Ben Portnoy

Ben Portnoy has covered college sports for Sports Business Journal since 2023. He joined the publication following nearly five years in daily newspapers covering the SEC, including stints on the South Carolina and Mississippi State beats.  A native of Washington, D.C., he's a graduate of Indiana University.

Big 12, Fox announce early season football selections

College football season is still 86 days away, but it’s never too early to start planning.


Blue Pool gives funds to int’l college hoops league

The Asian University Basketball League is set to receive a major cash infusion.

AAC to launch new division, roll up commercial biz

The American Athletic Conference is adding a new arm to its business operations.

SBJ College: UCLA enlists Elevate to lift ticket revenue

The May 20 edition of the SBJ College newsletter features UCLA signing a deal with Elevate to improve and generate ticket revenue, a check-in with the ACC following its spring meetings,

Can NCAA thread the needle with a new governance structure?

The NCAA isn’t exactly the world’s simplest organization to manage. Just ask President Charlie Baker, a veteran of state government and the health care industry.

ACC heads out of spring meetings with momentum

Would anyone blame ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips if he threw up his hands, headed back to his hometown of Chicago and said, “I’m good. Godspeed to the rest of you figuring this out.”

Elevate, UCLA to partner on premium tickets sales, revenue generation

The banners hanging from the ceiling of UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion command your attention.

NCAA’s Baker balancing needs amid discussions on broader governance changes

NCAA President Charlie Baker has spent his share of time embedded in complex enterprises, but college sports might take the cake.

Washington State taps Playfly as new MMR holder

Playfly Sports is planting its flag in the Pacific Northwest.