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Maple Leafs, MLSE face mounting pressure following Chayka and Sundin hirings
The Maple Leafs and owner Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment “had hockey problems before” new GM John Chayka held his introductory press conference Monday, but now they are “in a two-front war,” according to Cathal Kelly of the GLOBE & MAIL. From the start of the presser, Chayka “was questione...
Rams’ NFL Draft content delivers some of team’s best social numbers yet
The Rams saw a significant spike on social media for the team’s content around this year’s NFL Draft, led by a “Friday” spoof video heading into the event and then posts for Alabama QB Ty Simpson after he was taken in the first round.
Hurricanes’ ‘beer skate’ sells out in playoff opener
The Hurricanes during Saturday’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 against the Flyers “sold out of the beer skate” -- a skate-shaped beer mug that became a viral sensation -- and they “will not have any more for the rest of the postseason,” according to Brian Murphy of Raleigh-based WRAL-NBC. The...
Pistons owner Tom Gores on Detroit’s turnaround: ‘There are no limits’
Nearly 15 years after purchasing a majority stake in the Pistons, Tom Gores won his first playoff series as team owner this postseason. With the Pistons experiencing a rebirth of the team’s brand in Detroit and coming off a Game 7 victory with the second highest attendance in Little Caesars Arena hi...
UNA Sports Group acquires pair of X Games League teams
The upcoming X Games League has found its first team owner in investment firm UNA Sports Group. The firm has acquired the action sports league’s N.Y. teams for both summer and winter competitions. Financial details were not disclosed, though X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom told Sports Business Journal that...
Bulls hire Bryson Graham as EVP/Basketball Operations
The Bulls made a “somewhat unexpected hire to lead the next rebuild,” naming Hawks SVP/Basketball Operations Bryson Graham as their EVP/Basketball Operations. Graham has been in his position with the Hawks for less than two years, after a long run working for the Pelicans. There was “heavy speculati...
Report: Magic President of Basketball Ops Jeff Weltman extended during season
Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman “agreed to a contract extension during the regular season,” according to a source cited by Jason Beede of the ORLANDO SENTINEL. Whatever changes the Magic make this offseason following a third consecutive first-round exit in the NBA playoffs and ...
Fitch: Yankee Stadium’s bonds upgraded to high credit quality
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the rating for Yankee Stadium’s PILOT and rental bonds this year from BBB+ to A-, suggesting a high credit quality. Fitch added that the Bronx ballpark’s rating outlook remains stable.
Ujiri to lead Mavericks’ basketball operations, serve as alternate governor
The Mavericks have hired Masai Ujiri as team president in charge of basketball operations, rounding out the overhaul of its executive team since the Luka Doncic trade 15 months ago. Ujiri, the former Raptors president and architect of its 2019 championship roster, will have a similar role with the M...
Sun faithful voice frustrations over team’s relocation to Houston
Sun fans who “stood in long lines for autographs from their favorite players” at the team’s annual open practice and meet-and-greet voiced complaints over the team’s sale and 2027 relocation to Houston, according to Heather Burns of USA TODAY. Nearly 1,500 season-ticket holders “collected signatures...
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The biggest difference is alignment. Two years ago, different parts of the organization weren’t always pulling in the same direction. Now the front office, the floor and the business side are really connected, and that creates real momentum.-- Pistons owner Tom Gores, on the biggest difference inside the organization now compared with two years ago.
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