Rolapp is stepping away from the league after 22 years, leaving a big hole in the league’s front office. Sources expect Rolapp to be formally named CEO of the PGA Tour in the coming days.
Texans reorganize sales division to focus on new HQ
The Texans have reorganized the top of their sponsorship and luxury sales division to put more focus on commercializing a coming team headquarters and mixed-use development project, giving two longtime executives new titles and duties in the process.
PGA Tour CEO search focuses on NFL’s Brian Rolapp
OAKMONT, Pa. -- The U.S. Open tees off at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday, but much of the golf industry has been buzzing about the PGA Tour’s CEO search, which appears to be nearing its end.
SBJ Football: Stadium politics run hot in the heartland
SBJ Football: Stadium politics run hot in the heartland
UFL audience down in Year 2 -- both in-person, on TV
Attendance was down 5% and TV viewership declined by 20% in the UFL’s second regular season after the USFL-XFL merger, a tough result for a property that hoped to demonstrate momentum after a respectable 2024.
Browns, Bears, Chiefs see significant movement on stadium futures
It’s late spring, which means crunch time for state legislatures and governors deciding where taxpayer money is going. Ohio, Illinois and Missouri are all taking meaningful steps -- either proactively or by omission -- in determining the stadium futures of the Browns, Bears and Chiefs this week.
Invesco QQQ to sponsor CFB series in Atlanta
AMB Sports and Entertainment will today announce a major sponsorship deal with Atlanta-based Invesco to entitle a newly created college football series at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Howell made $3.6M in first full year as NFLPA chief
The NFLPA paid Exec Dir Lloyd Howell $3.6M in the fiscal year ending in February, a year in which strong investment returns pushed the union’s net assets above $1B for the first time, according to a new disclosure form filed with the U.S. Labor Department.
Broncos see early surge in single-game ticket sales
The Broncos say single-game ticket sales are up 41% over 2024 since the schedules were released May 15, which executives believe is a reflection of a revamped ticket sales strategy and the team’s first playoff appearance in nine years.